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Missing-Child Resource Guide

New York Missing Children Resources

The state of New York utilizes a full complement of resources in the search and recovery of missing children. An initial tool may be the New York Amber Alert program, a cooperative effort between local law enforcement and broadcast media to provide an early warning system to help find abducted children. The New York Division of Criminal Justice also offers a Missing Child and College Student Alert System, which is an alternative alert system used when a missing child or college student is deemed to be endangered, but the case does not meet Amber Alert activation criteria. The New York Division of Criminal Justice also serves as the state's Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children which provides investigative support services for law enforcement, assistance for family members and community education programs. The clearinghouse presents a great deal of information online relating to basic safety rules, abduction prevention, runaway children, and internet safety for children. Also available via the internet are search databases and websites which offer lists, photos, and details of children currently missing in New York.

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New York Missing Children

Search Missing children in New York using statewide government websites to obtain missing children information.

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Statewidealerts, support, and recovery guidance

Statewide Missing-Child Alerts & Clearinghouses

Official statewide clearinghouses, Amber Alert programs, attorney-general resources, state-police units, and state-level case tools.

National Search & Family Support

National case-search tools, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and support resources that help families and investigators across state lines.

Child Safety, Prevention & Recovery Guidance

Practical guidance for prevention, online safety, family support, recovery planning, and next-step resources when a child is missing.

County Sheriff & Local Law Enforcement

County sheriff offices and local law-enforcement agencies that may publish missing-child notices or serve as local points of contact.

Additional Missing-Children Resources

Additional missing-children search, awareness, and support links relevant to this state.

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Last reviewed: Mar 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 25, 2026