Louisiana Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children

Each U.S. state and territory, along with Canada and the Netherlands, maintains a clearinghouse that provides resources for missing children, their families, and the professionals who assist them.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) works closely with these clearinghouses, offering training, technical assistance, and vital information to support case management. While services vary by location, clearinghouses focus on information sharing, training, data collection, and technical assistance to ensure a coordinated approach to child protection.

Established in 1985 by the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children (LACMEC) serves as the state’s central hub for information on missing and exploited children. LACMEC partners with parents, guardians, law enforcement, and NCMEC to distribute critical details statewide and nationwide. The clearinghouse also manages Louisiana’s AMBER Alert, Silver Alert, Level II Endangered Missing Child Advisory, and Act 662 notifications for juvenile sex trafficking reports.

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