Investigator of the Year

Investigator of the Year

We are proud to celebrate Lindon Lilly, who was recently named the 2025 Investigator of the Year by the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI). This honor recognizes his decades of service, integrity, and leadership – all qualities that shine through in his work with Finding Kids. Lindon brings decades of experience to the mission of finding missing children and embodies what it means to serve with both skill and heart. Please join us in congratulating Lindon on this well-deserved recognition!

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.