06/12/2026
💙 An Important Safety Resource for Our Arc of Katy Families 💙
This week, local law enforcement shared a story about a young man with disabilities who was found alone near a lake and unable to communicate where he lived. Thankfully, after hours of dedicated work, officers were able to reunite him with his family.
While the story had a happy ending, it serves as an important reminder of how quickly a loved one can become lost or disoriented—and how critical it is to have information readily available in an emergency.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office offers the FBCSO Take Me Home Program, a free and voluntary service designed to assist individuals with disabilities or cognitive impairments who may have difficulty communicating, identifying themselves, or who may be at risk of wandering. This includes individuals with autism, Down syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other conditions.
The program maintains a secure database with a current photo, identifying information, and emergency contact details, allowing first responders to quickly identify and reunite individuals with their families when every minute counts.
We strongly encourage our families to learn more about this valuable resource and consider enrolling a loved one who may benefit.
A few minutes spent registering today could make all the difference tomorrow.
💙 Learn more in the post below or contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Take Me Home Program for additional information.
Last night, our officers encountered a young man with disabilities near a lake in our community. He was unable to tell us where he lived, and our immediate priority became ensuring his safety and finding his family. After working through the night and following up on several leads, we were eventually able to locate his home and reunite him with his loved ones.
While the story had a happy ending, it highlighted something important: very few families in our area are registered in the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Take Me Home Program.
The Take Me Home Program is a free, voluntary service designed to assist individuals who may have difficulty communicating, identifying themselves, or who are at risk of becoming disoriented or wandering. This includes individuals with conditions such as Autism, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Down Syndrome, and other cognitive impairments.
The program utilizes a secure database containing a current photograph, demographic information, and emergency caregiver contacts. If law enforcement encounters someone who cannot communicate where they live, officers can quickly search the database using a name or physical description and help reunite that individual with their family. The system can also assist if a loved one goes missing by immediately providing officers with critical information and a current photograph.
Who is eligible?
Fort Bend County residents with a cognitive impairment or disability that may affect their ability to communicate and who may be at risk of wandering.
Participation is completely voluntary, and all information is kept confidential.
If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who may benefit from this program, we strongly encourage you to enroll them today. It could make all the difference during an emergency.
For more information, contact Sergeant Matthew Hricko at 281-341-8788 or email [email protected]. You may also visit this link for more information: https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/sheriff-s-office/programs/take-me-home
A few minutes spent registering today could help bring your loved one home safely tomorrow.
