Family Voices of Alabama Inc

Family Voices of Alabama Inc. is a statewide grassroots network committed to supporting families of children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities. The organization aims to achieve family-centered care, providing resources and advocacy for improved public and private health care policies.

History

Family Voices of Alabama began in 1992 as part of a national initiative to address health care reform. It was formally incorporated on January 16, 2002, after receiving a mini-grant from the national Family Voices organization in 2001. The organization gained non-profit 501(c)(3) status on September 4, 2002.

Mission and Activities

The mission of Family Voices of Alabama is to ensure every child and youth with special needs receives family-centered care. The organization works to inform families, advocate for policy improvements, and build partnerships between families and professionals. It also serves as a trusted resource on health care matters.

Family Voices of Alabama has collaborated with various state agencies, including the Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities and Children's Rehabilitation Service. Notably, it developed a Health Information Network from 2001 to 2006. In 2009, the organization was awarded a grant to establish a Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F HIC) to increase its services to families in Alabama.

Grants and Partnerships

Over the years, Family Voices of Alabama has received grants to expand its services, including addressing needs following Hurricane Katrina. It continues to work closely with the national Family Voices organization and is part of a broader network that supports families across the United States.

Impact and Growth

Family Voices of Alabama plays a crucial role in connecting families with resources and information necessary to navigate the complex health care system for children with special health care needs. Through its partnerships and advocacy efforts, the organization contributes to shaping health care policies that benefit these families.

EIN

The EIN for Family Voices of Alabama Inc. is 72-1525356.