DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Families are invited to kick off the new school year at a Back-to-School Bash hosted by the Alfred Saliba Family Service Center on Tuesday, July 15.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Alfred Saliba Family Service Center, 301 W. Lafayette St. in Dothan.
Free book bags and school supplies will be available while supplies last. Organizers said children must be present to receive items.
In addition to school supplies, families will have the opportunity to connect with several community programs offering information and services, including:
- Early Head Start
- Work Plus
- Intake Services
- HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)
- Career Center
Representatives from each department will be available to answer questions and provide information about educational opportunities, employment assistance, family support programs and other community resources.
The event is designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year while connecting them with services available throughout the Wiregrass.
