The Canada Safety Council Home Alone Program is designed to provide children 10 years of age and older with the necessary skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. It will help them understand how to prevent problems, handle real-life situations, and keep them safe and constructively occupied. The course material covers such topics as Establishing a routine, House Key is your responsibility, Strangers, Telephone, Emergencies, Basic First Aid, and Internet Safety.