Thank you for your interest in the 42nd Annual National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest! This is a nationwide contest designed to promote awareness among teachers, parents/guardians, and children and engage them in discussions about safety. Important information about this contest, including the application packet, can be found on this page. 

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Iowa Missing Person Clearinghouse, we thank you for participating in this contest and look forward to seeing your creativity shine through your artwork!

Note: Posters must be received by our contest manager for local judging by January 31, 2025. Please mail your submissions to:

Iowa Department of Public Safety

Missing Person Information Clearinghouse

215 East 7th Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Packet

Downloadable Poster

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