A McGruff House is a temporary haven for children who find themselves in frightening or dangerous situations. A McGruff House in the neighborhood shows someone is looking out for the children. Started in 1982 in Utah, the McGruff House Program is now in 44 states.
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What do McGruff House participants do?
McGruff House participants agree to help children as they go to and from school and play in the neighborhood by:
- Telephoning appropriate authorities for help.
- Reassuring or assisting children who are lost or frightened.
- Assisting children who have medical emergencies by contacting appropriate professions.
- Assisting children who fear becoming victims of personal crime by summoning qualified help.
- Assisting children who have been victimized by crime by calling appropriate authorities.
- Reporting crime and suspicious activities to law enforcement officials, providing as much information as possible.
- Abiding by the restrictions and requirements of the McGruff House Network.
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