Chain of custody for kids

Know who has your kid. Every handoff.

Linked verifies every adult who picks up your child, follows the trip with or without GPS, and keeps a record of each handoff that can't be quietly changed.

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ID-verified adults GPS and no-GPS options iPhone and Android
Ruth M. verifiedPhoto ID + selfie
3:24Linked
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Mia is with Grandma Ruth8 min from home · on route
✓ ID verified ✓ Together Tag + phone
  1. You approved Ruth for today
  2. Released at front office
  3. Tag tapped to Ruth's phone
Handoff sealedRecord #4 of today

Made for every time your kid changes hands.

Pickups happen with lots of different people. Linked keeps track of each one.

School pickup

The front office knows who's cleared

Staff see that the adult at the door is verified and approved for today, before they release your child.

Grandma's day

Approve someone for just one afternoon

Add a family member for a single pickup. Their access ends when the day does.

Carpool

See every kid make it into the right car

Each handoff to another parent is confirmed and logged, even when plans change last minute.

Camp & after-school

Drop-off and pickup on one record

Know when they arrived, who signed them out, and when they got home.

Sitters & nannies

A clear handoff between caregivers

When responsibility moves from one adult to the next, there's a timestamp and a name on it.

Shared custody

Exchanges with a neutral record

Both parents can see the same handoff history, so there's no question about what happened when.

How it works

Four links in an unbroken chain.

Every pickup moves through the same four steps. Each one is recorded and linked to the step before it.

01 · Trusted Circle

You choose who can pick up

Add grandparents, sitters, carpool parents. Approve them for one day or every Tuesday.

02 · Verified Handoff

The right adult, confirmed

At pickup, the school, the camp, or you confirm it's a verified adult on today's list. You get notified instantly.

03 · Together Check

They stay together on the way

With GPS or without it, Linked checks that your child is still with that adult. If they separate, you'll know.

04 · Sealed Record

Home, and on the record

When your child arrives, the trip closes and the whole chain is sealed.

A record no one can quietly rewrite.

Each step is signed and points to the one before it. If anyone tried to change a time or a name after the fact, the chain would break and show it. That gives you, your school, and your co-parent one version of what happened.

Ruth approved4c1f…a90e
Released · ID verified↳ 9b72…13d4
Together on route↳ e05a…7c21
Home · sealed↳ 31dd…b6f8
Verified adults

Everyone in the chain is who they say they are.

Every parent and every adult on your pickup list verifies their identity once, before they can pick up.

  • Photo ID and a selfieA quick one-time check in the app, matched by a dedicated identity verification provider.
  • Schools see a checkmark, not your IDStaff see that an adult is verified and approved for today. Never their license, address, or birthdate.
  • You stay in controlRemove someone from your Trusted Circle at any time, and their access ends right away.
What Ruth submits once
RM
✓ Match confirmed
What the school sees at pickup
RM
Ruth M.Approved for Mia · today
✓ Verified
ID photo · hiddenAddress · hiddenBirthdate · hidden
GPS and no-GPS tracking

Tracking that fits your kid.

Not every child needs a GPS device. Pick the level that matches their age and how they get around.

Their phone

For kids who carry a phone

  • Uses the phone they already have
  • Phone GPS during pickup windows
  • Verified handoffs and sealed record
  • Only works if they bring the phone
No GPS Linked Tag

For younger kids without a phone

  • Small band or clip, no screen
  • Tap to confirm a handoff
  • Proves your child is with the adult, using Bluetooth
  • Location comes from the trusted adult's phone
  • No daily charging
GPS Linked GPS Band

For the most coverage

  • Built-in GPS and cellular
  • Live location without an adult's phone nearby
  • Everything the Linked Tag does
  • Needs regular charging and a data plan
Linked TagRuth's phoneYour app

How no-GPS tracking works. The tag sends a private, encrypted signal that only Linked can read. The trusted adult's phone picks it up and shares its own location during the pickup window. You see where they are, and that your child is still with them.

Devices and pricing will be announced at launch. Waitlist members hear first.

For schools, camps & programs

A dismissal list you can trust.

Staff see each child's verified pickup adults for today and confirm the release in one tap. Every release goes on the record.

  • No ID data to store or protectYour staff never handle parents' identity documents.
  • Attendance and release in one placeMark who's here in the morning and who left with whom in the afternoon.
Pilot Linked with your families
Room 4B · Dismissal3:15 PM
Mia ThompsonRuth M. · approved today
✓ Verified
Leo RamirezCarpool · Dana K.
✓ Verified
Ava ChenAfter-school program
Staying
Noah PatelUnrecognized adult at desk
Not on list

Safety without surveillance.

We built Linked to protect your family's data as carefully as your kids.

Pickup windows only

Adults share location during the windows you set. Outside them, Linked isn't watching.

Unreadable to strangers

The tag's signal is encrypted and changes constantly, so nearby phones can't tell whose it is.

No ads, ever

Linked is a paid service for families. We don't sell your data or advertise with it.

Your data, your call

Ask us to delete your information at any time.

Questions parents ask.

Does my child need a phone?

No. Kids without a phone can wear the Linked Tag or the Linked GPS Band. Kids who already carry a phone can use it instead.

What's the difference between GPS and no-GPS tracking?

The Linked Tag has no GPS. It proves your child is near the trusted adult over Bluetooth, and location comes from that adult's phone during the trip. The GPS Band has its own GPS and cellular connection, so it reports location even when no trusted adult is nearby. It needs charging and a data plan.

Who can see my photo ID?

Your ID and selfie are checked by a dedicated identity verification provider. Schools and camps never see them. They only see that you're verified and approved for today's pickup.

What happens if my child and the adult get separated?

If the Together Check loses the connection between your child and the adult for more than a short moment, you get an alert. Linked waits for a sustained signal loss before alerting, so a brief dropout doesn't cause a false alarm.

Does my school need to use Linked?

No. You can approve adults, verify handoffs, and track the trip home on your own. Schools and camps that join add a verified release at the door.

When does Linked launch, and what will it cost?

Linked is in development. We'll invite families from the waitlist in waves and share devices and pricing before launch.

Early access

Be first in line.

Join the waitlist for the app, the wearables, or both. We'll invite families in waves and email you when your spot opens.

Run a school, camp, or after-school program? Choose that below and we'll reach out about a pilot.

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