Consider lending a Helping Hand

No one wants to think about it happening, but from time to time a child needs to find a safe place. In those moments, if home seems too far away and a friend's house isn't in view, a child can know they'll be safe at a house with a red Helping Hand sign in the window.

Consider becoming a
Helping Hand Household.

Helping Hands are issued to families who apply through the Naperville Police Department and submit to a background check. Families agree to be a safe haven for children and contact the police department on their behalf.
Parents are encouraged to teach their children about the Helping Hand program so they know they can find help if the need it.
Parents also are encouraged to apply to be Helping Hand households. The police department would like to have at least one Helping Hand house per block.
Lisa Burke serves as Brookdale's Helping Hand program liaison to the police department. If you have questions, please e-mail her.
You'll find a letter from the police department explaining the program here, and a Helping Hand application here.