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Every second counts when a child goes missing. The first 24 hours can shape the outcome of a missing child case.
A System Built for Moments Like This
Tamara Asher's Missing Child Poster
A child’s world can change in a matter of seconds.
Tamara experienced this as a teen when she was abducted at gunpoint in public. Thanks to the rapid coordination of the AMBER Alert system and the work of NCMEC behind the scenes, she was safely recovered within 24 hours.
NCMEC exists for moments like these. We help guide families through crisis, support law enforcement, and ensure critical information reaches the public quickly.
We hope families never need our services. But when they do, we are there.
Today, Tamara serves on the NCMEC Board of Directors and has dedicated herself to ensuring that other children and families never face these moments alone. She uses her voice to raise awareness and support families navigating the crisis of a missing child.
Her story is a reminder that behind every recovery is a coordinated effort—and that readiness in those earliest moments can change everything.
Let’s make the next 24 hours count for the next child who needs us.
Tamara Asher: From Survivor to Advocate
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.
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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.