≈ 50%
of children with autism engage in wandering behavior.
— AWAARE — Autism Wandering Awareness Alerts Response and Education
Learn more501(c)(3) non-profit program
Peace of mind for caregivers of people who wander.
Safely Back Home enables the public, along with law enforcement, to assist in the calm rescue of children and adults who wander due to Autism, Alzheimer's and other cognitive challenges. The program informs first responders and law enforcement how to keep the wandering individual calm during their safe return.
Iron-on ID Decal Preview
If I Appear Lost, Please Call:
123-456-7890
Town, State
Safely Back Home ID# 1234
Our mission
Assisting in the safe, calm return of wandering loved ones to their families and caregivers — providing additional peace of mind for parents and caregivers of individuals who wander due to Autism, Down syndrome, Alzheimer's, Dementia and other cognitive challenges.
Why this matters
Wandering is a life-threatening reality for millions of families. The numbers speak for themselves.
1 in 3
children with autism who wander are rarely able to communicate their name, address, or phone number.
— National Autism Association
Learn more6 in 10
people living with Alzheimer's disease will wander at some point.
— The Alzheimer's Association
Learn moreup to 50%
of individuals with Alzheimer's not found within 24 hours suffer serious injury or death.
— The Alzheimer's Association
Learn moreHow Safely Back Home helps
A simple, private, community-driven program built alongside first responders.
An extra layer of protection
A discreet ID decal on everyday clothing gives first responders the information they need to act quickly and calmly.
Direct line to first responders
Each decal displays the enrolling town's police 24-hour emergency number and a private ID that unlocks a secure profile.
Free for enrolled families
The program is provided at no cost to caregivers of children and adults who tend to wander.
Built with your community
We partner with local police departments, senior centers, and schools to launch the program town by town.
From a Safely Back Home family
“Having a disabled child is very costly and I really appreciate this program. It gives us parents peace of mind when 90% of the time our minds are going like a ping pong game. I would recommend this program to anyone who has a loved one who is a flight risk.”
— Ashley, mother of Xavier (Hopatcong Safely Back Home Program)
Bring Safely Back Home to your community.
Enroll a loved one, launch the program with your local police department, or help fund a garment for a family in need.
See the program in action
Hear directly from police chiefs and families about how Safely Back Home works in their communities.
More videos on the Safely Back Home YouTube channel.