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Free Printable Wandering and Safety Plan

Where your child might go, what you have in place at home, the first steps if your child is missing, and who does what.

What you type stays on your phone.

How to use it
  1. Fill it in with everyone who looks after your child, and agree on who does what.
  2. Keep it on the fridge, and share a copy with sitters, family and close neighbors.
  3. Look at it again after a move, a new school, or when your child starts going somewhere new.

An example, filled in

Example child Filled in for Auren, an example child. Your copy starts blank.
Wandering and Safety PlanOur family's plan, made on a calm day.CHILDAurenUPDATEDOct 22MY CHILD MAY HEAD TOWARDWater: pools, ponds, the beachRoads and trafficTrains and tracksParks and playgroundsStoresNeighbors' yardsPLACES NEARBY MY CHILD MIGHT GOThe train tracks behind the park, the pond on ElmStreetWHAT WE HAVE IN PLACEDoor alarms or chimesLocks up high or out of reachFence and gateID bracelet, tag or cardNeighbors know my childSwim lessonsA recent photo on my phoneIf my child is missing1.Call 911 right away. Say your child is autistic and may not answer to their name.2.Check nearby water first: pools, ponds, the beach.3.Then the places on this page. Everyone follows "who does what."Who does whatWHODOES WHATMeCall 911, then stay by the phoneGrandma RosaCheck the pond, then the parkNeighbor SamCheck the train tracksNeighbors to callSam (next door)(555) 201-9911The Parks family(555) 201-4455For a sheet about your child to hand to police and first responders, use the Child Card in Bloom Autism Support.Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.Made with Bloom Autism Support · bloomautismsupport.com/freetools
Why it helps

Many autistic children wander or run off, often toward something they love, like water or trains. A plan made on a calm day means everyone knows the first steps if it ever happens.

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Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.

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