Last update: 09/13/2006
Substance Abuse Free Environment Parent Network
What is SAFENET?
SAFENET was formed by a group of concerned parents about 12 years ago. Their initial goal was to educate themselves and others on the issue of drug and alcohol abuse by their children. The subject matter soon expanded to include peer pressure, self-esteem, disciplining your child, anger control, AIDS, eating disorders and any subject which can help parents improve their parenting techniques.
The concept of parent networking is an effective and often vital approach to parenting. SAFENET is affiliated with the school district through the office of Pupil Personnel. They are sponsored through a New York State grant, "Safe and Drug-Free Schools".
Three years ago they created a Parent Resource Center located in POB Middle School. The center has videos, tapes and books on virtually every subject related to parenting:
sibling rivalry
stress
special needs and gifted
teens
drug and alcohol abuse
dealing with grief and loss
the angry child
They are constantly expanding their resources.
SAFENET sponsors three speaker presentations per year and sends topical information home to parents on an ongoing basis. We encourage parents to make use of this website and to visit the Parent Resource Center.
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