Every child should be safe enough to simply be a child.
That belief is where our work begins, guiding how we prepare, respond, and stay present.
Our ApproachTraining, tools, and awareness before exploitation takes hold.
Rapid guidance when risk indicators become actionable.
Support pathways built around safety, stability, and restoration.
Our mission was shaped long before ONEKID Foundation had a name. Through years of private investigative work, our founders encountered the realities of child trafficking firsthand — the grooming patterns, digital footprints, operational networks, and families left searching for answers.
They also saw an imbalance. Those exploiting children could have investigators, legal teams, specialists, and resources working on their behalf. Victims and their families rarely had access to the same tools.
ONEKID exists to help close that gap — through prevention, intervention, and aftercare built around the child.
The work that led us here
That belief is where our work begins, guiding how we prepare, respond, and stay present.
Our Approach
Awareness, preparation, and early action can change what happens next.
Explore Resources“The standard is simple: if it were our child, we would want every credible resource brought to bear. That is the standard we work to bring to every child and every family we serve.”
In 2025, the National Human Trafficking Hotline identified 15,085 potential trafficking cases involving 21,457 potential victims across the United States. These figures include both adult and minor victims.
In 2025, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received 113,530 reports of suspected child sex trafficking through its CyberTipline. Approximately 93% were submitted by online companies.
Source: NCMEC
In 2025, NCMEC received more than 1.4 million reports of online enticement of children for sexual acts. These reports increased by 158% compared with 2024, reflecting a significant volume of reported online exploitation concerns.
Source: NCMEC 2025 Impact
Of the more than 32,000 missing-child reports received by NCMEC in 2025, approximately 1 in 7 involved children identified as likely victims of child sex trafficking. Missing and vulnerable children face heightened risks of exploitation.
Source: NCMEC
Figures reflect reported cases, suspected incidents, and identified risk indicators—not the total prevalence of trafficking or the number of confirmed victims. Expanded reporting requirements introduced in 2024 contributed to increases in NCMEC reports.
Our work focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, preparing responsible adults, and supporting action when children face risk.
Grooming can occur through familiar people, established roles, and environments assumed to be safe.
Our Zero-Opportunity safeguarding approach focuses on strengthening supervision, restricting inappropriate access, and making concerns visible before harm occurs.
Predators exploit online communication, sexual extortion, manipulated imagery, and digital environments where children may be isolated from trusted support.
Practical guidance helps families and organizations recognize warning signs, preserve relevant evidence safely, and report concerns through appropriate channels.
Children may communicate distress indirectly or disclose abuse only once. Adults may overlook the warning, minimize the concern, or delay appropriate action.
Clear first-response protocols emphasize listening carefully, documenting disclosures accurately, and following established reporting and escalation procedures without unnecessary delay.
Practical, printable tools for hotels, schools, parents, healthcare teams, rideshare drivers, and more—built with ONEKID to spot red flags and act safely.
View US trafficking statistical data. Data is presented from the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Please refer to the relevant tables for more detailed information on a particular topic or to explore changes from 2022.
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