Investigations In Action

Investigations In Action

“The Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Trafficking task force has a great working relationship with Finding Kids.
We have worked together on numerous cases, which have led to the safe recovery of child exploitation and sex trafficking victims.”
Detective Sergeant Justin Wall, Special Victims Unit, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office

Missing child cases require sustained, focused investigative attention that stretched police departments cannot always provide.

Across northern and central California and northern Nevada, our investigators move quickly to analyze digital footprints, develop and pursue real time leads, gather critical evidence and coordinate with local law enforcement when a child has been located or a perpetrator identified. The objective remains constant: locate children without delay, ensure they are brought home safely, and seek justice where appropriate.

To date, Finding Kids has helped recover 289 missing youth between the ages of 11 and 17. We have partnered with more than 80 law enforcement agencies and contributed to the arrest of over 50 traffickers.

 

Today, predators can reach vulnerable children through phones, social media, gaming platforms, and the internet, often before families realize something is wrong. Finding Kids responds through three core programs: Recover. Care. Target. We help locate missing and exploited children, support families during and after recovery, and work with law enforcement to identify and disrupt those who exploit youth. Our work continues after a child is found because recovery is only the beginning. By combining investigations, aftercare, and prevention, we help children return safely to their homes, schools, and communities while building a future where every vulnerable child receives help before crisis becomes exploitation. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly towards keeping kids safe. We cannot do this work without your support.

*Names has been changed to protect the victim’s identity.