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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.org.
Our Latest Blog Posts
What to do if Your Child Runs Away: Key Steps for a Quick Response
The runaway of a child is a situation every parent dreads, but it’s important to know how to react if it happens. The first few hours are often crucial for safely finding your child. This article will guide you through the steps to follow to maximize your chances of...
Travelling unaccompanied: Safety Tips
Throughout the year, many children travel unaccompanied by bus, train, or plane to visit a parent, grandparents, or other family members. Appropriate planning with transport companies is the best way to prevent bad experiences and ensure your child's safety throughout...
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,...
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...
Safety Tips for the 2025 Holiday Season
The 2025 holiday season is upon us! Between festive lights, family gatherings, and last-minute shopping, this time of year is full of excitement, and often, busy crowds both in-person and online. As we prepare for celebrations, it’s essential for parents and...
Parenting in the Digital Age: Staying Up-to-Date with Our Kids’ Online World
Social media, video games, and all these apps evolve so quickly that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. A new app becomes popular almost overnight, a game goes viral, an influencer grabs everyone’s attention… and we, as parents, wonder: “Okay, but what is this? And is it...
November: An Essential Month to Talk About Runaway Prevention with Your Teen
Every November in Quebec, the spotlight turns to a reality that keeps many parents up at night : teenage runaways. As a parent of a teen, it’s easy to think it only happens to...