The Block Parent® Program is a non-profit volunteer organization. It brings about safe streets for all citizens in Canada through encouraging co-operation between citizens, law enforcement agencies, School Boards, all levels of government and a host of businesses and service clubs involved in financial aid. Bound together in a federation of Block Parent® communities across Canada and working in co-operation with one another, Block Parents form a strong safety network for all Canadians. The mandate of the Block Parent® Program is: to provide a network of police-screened, easily recognizable, safe homes for members of the community, especially children, to turn to in times of distress; to educate children about the Program, safety on the streets and safety within the home; to develop promotions and materials to educate the community about the Program, latch key children and streetproofing; and to work together with the police, educators and other community groups toward safer communities.     The mission of the Block Parent® Program is to provide immediate assistance through a safety network and offer supportive community education programs.