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our_partner_iconSafely Back Home, a 501c3 non-profit free program’s mission is 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 involving wandering.

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Safely Back Home Featuring Xavier Subero with his mom, Ashley LabarPhoto courtesy of Lake Hopatcong News

Safely Back Home Featuring SMILE ResidentsPhoto courtesy of Lake Hopatcong News

Thank you Borough of Hopatcong for your great cooperation and successful efforts in launching the first Safely Back Home Program in Sussex County, NJ. Special thanks to Hopatcong Mayor Michael Francis, Town Council Members Christine Smith, Brad Hoferkamp and Dawn Roberts, Police Chief Meghan McCluskey, Judith Wolf Hopatcong Police Department, Tammy Miller Director of Special Services for Public Schools, Doreen Magyar Hopatcong Wellness Center, The Hopatcong SMILE Home: Founders Allan and Patty Milford; Chris Colabella and the Board of Directors, Susan Weiland Director of Community Affairs and the SMILE Home Staff.

With the residents at the Hopatcong SMILE Home

Safely Back Home Paul Jetter poses with SMILE ResidentsPhoto courtesy of Lake Hopatcong News

Introducing the Hopatcong Safely Back Home program to the Hopatcong Seniors Club July 6, 2023

Safely Back Home Paul Jetter at presentation to the Hopatcong Seniors Club on July 1st, 2023Photo courtesy of Lake Hopatcong News

Heat pressing Hopatcong Safely Back Home ID Decals onto Hopatcong Chiefs shirts

Safely Back Home Paul Jetter uses a Heat Press to Secure Badges to Clothing and HatsPhoto courtesy of Lake Hopatcong News


Fios 1 News Story covering introduction of the Safely Back Home Program in North Arlington, NJ


New Milford Police Chief Frank Ramaci describing the Safely Back Home Program in New Milford, its benefits to the community, and how the program can be coordinated between police departments.

our_partner_iconThank you to the Starbucks Foundation for selecting Safely Back Home as a recipient of their Neighborhood Grant. Special thanks to the Sparta Starbucks staff and partners for nominating Safely Back Home for the Neighborhood Grant. The grant funds have been used toward imprinting nearly 200 Hopatcong Safely Back Home (SBH) ID personalized garments for the eleven families currently enrolled in the free Hopatcong SBH Program. The grant will continue being used to produce more SBH ID garments for Hopatcong families along with families enrolling in free Safely Back Home programs in other communities.

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Sparta Starbucks staff celebrating Safely Back Home receiving the Starbucks Foundation Grant

Sparta Starbucks staff celebrating Safely Back Home receiving the Starbucks Foundation Grant
March 28, 2023

Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant for Safely Back Home

Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant awarded To Safely Back Home.
March 28, 2023

our_partner_iconSafely Back Home Partnership with Project Lifesaver, International

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our_partner_iconSafely Back Home is honored to be one of the partners of Project Lifesaver, International.

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“Project Lifesaver’s Program has helped provide thousands of families peace of mind daily knowing that their loved one has protection and safety in case they wander”. (Project Lifesaver, International, website)

Project Lifesaver has rescued over 4,250 wandering individuals

Project Lifesaver has 1,750 member agencies the U.S, Canada and Puerto Rico, and has performed over 4,250 rescues over the past 25 years with no serious injuries or fatalities ever reported. Project Lifesaver provides equipment, training, certification and support to law enforcement, public safety organizations and community groups throughout the U.S.

Project Lifesaver, International Founder and CEO, Chief Gene Saunders, announced the original Project Lifesaver, International (PLI) – Safely Back Home (SBH) partnered program in November, 2013 (Project Lifesaver, Int’l, Newsletter, November, 2013)

“We are happy to announce the PLI-SBH program and believe this is a great additional program to offer to our members to share with Project Lifesaver clients as well as to the overall community. The SBH program has great potential to serve as that extra layer of protection,” stated CEO/Founder, Gene Saunders of PLI.

our_partner_iconOur Mission/Program Description

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PBS News Hour Interview with Safely Back Home Paul Jetter explains how the program began with his father who had Dementia.


