In the wake of the recent tragedy in which a child lost their life after being forgotten in a vehicle, YWN has learned of a new initiative aimed at helping prevent such tragedies in the future.

An anonymous sponsor has stepped forward to provide sponsored access to playgroups, daycares, and summer camps that wish to implement the DropGuard safety system, which automatically alerts parents if their child doesn’t show up when expected.

The sponsor’s goal is simple: no parent should ever have to endure the pain of another preventable loss.

The system can be used on virtually any tablet, smartphone, or computer. The sponsor is also offering a limited number of filtered / locked tablets to playgroups and camps that do not already have a suitable device.

In a statement provided to The YWN, the sponsor said, “We’ve seen enough pain. This is our community’s opportunity to take a simple step that could help prevent the next tragedy.”

Eligible daycares, playgroups, and summer camps can apply for a sponsored or subsidized account by filling out the application form here.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)