StepSafe is a small cellular GPS tracker for children with autism, ADHD or Down syndrome who wander. Parents see live location and get instant safe-zone alerts in an app, no phone needed.

StepSafe is a matchbox-sized tracker with its own SIM, so the child does not need a phone. Parents see their child's live location in the StepSafe app and get an instant alert when the child leaves a safe zone they set, such as home or school. The microphone is permanently disabled for privacy, and location data is encrypted and never sold or shared.

First devices ship in early 2027 in the US and Canada.

Free for every family, whether or not they ever buy:

• Wandering-safety resources and planning guides: stepsafetech.com/resources
• Families who need a tracker but cannot afford one can join our sponsored-device list: stepsafetech.com/help

Founded by Ashwin Chunchu after getting lost in a park at age seven, and built with input from more than 100 families of kids who wander.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Family & Support Services Parenting & Caregiving
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention Emergency Preparedness Missing Youth Intellectual and Developmental Needs Assistive Technology Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Special Needs
Payment Types	Self Pay
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 10/28/26