Meet the Colorado K-9 who helped track down a missing girl The secret was in the shoes.

After hours missing, FOUND in 12 minutes!
Deputy John Gray’s K-9 partner, Rex, got a scent from a missing 7-year-old’s sneakers and got to work. kdvr.com/news/local/meet-the-colo...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. AI is advancing fast and so are the risks to children. Awareness is the first step to protection. ncmec.org/netsmartz/topics/generative-ai

Every report represents a child. Every call is a family searching for help.
Our latest snapshot offers an early look at the trends shaping our work to protect children.

Learn more in our newest blog: www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/the-work-never...

Online exploitation isn’t always obvious. Season 3 of Into the Cloud helps kids spot red flags and take action.

Learn more in our latest blog: www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/into-the-cloud...

Children on the autism spectrum may seek out small, enclosed spaces, head toward places that spark their interest, or escape overwhelming sights and sounds.

Understanding these behaviors is key to keeping kids safe: https://www.ncmec.org/autism
#AutismAwarenessMonth

'Child Pornography' shifts the blame onto the child and minimizes the abuse they experienced. CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) makes it clear these are crime scene pictures of the sexual abuse of a child. ncmec.org/theissues/csam 

HAVE YOU SEEN ME?
13-year-old Adalia was last seen on April 7, 2026 in Plantation, Florida.
Poster: missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2083554/1

Cyber tip leads to arrest of Clermont man on child exploitation charges - Now Georgia The Georgia Bureau of Investigation charged 25-year-old Justin Edge with two counts of sexual exploitation of children. The case began in June 2024 when the

A CyberTip to NCMEC led to a joint investigation by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and GBI, resulting in the arrest of a 25-year-old man on felony charges. nowgeorgia.com/cyber-tip-leads-to-arres...

When a child on the autism spectrum goes missing, every second counts. Knowing where to search first can make a lifesaving difference.

Take NCMEC’s free training: Search Water First: Autism and Drowning
connect.ncmec.org/learn/courses/393/search...

Every child’s safety needs are different. For children on the autism spectrum, wandering can lead them toward water, roads, or unfamiliar places, and they may not respond when called.

Understanding their unique safety needs can help prevent tragedy: ncmec.org/autism
#AutismAwarenessMonth

Fake AI images. Real harm. AI-generated content is showing up in schools and hurting kids. Watch how our animated heroes navigate it in NetSmartz series Into the Cloud youtube.com/watch?v=JWas95dE3Xk

Sara Bushland: Missing from Wisconsin Since 1996 On April 3, 1996, 15-year-old Sara Bushland was last seen getting off her school bus in Spooner, Wisconsin. Three decades later, her older sister, Lesley, is still searching for answers about what happened to Sara. Could a new age progression, created b...

Thirty years ago, 15-year-old Sara Bushland stepped off her school bus… and vanished.

Her sister has never stopped searching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mAokGw0Xv8

Grand Bay man arrested after tip from National Center for Missing and… Grand Bay man arrested after tip from National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | Alabama News

A CyberTip to NCMEC led the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office ICAC Unit to a 22-year-old man now facing multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material. 1819news.com/news/item/grand-bay-man-...

AI tools are being misused to target kids. You can protect them. This April, give them the tools to protect themselves from AI misuse & online dangers. ncmec.org/netsmartz/topics/generative-ai

One year later, 16-year-old Zaliyah Ivory is still missing.
We need your help to bring her home.

Zaliyah was 15 when she was last seen in Decatur, Georgia, on April 6, 2025.

Have info? Call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or DeKalb County Police at 1-404-294-2911. missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2048044/1

Every day, CyberTipline reports help identify victims and move investigations forward. But what actually happens after a report is submitted?

Join our next Beacon session for a behind-the-scenes look at how it works: connect.ncmec.org/learn/course...

WE NEED YOUR HELP
13-year-old Maikelly Perez Salas was last seen on March 26, 2026, in Humble, Texas.
Anyone with information on Maikelly is urged to call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or Houston Police Department (TX) (713) 884-3131.

Poster: missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2082152/1

Images of you online? You deserve help. NCMEC offers guidance to remove explicit content from major platforms. Learn more: ncmec.org/gethelpnow/isyourexplicitcontentoutthere

Images of you online? You deserve help. NCMEC offers guidance to remove explicit content from major platforms. Learn more: ncmec.org/gethelpnow/isyourexplicitcontentoutthere

CAN YOU HELP?
15-year-old Amonti Mendoza was last seen on March 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas.

Anyone with information on Amonti is urged to call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or Houston Police Department (TX) (713) 884-3131.

Poster: missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2082087/1

For families of missing children, the search never stops.
More than three years after Esmeralda “Kit” Mora disappeared, their family is still searching for answers. Read Kit’s story: ncmec.org/blog/2026/new-image-offers-hope-in-search-for-missing-teen

HAVE YOU SEEN ME?
17-year-old Kadisha McNeely was last seen on March 3, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Anyone with information on Kadisha is urged to call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (NV) (702) 828-3111.

Poster: missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2079197/1

On April 3, 1996, 15-year-old Sara Bushland was last seen getting off her school bus in Spooner, Wisconsin.

“I truly believe that someday we’ll find out what happened to her.”

Read Sara's story:
missingkids.org/blog/2026/a-sisters-never-ending-search-sara-bushland-missing-30-years

When a child on the autism spectrum goes missing, always SEARCH WATER FIRST. Children with autism may be drawn to water—even if they dislike baths.

Keep a map of nearby water, roads, and landmarks at home and school. More here: ncmec.org/autism

#AutismAwarenessMonth

BREAKING NEWS: Missing girl from Arizona found alive after more than 30 years.
Read more: ncmec.org/blog/2026/breaking-news-arizona-girl-who-vanished-1994-found-alive

#WorldAutismDay
Children on the autism spectrum may display behaviors that put them at greater risk of harm. From an attraction to water and roads to challenges responding when called, it’s crucial to understand and support their unique safety needs. Learn more: ncmec.org/autism

MISSING: 17-year-old Corinna was last seen March 13, 2026, in Cedar Hill, TX, and is believed to be in the Houston area.

Have info? Call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or the Cedar Hill Police Department at 1-972-223-6111.

CAN YOU HELP?
15-year-old Shamar Andre Joslyn was last seen on January 19, 2026, in San Diego, California.

Anyone with information on Shamar is urged to call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or San Diego Police Department (CA) (619) 531-2000.

Poster: missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2075191/1

“Not a day goes by that we don’t think about you.”
Esmeralda “Kit” Mora has been missing for more than 3 years.

Now, a new image offers renewed hope. Read Kit’s story: www.ncmec.org/blog/2026/new-image-offe...

MISSING: 16-year-old Ailyn Larrazabal was last seen on March 26, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. She may still be in the area or could travel to Cicero, Zion, or Cedarville, IL.

Have info? Call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or the Rockford Police Department at 1-815-966-2900.