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. 16. | Terrace Review ——- ‘Wednesday, February 12, 1992 - .

What being a Block Parent |

The Block Parent program
is simple and-efficient.;; and.

an essential part of the wel~ .

fare of every neighbourhood

in our community. |
How ‘does it work?..In the ,

most fundamental terms, a

Block Parent is any respon- ‘¢

sible adult who cares enough
about the well being of:
children and other persons to
volunteer his or her home as
a safe refuge. A Block Parent
sign in the window lets
children in distress know that

a Block Parent. is home to,
provide a safe haven.

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But the Block Parent pro-
‘gram does much more. Even
when there is no cause for
concern, the Block Parent
sign tells: potential offenders.

|. that yours is a neighbourhood

that cares.

For these. reasons, : you
should seriously consider
getting involved. First, how-
ever, you ‘may have a few

‘questions to:eskiiFollowing:

are some of the most com
mon. | :

_ Why is the Block Parent
Program needed? The Block
Parent. program offers an

@ organized approach to pro-

tecting both children and.
adults, and encourages
prompt reporting of emerg-
ency situations to the police.
To work properly, however,
it’s a program that needs
total community commitment.

Who can become a Block.
Parent? Any _ responsible

citizen, aged 18. years or:
older who cares, about the 4.
well-being of everyone, par- |

ticularly. children; is prepared
to be of assistance. during
whatever time they. have
available; and has been
screened and approved by the
police.

What is the Block Parent
‘sign? The official symbol of
the Block Parent Program of

Canada’ Inc., the sign is a
universally. identifiable... ted
and white graphic design
placed inside a clearly visible

window. The sign indicates -

to- children | and adults who —

7 pass by that they will receive —

means to you and your communtt

‘immediate - assistance din an.
-emergency,-and: tells: crimi-+~. :

nals and trouble-makers that’

eyeryone in the neighbout-

hood is wise to their ways so
they may as well leave.

Address:
Wife's maiden name:_ aan

“Telephone: — _
‘Date and place of birth, husband:
ae + Wife:
Date of application:

“BLOCK PARENT
“APPLICATION FORM

Family name:

Husbanid’s. full fame:

Signaturé, neon —

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The. ‘Signature of each applicant ‘fisted - above
constitutes authority. for the R.C.M.P. to screen. said
applicant: regarding a criminal record. Any person having
a previous criminal record: for violent, drug-related ‘or .
sexual offenses, cannot.become a Block Parent or five in
a Block Parent residence. Please write below the name
and date of birth of all resident: over 16 year of age (other

than nthe above):

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- Mall completed form to:

‘Terrace Block Parents Assn.
4840 Sunset Drive ©.
Terrace, B.C. V8G 1cé6
(Call 635-4845 for more information). —
_ or drop it off at the Terrace R.C.M.P. detachment,
attention CP/CP coordinator .

Nearest school: