Safe Homes is a district-wide initiative with the goal of helping families and friends have positive conversations about what can sometimes be difficult topics, including but not limited to:
the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD)- antisocial behaviors such as stealing, bullying, and fighting
- firearm safety
- unsafe sex or promiscuity.
Safe Homes was developed by the PA Liquor Control Board’s Alcohol Education Department and has been distributed all over the state for the last fifteen years. This is the first year that the Downingtown Communities that Care (CTC) is implementing this program (for more info on the CTC, please see www.dtownctc.org). The goal is to address certain high priority risk factors that have been identified by the PA Youth (PAY) Survey, which is given to 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders every other year. The theory is that if we can work together to send our kids clear messages about the dangers of risky behavior, we can make Downingtown a safer and more supportive place for our kids to learn and grow in.
Please look for pizza-themed handouts in your kids’ backpacks for great tips on better communication. Families who eat dinner together at least 5 times a week lower their children’s risk of engaging in hazardous behavior by 33%…so order some pizza, make a salad, turn of the TV, and Start Talking!
UPCOMING: Used Medication Drop Off – Saturday, September 27 @ 10 am-2 pm :: Downingtown Police Station
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Medication Drop-off Flyer
The Downingtown Communities that Care (CTC) also has a Facebook page.
The Shamona Creek volunteer for Safe Homes is Tara Haarlander.
Shamona Creek Home & School Association 