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our impact: runaways

Runaways

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Runaways are missing children. Unfortunately, law enforcement agencies, hampered by limited resources and the elusive nature of this problem, struggle to respond effectively. This leaves vulnerable youth at risk of exploitation, addiction, abuse, and further harm.

Our role is to ensure that law enforcement has the tools and knowledge to respond effectively and compassionately to every single missing child– no matter the circumstances.

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Navigating the Complexities of Disappearance: We work to swiftly locate runaways before they fall victim to greater dangers.

The cases of runaway children are fraught with complexities, often involving digital footprints that lead into the shadows. Our team leverages every tool at our disposal to unravel these mysteries and bring the children home.

Cutting Through the Digital Fog: A 15-year-old girl vanished, believed to be with a man she met online. Amidst a sea of misleading details from well-meaning friends and family, NCPTF investigators used open-source intelligence to pinpoint the actual suspect, leading to the recovery of the girl many miles from home. This case exemplifies the importance of precision and expertise in sifting through digital information to find the truth, despite surface appearances.

Reconstructing a runaway’s journey: A teenage girl groomed on Snapchat to run away and cover her tracks presented a formidable challenge. NCPTF’s analysis identified a device in her driveway within the disappearance window, leading to a pattern-of-life analysis that pinpointed her location. Swift coordination with federal agencies facilitated her safe recovery and return to home.

And you are a part of this— your support helps to push forward for each and every child that needs us.

Join us in this vital mission. Together, we’re helping restore safety to runaways in communities across the US. 

Your support can help locate missing kids.

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Becoming a Protector through monthly giving is more than a donation— it's a commitment to stand with us in the relentless fight to bring missing kids home. Your consistent support fuels our mission, allowing us to respond rapidly when children go missing.

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Why Monthly Giving?


Sustained Impact – Monthly donations ensure our team has steady stream of resources to respond whenever and wherever we’re needed– for as long as it takes to help effectively. Your commitment helps us execute long-term strategies to support law enforcement recovering runaways in communities nationwide.

Maximize Efficiency – Regular contributions allow us to allocate funds more strategically, ensuring that your generosity translates directly into actionable support for law enforcement on the front lines of this problem.

Join our Community – As a Protector, you’re part of a dedicated group of supporters who share your passion for making a difference. You’ll receive exclusive updates and insights into how your contributions are changing lives. As well as a t-shirt, so that you can proudly show your dedication to this important work.

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Capital Region Missing Child Rescue Operation New York
Knowledge is Power

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

In a historic operation, 64 missing children were located in the Capital Region of New York through a collaborative effort involving NCPTF, law enforcement, and support services. This rescue mission in the Capital Region brought together expertise from more than 60 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private partners to transform the lives of vulnerable kids and strengthen future efforts to protect our communities.

March 14, 2025 No Comments
Knowledge is Power

Volunteer Opportunity: Open-Source Intelligence Analyst

For a limited time, we’re accepting applications for volunteer Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analysts! If you have experience in OSINT and want to help locate missing and exploited children, this is your chance to make a real impact.

🔎 Apply by March 14, 2025

February 26, 2025 No Comments
Perspectives from Buffalo
Knowledge is Power

Perspectives from the Buffalo, NY Missing Child Rescue Operation

Over just three days, NCPTF & partners helped the Buffalo, New York community locate 47 missing children, addressing not only their immediate safety but also the underlying factors that led them to go missing. This operation showcased the power of collaboration and remarkable results when dedicated individuals commit to creating long-term solutions for vulnerable children.

February 21, 2025 No Comments

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Your support can help bring missing children to safety—learn how.

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.

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