Alabama's Parenting Assistance Line (PAL)

08/13/2026

🩵 Faces of Prevention 🩵

Meet Nan Glaus, Parent Resource Associate with Alabama’s Parenting Assistance Line (PAL) at UA Child Development Resources and one of the dedicated individuals helping strengthen families across Alabama.

For the past 15 years, Nan has been connecting parents, grandparents, caregivers, childcare providers, and professionals with valuable parenting information, child development resources, and community support. She travels throughout the state to attend workshops, community fairs, parenting meetings, trainings, and family events, helping families learn about the resources available to them.

Nan also plays an important role behind the scenes by researching child and family resources and community events to share through PAL by Text. From food banks and fatherhood events to back-to-school fairs and family fun days, her work helps families stay connected to resources and opportunities in their communities.

What makes Nan truly special is the compassion she brings to every interaction. When answering calls through the Parenting Assistance Line, she listens with patience and empathy, taking the time to understand each family’s unique circumstances and connect them with thoughtful, practical resources. Her commitment to lifelong learning also ensures that the information she provides is current and evidence based.

When asked to describe Nan in one word, her team chose “compassionate.” Her kindness, dedication, and commitment to supporting Alabama’s children and families are a true example of what prevention looks like in action.

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

07/30/2026

PAL is so excited to support the teachers and caregivers participating at the TCR Early Childhood Conference today at the Anniston City Meeting Center! “It’s a Jungle Out There!” Is the theme!

07/29/2026

RESOURCE 🎉 Easterseals provides disability programs & services to meet the needs of our community, such as Autism Testing with reasonable wait times and feedback. Learn more about how Easterseals serves Alabama 👇
📍 https://eastersealsca.org/
Easterseals Central Alabama Easter Seals West Alabama

07/28/2026

SCHOOL READINESS 🤓 Summer is coming to a close, but you can still help your rising kindergartner be prepared! In these final weeks, practice concepts (like numbers, colors), explore more scribbling activities, and be attuned to nutrition and getting plenty of sleep. Read our blog about school readiness and factors to consider for your child 👇

What is meant by school readiness? School readiness is a combination of age, individual growth, and experience. Your child will develop at his or her own rate; however, your involvement will promote readiness. What is the best age to start kindergarten? Most kindergarten programs have specific cut-o...

07/25/2026

With summer coming to a close and schools about to reopen, parents should start preparing their children for all that goes into going back to school. Morning routines will look different, as well as your child’s daily schedule, so preparation is key to a smooth transition! Find tips and resources here 👇

Parents should start preparing their children for all that goes into returning to school: like the new morning routines and new daily schedule!

07/24/2026

Back-2-School Bash 🖍️🍎 ⏰✂️ Across the state, we're getting hyped 🥳 for the new school year. 🎊✨ Here's just a few of the awesome events happening in Alabama 👇
https://pal.ua.edu/events/tag/back-to-school/

07/23/2026

Hey Tuscaloosa, beat the heat with Popsicles in the Park at Snow Hinton Park this evening! 🍧 🍧 Check it out 👇
https://pal.ua.edu/events/event/popsicles-in-the-park/

07/13/2026

Reminder: Alabama's sales tax holiday for school-related items begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026 and ends at midnight Sunday, July 19, 2026, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, books and clothing free of the state's four percent sales or use tax.
Learn more here > https://pal.ua.edu/events/event/alabama-tax-free-weekend/

07/11/2026

For students in Greensboro, Al.

🎒📚 FREE Backpack Giveaway! 📚🎒

The new school year is just around the corner, and we're here to help students start off strong! 💚 Join Tombigbee RC&D Council for our FREE Backpack Giveaway on:

📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Greensboro Recreational Center
515 Greene Street
Greensboro, AL 36744

🎒 Free backpacks will be available while supplies last, so be sure to arrive early!

We're proud to support students and families across our communities and help prepare them for a successful school year. We can't wait to see you there! ✏️🍎

📲 Follow us for more community events, grant opportunities, and updates, or visit TombigbeeRCD.org to learn more.

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07/10/2026

Whatever your need, PAL’s trained family resource specialists can provide a sympathetic ear or real-world advice for all kinds of parenting challenges–including resources for material help.

Open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. through 4 p.m.
https://pal.ua.edu/