Kids & Kin

Supporting Family Caregivers, Strengthening Futures

Caring for a relative’s child is a special responsibility, and we’re here to support you! The Kids & Kin Program is a free training and resource program designed to help relative child care providers feel confident and prepared in their caregiving role.

Available statewide in all 67 Alabama counties, this program offers educational workshops, support activities, and valuable resources that help caregivers provide safe, high-quality care for the children they love. Participants in the Kids & Kin Program can also join a Voluntary Certification Program, earning health and safety items, books, and learning materials by attending free training sessions focused on enhancing child care quality.

To qualify for the Kids & Kin Program, you must:

Be at least 19 years old
Provide child care for a grandchild, niece, nephew, or sibling under 12 years old
Not be the child’s legal guardian or foster parent
Not be a licensed child care provider

Program Location:

Montgomery, Alabama

Kathy Camp, B.S.

Program Director

Kids and Kin Program

2358 Fairlane Drive
Montgomery, Alabama 36116
334.270.4100 or 800.499.6597

Wendy Talliaferro

Assistant Program Director

South AL Supervisor

251-281-3052
wtalliaferro@familyguidancecenter.org

Barbie Briscoe-Erwin

Program Specialist

North AL Supervisor
334-465-0013
bbriscoe@familyguidancecenter.org

The following is a list of contact information for a Kids & Kin Program in a county near you:

Karen Richardson – 334-465-0080

Serving Barbour, Henry, Houston, Dale and Coffee Counties

Carmen Coleman – 334-465-0049

Serving Bibb, Hale, Perry and Tuscaloosa Counties

Yolanda Foy – 205-913-3799

Serving Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair Counties

Larinda Garrett – 334-465-0099

Serving Cherokee, DeKalb, Etowah and Marshall Counties

Tammie Hill – 256-724-2554

Serving Jackson, Limestone, Madison and Morgan Counties

Marquita Wilson – 334-465-9205

Serving Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale and Lawrence Counties

Jackie Johnson – 334-714-1613

Serving Clark, Monroe, Washington, and Wilcox Counties

Rae Ann Moore – 334-465-0085

Serving Blount, Cullman, Walker and Winston Counties

Rhonda Phelps – 334-344-9143

Serving Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile Counties

Tammy Ross – 205-535-0718

Serving Fayette, Lamar, Marion and Pickens Counties

Janice Thompson – 205-609-0282

Serving Choctaw, Greene, Marengo and Sumter Counties

Anglia (Angie) Binion – 334-465-0098

Serving Lowndes, Butler, Conecuh and Geneva Counties

Alethia Holloway – 334-465-0084

Serving Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne and Talladega Counties

Christy Ainsworth – 334-465-0101

Serving Covington, Crenshaw, Pike and Bullock Counties

Suzanne Shaw – 334-465-0036

Serving Chambers, Lee, Randolph and Tallapoosa Counties

Kelly Taylor – 205-389-1707

Serving Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Elmore Counties

Jackie Thomas – 334-549-1504

Serving Dallas, Macon, Montgomery and Russell Counties

Designed to provide education, resources, and support for relatives caring for young children.

As a family caregiver, you play an essential role in a child’s early development. The Kids & Kin Program offers valuable training, resources, and support to help you provide the best possible care while also connecting you with a community of caregivers who share similar experiences.

Workshops & Training Sessions – Learn more about child development, positive discipline, safety, and early learning techniques to create a nurturing environment.
Educational Resources & Support Activities – Get access to child care guides, books, and hands-on learning tools to help young children grow and thrive.
Voluntary Certification Program – Earn health and safety supplies, books, and learning materials for attending training sessions.
Community & Peer Support – Connect with other family caregivers, share experiences, and receive encouragement in a supportive environment.