I was trying to think of ways to help (without any input whatsoever from family/spokesperson).
If the family previously lived in Hammond and moved to Gary in Feb '15, it appears it's only 6.94 miles or a 12-13 minute drive.
There were two "alleged" sightings (not confirmed to my knowledge) of her being seen where they used to live - one near where they used to live and another at a bus stop.
http://mapq.st/1RJ6pJu
Is it possible she had the cognitive ability to make it there on her own via bus or otherwise? Would she know how to hitchhike? If someone did pick her up and offer to give her a ride, would she be able to say, "I want to go back to Hammond where I used to live and/or give an actual address?"
Even if all that occurred, where would/could she go once she got there? We would need to know where at in Hammond they lived and/or who, if anyone, she would seek out.
Does anyone know that area of Hammond or how to help determine possible places she could be eating or staying?
Has anyone read that they have distributed flyers back in Hammond where they used to live or at any/all restaurants, WalMarts, churches, bus stops, etc.?
If that has already been addressed, then it would be nice to know and move on to other ideas. If not, we can perhaps work together to compile a list of fast food places, stores, homeless shelters, etc. etc. with addresses and perhaps see if folks can assist with poster distribution.
JMO, IMOO