HOUSE RULES

With your child
*That being drug free is the "norm" in our home.
*That there are clear, consistent "expectations" for their behavior.
*What the "consequences" for actions will be.


With other parents
*That our home is a safe, healthy, drug-free place for all youth.
*That all gatherings for youth are actively supervised by responsible adults.
*That we welcome a call or communication from all parents.


With other youth
*That there will be no possession, serving, or use of alcohol, tobacco, orother drugs in our
home or on our property.
*That there will be regular contact with their parents.
*That the "expectations" are the same for all SAFE HOMES Parents Network families.
What Parents should know about the Law:
  • As parents, you cannot give alcohol to your
    teen’s friends under the age of 21 under any
    circumstance, even in your own home, even
    with their parent’s permission.
  • You cannot knowingly allow a person under
    21, other than your own child, to remain in
    your home or on your property while
    consuming or possessing alcohol.

If you break the law:
  • You can face a maximum sentence of six
    months in a jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
  • Others can sue you if you give alcohol you
    anyone under 21, and they, in turn, hurt
    someone, hurt themselves or damage
    property.
  • Officers can take any alcohol, money or
    property used in committing the offense.

Things you can do as parents:
  • Refuse to supply alcohol to anyone under 21.
  • Be at home when your teen has a party.
  • Make sure that alcohol is not brought into
    your home or property by your teen's friends.
  • Talk to other parents about not providing
    alcohol at other events your child will be
    attending.
  • Create alcohol-free opportunities and
    activities in your home so teens will feel
    welcome.
  • Report underage drinking to local law
    enforcement.
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PARENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
ALCOHOL  FREE PARTIES

Help your teenager plan the party. Make a guest
list and invite only a specific number of people.

Have your child pass out or send invitations and
try to avoid the “open party” situation.

Don’t send e-mail invitations. They can be
forwarded to a large number of people quickly
and you lose control of who has this information.

Put your phone number on the invitation and
welcome calls from parents.
Set rules ahead of time such as no alcohol,
drugs or tobacco. Set a start and end time for
the party.

Let attendees know that if they leave, they   can’
t come back

Have plenty of food and non-alcoholic
beverages.  Plan some activities such as music,
games, movies, etc.

Let your neighbors know in advance there will
be a party and that you will be there to
supervise. Familiarize yourself with the noise
ordinance in your area.

Limit the party access to a certain area of the
house/property.  Have a plan for dealing with
vehicles. Include parking information on your
party invitation.

Call parents of any teen who arrives in
possession of alcohol or under the influence. If
you can’t get in touch with the parents, keep the
teen there or call the police if necessary. You
can be civilly liable if you know they have been
drinking and you let them leave.

Secure all forms of alcohol, firearms and other
potentially hazardous items in your home in a
safe place.

Familiarize yourself with you community’s noise
ordinances.

Make regular and unobtrusive visits to the party
area with sensitivity to teens’ needs for privacy
and independence.

Invite some other parents to help chaperon if
there will be a large number of teenagers.
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