Collects information from law enforcement agencies and the general public on missing persons, and then disseminates that information to law enforcement authorities and to the media statewide. Maintains a registry of approved prevention and education materials.

Offers the 1-800-I-AM-LOST service. Searches for missing, kidnapped, runaway, and parentally abducted children. Receives calls for assistance from all 50 states and internationally.

Investigations performed by in-house location staff employ computer and tracking technology, coordinated with a network of professional partners. When appropriate, photos and posters of missing children are disseminated nationwide via social media and the support of media outlets, businesses and volunteers.

Services provided via phone or online.

Provides professional services to defuse family conflicts that can lead to family abduction, child abuse, and the sense of hopelessness that can cause children to run away.

Offers crisis intervention, conflict management, communication/parenting skill-building, safety planning, and more.

Information & Referral services provide additional options and resources regarding legal assistance, financial challenges, child support, kinship care, domestic violence, child abuse, youth-at-risk and other issues related to child well-being.

Services provided via phone or online.

Veterans family support network channels requests for any type of assistance including financial to Legion Posts throughout the United States. Callers are advised to give their home zip code and a call-back telephone number where they can be reached.

Finders/Seekers is a service provided by the National American Legion to help locate veterans: Finders/Seekers VETS P.O. Box 411007 St. Louis, Mo. 63141.

Clearinghouse of information about missing and exploited children.

Cyber Tipline for reports of Internet-related child sexual exploitation.

Technical assistance to individuals and law enforcement agencies in the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of cases involving missing and exploited children.

Assists the US Department of State in certain cases of international child abduction.

Training programs to law enforcement and social service professionals.

Distributes photographs and descriptions of missing children worldwide.

Networks with nonprofit service providers and state clearinghouses about missing persons cases.

Information about effective state legislation to help ensure the protection of children.