Block Parent Program

For over 30 years, the Block Parent Program has been helping to make our communities safer.
Throughout Canada, the red and white Block Parent sign is a symbol of a safe refuge where assistance is available. Police Services, Government Departments, Educators, Sponsors and Volunteers support the Block Parent goal of providing safer communities for children and other citizens.

How does the Program work?

           • Block Parents are responsible adults who care sufficiently about the well-being of children and others to volunteer their homes as a refuge in an emergency.
           • All Block Parents are screened by the Police and are given instructions on the program by local volunteers.
           • In addition to the primary goal of making communities safer for children, the Block Parent 
Program deters criminals and troublemakers. The network of Block Parent homes is a visible 
reminder that citizens are watchful in their neighbourhood.

What does a Block Parent do?

A Block Parent may be called upon to offer their home as a place of safety when someone is in a
dangerous or frightening situation such as: 

            • bullied, lost, hurt or ill
            • caught in severe weather
            • frightened by a stranger

When necessary, a Block Parent assists persons in distress by telephoning the appropriate
emergency service(police,fire,  ambulance, etc.).

What is NOT expected of a Block Parent?

Block Parent volunteers are not expected to:

            • provide food, drink, toilet facilities or transportation
            • administer first aid
            • open their door to anyone if they feel uneasy about the situation

If you are interested in becoming a member of Fredericton's Block Parent Program please print off an application and deliver it to: 

                                                           Fredericton Police Force
                                                                311 Queen street
                                                                Fredericton, N.B.
                                                                     E3B 1B1
                                                          Phone: (506) 460 2300
                                                            Fax: (506) 460 2316