Alabama K-12 spending barely keeping pace with inflation
November 27, 2024
Spending on Alabama’s K-12 students went up across the board, according to spending data released by the Alabama Department of Education.
Singer-songwriter releases children’s book addressing God’s help amid anxiety
November 11, 2024
Singer-songwriter and author Jason Gray addresses anxiety in his new children’s book, “Sparrows,” based loosely on his hit song of the same name.
Newborn screenings offer opportunities for intervention, better outcomes
September 30, 2024
Each year, the Alabama Newborn Screening Program identifies approximately 200 babies with a metabolic, endocrine, hematological or other congenital disorder.
‘We need each other’: Fathers of special needs children connect, find encouragement at Base Camp retreat
September 18, 2024
As churches continue to expand ministries and care for families with special needs children, one nonprofit available to assist congregations has its annual event for fathers set for Oct. 11–13.
DHR facing challenges including parental drug abuse, relinquishments, staff turnover
August 18, 2024
There are currently 5,906 children in foster care, most of which are either under 3 years old or between 14 and 17 years old. How might the Church make a difference for these children, the foster families, the biological families and DHR?
Guiding children, youth to be ambassadors for Christ
July 31, 2024
Learn how Baptist pastors and churches can guide children and youth to be ambassadors for Christ.
‘You Can See Him’ connects children with aspects of God’s character
July 27, 2024
“You Can See Him: Little Eyes Looking at a Big God,” a 56-page book by Birmingham-based author Anna Nash and Birmingham-based illustrator Jane Lazenby, shares ways little ones can find those qualities of God in everyday life.
Book review: ‘You’ll Always Have a Friend’ helps children make friends, feel encouraged
July 25, 2024
Friendship is the focus of a new children’s book, “You’ll Always Have a Friend: What To Do When the Lonelies Come,” written by Emily Ley, bestselling author and mother of three.
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