Family Success Center
Community Organization · Public Service · Non-Profit Organization
(256) 547-6888
Our Programs
Discover the diverse programs offered by the Family Success Center of Etowah County, Inc. and our In-House Partners.
Autism Diagnostic Clinic
with Tracy Bailey, LMSW
and Victoria Brasher, BSW
256-547-6888 Ext. 109
A Physician Assisted Autism Diagnostic Clinic for Children Ages 2-5 Years Old.
Comprehensive Evaluation Services provided by the Family Success Center of Etowah County in partnership with the arc of Madison County and Partnering Agencies and clinics.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our clinic coordinator:
Tracy Bailey, LMSW
Financial Stability Coaching
by Lisa Brown, CFEI
256-547-6888 ext. 107
lbrown@family-success.org
Our Financial Stability Coach provides personalized financial counseling services to individuals and families in the community. This includes budget development and planning to assure self-sufficiency.
Our Coach also offers assistance working with
the Never Surrender Mammogram Voucher Program, and Man Up Gadsden's Prostate and Testicular Screening Program to help provide assistance for better health!
If you would like assistance with financial planning--to create a budget, pay down debt, or improve your credit score--or would like to inquire about the scholarships and voucher programs or would like for the Financial Stability Coach to come and speak to your group, please contact Lisa.
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This program is funded by the
United Way of Etowah County
Safe and Successful Child Abuse Awareness Program
With Deana Thacker, Ed.S.
and Derek Mummert, ILEM
256-547-6888 Ext. 106 and 101
The Safe and Successful Program provides engaging, age-appropriate education to K–12 students across Etowah County and surrounding areas. Through interactive lessons, students learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse while also gaining important life skills such as internet safety, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, vaping prevention, and character development. Each year, the program reaches thousands of children with practical tools to help them stay safe, make positive choices, and build a successful future.
This program satisfies the Erin's Law Requirement for our schools.
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Funded by the Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect/Children's Trust Fund
HOPE Family Counseling
Supervisor: Haley Roberts, LICSW
ext. 105
Tracy Bailey, LMSW Ext 109
Brittani Studdard, LMSW, Ext 105
Our HOPE Family and Children’s Counselors provide professional, compassionate mental health services for individuals, couples, children, and families who may otherwise go without care. Counselors address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns, tailoring each session to the unique needs of the client. By offering free, accessible counseling, the HOPE Program helps families build resilience, strengthen relationships, and move toward emotional health and stability.
This program is funded by:
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama and
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
Etowah County Healthy Relationship Classes
256-547-6888 ext. 101
dmummert@family-success.org
Our Relationship Education Classes help couples develop the skills needed for strong, healthy relationships. Through engaging workshops, participants learn effective communication, conflict resolution, financial decision-making, and strategies for building trust and respect. These free classes empower families to create stable, supportive environments and promote long-term emotional and financial well-being.
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Program Director/Educator
Derek Mummert, ILEM
Educators:
Lisa Brown, CFEI
Emma Clapp, MS, CFLE
Cameron Nessler
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For more Information, click here!
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Prevention Talks: A Community Based Child Abuse Awareness Program
With Allison Nessler, BS, CFLE
anessler@family-success.org
256-547-6888 Ext. 112
Prevention Talks is a community-based child abuse awareness and prevention program designed to protect children and strengthen families. Through school presentations, community workshops, and professional trainings, the program covers vital topics such as protective factors, mandatory reporting, internet safety, vaping and smoking cessation, car seat safety, human trafficking awareness, and child abuse prevention strategies. By reaching children, parents, and professionals across Etowah County, Prevention Talks equips the community with the knowledge and tools needed to keep kids safe and thriving.
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Please reach out to Allison for speaking engagements or Child Safety Classes!
