ABOUT SERVICES EVENTS NEWS BLOG VOLUNTEER DONATE CONTACT Inaugural Birmingham Area Families of the Year About Locations History Families of the Year Awards Volunteer Donate Career Opportunities FGC Newsletter Testimonials Contact The Families of the Year Awards program was initiated in 1989 by Family Guidance Center as a way to bring positive recognition to families in our communities. The importance of family and the effort needed from all members to keep a family strong is the focus of this prestigious awards program. Traditional families, step-families, and single parent f amilies are eligible for nomination. Criteria include family teamwork, encouraging individual growth, and family involvement in community activities. Nominated families must live in the Birmingham area. The first ever Birmingham area Families of the Year Awards will be presented on October 29th, 2017 at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The nomination deadline is September 28th, 2017. If you would like to nominate a Birmingham area family, download the Nomination Form HERE. The Birmingham area 2017 Families of the Year Awards are sponsored by: Synovus WBRC Fox 6 News fgc@familyguidancecenter.org 334-270-4100 (tel) 334-270-4104 (fax) 2358 Fairlane Drive, Montgomery, AL 36116 Follow us About Events News Blog Contact Families of the Year Counseling Services Co-Parenting Programs Community/School Presentations Critical Incident Stress Management Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Families In Transition (FIT) Family Service Centers Filial Therapy Group Counseling Individual, Couple & Family Counseling Play Therapy Therapeutic Counseling & Visitation Early Childhood Services Child Care Education and Training Program Child Care Financial Assistance Community/School Presentations Family Service Centers First Teacher Home Visiting Program Head Start/Early Head Start Program Kids & Kin Senior Child Caregiver Program Success by 6 Family Services Case Management Services Community/School Presentations Family Service Centers Life Is Fun Together (LIFT) Money Management Classes Parenting Education Services Small Wonders Teen Services Travelers Aid Employment-Related Services Coaching for Excellence in Employment Program Community/School Presentations Computer Classes Family Coaches Program Job Readiness Life Skills Classes Parenting Matters Program Strengthening Families Through Workforce Development Work Ready! Program Working Matters Program