Welcome

Imagine powerful network of agencies, school systems, child advocates, school nurses and counselors identifying and solving common problems.

Imagine Jefferson County's children receiving services they desperately need - more often, faster and with consistency.

Imagine hundreds of representatives from Jefferson County's vast collection of organizations that serve children coming together to share knowledge and resources. Now Imagine yourself as part of this network - working together so children in our county have every opportunity for health and happiness.

Building Partnerships to Benefit Children

Central Alabama Mentoring Coalition 3rd Annual Mentor Institute

The Central Alabama Mentor Coalition (CAMC) through the Children’s Policy Council, will host its 3rd Annual Mentor Institute on Tuesday, June 5th from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO). Please click here for more information and to register.

School Wellness Summit

Please join us in learning about state and local partnerships that support school districts as they modify, implement, and communicate their comprehensive wellness policies. The School Wellness Summit will take place June 21, 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. at the McWane Science Center. Please click here to read more.

New Location for Children's Policy Council Monthly Meeting

The Children's Policy Council will meet Friday, May 4th at the Birmingham Museum of Art in the Steiner Auditorium from 8:30-10:00 a.m. Dalia Abrams from BirthWell Partners will speak about the role of Doulas. Meetings are always open to the public.

Alabama Mental Health Resource Directory

Alabamamentalhealth.org is a new website for people seeking mental health information and resources in Jefferson County and North Central Alabama. Read more.

Lights On Afterschool

On January 17th and 19th, the Children's Policy Council highlighted afterschool programs across Birmingham. Click here to read more.

**After School Coordinators from across Jefferson County have a blast at CPC's recent Let's Get Physical training.**

Help Children in Jefferson County
make healthy choices.

Making Smart Choices at School Lunch

Eating lunch in the cafeteria is a fun part of your school day –
and a time when you make lots of choices about what you eat.

Making Your Own Healthy School Lunch

Let’s face it – school lunches can get boring.

Nutritious Snacks for After School

After a long day at school,
most kids are ready for a snack to recharge their batteries.

8 Smart Vending Machine Snacks

A quick vending machine snack can be a catch-22.

Click here
for more healthy, fun recipes!

Please check out our friends at Food Revival for tips on grocery store shopping and nutrition.

Learn more about Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
from our Health Action Partners at ChampionsForHealth.org.