In the United States, an estimated 460,000 children are reported missing every year. In Texas alone, over 40 children have gone missing in just the month of June alone; this comes from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The National Center for Missing and Exploited children is the nation’s largest and most influential child protection organization. They are aa private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. They are are constantly updating and sharing information on missing children across the country.

For the month of June, and the few weeks of July, they have reported that over 40 children have gone missing in Texas. Of the 48 children missing, one has an active Amber Alert.

How You Can Help

The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation.

You can check out the website for ways to sign up, and most importantly, check out photos of the missing children in your area, on the off chance that you recognize one! As of the time of this writing, these are the 48 children missing in Texas.

Where to Call

If you want to help or have any information regarding the 48 Texas children who went missing in throughout June and July, contact your local law enforcement agency or call  800-843-5678 (800-THE-LOST). No matter how small the detail may be, contact authorities and let them know.