Gov. Ivey awards grants to child abuse victims in South Alabama

Following the allocation of millions of dollars in grant funding to victims of child abuse in North Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that she will be doing the same for those in the southern portion of the state. “Children deserve to be raised in nurturing and supportive homes. It is, therefore, critically important that we make resources available to those who have experienced abuse,” Ivey said. “I am grateful to these nonprofit organizations for working to help young victims recover and overcome the trauma of abuse.” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell emphasized the lasting impact child a