HOME ALONE COURSE

I Res-Q U recommends this course for 10 years old and up. 9 year old’s can attend and siblings as long as they can read. This course will allow the child or children to feel safe while at home alone.  Parents must assume responsibility for their children at all times and ensure that all safety measures are in place for their ultimate protection before leaving them home alone.

Important Home Alone Safety Requirement for Parents

Before registering your child for the Home Alone course, please make sure they know their full home address, including their house or apartment number, street name, and city.

If your child needs to call 9-1-1 from a cell phone, the dispatcher may not know their exact location. Your child needs to be able to clearly tell the dispatcher where they are.

Please practice with your child before class! Have them say their full address aloud several times until they can remember it without looking it up. Sometimes, putting the address to a simple tune or making up a little song can help children remember it more easily, especially when they feel frightened or stressed.

Practice asking your child, “If you had to call 9-1-1, what is your address?” Make it a fun, regular activity rather than a test.

Knowing their address is an important part of being prepared to stay home alone.