2026 ILP Networking Conference – Riding the Waves of Resilience
Each spring, Children’s Aid Society of Alabama’s Independent Living Program hosts a statewide Independent Living Networking Conference to educate and connect professionals who work with youth in foster care, Alabama […]
Grad Bag Campaign – Online FUNdraiser for Alabama’s Graduates in Foster Care NOW – April 15th!
Support Alabama’s High School Graduates in Foster Care, Give to our online Grad Bag Campaign, and give a gift that will carry them into the next chapter of life with added confidence.
Building on the Dream: Poverty, Child Welfare, and the Commitment to Compassion
Each January, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with quotes, photos, and reflections. Yet many have begun to question how meaningful these gestures are. […]
Navigating Special Needs Adoption: Medical, Educational, and Emotional Resources
Across Alabama, countless children are waiting to find the love and stability of a forever home. While each of these children has a story to tell, many of those in […]
Meds Matter: Understanding Psychotropic Medication Use in Foster and Adoptive Youth
Psychotropic medications are often used to treat mental health challenges. The question has been raised, “are these medications over-used in the foster youth population?” It’s a question that’s being discussed […]
Join the Movement: Give Youth in Foster Care the Tools They Need to Succeed
When asked about the responsibility we have to the future of our youth, renowned author Lois Lowry wrote, “Kids deserve the right to think they can change the world.” I […]
Connecting the Dots: Strengthening Communities to Prevent Trafficking in Alabama
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Administration for Children & Families theme for this year’s observation is: Connecting the Dots. Strengthening Communities. Preventing Trafficking. Human trafficking is a […]
What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Adopt in Alabama: An Overview of What to Expect in the Adoption Screening and Home Study Process
You’ve decided that you’d like to start the process to be an adoptive parent. You’ve heard that you’ll be required to go through some screening before being approved for placement, […]
Discover How “Putting the Pieces Together” Can Truly Transform Your Work in Child Welfare Services
“The system is broken,” “The children are broken,” if you work in any capacity serving children…you’ve heard these statements all too often. You’re working hard to put the pieces together, […]
National Foster Care Awareness Month: Supporting Alabama’s Youth in Care by Providing the Tools to Change their World
American writer Lois Lowry once said, “Kids deserve the right to think they can change the world.” This statement rings true. Children and youth have the potential to change the […]