Exchange Club Family Center of Mobile

Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Check Presentation

Lydia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:09:40 +0000

Wendy McEarchen, Early Childhood Directions; Milton Jackons, CTF Field Director; Al Stokes, City of Mobile; Aimee Risser, Big Brothers/Big Sisters; Lydia Pettijohn, The Family Center; and Angel Loewen, Goodwill Easter Seals

Monday Moms

Lydia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:24:08 +0000

2nd Annual Field of Valor for Veterans and Child Abuse Prevention

Lydia — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:12:45 +0000

The Eastern Shore Exchange Club will sponsor the 2nd Annual Field of Valor in honor of veterans this year. Proceeds will support the child abuse prevention programs of the Exchange Club Family Center of Mobile and Care House of Baldwin County. Go to http://valorfield.org for more information.

Field of Valor Fundraiser to Honor Veterans

Lydia — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:07:36 +0000

Rummage Sale September 12th

Lydia — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:23:08 +0000

Don’t forget our huge rummage sale this Saturday, September 12th at our office building, 601 Bel Air Boulevard across from Target in Bel Air Mall. Several nice office desks, filing cabinets, etc. will be for sale, along with unique housewares, toys, games and clothing items. Priced to sell, so don’t be late. 8-12 Saturday only. Call 479-5700 for more information, directions or to donate. All proceeds to benefit our child abuse prevention program in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

Rummage Sale Set for Saturday, September 12th

Lydia — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:35:08 +0000

The Family Center will hold a rummage sale to raise funds for its parenting programs in Mobile on September 12th. We are now accepting donations for this sale at the center, located at 601 Bel Air Boulevard, Suite 100 in Mobile. The sale will be held at this location in the front parking lot across from the Colonial Bel Air Mall from 8 AM to noon. Volunteers are needed to sort, price and man the sale.
Please call 479-5700 if you are interested in helping with this project between now and September.

Toast on the Coast Fundraiser April 28th

Lydia — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:01:13 +0000

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Child Abuse Prevention Month

Lydia — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:48:05 +0000

Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed during April in the United States.

Eight nonprofit agencies in Mobile are grantees of the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention/Children’s Trust Fund. This state agency is responsible for granting close to a half-million dollars annually in Mobile County.

The services provided by these agencies include parenting classes, home visitation for parents, supervised visitation for non-custodial parents and their children; a support group for parents of sensory-impaired children; training for child-care providers; training for parents of special-needs children; advocates for children who are involved in court cases; respite care; and mentors for children from single-parent families.

Many of these agencies collaborate in order to provide a full array of services to families, offering the best possible programs that ensure that children remain safe in their homes.

People who suspect that a child is at risk for abuse or neglect based on behavioral or physical signs can call the Department of Human Resources at 450-9100. For more information and research regarding signs and symptoms of child maltreatment, visit www.preventchildabuse.org.

LYDIA PETTIJOHN

Executive Director

Exchange Club Family Center

Mobile

Mayor Sam Jones Proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month

Lydia — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:48:07 +0000

On March 31, 2009 seven organizations representing the Children’s Trust Fund of Alabama were presented a proclamation at the Mobile City Council meeting recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Those present included: Mr. Mac Otts, CTF board member for District 1, Kelly Warren and Felecia Allen – Mobile County Health Department’s Teen Center, Monica Byrd and Leslie Largue- United Cerebral Palsy, Jennifer Moran and Michelle Jones – Preschool for the Sensory Impaired, Theresa Whelan – CASA, Aimee Risser and Roslyn Spencer – Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Cheryl Gwin – Early Childhood Directions, and Lydia Pettijohn, Exchange Club Family Center.

Mr. Otts accepted the proclamation on behalf of these CTF grantees who work tirelessly every month of the year to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. The Children’s Trust Fund provides almost one-half million dollars in grants to Mobile each year. These agencies work collaboratively so that every family has the needed services to ensure the safety of their children.

Mac Otts, CTF Board Member, and CTF grantees with CAP month proclamation

Davidson High School Seniors Complete Projects

Lydia — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:59:34 +0000

: Stephanie Wilson, Director Lydia Pettijohn, and Lova deCasa

Stephanie Wilson and Lova deCasa chose to do their senior projects at the Exchange Club Family Center this year. Stephanie’s project was a children’s emotion chart for use in parenting classes while Lova created a time-out chair and decorative mirror for dress up play in our visitation rooms. Both of these young ladies were interested in parenting and participated in several different activities as they completed their 20 hours of volunteerism.

The seniors presented their projects and a 10-minute talk about their experiences to a four-judge panel the night before the Senior Breakfast. Everyone was ready to celebrate with their mentors after completing their wonderful projects. We wish Stephanie and Lova the best as they complete high school and choose a college.

Students and interns are always welcome at the Family Center. Call Lydia Pettijohn at 251-479-5700 for more information.