Outpost For Hope

If you have (or have had) an unreported lost loved one, help us create solutions by taking part in our landmark research survey: The Missing Link Registry Project.

This landmark research survey is the first of its kind to document real stories of those who have experienced having a loved one who is/was missing that was unreported. Being unreported means the missing person is/was not part of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database of missing persons, which currently lists about 100,000 names. We believe the numbers of 'missing, missing' persons are much higher than 'reported missing persons' as they are simply unaccounted for as missing in any official database.

People can be "unreported as missing" for a variety of reasons:

families may have experienced one or more unsuccessful attempts to get the person listed as 'missing' with law enforcement
families may not care to report the person missing if they are estranged from him or her
the lost/missing person may be an unknown and/or unaccounted for dependent child of a homeless and mentally ill person on the streets; as a few real life examples.

To participate in the survey: Fill in the form and complete as many fields as possible. Once you have finished the form, press "send". There is no way to access the form afterward to make any changes, so if you want to make changes at some future time, please let us know using the contact form in our website and we will do the changes for you.

The information you send us will be used for research that will help shed light on this problem and offer insight to better solutions. We do not search for missing persons but we do offer valuable information you may need to help you in your search with our "Family Resource Kit". We will not use your story publicly without your express permission and would appreciate knowing your preference by completing the information at the bottom of the survey. You may remain anonymous if you choose.

Full name of missing person:

Recent photograph (allowed file types are jpg,png and gif):

Has your loved one ever been listed as missing before with any law enforcement agency?
Yes No

If yes, how many times in the past?

Please tell us if your attempts to list your loved one as missing with law enforcement were not successful and why:

Did you file a complaint with the law enforcement agency or other public official?
Yes No

What was the result of that action?

Please give us a detailed account of you or your family member's experiences searching for your loved one:

Please give us a detailed account of you or your family member's experiences in being denied help in the search for your loved one:

Has your loved one ever been homeless, in a care facility or other transitional living situation?
Yes No

Is he or she currently or last known to be homeless, in a care facility, or other transitional living situation?
Yes No

If yes, please give more detailed information:

Does your loved one have a known mental health problem or diagnosis?
Yes No

If yes, please describe:

Does your loved one have a drug and/or alcohol problem now or has had one in the past? Yes No

If yes, please describe:

Has he or she ever experienced any known trauma, abuse, and/or exploitation on the streets and/or while missing?
Yes No

If yes, please describe:

If your loved one is female, has she ever been pregnant?
Yes No

If yes, please give more detailed information:

Is it possible she could be pregnant now or become pregnant in the future?

Yes N o

If your loved one has dependent children, are they with missing person?
Yes No

If yes, please give more detailed information:

If no, are the children in the care of a responsible adult or Child Protective Services agency?
Yes No Unknown

If your loved one has dependent children, please describe you or your family member's experiences in keeping the children safe and in the care of responsible family members or a child protective services agency:

If you know that dependent children have been harmed or neglected in any way due to your loved one being lost or missing or as a result of a mental health or substance abuse issue issue , please give a detailed account here:

Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences?

Have you used the Family Resource Kit? Yes No

If "Yes", did it help you? send us details:

How can we improve the Family Resource Kit?

If "No", do you plan on downloading it and using it? Yes No
If not, please explain:

What other services or information do you want to see on Outpost For Hope?

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your story in the Missing Link Registry Project. It will make a difference in educating the public about the gaps in the system that put unreported lost persons and their children at risk. We would like to be able to contact you to follow up on the information you've given us as part of our campaign. We will not use your story without your express permission.
The following questions are required (*):

* I give my permission to use my story publicly:
Yes No
(if you choose "No", the information will be used as data only and your story will not be mentioned or quoted in any papers, publications. or any other form of communication)

* Please keep our names Anonymous:
Yes No
(if you choose "yes", we will use only initials instead of names from all papers, publications and other forms of communication. If you choose "No", we will use your real names in all papers, publications and other forms of communications.)

* Your name:

* Your address:

* Your email:

Your phone number:

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