Accepting Applications for Alabama’s Parent Advisory Council

February 1, 2021

The Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention, The Children’s Trust Fund, is inviting applications from parents who have a strong interest in joining Alabama’s Parent Advisory Council. This council will include a diverse group of up to 10 parents representing each of Alabama’s seven congressional districts who will meet regularly throughout the year to provide guidance and support to our agency’s activities related to child abuse and neglect prevention, advocacy, programs, and public awareness.  Click here for more on the roles of parent council members.

Application Process:

• Parents must be nominated by a community-based prevention program or child welfare representative.
• If parent is involved with the child welfare system, their case must be closed a minimum of 8-12 months. Also, if parent is in recovery, then they should have been sober for at least 12 months prior to applying.
• All candidates must complete the online application form: Alabama Parent Advisory Council Member Application Survey (surveymonkey.com)
• The deadline to apply is March 5, 2021.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Marsh (Emily.marsh@copperwingd1.sg-host.com) and Dede Inge (Dede.Inge@copperwingd1.sg-host.com).