Ivey awards $2.5 million to central Alabama agencies aiding child abuse victims

Governor Kay Ivey is working with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to award a total of $2.5 million in grants to several Central Alabama agencies that aid children who have been neglected or abused. “Child abuse and neglect have a significant negative impact upon the wellbeing of both children and families,” Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for providing services that are essential to helping victims and their families recover.” RELATED: Gov. Ivey awards grants to child abuse victims in South Alabama ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell revealed where a large portion of t