Every day, children and families turn to NCMEC for help.
Today, you can take action.
Join the NCMEC Guardian Network and stand alongside a dedicated group of monthly supporters who understand that child safety isn't a one-time effort. Your ongoing commitment helps ensure NCMEC is ready to respond every day, every hour, whenever children and families need us.
Be there when it matters most.
Join the NCMEC Guardian Network!
Every act of support matters.
But becoming a Guardian means standing with children every day.
When a family reaches out, there cannot be a delay. When a child is missing, every moment matters. The steady commitment of Guardians helps make immediate response and long-term protection possible
Together, Guardians help create safer communities, stronger support systems, and lasting hope for children every single day.
In 2025, NCMEC received
1.4 million
reports of online enticement, a 156% increase from 2024
NCMEC assisted with
32,167
reports of missing children with law enforcement, families and child welfare.
Why Join the Guardian Network?
Guardians are a community of committed monthly donors who help ensure NCMEC can respond at any moment. Their ongoing support powers the systems, partnerships, and programs that keep response available 24/7.
As a Guardian, you will receive:
- Quarterly Guardian Briefings with behind-the-scenes access to NCMEC’s work and mission
- Annual impact updates highlighting how your funds help support NCMEC
- Opportunities to engage with the Guardian community
- Updates on critical child protection initiatives and programs
🔒 Secure monthly giving. Cancel or pause at anytime. NCMEC is a 501(c)(3) – your gift is tax-deductible.
Easy to Start
Monthly giving takes only a few clicks to set up. You select an amount, complete a secure checkout, and your support begins immediately. No extra steps or paperwork required.
Choose Your Amount
You decide how much to give each month. Whether it’s a small contribution or a larger commitment, every level of support helps.
You Stay in Control
You can change your donation amount, update your payment method, or pause your support at any time. There’s no long-term commitment—just ongoing impact at your own pace.
We cannot do this critical work without your help.
Your Support Can Make a Difference
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The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
At NCMEC, our teams work around the clock—responding to urgent reports, supporting families in crisis, and helping bring children home safely. We partner with families, private industry, law enforcement, and communities to find missing children, stop child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization.
This work never stops. And neither can we.
NCMEC holds a perfect 100% four star rating on Charity Navigator, a gold seal of excellence from America's Best Charities, and a top charity rating from the Better Business Bureau, among several other awards and recognitions. Over 92 cents of every dollar raised goes towards NCMEC's programs and services. When you give to NCMEC, you can rest assured that your donation helps to find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization.