Purpose of the Safe Homes Pledge
What is Safe Homes? The Safe Homes Pledge is a non-legally binding pledge publicly stating that there will be no underage use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs in your home or on your property. Sponsored by the Eagle County Parents Network, the Safe Homes Pledge Program is currently partnering with several Eagle County Schools and are open to working with all.
What is Safe Homes not? The Safe Homes Pledge is not a legally binding document. This is a good faith effort in our mission to change the attitude that underage drinking and drug use are O.K.
Why Safe Homes? The Safe Home Pledge is a program to support youth and parents in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and drug use.
Current Safe Homes
| David & Kristin Baker | 926-4093 | Cindy and Dan Allard | 926-2137 | |
| Beth Chow | 949-6143 | Louise Beaudin | 328-4086 | |
| Janet & Richard DeClark | 926-2904 | Scott and SallyAnn Bluhm | 376-0184 | |
| Mike & Ellen Eaton | 926-7930 | Jim and Jane Comerford | 926-4857 | |
| Kathy Fagan | 949-6870 | Jenny and Walter Dandy | 949-4533 | |
| Rick & Roxanne Granzow | 845-9941 | Patrick and Janet Engle | 328-2798 | |
| Susan Makin & Charlie Dolan | 926-8056 | Darbi Gilbert | 376-1717 | |
| Jerry & Michele Nichols | 926-2626 | Tom and Dawn Horn | 926-0446 | |
| Scott and Margaret Olle | 569-3302 | Brian and Janine Kozak | 977-0057 | |
| Jim & Kimberly Rowland | 926-1769 | Michael and Jeanne Quagliano | 331-6465 | |
| Bonnie and Jack Vesey | 926-5641 | Kris Woodruff | 926-7171 | |
| Holly Woods and Sam Sterling | 845-9659 | Jeff Cohen and Becky Levi-Cohen | 926-5161 | |
| Sharon and Nick Franco | 748-0232 | Karen and Brad Ghent | 926-5078 | |
| Laurie and Terry Kleisinger | 926-9426 | Steve and Dennie Moore | 926-3879 | |
| Debbie and Rohn Robbins | 926-4470 | Annah and Mark Scully | 926-2370 | |
| Terri Seibert | 926-3019 | John and Carri Tedstrom | 926-0935 | |
| Kirk and Claire VanHee | 926-3481 | Mark and Sue Lathrop | 926-4077 | |
| Ann and Charlie L'Esperance | 926-2797 | Denise and Carl Lipp | 926-3344 | |
| Kathy Manley | 390-2889 | Cooter and Linda Overcash | 949-9057 | |
| Susan Sabido & Michael Prosser | 845-6368 | Keith & Kathy Thompson | 926-3886 | |
| Sue Torris | 926-2733 | Hans & Mia Vlaar | 748-1444 | |
| Bret & Heidi Young | 476-8140 | Susan and Mariano Ledezma | 926-0323 |
Click here for pdf printable copy of Current Safe Homes for your records.
Safe Homes Pledge
A Program of the Eagle County Parent Network
The Safe Homes Pledge is a drug-prevention program for parents and guardians of youth in 6th- 12th grades. The SAFE HOMES program offers parents an opportunity to join together in providing safe environments for their teenagers to socialize while presenting a clear message to all youth that there will be NO USE of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs in their community.
By signing the SAFE HOMES pledge below you agree:
(1) to actively supervise all gatherings/parties in your home.
(2) not to serve alcohol to any guest under the age of 21 years of age.
(3) that you will not allow the possession or use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs by youth in your home or on your property.
(4) to acknowledge that there are civil/criminal offenses associated with serving alcohol to anyone under 21 years of age.
(5) that you are willing to have your name and phone number published periodically in school handouts, newspapers or other media to inform other parents that you have signed the Safe Homes Pledge and agree to abide by its terms.
By checking the agreement to the SAFE HOMES Pledge, you will join hundreds of other parents in your community who are actively trying to prevent underage drinking and teen drug abuse. If you would like more information regarding the Eagle County Parent Network or the Safe Homes Pledge, please contact Ellen Eaton smith@vail.net or Janet De Clark jdeclark2904@comcast.net or (970) 390-4180. If you are ready to become a SAFE HOME, please complete the form above
*This
pledge is not a legal contract, but rather is meant as a good faith effort to
follow its principles.*
Click here for pdf printable copy of Safe Homes Pledge for your records.
SAFE HOMES SUGGESTIONS
EAGLE COUNTY PARENT NETWORK
When hosting a teen gathering:
· Discuss the Safe Homes Pledge with any other adults over 21 in your home.
· Welcome calls from other parents
· Be a visible chaperone
· Encourage “by invitation only” gatherings and do not permit party crashers. Agree on a time for the party to end.
· Let guests know that once they leave, they may not return.
· Notify the parents of anyone possessing or appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
· Do not allow anyone under the influence to go home alone or to drive. Call appropriate law enforcement, if necessary.
When your child is invited to an activity:
· Call the host parent and confirm that there will be adult supervision. Don’t be afraid to stop in, say hello, or offer your assistance.
· Verify the activity, time, and location
· Confirm that there will be no alcohol or drugs permitted
· If you are uncomfortable, don’t allow your child to attend
· Offer your child a safe ride home if they are ever in a situation that threatens their safety, assuring them that no questions will be asked until you can have a calm discussion about the situation.
If you become aware of a Safe Homes Pledge violation:
· If your child drinks/uses at someone else’s house, call the parent, if you’re comfortable doing so, as they may be unaware of what occurred.
· If kids sneak alcohol/drugs into your home, break up the party and contact the appropriate people. If our children do break the rules, we’ll be on much stronger ground with them if we’ve stated our position clearly ahead of time. We will also have this network of parents available to help and support us.