I’m not sure why the number of missing children in Missouri is suddenly increasing so much, but it is certainly a disturbing turn of events.

I regularly share news about Missouri children whose families don’t know where they are, in the hopes that quickly releasing their information will increase the chance they return home safely. That’s why I frequently visit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to see how Missouri children are doing. I couldn’t believe it when I saw that half a dozen Missouri children had been reported missing in the last three or four weeks. The names of each of these children are linked to more detailed information about when they were last seen and where they are from.

If you see one of these faces and believe you have seen them or have information on their whereabouts, you can call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s 24-hour call center at 1-800-843-5678. If you prefer to contact local Missouri law enforcement, that is helpful too. If you believe you have emergency information, 911 is an option. You never know when a small detail you know can save a life and a family.