Sometimes I have to stay home alone and it makes me scared, who should I call?

Officer Response

First explain to your parent or guardian how you feel about the situation, If you are still required to be alone, try to get your parents to allow you to stay with friends, other family members, a local youth organization or even the local library. If you must be alone, please remember that you can summon immediate assistance by telephoning 911.

Parents Response

I would tell your parents that you are not comfortable staying by yourself. I would see if your parents could arrange for you to stay with a relative, neighbor or friends house. If you are already by yourself, call your parents and ask if you could go to a neighbor until your parents came home. Always let your parents know where you are.

Kid Response

Call your grandma or an adult relative if you are scared and tell your parents you don’t want to stay home alone.