Press Releases

February Declared Healthy Marriage Month

Thursday, February 14, 2008

For the 3rd year in a row, Governor Riley will proclaim February “Alabama Marriage Month” and will sign a proclamation on February 8th, 2008 declaring the importance of healthy, stable relationships and marriages for Alabama citizens and communities.

ACHMI Creates a Blog

Monday, November 26, 2007

Visit the blog at: http://achmi.wordpress.com/

"The Best Marriage I Know" Student Essay Contest

Thursday, November 8, 2007

The Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative (ACHMI) will be holding a student essay contest for eighth graders across the state of Alabama. Winners will attend a celebration of marriage at the Governors mansion.

Healthy Marriages, Healthy Families, and Responsible Fatherhood

Monday, September 24, 2007

The Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative will be hosting the first ever Healthy Marriages, Healthy Families, and Responsible Fatherhood State Conference on Best Practices September 24-26 at the Grand National Lodge in Opelika, Alabama.

AU College of Human Sciences Awarded Research Grant of More than $8 Million

Thursday, October 5, 2006

Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences has received a grant totaling more than $8.2 million to support the work of the Alabama Community Healthy Marriage Initiative. AU’s Center for Children, Youth and Families within the College received the five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Family Assistance.