FREE "Together We Can" Coparenting Class Begins May 20
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Mobile, Alabama, April 16, 2013-- Children whose parents are no longer a couple still need their parents to set goals to create a good life for them. Our “Together We Can” class teaches parents and step-parents how to work together for the best interests of children.
Classes are Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and are part of “Father Central” at 601 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 100 in Mobile. Interested fathers please call Beth Mead at 251-479-5700 to make an appointment.
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The Family Center News
The Exchange Club of Mobile’s 12th Annual Luck of the Irish Cook Off.
WINNER RESULTS:
April 2011
Best Irish Theme Tent:
1st Place: The Family Center
2nd Place: Land Shark Promotions
3rd Place: Shannon’s Shamrock Shed
Best Corned Beef & Cabbage:
1st Place:74 Club & Blues Tavern
2nd Place: Morris Insurance Agency
3rd Place: The Everette Agency
Best Irish Stew:
1st Place: Conde Caveliers
2nd Place: Strickland/Altapointe/Bridge
3rd Place: The Sessions Team
Best Irish Themed Float:
1st Place: Serenity Funeral Home
2nd Place: Mobile Mystics
Best NonFloat Group:
1st Place: O’Fooligan Holligan
2nd Place: Daughters of Grace O’Malley
Most Spirited Float Crew:
1st Place: Mobile Mystics
2nd Place: Conde Caveliers
Best Carnival Themed Float:
1st Place: Mobile Mystics
2nd Place: Conde Caveliers
People’s Choice Award:
1st Place: Shannon’s Shamrock Shed
2nd Place: The Everette Agency
3rd Place: The Family Center
The Mobile Exchange Club's 20th Anniversary Auction for Action
View Photos from the 10th Annual Luck of the Irish Cook-Off and Parade
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The New Mobilians presented a check for $2,000 to the Family Center of Mobile
April 2011
The money was raised at their annual charity auction. From left are New Mobilians president Diane Gorr, recording secretary Evie Sutherland, Family Center Director,. Lydia Pettijohn and New Mobilians first Vice President Debra Bryant. (Courtesy of the New Mobilians)
The New Mobilians presented a check for $2,000 to the Family Center of Mobile at the April luncheon meeting. The money was raised at the New Mobilians’ annual charity auction. For details on New Mobilians, visit www.newmobilians.org. The funds will be used to purchase a new copier for the agency.
Family Center places 'pinwheels for prevention' at hospital park
April 2011 - By Press-Register Correspondent
Barefoot and determined, Lydia Pettijohn, executive director of the Family Center, with the help of a few volunteers, placed 500 blue pinwheels in the hardened earth around the oak trees in the Geri Moulton’s Children’s Park off Spring Hill Avenue on April 7.
The “pinwheels for prevention” are part of The Winds of Change national campaign during April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month and are a symbol to encourage the community to support healthy, nurturing and positive parent-child interactions.
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In first visit to Mobile, stagecoach gives rides to children at Whitley Elementary;
Days of Giving grants to 19 local non-profits also celebrate Wells Fargo’s arrival
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USA Children's Park gains new sculptures
May 22, 2010, 10:45PM - By Press-Register Correspondent
MOBILE, Ala. -- In April, 400 blue pinwheels spun in the breeze at Geri Moulton Children’s Park under three large oak trees in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, placed there by The Family Center’s Lydia Pettijohn with the help of CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates.
The pinwheels are gone, but there is still movement among the life-size bronze sculptures in the park.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2010
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families. Learn more about the history of the month, see examples of Presidential and State proclamations, and find strategies for engaging communities and supporting families.
OUR MISSION
To strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect by providing free education, training and support to parents and caregivers in Southwest Alabama.
Specialty Car Tag!
A Specialty Car Tag is available for purchase at your local Probate Office. It's tax deductible and proceeds directly fund community-based prevention programs. Thinking about a Personalized tag for your car? Click on the Plate! You may also download details about the program here.