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Gateway

Gateway is a game changer for Alabama children and families. Gateway is accredited by The Joint Commission.

We are Birmingham's oldest social services agency and leader in family solutions involving family counseling, foster care and financial counseling.

06/30/2025

Gateway’s work is about helping children heal. As shared in our feature, one child’s journey went from anxiety and feeling unwanted to saying, “Listen to me. I have a voice.” Read more about how trauma-informed care is changing lives:
https://www.uwca.org/latest-news/fostering-feelings-of-security-and-confidence/

06/05/2025

Join us for Never Look Away: Acting with Clarity and Courage for Traumatized Children — a dynamic, trauma-informed training designed for professionals working with children and families. This session is perfect for educators, social workers, counselors, and anyone supporting youth impacted by trauma.
🔗 Register now: www.gway.org

05/19/2025

Together, we can foster hope, healing, and brighter futures for children in Alabama.

05/05/2025

💙 May is Foster Care Awareness Month 💙
According to NCTSN, children who experience trauma are 2.7 times more likely to have behavioral problems in school and are significantly more likely to be suspended or expelled — even in early grades.
Behind every foster care story, there’s often trauma.
At Gateway, we support foster families with trauma-informed tools to help children heal, grow, and thrive.
Because foster care should be more than safe—it should be healing.

04/23/2025

🌟 Join us for a day of fun, family, and community at the 4th Annual Pinwheels for Prevention! 🌟

📍 Veterans Park, Alabaster, AL
📅 April 26, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
🎟️ FREE Event! 🎈 Bouncy houses, Games & Prizes, Resources for families

Gateway is proud to partner with dozens of incredible organizations working to build safer, stronger communities. Stop by our booth to learn more about we can support children and families— 💙

Let’s plant seeds of hope together! 🌱

04/18/2025

Whether you're celebrating Easter, Passover, or simply enjoying time with loved ones, may your days be filled with peace, renewal, and connection.

We are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside Alabama’s children and families every day — and we’re celebrating the strength and hope that lives in each of them. 💙

04/03/2025

Are you a teacher, caseworker, JPO, therapist, or other professional working with children? Join us for Never Look Away: Acting with Clarity and Courage for Traumatized Children, a 5-week virtual training that equips you with the tools to support kids impacted by trauma.
👉 REGISTER NOW: https://form.jotform.com/250754769917170
📩 Interested in on-site training for your team? Email Tiffany Pope at tpope@gway.org

03/17/2025

Last week, Gateway, alongside our Board of Directors, hosted our Legislative Breakfast, bringing together leaders, policymakers, and advocates to discuss the importance of trauma-informed care and child welfare in Alabama.

Our CEO, Kate O’Day, and VP of Mission Impact, Jeff Tolbert, led meaningful discussions on the impact of our work, the need for strong community partnerships, and how we can collectively ensure better futures for children and families. Our Board of Directors also shared their insights and commitment to supporting these initiatives.

A big thank you to the lawmakers and community leaders who joined us in these critical conversations! Your support and collaboration are essential in driving change and expanding access to vital services for Alabama’s children and families.

03/11/2025

Gateway was honored to participate in the PARCA Annual Forum 2025, which focused on the state of mental health in Alabama. Our CEO, Kate O’Day, joined a panel discussion on the critical work we are doing at Gateway to meet the needs of children and families.

We were also honored to be recognized by Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Boswell, who highlighted our upcoming collaboration to train ADMH staff in trauma-informed care.

The Governor’s remarks emphasized the need for strong partnerships in mental health and prevention—a mission we are deeply committed to.

At Gateway, we are proud to stand alongside state leaders, policymakers, and mental health advocates to ensure that every child has access to the care and support they need to thrive.

12/02/2024

For many foster children, the holidays can be a challenging time, but together, we can make this season magical.

✨ How You Can Help:

Donate: Every contribution helps us provide meaningful, personalized gifts that will brighten their holiday.
Spread the Word: Like, share, and tag your friends to help us reach as many supporters as possible!
Together, let’s create joyful memories and show these kids just how special they are.

www.gway.org/donate

10/30/2024

🎃 Trunk-or-Treat Success! 🎃

Our team had an incredible time putting on a spook-tacular Trunk-or-Treat event for our foster families! Each smile reminded us why we do what we do!
Big thank you to everyone who joined and supported this unforgettable evening!

04/08/2024

🌞🌚 We may be biased, but we think we’ve got a pretty *stellar* team! 🌚🌞

All geared up to view the historic Solar Eclipse from Gateway!
🕶️🌒

Remember: Safety first with ISO certified eclipse glasses! 😎🔭

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1401 20th Street South
Birmingham, AL
35205

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

https://www.gway.org/

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