The SAFE HOMES network is a project for all parents and guardians of children who are in pre-kindergarten to twelfth grades. It provides a way for parents to talk to each other and unite in a clear "No Use" message to children maintaining that there will be "No Use" of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs in their homes or on their property. By working together around this simple principle, parents provide the consistency necessary to reduce the pressures children feel to use alcohol, tobacco and other drugs to fit in with their peers. If you would like additional information, please Contact Us.
Mission Statement:
"Parents and community working together to create a safe, healthy, drug-free environment for all youth."
Goals of SAFE HOMES:
- To aid parents in educating themselves about the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs by adolescents and establish a clear "No Use" message To encourage parents to openly communicate with one another about parenting concerns To assist parents in establishing reasonable guidelines for their children's behavior To make parents aware of alternative activities available to youth
- To provide a continuing support network for both parents and kids.
SAFE HOMES Parents agree to:
- Develop and communicate position about alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
- Not allow parties and gatherings in their homes when they are not present.
- Work toward strengthening school policy regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
- Support law enforcement policy regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and encourage the use of appropriate discipline and treatment in dealing with offenders.
- Not allow the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs in their homes or on their property.
- Communicate with other parents in their child's social circle.
SAFE HOMES Network Pledge:
- I will actively supervise all gatherings or parties in my/our home or on my/our property, or ask another responsible individual for help to do so.
- I will not allow the possession or use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs by youth in my/our home or on my/our property.
- I will set expectations for my/our children by knowing where they are going, whom they are with, what their plans are, and when they are to return home.
- I will provide a secure storage place for all forms of alcohol in my/our home.
- I will communicate with any SAFE HOMES parent of a child I personally observe using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.
Adapted with Permission from PRIDE-Omaha, Inc. |
