Block Parent Program

Safety of Children Starts On Our Streets ...

The Block Parent Program has been around for over 25 years and is Nationwide.  Police, government departments, educators, sponsors and volunteers support the Block Parent goal of providing safer communities for children and other citizens.

How does the Block Parent Program work?
Block Parents are responsible adults who care sufficiently about the well being of children and others to volunteer their homes as a refuge in an emergency.  All Block Parents are screened by the Police and are given instructions on the program by local volunteers.

What is not expected of a Block Parent?
Block Parent volunteer are not expected to:

• provide food, drink toilet facilities or transportation

• administer first aid

• leave their home to break up a fight

• open their door to anyone if they feel uneasy about the situation

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:

• bullied

• lost, hurt or ill

• caught in severe weather

• frightened by a stranger

A Block Parent assists persons in distress by telephoning the appropriate emergency service (police, fire, ambulance) when necessary.

If you would like more information about this program please visit the Canadian Block Parents Organization or call 1-800-663-1134

Important Safety Information for Children!
Tips if you're home alone
Emergency Phonelist - please print this off 
Never Open the Door to Strangers - please print this off