Imagine powerful network of agencies, school systems, child advocates, school nurses and counselors identifying and solving common problems.
Imagine Jefferson County's children receiving services they desperately need - more often, faster and with consistency.
Imagine hundreds of representatives from Jefferson County's vast collection of organizations that serve children coming together to share knowledge and resources . Now Imagine yourself as part of this network - working together so children in our county have every opportunity for health and happiness.
Building Partnerships to Benefit Children
Alabama Gives Day
ALABAMA GIVES DAY TO HELP CHILDREN’S POLICY COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
On February 2, 2012 the Alabama Association of Nonprofits, in partnership with the Alabama Broadcasters Association, is taking one day to harness the power of individual contributions statewide. Never before in our state have Alabamians had the opportunity to come together in such a unique and synergized way to support hundreds of nonprofits like ours during a dedicated day of giving. Click here to read more.
Let's Feed Our Children Healthy
Learn about "Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice" from our Health Action Partners atChampionsForHealth.org
CAMC Hosts Successful Mentoring Workshop.
The Second Annual Mentoring Institute for mentors, mentees, and organizations that utilize mentors was held at the United Way of Central Alabama on June 28, 2011. Over 70 people attended the day long workshop that was hosted by the Central Alabama Mentoring Coalition (CAMC). The coalition was formed by the Safety Work Group, one of five work groups of the Jefferson County Children’s Policy Council.
The Mentoring Institute’s keynote speaker was Cedric Sparks, Director of the City of Birmingham’s Youth Services Department. His electrifying speech centered on the most important values and principles of mentoring. Five young gentlemen, personally mentored by Sparks, accompanied him and fielded questions from the audience. Following the plenary, participants attended sessions on recruiting mentors, understanding a mentee’s emotional and behavioral issues, matching mentors and mentees, the impact of incarceration on children and families, reporting abuse and neglect, and cultural competency. Sessions were repeated to allow all participants to attend each session.
Amanda Phillips,CAMC Chair, led the group’s effort to design and stage the institute. Session speakers included Jazmine McDaniel, Rebecca Milstead, Alice Westery, Amanda Phillips, Tonya Ryan-Coker, and Leontyne Gulley. Cindy Manning, a mentor, and youth who are participants in the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources’ Independent Living Program spoke at the lunch session about the role of mentors and expectations of mentees.
The institute attracted participants from as far away as Dothan, Alabama. Representatives from Dothan and Mobile are interested in starting a mentoring coalition through their respective Children’s Policy Councils. Participants agreed that the best practices discussed at the institute would further their efforts in mentoring.
Watch What You Watch.
The Children’s Policy Council of Jefferson County recently hosted the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama’s Community Conversation about the negative impacts of unhealthy media images for children.This short video is an introduction to GSA's campaign to bring attention to this topic.
Unhealthy media images among children can result in poor relationships, eating disorders and depression. Those serving Jefferson County children learned from community leaders, media and youth development experts how to help young people encounter and use media content that inspires, empowers and engages.
On February 2, 2012 the Alabama Association of Nonprofits, in partnership with the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Razoo Foundation, is doing...Read More...
The Early Care and Education Work Group focuses on issues important to early childhood development, from a child's birth through age 6.
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On February 2, 2012 the Alabama Association of Nonprofits, in partnership with the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Razoo Foundation, is doi...
