For over 35 years, the Block Parent® Program has been helping to make our communities safer. The Block Parent® sign is a symbol of safety and the people who display the Block Parent® sign are responsible, community minded citizens who are screened by the police and are trained to extend a helping hand. While the Block Parent® Program was primarily designed for children, our network of safe homes can also be used by seniors in times of distress. Block Parents can summon police, fire department, medical services or other agencies to help you. If you feel ill, vulnerable, distressed or lost while in your community - or elsewhere - simply look for a house displaying the red and white Block Parent® sign. If you would like to help make your community safer, become a Block Parent® today. Our volunteers also assist in school presentations, participate in different local activities and assist Block Parent® Committees in a number of valuable community initiatives. As a Block Parent®, you are not required to admit anyone into your home. If someone needs your help, you can safely communicate with them through a locked door to get the information you need to offer assistance. KEEPING YOURSELF SAFE Always walk in well-lit areas... walking with a companion is safer. Walk with confidence and be aware of your surroundings - look for the Block Parent® sign! Carry identification with you at all times. Keep your doors locked at all times. Never display large sums of money in public or turn over large sums of cash to anyone. Do not give your credit card numbers over the telephone unless you initiate the call. Never give your full name, address or credit card numbers over the internet. Report all suspicious activity to the police. Never open your door to a stranger until you are satisfied with their identity and the purpose of their visit. Get to know your neighbours.