Children’s Policy Council Highlights

All of the Children’s Policy Councils in Alabama do amazing work! If your CPC has worked on a special project, please email Liletta at the Department of Early Childhood so that you can be featured on our CPC Highlight page.

Clay County CPC - Introduces Short the Squirrel

The Clay County CPC was excited to introduce Short the Squirrel and our own Hearts and Minds program to one of our K-3rd grade schools this week. This program will be presented to all of our Private/Public and Homeschool children. This was made possible with a grant we received for Drug Prevention initiatives. We can be found on Facebook @claycpc

first annual Sheriff John Williams Memorial Scholarship awarded

This afternoon the Lowndes County Children’s Policy Council was pleased to award the first annual Sheriff John Williams Memorial Scholarship to three outstanding Lowndes County seniors. Our recipients are Chasity Talley from The Calhoun High School, Jonathan Gary from Central High School and Jake Hooper from Lowndes Academy. Chasity plans to attend Tuskegee University this fall and study veterinary medicine. Jonathan plans to attend UAB and study computer programming and software design. Jake plans to attend Marion Military Institute with the goal of attending the United States Air Force Academy. Each student received a $2,000.00 scholarship as well as a gift basket from the members of the Children’s Policy Council, local attorneys and courthouse staff. The scholarship was made possible by the generous donations of the Lowndes County Commission, Lowndes County Farmers Federation, Apartment Services and Management, Inc., 4/5 Riders Motorcycle Club and numerous other individuals to the Lowndes County Partnership for Children, which is the 501(c)(3) non-profit for the Lowndes County Children’s Policy Council.

Great News CPC Leaders!

The Monroe County Children’s Policy Council under the leadership of Judge Donna Silcox has started a new initiative for children called “ Cuddles for Kids” .

The Cuddles are a variety of stuff animals that will be handed out to children in the Monroe County community to provide comfort, friendship, and joy.

The CPC is partnering with local agencies to donate the stuff animals. The Monroe County local library is also offering opportunities for children to build a stuffed animal of their own (similar to build a bear). Judge Silcox also remarked that she has plans to expand “Cuddles for Kids” to include free animal books to be paired with the stuff animal for children as a part of their Campaign for Grade Level Reading initiative.

Way to go Judge Silcox, Misty, staff, and CPC members! “Cuddles for Kids” will give children in your community a reason to smile. Keep up the good work!!!!

Autauga County virtual book drive

The Children’s Policy Council will be hosting a virtual book drive to benefit the Children’s room in the Autauga County courthouse. Through the interactive link in the flyer, you can join and purchase books to donate to the Children’s room or books for yourself! Either way, the Children’s Room will receive a donation for your purchase! The Virtual book fair is starting tomorrow, and Nicole Clark will be our host! If you don’t know about the Children’s Room, check out this article by Montgomery advertiser!

Children of the Village Network - Sumter County CPC - Participates in Read Across America

Children of the Village Network, Inc. Mobile Unit delivered books, art supplies, and snacks to approximately 190 students in Sumter County during Read Across America.

Sumter County CPC - Se Up Book Display for Children Attending Court

COTV set up a table to display free books, coloring books, and dental care items for parents attending court. Parents can make their own selections with no one to pressure them. Every month the the table is filled with new books and other items.

Sumter CPC- Serenity Packs for domestic violence shelter

During the month of December 2020, Children of the Village Network, Inc (COTV). delivered more than 100 Care Baskets to citizens in Sumter County. Items included, Dawn Hand Soap, Tide Detergent, Clorox, Hand Sanitizer, Face Masks and Paper Towels.

Colbert County CPC Collects items for the homeless

The Colbert County Children’s Policy Council, under the leadership of Judge Coker and Lee Cox collected 45 sleeping bags and some nutritional, easy-open food items for the homeless in their area.

Sumter CPC, under the leadership of tammy Montgomery, supports community during pandemic

The Sumter CPC " Children of the Village Network" under the leadership of Judge Tammy Montgomery was featured in the news for feeding families in communities across Sumter County during the pandemic. Click on the link below to see the news cast. Keep up the good work Sumter CPC!

Sumter County CPC, also known as, “Children of the Village Network”, deliver books and other goodies to livingston Junior HIGH SCHOOL

Sumter County Children’s Policy Council, also known as, Children of the Village Network, Inc. (COTV), delivered books to Livingston Jr High School K- students in February. Pre-K students signed up for the 2020 Read to Expand Your Imagination in March of 2020. Each student was scheduled to receive books quarterly. However, due to the Covid-19 crisis many programs were halted. COTV delivered the books to Livingston Jr. High School Assistant Principal, Dr. Simmons. Students can receive their bundle when parents pick up their school packets. Each student will receive 3 books, a tote bag, school supplies, a treat bag, a sports drinking cup and a fun surprise.

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