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Below are answers to the questions we are most frequently asked. If you can't find what you need to know here - or would prefer to speak to someone at ABPA please contact us.

Q. Where do I get the signs?
A.  The signs are provided free of charge by the Provincial Program but the Program pays the shipping.

Q.  How much money will we need?
A. There is a yearly registration fee which varies according to population.  Most of the Programs in Alberta are fairly small so usually the cost per year is $30.00. You may need other funds to help promote the Program in your community but do not hesitate to ask small businesses in your area to help out.

Q. How many people are needed to form a board?
A. Ideally you would have at least three.  You want a Chairperson, treasurer and secretary.  Signing authority for your Program bank account must be two persons who are not related (husband & wife).  The Board or committee ensures the smooth operation of the Program.

Q. How does the application process work?
A. All members in a family must be on the application form and you will require two pieces of identification from all those over the age of 18 years in the home.
Most Alberta communities are under the jurisdiction of the RCMP so they will do the screening and will let the BP Program know the results and if all have passed screening, a block parent sign is issued. Screening is done every two years.

Q. What is Business Block Parent and how do we take part in this Program?
A. Business Block Parent was started due to a lot of women now in the work force and not at home. Those in a Business Block Parent business must have all their employees screened every two years also and there must be no more than 8 employees.  The business is given a decal that goes on the glass door or window of the shop.