The Take Me Home program is a database maintained by the Waco Police Department Communications Division for adults and children who may have difficulty communicating due to a developmental or cognitive disability.
This database is only accessible to law enforcement personnel and may include a picture, with disability information, a physical description and emergency contact information for all registered individuals. If a person in the Take Me Home program is encountered by a police officer or deputy dispatched by Waco, personnel can access the database and quickly access critical information that may assist in communicating with the individual and a safe return to the caregiver.
This is a free service offered to developmentally and cognitively disabled citizens and is available for all residents of McLennan County.
Who Can Enroll
Any adult or child who may have difficulty communicating due to a developmental or cognitive disability. Individuals that tend to be at risk for wandering may include people with disabilities such as Alzheimer's, Autism, Dementia, Down Syndrome etc.
We require anyone enrolling an individual be either a family member or legal guardian of the individual.
Registration Form
You will find downloadable information about the program and how to register an individual online and a registration form (PDF) that you may download and fill out then either mail or bring the completed form to the Waco Police Department at 721 N 4th Street (4th and Waco Drive). This form will not be accepted by email.
This information is available on both the City of Waco’s website and McLennan County’s website.
Further Information
For any further questions, please contact Jayni Sykora at the Waco Police Department Communications Division by phone at 254-750-7654 or email.
721 N 4th Street
Waco, 76701, TX
Building Name or Description: Waco Police Department
Accessible Location: Yes
Type of Organization | Government |
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Categories | Mental Health |
Services offered in Spanish? | No |
Newsletter? | No |
Child Care Available? | No |
Age Range | All Ages |
Disability Categories | Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Mental Health Disorder |
Does this organization belong to all disabilities? | No |
This organization belongs to these diagnoses | Autism Spectrum Disorder (Pervasive Developmental Disorder) |
Is this a statewide service? | No |
Website | https://www.co.mclennan.tx.us/206/Take-Me-Home-Program |
Contact Name | Jayni Sykora |
Email Address | [email protected] |
Phone Number | 254-750-7654 |