17 December – Extended Family’s Updated Purpose Statement
At their final meeting of the year, Extended Family’s board of directors approved an updated Purpose Statement which more completely describes our work: Extended Family’s purpose is to positively impact […]
10 December – Extended Family for Kids Creates Valuable Connections with Children of the Incarcerated
The first lesson in the Extended Family for Kids (EFK) curriculum is “What’s Your Story?” and opens with a meaningful survey titled “It’s All About Me.” EFK is an evidence-based program designed […]
3 December – See Extended Family’s Latest Video
We are excited to share our latest video on our website, www.extendedfamilyhelp.org, featuring Shaliyah Reese. Shaliyah completed Extended Family for Kids during middle school and learned skills for coping with having […]
26 November – Extended Family Leadership Academy Teaches Students About Healthy Relationships
Extended Family is fortunate to have Extended Family Leadership Academy (EFLA), a program designed for our middle and high school students. Since beginning in 2018, EFLA has been a meaningful […]
19 November – Extended Family Invites Support for Giving Tuesday 2025
Extended Family is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting families affected by incarceration. We provide adult and children family members the tools and training they need to navigate this […]
12 November – Freed-Hardeman University Selects Extended Family for University Servant Day
Extended Family was honored to be selected by Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee as their University Servant Day volunteer project. Students from the Department of Biological, Chemical, and Health Sciences […]
5 November – Extended Family Receives the Centre Lions Club Community Partnership Award
Founder and Executive Director Laure Clemons represented Extended Family at Centre Lions Club recently at their annual Awards Recognition Luncheon to accept a Community Partnership Award. This award, according to […]
29 October – Extended Family for Kids, a Curriculum for Children of the Incarcerated
Extended Family for Kids (EFK) is a nine-lesson, evidence-based curriculum designed to support children who have an incarcerated family member. EFK is implemented in schools, after-school programs, and juvenile diversion […]
22 October – Extended Family: Supporting Families of the Incarcerated
Each year, Extended Family supports hundreds of individuals navigating the challenges of having a loved one who is incarcerated. One of the primary ways we provide assistance is through our […]
15 October – Support Extended Family through Chick-fil-A of Gadsden’s Community Care Event
Chick-fil-A of Gadsden has chosen Extended Family for their October Community Care Event, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 11:00am to 7:00pm. To participate, place a mobile order through the Chick-fil-A […]