B12 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 11, 1998

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Block Parent® Program has been

helping to make our communities safer. Throughout Canada,
the red and white Block Parent sign is a symbol of a safe refuge

‘How does the Block Parent —
Program work?

Block Parents are responsible adults who
care sufficiently about the well-being of
children and athers to volunteer their homes
as a refuge in an emergency. All Block par-
ents are screened by the Police and are
given instructions on the program by local
volunieers.

In addition, to the primary goal of making
communities safer for children, the Block
Parent Program deters criminals and trou-
blemakers. The network of Block Parent
homes is a visible reminder that citizens are
watchful in their neighbourhood.

What does a
Block Parent do?

a Block Parent may be called upon to offer |

their home as a place of safety when
someone is in a dangerous or frightening
situation such as: fo

bullied

caught in severe weather

lost, hurt or ill

frightened by a stranger

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~ BUT IS IT REALLY

NECESSARY?

The worst situation most Block
Parents will ever encounter or con-
tend with is a frightened child who
has lost his or her way home. !f it
was your child, wouldn’t you say
that was reason enough?

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Block Parent Program?

Block Parents volunteers are working togeth-

er fo:

© expand the network of Block Parents until
there are several Block parent homes on
every block in every community in
Canada.

® teach children and adults street smart tips.
education is the first step fo safety.

What is not expected of a
Block Parent?

Block Parents volunteers are not expected to:

* provide food, drink, toilet facilities or
transportation

¢ administer first aid

© leave their home to break up a fight

e open their door to anyone if they feel;

uneasy about the situation

Who ts the Block Parent?

Any responsible adult who cares enough
about the well-being of citizeris to volunteer
his or her home as a safe refuge for a per-
son in trouble.

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To provide our community with an organized method of protecting our children.
To aid in prompt reporting of emergency situations.
Program requires community involvement and is also supported by:
a) the City of Terrace
b) The Terrace City and District R.C.M.P. —¢) Terrace and area schools.