Resources

WHAT TO DO FIRST

Always start looking for a missing child by making a report to your local police department.

There is NO waiting period to make a report of a missing person - call immediately

1. Call 911 or your local police department. Tell the dispatcher “My child is missing, I need to make a report.”
2. Call Missing Children Minnesota at (612)334-9449 or 888-786-9355.
3. Gather recent photographs and a description of what your child was wearing.
4. Start a log book: write down who you talked to, when, and what was said.

Read the full step-by-step guidance

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Listed below are a number of additional resources that may be helpful to parents in a missing child or other crisis situation.

Minnesota

• Missing Children Minnesota (612)334-9449 Toll Free: 888-786-9355
• Kids Id Kit — our free app, which keeps a current photo and description of your child ready on your phone
• Minnesota BCA Missing and Unidentified Persons Clearinghouse
• Children’s Mental Health Crisis (COPE) Team numbers by County
• Call CRISIS (274747) from anywhere in the State of Minnesota to reach the local County crisis team.

National

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
• 1-800-THE-LOST or 1-800-843-5678
• Cyber Tip Report
• iStand Parent Network
• National Runaway Safeline
• 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929