Founded in 1971 and coordinated
by the Parents League of New York, the Safe Haven program fosters awareness of
street safety among students, parents, families and teachers. More than 400 merchants and businesses in
Manhattan support the Safe Haven program, offering a secure environment to
children and peace of mind to the community. Participating locations place a bright yellow decal in
storefront windows, identifying themselves as a safe environment to step into
when children need the help/company of an adult, because they fear some kind of
imminent danger out on the street. The children are welcomed within and given
resources to contact their parents, caretakers, school or police.
The Parents League of New York
recruits new establishments on an ongoing basis as part of its commitment to
the neighborhood and to the wellbeing and safety of children in New York City.