Colbert County Children's Policy Council

09/02/2026

08/27/2026

We were deeply honored to host Miss Alabama Volunteer 2027, Zoie McGuyer, as our guest speaker at the recent Colbert County Children’s Policy Council (CPC) quarterly meeting.

It was a privilege to hear her speak about her dedicated advocacy for children who have experienced abuse throughout Colbert County and the state of Alabama. Zoie’s commitment to this cause is especially meaningful, as she bravely draws upon her own childhood experiences to offer hope and healing to others. Her journey from personal adversity to becoming a powerful advocate for the vulnerable is truly inspiring.

Thank you, Zoie, for your time, your vulnerability, and the incredible work you are doing for our children.

08/26/2026

My husband said the other night that he was so ready for these coughs to be over. I looked at him and asked if he was prepared to wait until May.

In all seriousness, welcome back to school! Everyone’s got a runny nose and a cough. This is normal. Let me repeat - this is normal. It happens every year. Kids haven’t been around each other in over two months, and now we’ve got 20 new kids all in a classroom together. There’s no way to stop the spread of germs.

As a reminder, these things are almost always viral. Antibiotics rarely help, unless it’s been going on for quite a while. Your kid is strong! Their immune system can do the fighting. In the meantime, invest in some Kleenex and ear plugs.

-Dr. Kelley

Photo from one of my favorite pages, Simon Holland

08/25/2026

Reading Is Fundamental joins millions around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, a beloved storyteller and extraordinary champion for children’s literacy. Through her lifelong commitment to putting books into the hands of children, Dolly helped inspire a love of reading for generations. Her remarkable legacy will live on in every child who discovers the joy and possibility found in a book.

08/25/2026

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08/22/2026

📢 **Registration is OPEN for the Building Bridges Conference!**
Join us on **October 8th, 2026** for **Building Bridges: Connecting Three Counties for Mental Health and Substance Use Solutions**, hosted by the Safety/Health Committee of the Colbert, Lauderdale and Franklin County Children’s Policy Councils.
This conference will bring our communities together to strengthen connections and address mental health and substance use challenges.
📚 **Continuing Education Credits**
• Juvenile Probation – **5 Credit Hours**
• Attorneys – **5 CLE Credit Hours**
• Social Work – **Pending Approval**
💲 **Early Bird Registration: $45** before September 25th
💲 **Regular Registration: $60** on or after September 25th
📅 **October 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM**
📍 Redemption Shoals Church | Muscle Shoals, AL
📱 **Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!**
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**Three Counties. One Mission. Building Bridges. Changing Lives.**

08/20/2026

We were told smartphones would connect our kids and keep them safe.

But they’ve stolen play, focus, boredom, connection, safety – all things children need to thrive.

It doesn’t have to be this way.
Choose wild over wired.

08/20/2026

Your baby may be tucked away in there, but they’re already experiencing a whole new world. 🥹💕 From your heartbeat and movements to sounds and their own little kicks—so much is happening before they’re even born!

08/20/2026

In this infectious story by Anna Dewdney, join Llama Llama as he experiences the highs and lows that all children have at bedtime. The perfect nighttime story for your child to learn about their emotions!