16 July – Registration is Open for Extended Family for Kids Leader Training
Extended Family for Kids Leader Training is hosted by the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office Bessemer Division. This training is ideal for professionals and volunteers working with youth, including school […]
9 July Extended Family Leadership Academy: Helping Students Meet Their Goals
Each Extended Family Leadership Academy Lesson begins with a question like, “What are the qualities of your dream job?” or “What are the signs of a healthy relationship?” The questions […]
2 July – Reentry Coordinator Jerry Clemons Models Achievement for Men in the Extended Success for Life Program
In this latest video featuring Extended Family programs, Reentry Coordinator Jerry Clemons describes Extended Success for Life (ESL) and why this program inspires him. Jerry uses his personal experience as […]
25 June – Extended Family Receives Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Grant
Extended Family is honored to have been awarded a grant from the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation, on behalf of Atrium Heath Floyd Medical Center. Extended Family staff joined other grant […]
18 June – Extended Family for Kids Leader Training Equips Adults to Support Children with Incarcerated Loved Ones
Extended Family for Kids (EFK) is a program centered around supporting children who have a loved one who is or has been incarcerated. These kids often carry a heavy emotional […]
11 June – Extended Family for Kids Teaches: You Are Not Alone
When tragedy strikes, it is human nature to feel alone in the pain. Mature adults are able to overcome these initial feelings of isolation, an important first step in being […]
4 June – Extended Family Shared Our Programs with Hundreds of Students this School Year
More than 500 students from four Alabama counties participated in Extended Family for Kids (EFK) and Extended Family Leadership Academy (EFLA) groups during the 2024-25 school year. Our staff of […]
28 May – Extended Family Awards Scholarships
Extended Family Leadership Academy (EFLA) is an 18-week course which begins with a survey of the participants to help them identify the qualities of their dream job and explore what […]
21 May – Extended Success for Life: A New Path for Returning Citizens
Extended Success for Life (ESL) is a transformative twenty-week reentry program designed to support men leaving prison, referred to as Returning Citizens (RCs), as they rebuild their lives, reconnect with […]
14 May Working Together to Help Our Kids
Extended Family for Kids (EFK) and Extended Family Leadership Academy (EFLA) programs empower school-aged children with essential coping mechanisms and life skills for success. Each lesson is thoughtfully designed to […]