Mission
Find missing and exploited youth, help them heal and make our communities safer.
Vision
To live in a society where every child is safe and thriving.
Value Statement
In a world where exploiters prey on vulnerable children, Special Operations | Finding Kids is the only organization in the region that hires boots-on-the-ground private investigators — at no cost to parents — to find missing and exploited children. We fill critical gaps in the system, ensuring youth and families have the support they need, while also gathering evidence to help hold perpetrators accountable.
Short-term Goals
In 2025 our goal is to recover over 48 children. With regards to aftercare, our goal is for at least 50% of those children will receive aftercare services.
Long-term Goals
By 2028, we want to cover the top 10 hot spots of exploitation for the Western region.
Elevator Speech
Special Operations Finding Kids is the only organization in the region (Greater Bay Area and Northern Nevada) that hires boots-on-the-ground retired law enforcement and private investigators — at no cost to parents — to find missing and exploited children. We fill critical gaps, ensuring youth and families have the support they need to heal, while gathering evidence to help hold perpetrators accountable.