Goodhue County "Safe Homes" Parent Network

What is "Safe Homes"? 

Safe Homes is a parent pledge program.  The pledge states:

  • I will not serve nor will I knowingly allow anyone under the legal drinking age to consume alcohol in my home or on my property.
  • I will not knowingly allow the use or possession of illegal substances in my home or on my property.
  • I will not knowingly allow parties or gatherings in my home without proper, responsible adult supervision.
  • I will establish a clear "family position" on the use of illegal substances and discuss this position with my child(ren) on a regular basis.
  • I will support our school prevention curriculum and shool discipline policies relating to illegal substance use among our youth.

What are the parental benefits to participating in the Safe Homes pledge program?

  • Names, phone numbers, and addresses of Goodhue County Safe Homes participants will be published in a directory which will provide and encourage a Goodhue County parent network.
  • Parents will support each other by helping to resist pressure from those who do not set limits on their children's behavior.
  • When adults join together and take a united stand against illegal substance use, they feel empowered to do the right thing, and become more efffective than when they act separately.

Parental responsibility when hosting a youth party or gathering:

  • Be a visible host.  Tell guests who choose to leave the activity that they may not return.
  • Encourage "by invitation only" gatherings to avoid party crashers.
  • Call the parents of anyone who appears to be under the influence or is in possession of illegal substances.
  • Call appropriate law enforcement, if necessary.  Do not allow anyone under the influence of illegal substances to go home alone or to drive.

Suggeted parental responsibility when your child is invited to an activity:

  • Call the adult in charge of the activity to verify the occasion, location, and that there will be appropriate adult supervision.  Confirm that the use of illegal substances will not be allowed at this event.
  • If the activity seems inappropriate, express your concerns, keep your teenager home, and seek an alternate activity.
  • Your job is to parent, not to be your child's "best friend".

 

Join SAFE HOMES Parent Network Now!

1.  Read the Pledge!   

2.  Complete the Form!

3.  Submit!

It's Easy to Take a Stand and Make the Pledge.

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Thank you for your interest in the SAFE HOMES Parent Network

All expectations must be agreed upon in order to be a SAFE HOMES Parent Network member.

Please thoughtfully consider signing the following pledge for the safety and well-being of your children.

TWO IMPORTANT FACTS

  1. Signing the SAFE HOMES pledge is NOT a substitute for calling in advance to verify that an activity will be free from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.  Never be hesitant to call the adult in charge.
  2. The SAFE HOMES pledge is NOT a legally binding contract, rather a pledge agreement by all parents involved.

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PLEDGE EXPECTATIONS OF THE SAFE HOMES PARENT NETWORK MEMBERS

  • I will actively supervise all gatherings of our youth in our home or on our property, or ask another responsible adult for help to do so.
  • Not serve nor knowingly allow anyone under the legal age to consume alcohol in your home or on your property.
  • Not knowingly allow the use or possession of illegal substances in your home or on your property.
  • Not knowingly allow parties or gatherings in your home without proper, responsible adult supervision.
  • Establish a clear "family position" on the use of illegal substances and diss this position with your child(ren) on a regular basis.
  • Support your school's prevention curriculum and school discipline policies relating to illegal substance use among our youth.
  • I will set expectations for my children by knowing where they are going, whom they are with, what they are doing, and when they are to return home.

Sign up Here!

By completing the field "Electronic Signature" in the Safe Homes Parent Network Sign Up form you are giving the CHI permission to include your information in the Safe Homes Parent Network Directory that will be posted on-line and in print form.  If you prefer NOT to have your address listed in the Directory please check the "do not publish" option.

Parent Network Safe Homes Sign Up Form




This is not a legally binding contract, but rather an agreement between members of the SAFE HOMES Parents Network.