Our Mission
To act as the principal child abuse and neglect prevention agency providing parent education and support to both parents and children in the greater Birmingham area.

Profile
The Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse was formed through the dedication and commitment of Alabama members of The Exchange Club, a National Service Organization whose primary focus is child abuse prevention. The first clients were able to start receiving services in 1987. At that time, the Center was located in an office at Eastside Mental Health Center and the only program offered was the Parent Aide Program, an in-home visitation program.

In May of 1988, the Center merged with the local Parents Anonymous Chapter. The merger brought about many new and dedicated Board Members, but most importantly, it led to the establishment of a new
program, Positive Parenting Groups.

In November of 1988, the Center entered into an agreement with the Big Saver Thrift Store, which allowed the store to solicit donated goods using the Center’s name. The Center would receive a percentage of the gross sales. The contract provided much needed income to developing programs.

As a result, the Center began offering a third program in the community, the Nurturing Program.

In the summer of 1992, the Center relocated to a location on Oxmoor Road in Homewood. With the new location and visibility, the volunteer base more than doubled. In the fall of 1993, along with the assistance of a long time grantor, The Children’s Trust Fund of Alabama, the Center was able to move from a completely volunteer Parent Aide Program to one comprised of not only volunteers, but professional staff members as well.

The Exchange Club Center for the Prevention for Child Abuse of Jefferson County was incorporated in 1997, and in August 1998, began doing business as The Exchange Club Family Skills Center.

In July 2002, the center relocated to 3125 Independence Drive, Homewood, AL.

The Center moved to the historic Horton House at 2300 10th Court South, Birmingham, AL 35205 in August 2007.