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Lawsuits allege Alabama discriminates against children with disabilities

The lawsuits allege children are being segregated in on-site “schools” at residential treatment facilities and are not given the same educational opportunities.

September 22, 2023

Library de-funders want to control all children

Library de-funders are not here to empower all parents; they only want to empower those who think like them.

September 12, 2023

Prattville library will require children under 16 to be accompanied by parent/guardian

The board said this is in response to parents' request for more parental control of what their children read.

September 8, 2023

Support Alabama’s foster parents in transforming lives

Please consider starting your own rewarding journey as a foster parent and make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

May 25, 2023

Group of kindergarten kids sitting closely on a floor together with teacher, providing group work. Children learning to cooperate while solving tasks.

Child Care: The foundation of Alabama’s workforce

Affordable and accessible child care is crucial to Alabama’s working families and the future of our workforce.

May 24, 2023

Threats, attacks shut down library event for children in Birmingham

An event designed to teach children about consent and bodily autonomy was rescheduled after complaints, threats.

May 22, 2023

Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee

Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers.

April 27, 2023

New report on Alabama child wellbeing released

The number of child abuse or neglect reports more than doubled in at least 27 counties.

April 12, 2023

Birmingham approves $225,000 program for juvenile re-entry

"This is a program that I believe will make a significant impact on the lives of children and families," Mayor Randall Woodfin said.

January 18, 2023

A family tree, broken branches, and brand new growth

Family truly is what one makes it. Sure, we have blood relatives, but there is so much more to family than just blood.

September 6, 2022