Alfred Saliba Family Services Center/Work Plus + Program

10/10/2026

To All WorkPlus Participants, Graduates, and Families: We Are Checking on You!

In light of the recent hurricane and severe weather, the WorkPlus Department at Alfred Saliba Family Service Center wants to reach out to all of our participants and their families to make sure everyone is safe and doing well.

We understand that storms can bring unexpected challenges, including power outages, property damage, transportation difficulties, and other hardships.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

* Are you and your family safe?
* Have you experienced any power outages or storm damage?
* Are you or your family in need of assistance or additional resources?
* Is there anything we can keep you and your family in prayer for?

Please check in with us! Leave a comment to let us know you’re safe. If you need assistance, feel free to reach out to our department privately so we can help connect you with available resources.

At WorkPlus, you are more than just a participant — you are family!

Our commitment to strengthening families and supporting our community doesn’t stop when the storm begins.

Stay safe, stay strong, and remember that we are all in this together!

Alfred Saliba Family Service Center
WorkPlus Department | Fatherhood Initiative & Workforce Development

10/05/2026

Hello everyone,

Join us on November 7th for our community yard sale. We are accepting donations as well. Please come out and support us.

09/30/2026

As we reflect on this past fiscal year, I want to personally thank every individual who participated in the WorkPlus Program at the Alfred Saliba Family Services Center. Whether you earned a short-term certification, attended workforce development classes, gained employment, participated in our programs, or simply allowed us the opportunity to connect you with services and resources we celebrate YOU! 👏🏽 Every certification earned, class completed, job secured, and goal reached represents another step toward a stronger future for you and your family. This has been a great fiscal year filled with growth, accomplishments, challenges overcome, and lives impacted. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with so many amazing individuals throughout our community. To everyone who trusted WorkPlus to be a part of your journey THANK YOU! 💙 We are looking forward to another year of helping individuals develop new skills, obtain certifications, find employment, overcome barriers, and achieve their goals.

Here’s to an even bigger and better year ahead! 🎓💼🙌🏽

Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention

09/25/2026

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!

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