When a child goes missing, time becomes the most valuable resource. While families are left with heartbreak, fear, and often very few answers, one organization steps in with the tools, experience, and support needed to bring children home—the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).
As the largest child protection organization in the U.S., NCMEC plays a critical role in helping locate and recover missing youth.
If you’re wondering how you can help, the answer is simple: pay attention, stay alert, and take action. These Texas teen girls are still missing—and your attention could be the key to reuniting a child with her family.
Why NCMEC Matters
When a child disappears, families often don’t know where to turn. That’s where NCMEC comes in. From sharing photos nationwide to working closely with law enforcement, NCMEC serves as the national hub for missing children cases.
If your child were to go missing, you wouldn’t have to start from scratch or face the unknown alone. You would contact NCMEC, and they would step in to guide every part of the search, offering emotional support and practical resources.
What You Can Do to Help Missing Texas Teens
One of the most powerful things you can do right now is to look at the photos of these missing girls. Their families are still searching, and one person recognizing a face could bring them home.
Here’s how you can help:
- Look closely at each missing child photo.
- If you’ve seen any of them or have even the smallest clue, contact the law enforcement number listed under the image.
- Share their photos on your social media or community boards—visibility helps.
- Be alert if you’ve noticed a new face in your neighborhood, school, or social circle who seems out of place or in distress.
Some of these teens may be trying to hide, while others may be held against their will. Either way, they are not where they are supposed to be.
Every Family Deserves Answers
The girls featured by NCMEC are not just faces on a poster. They are daughters, sisters, friends, and students. Their families haven’t stopped looking—and neither should we.
Whether it’s a new friend your teen brings home or someone you spot at a gas station, mall, or school, if something doesn’t feel right, trust your instinct. These small observations can change everything.
A Message to Every Texan
In Texas, we take care of our own. Even though we may not agree on everything, we can all agree that bringing these children back home is a shared responsibility. Every missing child matters—and it takes a community to bring them back.
So pause for just a moment. Look at the faces. Read the names. These girls are still missing, and someone, somewhere, knows where they are.