Exchange Club Family Center of Mobile: Helping Children, Healing Families
601 Bel Air Boulevard, Suite 100
Mobile, AL 36606

Phone: (251) 479-5700
Fax: (251) 479-5055
 
 

A New Board of Directors

October 1, 2008; 9:58 am — Lydia — Director's Update, News

The Board of Directors recently elected the following new members to the board:

Karlos Finley - Moore and Wolfe, Attorneys at Law and Leadership Mobile graduate

Michelle Jones -Regional Director, Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind and Leadership Mobile graduate

Carla Longmire - Captain, Mobile Police Department and Leadership Mobile graduate

Paul White - President, Eastern Shore Exchange Club and IT Department, Mobile Press Register

These folks bring a fresh perspective to our board which will help to attain the far reaching goals we have set for the Family Center.   The experience of the seasoned members coupled with the energy of the newcomers will no doubt create the perfect climate to support our growth.  Our goal to expand our services to more families and children in our community is underscored by our desire to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect before it has the chance to occur.  Our board plays a crucial role in the successes of the Family Center programs.  Their vision and dedication provide stability and support to the staff and volunteers.


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The mission of the Exchange Club Family Center is to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect by providing free training, education and support for parents and caregivers in Southwest Alabama.

The Exchange Club Family Center was opened in 1991 through the collaborative efforts of The Exchange Club of Mobile and Parents Anonymous in Mobile. Initial funding was provided by Children's Trust Fund of Alabama. The Family Center has earned the AAA accreditation from the National Exchange Club Foundation in Toledo for its programs and management.

All programs provided by the Exchange Club Family Center are offered free of charge to the public when certain conditions are met. Parents may opt to pay for some services if they prefer not to meet these conditions. Thousands are served every year through our programs.

Referrals are accepted from other agencies, the court system, and clients themselves. Our work focuses on families with children twelve and under in order to instill healthy parenting behaviors BEFORE abuse can occur. Our staff members are mandatory reporters of child abuse and work closely with the Department of Human Resources.

The Family Center is a 501 (c) (3) and relies heavily on volunteers, donations, and grants. For more information on how to become a Prevention Partner, please call Lydia Pettijohn at 251-479-5700 or email: kids101@bellsouth.net.

Since 1979 child abuse prevention has been the national project of Exchange Clubs nationwide. The Mobile Exchange Club continues to support the Family Center through annual fundraisers such as the Luck of the Irish festivities and the Joey Jones Annual Golf Classic.


 
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