About
A caregiver-built program, made for every family.
Safely Back Home began at a kitchen table and grew into a partnership with police departments across the country.
Our story
Paul Jetter's passion for Safely Back Home started with his own family. When his father was diagnosed with dementia, Paul's brother became his father's caregiver. Paul researched the effects of dementia and Alzheimer's — and learned about the danger of wandering, especially for individuals incapable of stating their own names or where they lived.
That research led Paul to create the Safely Back Home process: ID information imprinted on the personal garments of people who tend to wander, linked to an emergency call center, secure database, and rescue protocol used by trained first responders.
Today Safely Back Home is a 501(c)(3) non-profit partnering with local police departments, senior centers, and schools to bring the program to families at no cost — one town at a time.
Our mission
To provide an additional layer of protection for children and adults who wander due to Autism, Alzheimer's, and other cognitive challenges — and to give parents and caregivers additional peace of mind.
Founder
Paul Jetter — Founder & Creator, Safely Back Home™. Paul continues to lead outreach, community partnerships, and program rollouts with police departments nationwide.