First-Ever Capital Region Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 64* Children and Teens Reported as Runaways

*Update: 69 Missing Children Have Been Located As of 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025. New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services partners with state Office of Children and Family Services, and National Child Protection Task Force to

“Runaway” Youth: What you need to know and how you can help – with Melissa Kaiser, LBSW

Melissa Kaiser is a licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience specializing in anti-human trafficking, trauma-informed care, and officer wellness. A nationally recognized trainer and consultant, Melissa has trained over 13,000 professionals and developed key programs in

1 2 3 4

Your generous support helps create better outcomes for missing kids, nationwide.

The National Child Protection Task Force is a registered 501(c)(3)

EIN: 83-3384898

PO Box 2934
Fayetteville, ARKANSAS
72702 (USA)

Candid Guidestar Platinum 2024

© 2024 NCPTF All Rights Reserved

We did it Again—our first missing child rescue operation of 2025 is complete with 69 children Located safely!

Vulnerable children are safe. Families are whole again. And this is just the beginning. But we can’t stop now. More communities need our help. Your support powers these life-changing operations—fueling the investigations, technology, and expert teams that help bring missing kids home fast and strengthen community response systems to protect them long after.

🚨 Make a gift today and help fund our next rescue mission, which is less than 90 days away. Every dollar moves us closer to finding, listening to, and helping the most vulnerable children. Don’t wait—be the difference now.