WELCOME TO PACT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

PACT, a non-profit, community-based child abuse prevention program, was founded in 1978, and is one of the first comprehensive child abuse prevention programs in the Southeastern United States. Utilizing strong community ties and a large committed volunteer core, PACT has grown into a Family Resource Center that provides services to over 10,000 persons throughout Morgan County, Alabama, each year. PACT has been recognized at the local, state and national levels for excellence in programming, effective use of volunteers and community support and involvement.

		Family Fun Day 2008 was Saturday, April 26, at Rhodes Ferry Park from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. This annual fundraiser is sponsored by PACT's Board of Directors in order to fund our programs. For the 6th year, Decatur Parks and Recreation co-sponsored the event. Despite the threat of rain, families enjoyed all day entertainment from local groups/organizations, as well as a variety of activities including face painting, ring toss, sand art, a dunkin' booth, children's art village, diaper derby and toddler trot, inflatable slide, and moonwalk. This year, we also had our 2nd annual talent show in conjunction with the MidSouth Memphis Fair. Jeanne Rinnander, Director of Youth Talent, attended the event this year. Delicious refreshments included hot dogs, candy, drinks, and fresh baked goodies from Decatur Charity League. This is an excellent opportunity for families to spend time together.

Celebrate Healthy Marriages with PACT!

Auburn University's College of Human Sciences has received a grant totaling more than $8.2 million to support the work of the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative. AU's Center for Children, Youth, and Families within the college received the five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Family Assistance.

The initiative will support a variety of educational programs and resources offered throughout the state that support healthy relationships and marriages.

"Historically, this is an area that has not been a focus in programs and services for families, yet, we have research-based information that can be offered through educational programs to assist Alabamians build and sustain healthy relationships and marriages."