Who We Are

Family Development Empowerment Corporation (FDEC), known as FamDEC, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Gadsden, Alabama. We focus on early childhood development, family support, and the community partnerships that make both stronger.

Children and families at a FamDEC Gadsden Alabama event

Mission

To strengthen children and families through education, early childhood development, family support, and community-based opportunity.

Families sharing a meal at a FamDEC Gadsden Alabama event.

Vision

A community where every child enters school ready to learn and every family has the support to help them get there.

Children and staff at FamDEC Gadsden Alabama community event

Our Story

FDEC was established to support children and families in Northeast Alabama and received IRS recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity in 2020. Today the organization is entering a renewed phase of program development and community partnership, with a particular focus on early childhood education and family development. We're starting with what's practical and building from there.

We are dedicated to fostering environments where every child has the opportunity to thrive and every family feels empowered to lead.