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 […]
8 October – Press Release – Extended Family Supports Family Members Affected by Incarceration
The success of a non-profit organization depends on its ability to clearly define its purpose and the need it addresses. Since its founding in 2003, Extended Family has helped thousands […]
1 October – Extended Family Launches 2025-26 EFK and EFLA Programs Across Four Alabama Counties
Extended Family is proud to launch the 2025-26 season of Extended Family for Kids (EFK) and Extended Family Leadership Academy (EFLA) in schools and juvenile diversion programs throughout Calhoun, Cherokee, […]
24 September – Extended Family Leadership Academy: Empowering Students to Lead Themselves
Extended Family Leadership Academy (EFLA) is a program for 7th-12th grade students and operates under the guiding motto, “Lead Yourself.” Chosen by EFLA students themselves, this motto captures the program’s core […]
17 September – Extended Family for Kids: An Evidence-Based Curriculum for Children Impacted by Incarceration
Extended Family for Kids (EFK) is a 9-lesson, evidence-based curriculum designed to support children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one. Offered in schools and after-school programs for students in […]
10 September – Extended Family Offers Hope and Help to Families Affected by Incarceration
Extended Family’s mission is simple yet powerful, “To offer help and inspire hope.” Every day, families across the country face the emotional, mental, and physical challenges of having a loved one incarcerated. […]
3 September – Extended Family for Kids Leader Training is Changing Lives
At Extended Family, our goal is to reach every child impacted by the incarceration of a loved one. We fulfill this goal by partnering with hosts to provide Extended Family […]