Now Hiring Camp LIFE Staff!
We are excited to “Build IL Together” this summer with Camp Life! This summer, Camp Life 1 and 2 will be held at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, […]
2025 Independent Living Networking Conference
The 2025 ILP Networking Conference is set to be a dynamic and engaging event, specifically designed to provide networking opportunities and empower professionals working in Independent Living programs in Alabama. […]
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 […]
Grad Bag Campaign 2025! An Online Fundraiser for Alabama’s Graduates in Foster Care
***URGENT REQUEST*** We’ve extended this campaign through April 18th, we’ve reached nearly half of our campaign goal of $20,000. We need your help to hit the mark! Our Independent Living […]
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 […]
What is a Permanency Pact?
Written by: Ebone Kimber, Independent Living Program Director I worked at a residential facility for 2 ½ years engaging with young people in the foster care system, who felt forgotten by […]
