How Does a Block Parent® Home/Business Help Teens?
A Block Parent home/business provides a safe haven for teens who come to the door for help. If you are ever in a threatening situation, go to the closest Block Parent home. Look for the signs in your neighbourhood. Can Teens Be a Block Parent®? Yes! Teens can be a Block Parent if they are 18 years of age. If they are under 18 they can be a Teen Block Parent and assist other Block Parents in the Program. Teens can make the neighbourhood safer for each other. What Is the Purpose of the Teen Block Parent® Program? • To teach teens to use the Block Parent sign and to inform the community that teens can use the sign. • To educate teens to be future Block Parents. Who Can Become a Teen Block Parent®? Teens who are between the ages of 13 -17 years can be a Teen Block Parent. Contact your local Block Parent organization, Police Community Service Office, or your school principal. How Can the Teen Program Operate in Your School? This can be done through your student council, school displays, sch
