Alfred Saliba Family Services Center/Work Plus + Program

08/21/2026

🩵 Faces of Prevention 🩵

Meet Johnny Walker Jr., Case Manager with the Strengthen Families Fatherhood Initiative at Alfred Saliba Family Services Center and one of the dedicated individuals helping strengthen families through fatherhood support.

Since joining Alfred Saliba Family Services Center in August 2024, Johnny has brought a positive attitude, big personality, and enthusiasm to everything he does. As a Case Manager, he teaches the 24/7 Dad curriculum, engaging fathers and encouraging them to become more involved in their children’s lives. His impact is clear, with participants often seeking him out for his guidance, support, and encouragement.

Johnny also leads by example. While working full-time as a Case Manager, he decided to earn his Commercial Driver’s License so he could experience firsthand the process many of the participants he serves go through. As a single father, he often shares his own experiences to remind participants that determination, perseverance, and hard work can help overcome life’s challenges.

After working toward his goal, Johnny earned his CDL in February 2026 through Believe Trucking Academy. His journey is a powerful example of the same message he shares with fathers every day: with commitment and persistence, anything is possible.

Whether he’s supporting participants, bringing teams together, or lending a helping hand, Johnny approaches everything with compassion, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help others succeed. When asked to describe Johnny in one word, his team chose “enthusiastic.”

Thank you, Johnny, for being a Face of Prevention!

08/10/2026

The Work Plus team had the incredible opportunity to attend the Fatherhood Summit hosted in Dallas, TX. The Summit was both informative and insightful, providing us with valuable knowledge, new perspectives, and meaningful connections.

We were able to network with agencies and organizations from across the country, exchange ideas, and bring back innovative strategies that we look forward to implementing within our own department.

A special thank you to CTF for allowing us this wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. We truly appreciate the investment in our team and look forward to putting what we learned into action!

07/30/2026

06/17/2026

Good morning,

Due to the forecasted weather conditions, there will be no cooking activities at the Kickin' It With Dads event scheduled for June 18, 2026. The safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff remains our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we make adjustments due to the weather. Additional updates will be provided if necessary. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you.

06/16/2026

Dear Participants and Community Partners,

Due to the forecasted weather conditions, we have made the decision to cancel the outdoor activities for the Kickin' It with Dads event scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026. However, we are still excited to provide fathers with the opportunity to receive the items prepared for the event. Participants are invited to come to the Alfred Saliba Family Services Center Auditorium to pick up their food and goodie bags.

Food and Goodie Bag Pick-Up Details:
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Alfred Saliba Family Services Center Auditorium

We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our participants, staff, and community members. Thank you for your continued support of the Kickin' It with Dads program, and we look forward to hosting future events together. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.

05/22/2026

The Work Plus office is pleased to announce that three of our participants have earned certification. Congratulations to David Ingram (not picture), who was awarded his CDL on 4/14/26, and Damien Thompson, who received his CDL on 5/7/26, both through Davis CDL Truck Driving School. Additionally, Ebony McGee obtained her Dental Assistant certification on 5/21/26 through Wallace Community College. We wish them every success in their future endeavors. Davis CDL Truck Driving School Wallace Community College

04/13/2026

More pictures from Saturday event!! We had such a great time with our community. A big thank you to Dothan United Soccer and Kyle Scott. We also want to give a special shout out to our sponsors, Delta Sigma and The Mia and Daniel Show.

04/13/2026

This past weekend, we had an amazing time bringing the Wiregrass community together to raise awareness about child abuse prevention at our carnival-themed event 🎡💙

We are incredibly grateful to our generous sponsors, All In Credit Union, for their support in making this event possible. A huge thank you to 99.7 Woof FM for joining us and bringing the fun, Out the Box for the bouncy house, American Party Inflatables for the dunk tank, and Nothing Bundt Cakes for the delicious treats. We also appreciate WDHN News for helping us spread the word!

We want to recognize our local partners, Family Guidance and the dedicated departments at Alfred Saliba Family Services, for their hard work and commitment to making this day a success. Last but not least, thank you to the Children’s Trust Fund for supporting the Work Plus Department in sharing the importance of recognizing and preventing child abuse.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out, showed support, and took the time to learn how to recognize and prevent child abuse. Together, we are making a difference in the Wiregrass area. 💙

04/02/2026

This month is Child Abuse Awareness. Yesterday we met with other grantee in Montgomery for the Wear Blue and Pinwheel Planting. It was a pleasure seeing everyone. Here at our center the Coordinator over the Fatherhood Prigram bought the trust fund tag. Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Alabama Network of Family Resource Centers

03/26/2026

Bring your family for good times and fun activities.

Join us for a day full of family fun at the ASFSC Carnival Fun Fair on April 11 from 11 AM – 3 PM at 301 W. Lafayette St.
Bring the whole family and enjoy games, free food, crafts, prizes, music, a bounce house, and a dunking booth! 🍿🎈
It’s going to be a fun-filled day you won’t want to miss. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎪✨