The Block Parent® Program of Canada has reached a major milestone of protecting communities across Canada for 40 years. This could not have been accomplished without the dedication and commitment of its volunteers working closely with police and educators.    

While the look of the window sign has evolved over the years to incorporate additional security features, the easily recognized red and white logo still remains a symbol of  safety and security to those in need. The mission and mandate of the Block Parent® Program has also remained constant – to provide immediate assistance through a safety network and to offer supportive community education programs.

The Program continues to address not only the needs of children but teens, adults and seniors as well. Security checks are conducted on any member of a family over the age of 12 who displays a Block Parent® window sign as well as any employee working at a small business that displays a Business Block Parent® decal.
 
During National Block Parent® Week we are encouraging everyone to become a Block Parent® and help us to continue to protect communities coast to coast. Once the screening and approval process has been successfully completed, the Block Parent® is instructed to display their window sign whenever they are available to assist in an emergency situation.

For more information on how you can become involved in this major effort to make Canadian communities safer for everyone, please visit our website at www.blockparent.ca.  40 Years Protecting Communities Coast to Coast.