Missing and runaway children
Non-emergency local guidance for caregivers navigating reporting, search resources, and next steps after a child is reported missing.
Free programs · Children through age 18
Practical help for children and the people who care for them.
COMEC combines family guidance, prevention education, counseling support, and trusted referrals—without charging families for its programs.
One mission, three kinds of help
Respond. Prevent. Support.
Families rarely face a child-safety issue in isolation. COMEC’s program model connects immediate guidance with education and longer-term support.
Respond
Clear guidance when a child is missing, has run away, or is caught in a family-custody crisis.
Family abduction and custodial issues
Assistance for parents dealing with custodial interference or the abduction of a child by a family member.
Resource navigation
Connections to official agencies, national hotlines, and other services appropriate to the family’s situation.
Family-centered guidance
A calm, local point of contact to help caregivers understand options and prepare the information other agencies may need.
Prevent
Education that helps children, caregivers, schools, and community groups recognize risks before a crisis.
Child-safety seminars
Age-appropriate safety information and practical guidance for parents, caregivers, and community audiences.
Internet-safety seminars
Education about online boundaries, unsafe contact, privacy, exploitation risks, and family communication.
Bullying seminars
Awareness and prevention education focused on recognizing harmful behavior and finding trusted support.
Community presentations
Prevention-oriented programming for organizations that want to strengthen child-safety awareness.
Support
Family support and referrals that address the challenges surrounding child-safety and behavioral concerns.
Parent and child counseling
Support intended to help families communicate, stabilize difficult situations, and identify constructive next steps.
Rehabilitation referrals
Connections to programs addressing substance-use or behavioral issues when specialized care is appropriate.
At-home drug-test kits
Free at-home testing kits for parents, provided as part of COMEC’s family-support programming.
Ongoing family resources
Follow-up information and referrals based on each family’s circumstances and the services available locally.
Request help or a presentation
Start with a conversation.
Program availability and scheduling can vary. Call COMEC to discuss the child’s age, the concern you are facing, or the audience for a community presentation.
- Programs are offered at no cost.
- COMEC serves families with children through age 18.
- Emergency and mandated reports must go to the appropriate official agency.
Know the boundary
COMEC supports families; official agencies handle emergencies and investigations.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. To report a missing child, contact local law enforcement first. To report suspected abuse or online exploitation, use the official channels in COMEC’s Get Help guide.