Rutherford, NJ, Police Chief John Russo talks about the Safely Back Home Program with Founder, Paul Jetter

Our Mission

To provide an additional layer of protection for children and adults who wander due to Autism, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive challenges. Our goal is to provide parents and caregivers with additional peace of mind

Program Description

Safely Back Home’s program was developed in response to a need to provide assistance to individuals with Autism, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive challenges who are incapable of providing identifying information in situations where they become lost. The imprinted garment alerts the public and police that the individual may need more assistance than they initially realize.

The patent-pending process uses “privacy-protected” ID information imprinted on personal garments to be conveyed to an emergency call center, secure database and rescue operation.


#HipNJ’s Lisa Marie Latino sat down with Paul Jetter, founder of Safely Back Home, in the #HipNJ studio. Paul and Lisa discussed the non-profit Safely Back Home program and how it is actively working to help families around Bergen County.

our_partner_iconHow the Safely Back Home Program Works

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Paul Jetter is the creator and founder of Safely Back Home™, providing additional peace of mind to families and caregivers of people who wander.

Paul’s passion started through his own experience with his father, who had dementia, and whose family became his father’s caregivers. Paul created the patent-pending process that uses ID information imprinted on the personal garments to be conveyed to an emergency call center, secure database and rescue operation

Safely Back Home ID Decal Badge

The Safely Back Home ID Decals can be easily hand ironed at home onto clothing the person enjoys wearing. The decals are extremely soft on the clothing and are wash proof. The decals can also be heat pressed onto clothing (also hats, back packs, etc.)

Safely Back Home ID Decal

HOPATCONG – Name of town where the individual is enrolled in the Safely Back Home Program

973-398-5000 – The town’s Police Department 24-hour Emergency Phone Number

SBH ID# 1020 – Safely Back Home identification number and file number of the enrolled individual. Police and first responders are able view this file when proceeding with the rescue. Included in this file are:

  • A recent photo of the individual
  • The parents’/Caregivers’ contact information
  • Crucial medical information: Medical conditions (ex. Diabetes, Epilepsy, Severe allergies); required medications
  • Locations where the individual is likely to wander, to seek.
  • What to say to the wandering individual to keep them calm during the rescue.

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Lake Hopatcong Block Party, Hopatcong Safely Back Home Introduction Exhibit, May 20, 2023

Lake Hopatcong Block Party; Safely Back Home Introduction Exhibit with Hopatcong Town Council Member Christine Smith. May 20, 2023

Safely Back Home Paul Jetter With Hopatcong Councilwoman Christine Smith

Hopatcong National Night Out, Safely Back Home Exhibit, August 1, 2023

Hopatcong National Night Out. Safely Back Home Exhibit. August 1, 2023

Safely Back Home Paul Jetter at Hopatcong National Night Out, Safely Back Home Exhibit, August 1, 2023.

With Hopatcong Mayor Michael Francis

Safely Back Home Paul Jetter with Hopatcong Mayor Michael Francis

With Hopatcong Police Chief Meghan McCluskey

Safely Back Home Paul Jetter With Hopatcong Police Chief Meghan McCluskey

West Milford Search & Rescue

Bergen County Zoo Autism Awareness Day

YMCA Autism Awareness Day

Wandering Statistics

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Alzheimer-Disease

50%

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4,250

Number of lost persons rescued by our partner, Project Lifesaver, since 1999. That number continues to grow.

Our Partners

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Project Lifesaver has 1,750 member agencies the U.S, Canada and Puerto Rico, and has performed 4,250 searches over the last 25 years with no serious injuries or fatalities ever reported. Project Lifesaver provides equipment, training, certification and support to law enforcement, public safety organizations and community groups throughout the United States.

Words From Families In The Safely Back Home Program

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quote_right For a long time I was looking for a way to be able to find my sons in case they are lost or separated from their care giver (which happened a few times). The printed garment idea, developed by Safely Back Home, is a great way to protect your family member. I would recommend everyone to take advantage of this service. Paul and his crew were tremendously helpful and friendly when we attended their event, and had our T-Shirts printed in no time. Thank you! quote_left

Anat Klebanov

quote_right Thank you so much for offering the Safely Back Home event providing free imprints of my phone number and your logo on my son Dillon's clothing. I feel much safer with this information on his clothing. I appreciate your kindness, generosity and patience. Thanks again, quote_left

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The On-line Hopatcong SBH Enrollment Form

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