What Alabama Leaders Say About Children First

Alliance and Foundation

 -Dr. David G. Bronner, CEO of Alabama Retirement Systems :

“Lots of charities say they help children, some really have. I have supported Children First Foundation because I have personally witnessed their tenacious advocacy and how it has improved the lives of Alabama’s children. Do you want to help kids? Then help Children First.”

-Leslie Sanders, Vice President Southern Div., Alabama Power Co.:

“Children should never need a voice in the fight for resources and issue awareness but unfortunately, they do. Alabama Children First is that strong, powerful voice which helps to educate lawmakers and policymakers of the issues critical to helping Alabama’s children. I’m proud to be a part of an organization which passionately works for issues as varied as teen safe driving, fighting infant mortality, assisting with abuse prevention through education and awareness, working to reduce the teen dropout rate, and speeding the adoption process. These, and so many other initiatives, are helping and protecting children every day.”

-Ted Hosp, Vice President, Governmental Affairs, Blue Cross-Blue Shield Alabama :

“Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is so proud to have supported Alabama Children First for many, many years. We appreciate - and I have seen - their unwavering commitment and the many accomplishments that improve the quality of life for the children and families of our state.”

John Crawford, former President of Franklin Resources Group :

“Having been within the legislative arena in Alabama for over 40 years, I have been able to watch, firsthand, this dedicated group of people change the lives of thousands of children. They get up every morning with this as their mission. They have the ear and respect of the decision makers in state government. It’s our moral obligation to help them.”

Hon. Sue Bell Cobb, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice (Ret.) :

“Having served on the Alabama Children First Foundation & Alliance Boards since their inception, my life has been enriched by the passion, expertise, and sacrifices of the outstanding citizens who have given so much as board members since 1995. I have seen the huge improvement in juvenile justice resulting in fewer juveniles being locked up and hence, a reduction in juvenile crime. Because of its hard work, child abuse & neglect prevention programs are funded thus preventing horrific trauma to kids in every county in Alabama. Our board understands that when a state and nation meet the needs of needy children, we ultimately meet our own.”