Who Are We?
Founded in 1985, the Missing Children’s Network is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assist parents in the search for their missing child, and to educate the public in order to decrease the occurrence of children disappearing.
The Missing Children’s Network also offers “SHINE”, a prevention program consisting of various workshops for youth, parents and professionals, to be discovered on our website shineforlife.ngo.
Our Latest Blog Posts
September 25, 2023: 16th Missing Children’s Network Golf Classic
To all golf enthusiasts, join us on September 25 for the 16th edition of the Missing Children's Network Golf Classic! Join us on September 25 for a remarkable day of golf in support of a worthy cause. By forming a foursome and participating in our charity tournament,...
Travelling unaccompanied: Safety Tips
Throughout the year many children may travel unaccompanied on a bus, train, or plane to visit a parent, grandparents or other family members. Appropriate planning with the travel companies is the best way to guard against any potential unpleasant experiences and help...
TEN MOST COMMON LURES USED BY CHILD ABDUCTORS
Even today, far too many children are lured by adults with malicious intent. Would-be abductors prey on children’s innocence in order to gain their trust. Whether playing at the park, going to-and-from activities, waiting for the school bus, chatting on-line or simply...
THE STRANGER-DANGER MYTH
“Don’t talk to strangers” has forever been the slogan of personal safety education. However, we now know that in the majority of cases statistics have shown that most children are victimized by someone they know. The message of “don’t talk to strangers” does not fully...
Teen Personal Safety: A How-to Guide
Adolescence is a time of discovery and challenges, but it also comes with responsibilities. We believe, it's crucial that your teenager understands aspects related to their well-being and safety and to remind them that although they’re getting older, they are not...
Age Progression of Ariel Kouakou, Missing For Six Years
PRESS RELEASE MONTREAL, March 12, 2024 – Today, the sixth anniversary of the disappearance of Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou, the Missing Children's Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by the disappearance of a child, publicly...
Our Teens Safe and in Love
Adolescence is a particularly tumultuous period during which young individuals begin to explore romantic relationships with considerable significance. These experiences play a crucial role in their development, influencing aspects such as identity, understanding...