Building Stronger, Safer Communities
Protecting Our Youth. Empowering Our Communities. Restoring Hope.
Who We Are
About Us
Where Are The Children (WATC) is a child‑safety initiative focused on protecting missing, exploited, and vulnerable youth. We are building resources, awareness tools, and community partnerships to support families and strengthen the response to youth in crisis.
Our Vision
Our vision is a nation where every child is safe, supported, and never forgotten — a world where communities are informed, families are empowered, and vulnerable youth are protected long before they reach crisis. Where Are The Children strives to build a future where every missing child is found, every exploited child is defended, and every young person has the opportunity to grow up in safety and hope.
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect missing, exploited, runaway, and vulnerable youth by raising awareness, supporting families in crisis, and strengthening community response. Where Are The Children works to educate the public, mobilize volunteers, and build partnerships that help bring children home safely and prevent future harm. We are committed to creating safer communities where every child is seen, valued, and protected.
Founder's Message
The Heart Behind This Movement
Where Are The Children was born from a deep conviction that our youth deserve more than silence, more than statistics, and more than the fragmented systems that too often fail them. For years, I have watched families struggle alone, communities feel powerless, and children slip through the cracks without the visibility or support they deserve.
This initiative is my commitment — and our collective call — to change that.
WATC exists to bring awareness, action, and accountability to the crisis of missing, exploited, and vulnerable youth. We are building a movement rooted in compassion, community, and the belief that every child deserves to be found, protected, and given a chance to thrive.
Thank you for standing with us as we build something that will outlive us all. Together, we will protect our children, support our families, and strengthen our communities.
— Stephanie Magee, Founder
Stand With Us. Protect Our Children.
Be Part of the Solution
Every movement needs people who are willing to show up, speak up, and take action. At Where Are The Children, volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission. Whether you have one hour a month or a full commitment to give, your presence can change the trajectory of a child’s life.
We are building a network of caring adults who help raise awareness, support families, share information, and strengthen community response for missing and vulnerable youth. Your voice, your time, and your compassion matter more than you know.
Join us. Be part of the movement that brings children home and keeps them safe.
Sign up today — together, we can make a difference.
Your Support Helps Protect Our Children
Every day, children go missing, families search for answers, and communities struggle to respond. Where Are The Children is committed to raising awareness, supporting families in crisis, and strengthening the systems that keep our youth safe — but we cannot do this work alone.
Your donation helps us build resources, expand outreach, mobilize volunteers, and bring visibility to the children who need us most. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.
Stand with us. Support the mission. Help bring our children home.
Make a donation today.
