Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2.5 million to 11 agencies in central Alabama that help children recover from abuse and neglect.
“Child abuse and neglect have a significant negative impact upon the wellbeing of both children and families,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for providing services that are essential to helping victims and their families recover.”
Grants that will impact our region and coverage area include the following:
Alabama CASA Network Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Lee County, has received $1.5 million to provide volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children throughout the state.
Central Alabama Regional Child Advocacy Center Inc. has received $90,763 to provide services including forensic interviews and victim advocacy in Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Perry and Wilcox counties.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering these grants from funds provided by the U.S. Department of Justice.
“Child advocacy centers fulfill many needs, including helping victims recover and assisting in the investigation of crimes against children,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “Gov. Ivey and I are dedicated to supporting these agencies and the important work that they do each and every day.”
ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, victim programs, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation.
