Background and History of the
Circle of Care Center for Families
The Circle of Care Center for Families opened its doors in November 1996, following ten months of planning and preparation by many professional and lay people in the Chambers County, Alabama Community. Chambers County had been identified as one of ten sites statewide for the establishment of a family service center, based on the county's need for services to improve child and family well-being. The Chambers County Council for Neglected and Dependent Children, Inc., a private non-profit organization serving the community since 1969, served as the parent organization for the Center's development. The Federal Family Preservation and Support Act (now the Adoption and Safe Families Act), administered by the Department of Human Resource, provided initial and on-going funding for the establishment of the center.
