Tips For Having a Fun and Safe Halloween From Black and Missing Foundation Inc.

• Never go inside someone’s home.
  
• Never accept a ride in a car.
  
• Only approach houses where the outside lights are on as a signal of welcome.
  
• Bring bags home to be checked by an adult before eating a single treat.
  
• Children should carry a flashlight and their costumes should be bright-colored or have reflective tape to highlight them.
  
• If your child wears a mask instead of make-up on their face, double check that the eye holes are large enough to see through clearly.
  
• Smaller children should always be with an adult. It’s best to take little ones out early.
  
• If older children are going out without you, go over the ground rules first!
  
• Know what neighborhoods they will be in.
  
• Don’t allow them in areas with which you are not completely comfortable.
  
• Have children stay in a group.
  
• Let them know what time to be home.
  
• Give them a Cell phone!

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