DISCLAIMER: The Children’s Policy Council of Shelby County makes no endorsement of these related links, nor can we speak to the quality of their services. We merely list these links as a service to the community. It is the responsibility of the consumer to decide on the value of the services offered by these resources.
Alabama Dept. of Children’s Affairs

Oversees the Children First Trust Find, the state Children’s Policy Councils, offers Pre-school Readiness services, and collates data on Needs Assessments of children in all 67 counties in Alabama.
Alabama Partnership for Children

Public/private partnership for promoting and advocating for children’s issues from birth to 5.
 
The Camellia Project

An online eligibility questionnaire for state health and community services for the individual and family.
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Private foundations supporting a variety of charities and concerns for the betterment of the communities surrounding Birmingham.
 
Children’s Trust Fund of Alabama

The Dept. of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Funds community programs for child abuse and neglect prevention.
United Way of Central Alabama

Provides many referrals and services for families and children in the 5 county area of Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair and Walker.
VOICES for Alabama’s Children

National and state advocacy for children’s issues in Alabama. Publishes KIDS COUNT book of statistics and rankings for each county in Alabama on child well-being indicators.
Alabama Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Statewide teen pregnancy prevention program and resources.
Childcare Resources, Inc.

An organization offering training for childcare workers, financial assistance for childcare, online search for childcare resources and parent information and publications. Serving Jefferson, Shelby, Blount and Walker counties.
 McKinley Reports

A website maintained by Donna Funderburke-McKinley with content related to teen drug and alcohol usage and abuse to keep parents informed.  The information is up-to-date with issues related to teen substance abuse.