See how the pieces fit together

Start with an overview of the family. Open a child to inspect the latest update rather than judging their situation from a status label alone.

Use the map together with the update time and accuracy. A position describes a phone's last report; it cannot confirm what is happening around it.

A closer view of one child's reporting and location. This example is from iPhone; the other examples on this page are Android captures.

Give familiar destinations names so arrivals mean something. Choose a sensible boundary for the whole place, including the entrance or pickup area.

Describe an expected arrival or departure, then account for a realistic time window. Routines are most useful when you revisit them as a child's week changes.

Keep everyday coordination in a family conversation or a conversation with a guardian. Check the participants before sharing something personal.

The child can ask their family for help. Read the SOS guide together before using it: an alert does not contact emergency services or guarantee someone has seen it.