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Funded by:
Family Matters:
Supervised Visitation Program
Supervisor & Monitor
: Victoria Brasher, BSW
ext. 114
Monitors
Eve Hamrick, BA, CPLC
Brittani Studdard, LMSW
Our Supervised Visitation Program provides a safe, neutral environment where children can maintain healthy relationships with non-custodial parents during times of family conflict, separation, or court involvement. Trained staff oversee each visit to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the child while supporting positive parent-child interactions. By offering structured visitation and monitored exchanges, the program helps reduce stress for families, protects children from further trauma, and fosters opportunities for stable, healthy family connections.
Funded by:
Family Matters:
A Co-Parenting Program
256-547-6888 ext. 114
vsmith@family-success.org
Program Director:
Victoria Brasher, BSW
Educators:
Derek Mummert, ILEM
Eve Hamrick, BA, CPLC
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Our FREE Co-Parenting Class is designed to help separated or divorced parents work together in the best interest of their children. The class provides practical tools for improving communication, reducing conflict, and creating a safe and stable environment where children can thrive. Parents learn strategies for problem-solving, managing stress, and fostering resilience, all while keeping the focus on their child’s well-being.
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The classes meet Court Ordered Requirements and there are separate classes for mothers and fathers.
Funded by:
Court Referral
Substance Abuse Council​
Lisa Brown, CFEI
256-547-6888
Ext. 107​
In a Level 1 Program you will be required to attend a minimum 12-hour presentation including an orientation to the court referral program, substance abuse, laws and consequences, alcohol education, and drugs and their effects.
Level 1 is designed for those people who do not have a substance abuse problem. Level 1 is restricted to no more than 35 students
Level 2 is designed for those defendants determined to have a problem or presumed to have a problem with alcohol or other drugs of abuse. Level 2 consists of a minimum 24-hour interactional program. You will be required to attend four mandatory self-help meetings prior to completing the program. Level 2 covers all of the material covered in Level 1, and adds coursework concerning patterns of substance use, the importance and use of family and support systems, and coping skills.
Inclusive Needs (IN)
Program
256-547-6888
Call Emma Clapp, MS, CFLE
ext. 111
or Lisa Brown, CFEI
ext. 107
The Inclusive Needs Program provides critical support for children with special medical, developmental, and behavioral needs. Through partnerships with families, schools, and healthcare providers, the program connects children to adaptive equipment, resources, and opportunities like Camp ASCCA, giving them enriching experiences that promote independence and confidence. By reducing barriers and offering individualized support, the IN Program ensures that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
Funded by:
E2 Program
256-547-6888 ext. 109
Tracy Bailey
The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) champions thriving communities and strives to improve lives through collaborative partnerships by awarding grants and scholarships. The 2015 Community Needs Assessment strongly indicated the need for breaking the cycle of poverty. Working with our partners throughout northeast Alabama, CFNEA created the E2 Program. Funded through the Stringfellow Health Fund, the E2 Program focuses on education, employment and a two-generational strategy to reduce the number of people living below the poverty level.
The E2 Program provides opportunities for continued education programs: Associate Degrees, Short- or Long-Term Certificates, and Skills Training through Gadsden State Community College. The E2 Program will also provide employment opportunities upon the completion of the education program through East AlabamaWorks and the Gadsden Career Center. Participating students are 18 years or older and have at least one five-year-old or less child.
Prepare and Prevent:
A Child Traffic Safety Program
For information on Child Safety Classes:
With Allison Nessler, BS, CFLE
anessler@family-success.org
256-547-6888 Ext. 112
The Prepare and Prevent Program promotes child passenger and traffic safety through hands-on education and community outreach. Families learn about proper car seat installation, booster seat use, seat belt safety, bicycle safety, helmet safety, and pedestrian awareness, helping ensure children are protected in and around vehicles. By combining training, resources, and safety checks, the program empowers parents and caregivers to reduce risks and keep kids safe on the road.
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Through education and child safety classes, participants can receive a free car seat after completion.
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This Program is funded by:
2nd Chance, Inc.
