he Mission of the Family Success Center is to strengthen the families of Etowah County until they are financially stable, emotionally healthy and nonviolent. The Family Success Center is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive and coordinated services allowing families to make positive changes in their lives.
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Financial Stability Our Financial Stability Coach provides personalized financial counseling services to individuals and families in the community. This includes budget development and planning to assure self-sufficiency.
The Safe and Successful Child Abuse Prevention Program a school-based program in Etowah County serving students from Kindergarten through 10th grade. The programs are taught in all three school systems and several private schools. This program also serves an average of 134,000 residents of our county each year in community outreach and education.
Safe and Success is a Child Abuse Prevention Program funded by the Children's Trust Fund and sponsored by the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama:
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The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama is a qualified 501(c)(3) public charity that works with donors to establish long-term charitable funds, using the most tax-advantaged methods to benefit their causes and community.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual Faith-Based LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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