Parents-Secours Montérégie inc.
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MISSION
Montérégie Block Parent regroups local Block Parent commitees of the Montérégie region.

It provides assistance to the local commitees.

Il also provides a link between the provincial commitee and the local commitees.



WHY IS THE BLOCK PARENT PROGRAM NEEDED?
  • To provide the community with an organized method of protecting its citizens, particularly children.
  • To aid in the prompt reporting of emergency problems to the agency concerned (i.e. police and/or fire department, ambulance, etc.)
  • The Block Parent Program requires total community involvement and is endorsed and supported by:
         Local school board.
         Local police department and R.C.M.P.
         Service clubs.
 
WHO IS THE BLOCK PARENT?
Any responsible adult (18 years and older) who cares enough bout the well-being of children to volunteer his or her home as a safe temporary refuge for individuals in trouble, especially children.
 
 
WHAT IS THE BLOCK PARENT SIGN?

The official symbol of the Block Parent Home and the Program itself.

An easy to identify graphic design to be attached to the inside of a window clearly visible from the street.

An easy to identify graphic design to be attached to the inside of a window clearly visible from the street.

An indication to criminals or trouble makers that, in this community, youngsters are being protected and citizens are alert.


WHEN IS THE BLOCK PARENT SIGN DISPLAYED?
Only when the Block Parent Home is available for use. There is NO change in lifestyle. If the Block Parent is unavailable for some reason, he or she removes the sign.
 

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITES OF THE BLOCK PARENT?

To offer your home as a place of safety from danger or frightening situations.

To offer assistance to persons in distress by telephoning the necessary emergency service (i.e. police and/or fire department, ambulance, etc.)

To assist the police by reporting suspicious or criminal activity in the community.
 

WHEN SHOULD A PERSON USE THE BLOCK PARENT HOME?

When alarmed by strangers or vicious animals.

When he/she or a playmate is involved in an accident.

When ill.

When lost.

When being bullied.

When stranded in inclement weather.

Whenever the help of an adult is needed.
 
 
 
 
 
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