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Gov. Ivey awards $1.4 million to assist child abuse victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.4 million to help child abuse victims in 10 north Alabama counties have access to professional assistance through five nonprofit organizations. The grants will enable the organizations to provide services including mental health assistance, medical services referrals, advocacy and assisting in filing victims’ compensation claims. “Child abuse victims and […]
Local agencies receive almost $48 million from Gov. Ivey to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $48 million to help low-income households with utility costs during the cold winter and hot summer months. The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes in 2022-23. “Alabama’s coldest and hottest times of […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants in north Alabama for child advocacy
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $1.6 million to eight agencies in north Alabama that help children who are victims of abuse and neglect. Organizations receiving the grants provide emotional and safety support and legal assistance to child victims and non-offending family members in 10 counties. “Child abuse can leave victims […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants for child advocacy in southeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $884,000 to help victims of child abuse and neglect in southeast Alabama. The grants to five child advocacy programs will provide emotional support and other aid to child victims in 11 counties. The advocacy agencies also assist law enforcement agencies with investigations and prosecuting offenders. “Child abuse […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director
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