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Florida Missing Children's Day (FMCD)

A Time of Remembrance, Recognition, and Hope

As proclaimed by the Florida Legislature, the "first ever" Florida Missing Children's Day was Monday, September 13, 1999. Each year, impacted families, law enforcement officers, and citizens convene to remember Florida's children who are still missing and those who will never come home again. The objective of this day is to raise awareness of Florida's current missing children, to educate the public on child safety and abduction prevention, and to recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions in missing child issues. Florida Missing Children's Day is established in Florida Statute 683.23.

There are two main components associated with Florida Missing Children’s Day:

1. A formal ceremony held on the second Monday in September per Florida Legislature in remembrance of Florida's past and present missing children and in recognition of those citizens and law enforcement officers who have gone above and beyond in missing children investigations; and
2. Safety fairs during the year where children and parents can interact with community partners and law enforcement where the public may ask questions regarding child safety.