Missing Houston Teen with Autism Found in Immigration Custody

Teen Found Safe After Six Days Missing

• 📌 A 15-year-old boy with autism, reported missing for six days in northwest Houston, has been found safe.
• 🎢 The family experienced a significant emotional roller coaster, learning of his safety only after a news conference and subsequent calls.

Custody and Immigration Status

• 🛂 The teen, Emanuel, was found to be in the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), described as a form of immigration for undocumented children.
• 🗓️ He had reportedly been in ORR custody for approximately four days, a fact unknown to his family until recently.
• 🚓 A law enforcement agency took Emanuel into custody, but the specific agency has not been confirmed.

Family Concerns and Next Steps

• 🧠 Emanuel, despite being 15, functions at the level of a four-year-old child, raising significant concerns for his well-being and care.
• ❓ The family is still working to understand Emanuel's condition, exact whereabouts, and what the next steps will be.
• 🤝 The FIEL organization has been working closely with the family to help bring Emanuel home.