Children First

10/21/2026

📚 2026 ACAP Results Are In!

Alabama’s statewide proficiency increased in English Language Arts, math, and science! 📈💙💚

These results offer an important look at student progress across our state and help inform continued efforts to strengthen education and improve outcomes for Alabama’s children.

Explore school and district results at aldailynews.com!

10/16/2026

📱 Screen Time in Schools: A Growing Conversation

Alabama’s Screen Time Commission recently met to discuss how device use in schools impacts student learning, mental health, and classroom focus.

At Children First, we believe it’s important to keep these conversations going as leaders work to find the right balance for Alabama’s students. 💙💚

10/14/2026

WOW - that’s all we can say about the 2026 Alabama Children’s Policy Council Conference. What a wonderful time we had learning from all of the incredible speakers and collaborating with other CPC leaders. We hope you all enjoyed the fun as much as we did! We’re already looking forward to next year!

10/01/2026

Let’s keep our kid’s lungs safe!! Thank you, Alabama!

Starting Oct. 1, it will be against the law in Alabama to v**e in public places.

09/24/2026

We were so honored to award Governor Kay Ivey with the Lifetime Champion for Children award at the 2026 Alabama Children’s Policy Council Conference.

The governor was awarded the "Lifetime Champion for Children Award" during the Children's Policy Council Conference on Tuesday.

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

Great start to the CPC Conference! We’re starting the day off with our State Updates!

09/16/2026

On Tuesday, President Anthony Leigh represented Huntingdon at the 2026 Elevate Conference in Birmingham sponsored by the Alabama Power Foundation. Dr. Leigh joined nonprofit leaders from across Alabama to celebrate the network of organizations making Alabama a great place to live, work, and play. At the conference he visited with many nonprofit leaders including Katie Jones Jeter '13, the Executive Director of Alabama Children First.

09/09/2026

📣 REGISTER TODAY! 📣

Join us for the 2026 Alabama Children’s Policy Council Conference! 💙💚

This is a great opportunity for advocates, leaders, and community change-makers to come together, connect, and work toward a brighter future for Alabama’s children. 🌟

📅 Pre-Conference: Monday, September 21, 2026
📅 Conference: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
📍 Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa
🔗 Register today at alcpc.org

Come learn from expert speakers, build meaningful connections, explore policy solutions, and help create stronger futures for Alabama’s children. 💚

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and make an impact!

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Children First! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers in our community and across our country. ❤️💙

We hope you enjoy a safe and happy Labor Day filled with family, friends, and plenty of time to relax and make memories!

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Children First! 🇺🇸✨