April 7, 2026
CITY OF JASPER PLANS $125,000 CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT ADDITION AT WALKER COUNTY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER
JASPER, AL - The City of Jasper plans to provide a $125,000 contribution to support an upcoming addition to the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC), reinforcing the City’s commitment to protecting and serving the most vulnerable members of the community.
The funding was proposed by Mayor Josh Gates and introduced for consideration by the Jasper City Council during its meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
The Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving child victims of physical and sexual abuse and neglect. The Center provides a child-focused environment where law enforcement, child protective services, medical professionals, and counselors work together to investigate cases, provide treatment, and support children and their families through the healing process.
The planned addition will enhance the Center’s ability to serve child victims by providing additional space and an improved environment designed to support care, coordination, and healing. The project will allow for more private and appropriate spaces for forensic interviews and counseling, expanded areas for multidisciplinary team coordination, and the addition of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) exam room to allow children to receive services locally in a more comfortable setting.
Mayor Gates emphasized the importance of the investment and the role the Center plays in the region.
“The Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center provides a critical service not only to Jasper, but to families across our entire region. They offer a safe, supportive environment where children can begin the healing process while ensuring cases are handled with care and coordination,” said Mayor Gates. “This addition will allow more of those services to take place locally in a setting designed specifically for children, helping reduce additional stress and trauma during an already difficult time. We are proud to stand alongside the Walker County Commission in supporting this effort and strengthening the resources available to those who need them most.”
The City’s planned contribution aligns with a $125,000 commitment from the Walker County Commission, demonstrating a unified effort among local leaders to invest in essential services that improve quality of life and public safety throughout the region.
“The Walker County Commission is proud to work alongside the City of Jasper to support this project,” commented Walker County Commission Chairman Steve Miller. “The Children’s Advocacy Center is a vital resource for all of Walker County, and this addition will enhance its ability to serve children and families with the care and attention they deserve.”
City officials noted that this investment reflects Jasper’s broader commitment to partnerships that enhance community well-being and provide long-term support for families in crisis.
For more information about the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center, visit https://walkercountycac.org/.
For more information about the City of Jasper, visit jaspercity.com.
For media inquiries, please contact Tana Collins-Allred, Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Jasper, at 904.383.2082 or tcollins@jaspercity.com.
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