Children Services of the Arc of Walker County

04/16/2026

Summer grocery support is on the way. ☀️🛒 Through the Alabama SUN Bucks program, eligible students will receive a one-time grocery benefit this summer to help families stock up on food.

Cards will be mailed to the address on file, so be sure your student’s information in PowerSchool is up to date.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 1-800-443-3536.

11/18/2025

Applications for our Family Grant Program are open until November 30th! This program offers reimbursement of up to $400 for autism-related supports, including:

✅ ABA Therapy
✅ Respite Care
✅ Swimming Lessons
✅ Wandering Prevention Devices

Important reminders:

Upload receipts or invoices showing a minimum of $400 spent.

For respite care, provide a receipt or signed statement from the caregiver with service dates.

All documentation must be dated January 1, 2025 – present.

Complete all fields in the application. If a section doesn’t apply and has a red asterisk, put N/A.

🖱️ Apply now via our website! Help us support families in our autism community.

10/29/2025

Alabama Stackers announces that children will eat free, starting Nov. 1st until SNAP benefits are restored.

We believe that no child should worry about there next meal and that every individual has the responsibility to help there community when able, according to their gifts and talents.

Any child visiting us can receive a free Grilled Cheese Kid’s Meal until SNAP Benefits are restored. Please limit to 1 Kid’s Meal per child; not available through drive-thru, the child must be present for dine-in meals. No purchase necessary, No questions asked.

08/11/2025

We still have a few spots open for Pre-K at our North Highlands location! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to give your child a strong start in a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment.

✨ Register today at: https://prek.alaceed.alabama.gov/

Spots are limited, so don’t wait — we’d love to welcome your child into our JAFSC Pre-K family! 💚

07/04/2025

We hope you and your family have a wonderful 4th of July! 🇺🇸

06/02/2025

Thank you Kiwanis Club of Jasper for your support of our children’s programs!

04/26/2025

🚶‍♀️Join us next Saturday, April 26th, for Jasper's Autism Awareness Walk at Gamble Park! 🚶

We ask that participants arrive at 10am for the walk to start at 10:45am.

Have questions about the event? Give our office a call at 📞205.302.0801

04/16/2025

03/15/2025

If you know someone who speaks Spanish, be a hero, and share this information! Our Meteorologist Shenti Rodríguez provides weather updates completely in Spanish, to serve the Hispanic community in Central Alabama. Be sure to follow Shenti for severe weather updates.

11/17/2024

This is wonderful!

Announcing the Sensory Santa experience at The Summit presented by Glenwood! For three Sundays in December, there will be a dedicated time for families with unique needs to visit with Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. You must pre-register for the event. Reserve your spot at www.thesummitbirmingham.com/event/sensory-santa.