About Us – Team Protect

Dear Friend,

Three years ago, my son Sholom was accidentally left in our van on a hot Florida day. He was three years old – my golden-haired little peacemaker who insisted on wearing his tzitzis even on rushed summer mornings. The child who would toddle over to crying classmates and offer them his bottle, who would wrap his tiny arms around friends who were fighting. His name fit him perfectly – Sholom, peace – because that’s exactly wha brought to our busy household of nine children.

That July morning started like any other. A change in routine, a busy schedule. That’s all it took to forever change our lives. One ordinary day, one devastating outcome. Our home, once filled with Sholom’s gentle presence, fell silent in a way that still echoes.

For months after losing Sholom, I couldn’t imagine doing anything but grieving. The thought of getting involved in prevention felt impossible – the pain was too raw, too personal. But as time passed, I learned something that shook me to my core: these accidents happen during ordinary moments, to ordinary families, on ordinary days. They happen when routines change, when we’re distracted, when we’re stressed – in other words, they happen because we’re human. And they can happen to anyone. The most devastating part? Most parents believe it could never happen to them. I know, because I was one of them.

When my husband and I finally began to emerge from our darkest days, we discovered there were two important lessons we wanted to share. First, in today’s fast-paced world, we as parents are constantly rushing from one moment to the next, juggling endless responsibilities and distractions. But our children’s lives depend on our ability to slow down, to be mindful, to be fully present – especially during critical moments around cars and pools. This isn’t just about checking boxes or following procedures; it’s about fundamentally shifting how we move through our daily lives with our children. Second, there are things – real, tangible steps we can put in place to protect our children. Cutting-edge technology exists that can safeguard our children when human memory fails. Support systems exist that can help families create safer routines. Tools exist that can save lives. Yet, most parents don’t know about them until it’s too late.

That’s why we created Team Protect. Every time I look at Sholom’s picture – his bright smile, his kind eyes – I’m reminded why this work matters. We’re bringing life-saving technologies to families nationwide. We’re partnering with emergency response organizations, schools, and communities to create comprehensive safety networks. We’re turning grief into action, pain into purpose, and most importantly – we’re saving lives.

Every device we distribute, every family we reach, every community we partner with brings us closer to our goal: ensuring no other family experiences what ours has.

You don’t have to be a parent to understand why this matters. You just have to understand that behind every statistic is a child like Sholom – someone’s son or daughter, someone’s brother or sister, someone’s student, someone’s friend. No child should die from a sudden accident, and no family should have to learn these lessons through loss.

Join us. Whether you can help distribute safety devices, raise awareness in your community, or support our mission in other ways, your involvement matters. Together, we can protect our children and prevent other families from experiencing this unbearable loss. The time for action is now.

With determination and hope,

Nechama Rochel Tauber
Founder, Team Protect

We invite you to navigate our site as a resource - how to get involved, safety tips, information on the latest technology, and so much more. Every contribution makes a difference. Your support helps provide essential tools, resources, and education to protect our children and create safer communities. Together, we can turn awareness into action and build a brighter, safer future.

I know this is a lot to take in. The reality we’re facing is overwhelming, but it also means
there’s a place for everyone in this mission to protect our children. If you’re a parent, you understand that moment of fear when your child is out of sight for just a second too long. You know that catch in your throat, that skip of your heartbeat. Channel that protective instinct into action. Visit our Get Involved page to learn how you can help safeguard not just your own children, but every child in your community.

If you’re a community leader – running a school, synagogue, or community center – you carry a sacred responsibility. Every day, parents entrust their precious children to your care. Our Solutions page shows you exactly how to strengthen your safety protocols with cutting-edge technology and proven safety strategies. Let’s work together to make your space a model of child safety.

For those blessed with the ability to give, consider this: while supporting families after tragedy is crucial, incorporating safety measures for our children in the first place transformative. Every dollar spent on awareness can save not just lives, but entire families from unimaginable grief. One device, one training session, one awareness campaign – each contribution creates a shield of protection around our children. Imagine the impact:

instead of helping families recover from devastating loss, your support can ensure those families never have to face that loss at all. Visit our Sponsorship page to see how your generosity canprotect our children.

And if you’ve experienced a close call or loss – whether from a hot car incident, a pool accident, or any similar tragedy – your story has power. Through our Support Network, you can connect with others who understand your journey, access grief support, and transform your experience into life-saving awareness for others.

This isn’t just another worthy cause. This is about life-saving measures.. It’s about ensuring that no other family has to endure what ours and so many others have endured. Every time someone joins Team Protect – whether by installing a safety device, sharing our message, or supporting our mission – we move closer to our goal.

Navigate through our site. Reach out to us. Find your place in this vital work. Every child deserves our protection, and every adult has the power to help provide it.

Let’s save lives – together.

Meet The Team

At Team Protect, our dedicated team is united by a shared mission: to protect our children.. From experts in child safety and technology to advocates and strategic integrators, each member brings their unique skills and deep commitment to the cause. Get to know the humans working tirelessly behind the scenes to build this movement and make the world a safer place for our children.