MONTGOMERY– April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and
throughout the year, the Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
(ADCANP), also known as the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) of Alabama, encourages all
individuals and organizations to help in making the State of Alabama a better place for children
and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to
care for their children, we can help promote children’s social and emotional well-being and
prevent child maltreatment within families and communities.
Sallye Longshore, Executive Director
“April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children,”
said Sallye Longshore, Executive Director. “Everyone’s participation is critical.” Funding is
available to those agencies who administer programs in their area to prevent child abuse and
neglect. Beginning April 1st
, Grant Applications will be available on their website at
http://ctf.alabama.gov. Funding will be awarded to eligible entities through a competitive grant
process for organizations seeking to establish programs that prevent child abuse and neglect in
their respective areas. The Department has also released the Request for Proposal (RFP) on the
Department’s website which provides all regulatory requirements and a timeline of related
expectations. Grant Applications will be accepted online only until Friday, May 8, 2015 5:00
p.m. CST. There are no exceptions to this deadline or procedure.
MEDIA RELEASE/Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (ADCANP)
