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West Virginia Missing Children Resources

Read the West Virginia code on child welfare and the missing children information act. West Virginia State Police and other agencies join forces when a child is reported missing in West Virginia. The West Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse displays photos and personal information on the children missing in West Virginia. The West Virginia Child Amber Alert website tells you what to do in case of an amber alert and how you can help. This emergency alert system broadcasts information that could help recover a missing child. The West Virginia Department of Education has created AmberVision which uses technology to turn a child's school photo into a 3-D avatar to better assist law enforcement, the media and the general public to facilitate an abducted child's safe return. Parents can download a quick reference guide with steps to take if you believe your child is missing. Friends and family can can find information for those who have experienced a family abduction, learn about the laws that will help them, prevention methods, and suggestions for aftercare following the abduction. Parents can find suggestions and information to teach their children how to use the Internet safely.

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West Virginia Missing Children

Search Missing children in West Virginia using statewide government websites to obtain missing children information.

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Statewidealerts, support, and recovery guidance

Statewide Missing-Child Alerts & Clearinghouses

Official statewide clearinghouses, Amber Alert programs, attorney-general resources, state-police units, and state-level case tools.

Child Safety, Prevention & Recovery Guidance

Practical guidance for prevention, online safety, family support, recovery planning, and next-step resources when a child is missing.

County Sheriff & Local Law Enforcement

County sheriff offices and local law-enforcement agencies that may publish missing-child notices or serve as local points of contact.

Additional Missing-Children Resources

Additional missing-children search, awareness, and support links relevant to this state.

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Last reviewed: Mar 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 25, 2026