About Us
Mission & History
Children’s Village, Inc. provides a home that allows our children to grow and develop in all areas of their lives. We provide a “family unit” for children that have been orphaned, abused, neglected or have broken family relationships. This is accomplished by providing them with unconditional love, a spiritual foundation and positive parental guidance. Educational and enrichment programs are provided, and we encourage positive social relationships and community activities.
For 50 years, Children’s Village, Inc. has provided shelter, food and clothing to Alabama’s abandoned, abused and neglected children. We are located in the southwestern area of Birmingham, Alabama, and presently have two houses in which we house ten boys and eight girls from the ages 6-18. We are the only facility in Jefferson County that can accept male and female siblings and, as a result, have been able to keep sibling groups together
Values
Faith “we have a strong foundation”
Family Unity “we are a family”
Commitment “we keep our promises”
Accountability “we are here for the children”
Transitional Living Home
We recently acquired a third home that is adjacent to our existing properties. We plan to develop this property into a Transitional Home for children aging out of the foster care system. This recently acquired property is in need of repairs before it can become operational.
Administrative Staff
Children's Village Staff
Janice M. Tyson
Connie Payne
Linda Beverly
Assistant Homes Manager
Phone: (205) 925-0037
Kathy Elom
Achievements
Truly a blessing from The Worship Center Family. God is awesome! Thanks Elder Van and Dr. Ty Moody and the entire congregation. Children’s Village will continue to keep the doors open thanks to your generosity.
Events
Due to COVID-19, we had to shelve our major fundraisers such as the Cornelius Bennett Celebrity Golf Tournament, Bargain Village and the Founder’s Day Luncheon and, we are definitely feeling the effect of that financial loss. That’s why we’re asking you to help us by making a monthly or one-time contribution to Children’s Village. Your contribution will help us as we adapt to the ever-changing circumstances we face in these uncertain and difficult times.
How To Help
You may mail your donation to our office:
Children’s Village, Inc.
P. O. Box 110501
Birmingham, AL 35211
Checks should be made payable to Children’s Village, Inc. You may designate your gift to be in honor of or in memoriam of someone. Just let us know to whom and where we should send the acknowledgement card. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax deductible.
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Social Workers
Children's Village Staff
Matthew Herring, LMSW
LaQawn Byrd, MSW
Residential Life Specialist
House parents can be reached at (205)-925-0082
Bennie Bonner
Herma Davidson
Maria Lyas
Patrice Nathan
Maria Tyson
Landra Pope
Tamika Law
Chelsie Cox
William Dobbs
Angela Gates
Malinda Gates
Sylvester Williams
Tutors
Lucrista T. Holifield
Tamra Sykes Ishman
Cordelia Hutcherson
Programs
Teach Our Children Program
sponsored by the City of Birmingham - Community Development Block Grant
Program Guidelines
HAACP & Wellness Plan
Board of Directors-Officers
Stephen E. Brown, Esq., President
Candace Williams, Vice President
Beth Carroll Conwell, Secretary
Past Presidents
Dr. Brian Sims
Richard Margison
Earlie Simmons
Judge Abdul Kallon
Cornelius Bennett/Honorary Board Member
Board Members
Kerry Adkins
Danny Carr, Jefferson County District Attorney
Debra Cunningham
Elizabeth “Liz” Huntley, Esq.
T. Matthew Miller, Esq.
Derrick A. Mills, Esq.
Dr. Ty Moody
Brenda Perryman
Judge Teresa Pulliam
Veronica Salary
Joe Smith
Emily Studdard
Glenda Thomas
Chastity Stevenson Westry
Junior Board Members
Kimberly Bell
Allison Bell
Wes Blankenship
Joel Caldwell
Sharonda Childs
Brandon Cummings
Willie Drakeford
Danielle Files-Secretary
Christina Griggs
Mikesha Harvill-President
Staci Rice Lawrence
DiNaira Crosby Gilbert, J.D.
Corissa Lee
Caris Mitchell
Dr. Zayauna Patterson
Demi Pope
Kierston Wilson Ruffin
Tericka White Sanders-Treasurer
Alison Potts Shirley
Kim Silmon
Paul Simmons
Ruben Studdard – Honorary Member
Brian Topping
Jai Whitney White-Vice President
Ryan Wilson
The Awesome Foundation-Birmingham, awarded Children's Village, Inc, with their Awesome Grant for August 2017. Pictured above: Pat Collier (Ambassador), Chastity Stevenson Westry (Board of Director), Barbara Wallace Edwards (Children's Village Community Engagement Coordinator), Max Rykov (Awesome Foundation-Birmingham, and Delisa Pope Mitchell (President of Children's Village Ambassadors).
Children's Village, Inc. was awarded the 2017 Award of Excellence for Community Service from the Birmingham Community Policing, and Revitalization department.
Pictured: Pat Collier (Ambassador), Councilor Shelia Tyson, Barbara Wallace Edwards (Children's Village Community Engagement Coordinator)
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