Alabama § 26-16-9 - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board - Disbursement Generally.

§ 26-16-9. Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board - Disbursement Generally.

(a) The state board may authorize the disbursement of available money from the trust fund exclusively for the following purposes, which are listed in the order of preference for expenditure:

(1) To fund a private nonprofit or public organization in the development or operation of a program if at least all of the following conditions are met:

a. The appropriate local council has reviewed the program. This paragraph does not apply if a local council does not exist for the geographic area to be served by the program.

b. The organization demonstrates an ability to match, through money or in-kind services, 50 percent of the amount of any trust fund money received. Not more than 50 percent of the local match shall be in in-kind services. In-kind services are subject to the approval of the state board.

c. The organization demonstrates a willingness and ability to provide program models and consultation to organizations and communities regarding program development and maintenance.

d. The organization demonstrates the ability to provide programs for the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect, including, but not limited to, programs to promote public awareness of the need to prevent child abuse and neglect; community-based family resource and support programs on strengthening family skills, including, but not limited to, parent education, prenatal care, prenatal bonding, child development, health and nutrition, care of children with special needs, and coping with family stress; and community-based programs relating to crisis care, early identification of children at risk of child abuse and neglect, and education, training, and support groups for parents, children, and families.

e. Other conditions that the state board may deem appropriate.

(2) To fund local councils.

(3) To fund the state board created in Section 26-16-3 for the actual and necessary expenses that the board incurs in performing its duties.

(b) Authorizations for disbursement of trust fund money under subdivision (a)(3) shall be kept at a minimum in furtherance of the primary purpose of the trust fund which is to disburse money under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) to encourage the direct provision of services to prevent child abuse and neglect.