256-547-6888
Advocate: Eve Hamrick, BA, CPLC
Ext. 103
Trauma Counselor:
Kelley Mizic, LPC
Founded in 1988, 2nd Chance, Inc. is a non-profit 501 c 3 organization that provides safe shelter and supportive services to victims of domestic and sexual violence escaping abusive situations and offers educational outreach to the community to create awareness of and strengthen the movement to end this violence.
To reach the 2nd Chance Etowah County Outreach Office for assistance, guidance, speaking engagements, or donations, please contact:
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For immediate assistance, please call: 256-236-7381 or
1-800-650-6522
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If you are a current or previous victim/survivor of abuse and seeking Trauma Counseling with Kelley Mizic, LPC, please reach out to Eve Hamrick at Ext. 103 for an appointment.
If You Need Maternity Care:
Please Call:
1-855-288-8366
MyCare Alabama
Maternity Care
256-547-6888 ext. 104
Maternity Care Coordinators
Constant care, for those who need it most.
My Care Alabama East is the Alabama Coordinated Health Network (ACHN) Entity for the East Region. The goal of My Care Alabama East is to create a team of community and healthcare partners who are dedicated to providing Medicaid recipients with the highest quality of care possible in east Alabama.
Legal Services of Alabama
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Chris McIntyre, Esq., JD
Jolene Laymon -
Case Manager
Legal Services of Alabama helps qualified low-income Alabamians get free, high-quality legal help in civil (non-criminal) matters. LSA helps survivors of domestic and family violence get: protection from abuse; child custody and child support; safe housing; safety plans with employers; and food stamps and other available benefits. LSA helps provide: resources to stabilize daily life; information about ways to become self-sufficient; advice and support to make lasting changes in the lives of parent and child(ren); community partnerships with other agencies and organizations to widen and individual's network of services; and education to raise awareness about issues related to domestic and family violence. Legal Services has been housed at the center since 2007.
Please Call:
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256-547-6888 Ext. 108
1-866-456-4995
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For an online application, please visit:
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Successful Snips
Calming Clips
256-547-6888 ext. 112
Stylist: Allison Nessler, BS, CFLE
Free Hair Cuts
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For Clients who are:
Homeless
Domestic Violence Victims
Low-Income
Children with disabilities
Sensory Friendly Enviornment
Success by 6 is a catalyst for change, directing attention and resources to new projects that impact young children. We do this through Partnerships with businesses, civic groups, schools and churches; Education for all new parents and caregivers; Prevention, targeting roadblocks that keep our children from becoming successful adults; and Intervention, becoming mentors to new young mothers. Success by 6 is a program of the United Way of Etowah County.
The H.O.P.E. Program is an Parenting Education Program offered for free every 6 weeks at the Family Success Center on Thursdays at 4pm!
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To Contact Lisa Brown, PAT Certified and Triple P Certified, of the H.O.P.E. Program (Helping Our Parents Excel) -
Please call: 256-547-6888 ext. 107
Or Raeven Bagley - Program Director, at 256-547-2581
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To Learn More about Success by Six and the H.O.P.E. Program, click HERE
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256-547-6888 ext. 101
Children's Policy Council of Etowah County
www.etowahcountycpc.com
The Children’s Policy Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to identifying and assisting with the needs of children and families in Etowah County.
We are a community resource that collaborates in partnerships with a broad cross-section of community organizations, groups, and individuals.
Our mission is to increase the opportunities available and ultimately improve the lives of Etowah County children and their families.
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Community Food Garden on site and open to the public.
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​Etowah County - Strengthening Families Early Childhood Initiative
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Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
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KIDZ KAMP (Summer program)
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Born Ready University
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Warming/Cooling Station
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Successful Teaching Award
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Scholarships
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Annual Coat Drive
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​Thanksgiving Assistance
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Speaking Engagements
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Hosting Team Building Exercises
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Public Community Education