Anyone in distress can use a Block Parent home,
including children, teens, women and seniors.
History
 The
Block Parent Program originated in London, Ontario in 1968 following
the abduction and brutal murder of a child. In 1975 a trial Block
Parent Program was started by a citizen in Forest Heights after
learning about the Program in Edmonton. Shortly
after starting the Program a child was found hanging in an auto
wreckers yard and this event prompted hundreds of concerned citizens
to become Block Parents.
 In August 1984, the CALGARY BLOCK PARENT ASSOCIATION was
incorporated as a non-profit society under Alberta law. A
proposal to Calgary Police Service, Community Services Section,
resulted in their offer of an office.
In 1988 CBPA became a registered Canadian Charity and a
member agency of the United Way of Calgary and Area.
The affairs of CBPA are managed by an elected
Board of Directors, assisted by a part-time Executive Director,
three part-time staff, and a four member Advisory Council. In
addition all efforts are made to have a coordinator in each community.
 Alberta
Block Parent Association
ABPA is an affiliation of more than 80 Block
Parent Programs in over 100 Alberta communities. ABPA is a voting
member of the Block Parent Program of Canada Inc and serves as
the liaison between BCPPCI and the local programs in Alberta.
ABPA responsibilities include:
- assisting with start-up of new programs
- ongoing support and resources for established
programs
- ensuring the faltering programs are properly
closed down
To contact ABPA
phone: (403) 262-2864
email: albertabpa@shaw.ca
mail: Alberta Block Parent Association
220 Doverview Crescent SE
Calgary, AB T2B 1Y6
 Block
Parent Program of Canada Inc
BPPCI is a registered charity that is operated
by volunteers. It is an affiliation of 11 registered Block Parent
committees, one from each province and one from the NWT. In turn,
these committees have approximately 900 community members across
Canada.
To contact BPPCI
phone: 1-705-792-4245
email: info@blockparent.ca
website: www.blockparent.ca
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