MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Five nonprofit organizations in north Alabama were awarded $1.4 million to provide child abuse victims with access to professional assistance in 10 counties.
The grants will enable the organizations to provide services including mental health assistance, medical services referrals, advocacy and assisting in filing victims’ compensation claims.
“Child abuse victims and their families face painful obstacles because of the reality of their circumstances,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “I commend the staff and volunteers at these organizations as they continue providing care for these victims and assisting with needed services.”
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.
“ADECA stands with Gov. Ivey as she continues working to ensure that the most vulnerable among us, such as child victims, have the resources they need in a timely manner,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.
The following grants were awarded to agencies who provide direct services to victims:
- Morgan County Child Advocacy Center Inc. (Morgan County): $219,116
- The Child Advocacy Center of Cullman Inc. (Cullman County): $223,926
- Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center (Marion, Walker counties): $208,114
- Cramer Children’s Center (Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Winston counties): $557,415
- Athens-Limestone Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. (Limestone County): $215,448
Find out more about Brooks’ Place Child Advocacy Center of Cullman at www.cullmancac.com.
