Missing Not Forgotten: Keeping Hope Alive for Every Missing Child

When a child disappears, every moment counts.

Yet, as days turn into weeks, public attention often wanes, leaving families to endure the anguish alone.

Missing Not Forgotten, an initiative of the Jordan Trotman Foundation, is dedicated to ensuring that the names and faces of missing children remain in the public eye until they are safely returned.

Every year, thousands of children vanish across the United States.

While law enforcement agencies lead the search, families face the daunting task of keeping the public engaged.

Missing Not Forgotten bridges this gap by amplifying official alerts, creating digital case spotlights, and mobilizing volunteers to sustain visibility long after initial headlines fade.

At the heart of this initiative is the belief that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference.

The platform empowers the public through:

The Link2Hope Relay: A nationwide network of volunteers committed to sharing weekly spotlight alerts for missing children, ensuring cases reach fresh eyes across social media and local communities.

Community Amplification: Providing share-ready case cards, posters, and graphics for schools, businesses, faith groups, and individuals to disseminate verified alerts.

Supporter Badges: Official badges for display on social media profiles, websites, or storefronts, signaling solidarity with families of the missing and raising awareness in everyday spaces.

Education & Resources: Connecting families and the public to trusted resources such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), NamUs, state missing person databases, and national hotlines like 1-800-THE-LOST.

Since its inception, the Jordan Trotman Foundation’s initiatives have:

Helped amplify over 50,000 verified alerts across digital and community networks.

Supported thousands of families navigating the uncertainty of a missing child case.

Partnered with over 500 law enforcement agencies to promote verified information.

Through combined efforts, more than 1,200 children have been safely brought home.

Awareness is more than sharing a post—it’s a lifeline.

Many recoveries happen because someone recognized a face or remembered a detail.

Consistent, widespread attention can prevent leads from going cold.

Every click, share, and conversation about a missing child keeps hope alive.

You don’t need special skills to make a difference.

Here’s how you can help today:

Join the Link2Hope Relay: Become part of a national network keeping cases visible.

Donate: Support outreach, technology, and resources that amplify alerts and aid families.

Share Spotlights: Follow official updates and share verified case cards in your local network.

Display a Supporter Badge: Show your commitment to the cause on your website or social media.

Missing Not Forgotten is more than a platform—it’s a community united by empathy and determination.

By refusing to let cases fade into obscurity, it gives families hope, raises community vigilance, and helps bring missing children closer to home.

Every child deserves a voice.

Together, we can be that voice—until every missing child is found.