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Missing Children/Adults Helpline

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National Center for Missing Adults (NCMA)

Operates as the national clearinghouse for missing adults, providing services and coordination between various government agencies, law enforcement, media and most importantly - the families of missing adults.
Write:
National Center for Missing Adults
4641 North 12th St., Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Voice: 1-800-690-3463
Website: http://www.missingadults.org
Verified: 1/16/2007

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Information regarding missing and exploited youth. Helps parents locate missing children.
Write:
Exploited Children
699 Prince St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Voice: 1-800-843-5678 (24 hr.)
Website: http://www.missingkids.com
Verified: 10/1/2007

Child Find of America Hotline

Helps parents to locate children. Helps lost children who need assistance. Also offers support services. All services are free.
Write:
Child Find of America
P.O. Box 277
New Paltz, NY 12561
Voice: 1-800-426-5678
Website: http://www.childfindofamerica.org
E-mail: information@childfindofamerica.org
Verified: 10/1/2007

Vanished Children Alliance

Provides emotional support and technical assistance to families of missing children. Case management, search assistance, family reunification program, information and referral.
Write:
Vanished Children's Alliance
991 W. Hedding St., Suite 101
San Jose, CA 95126
Voice: 1-800-826-4743 (24 hr.)
Website: http://www.vca.org
E-mail: info@vca.org
Verified: 10/1/2007

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