# TAPS Family

> The official network of professional paranormal investigative teams operating under The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS). TAPS Family connects people experiencing unexplained activity with vetted, professional investigators worldwide — free of charge, fully confidential, and never for television.

## About
- [About TAPS Family](https://tapsfamily.com/about): The history, mission, and values of the TAPS Family network — founded by The Atlantic Paranormal Society
- [Our Staff](https://tapsfamily.com/staff): The TAPS Family leadership and staff team who coordinate the network

## Services
- [Request Paranormal Help](https://tapsfamily.com/request-help): Submit a confidential help request to be matched with a vetted investigative team in your area. Free, confidential, never for television, response within 2 weeks
- [Team Directory](https://tapsfamily.com/team-directory): Interactive world map and searchable directory of all active TAPS Family member teams across the globe
- [Join the Network](https://tapsfamily.com/join): Application for professional paranormal investigative teams to apply for TAPS Family membership

## Resources
- [Paranormal Resources](https://tapsfamily.com/resources): Educational library covering types of paranormal activity, debunking common explanations, and guidance on when to seek professional help
- [TAPS Family Reunions](https://tapsfamily.com/reunions): Annual member gatherings for training, networking, and investigating haunted locations — photo archive dating to 2011

## Contact
- [Help Desk](https://tapsfamily.com/help-desk): Contact TAPS Family staff with questions, general inquiries, or support needs

## Key Facts
- Service: Free paranormal investigation referral and coordination
- Coverage: Global — teams in the United States and internationally
- Confidentiality: All submissions are private and never shared with media
- Television: TAPS Family investigations are explicitly not for TV production
- Response time: Within 2 weeks of submission
- Founded: Under The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS), known from Ghost Hunters on Syfy