The Issue
Alabama’s child poverty rate stands at approximately 22-25%, which is notably higher than the national average. Within the state, around 30-35% of households in Elmore County with children under 18 are led by a single parent, while in Autauga County, that figure is around 25-30%. Being a single parent means constantly balancing the demands of raising children, often with limited resources.
Despite their best efforts, many parents find themselves struggling to make ends meet. The “gap”—earning too much for government assistance but not enough to cover basic needs—keeps families in a constant state of financial stress. This forces them to make impossible choices, often sacrificing essentials. For children, growing up in such conditions means facing unmet needs—whether it’s a lack of nutritious food, safe housing, or after-school support—which ultimately harms their physical, emotional, and educational development.
Our Approach
Here at Landsby we believe that the “Hierarchy of Needs” is crucial in understanding child development because it emphasizes that children must have their basic physiological needs—like food, shelter, and safety—met before they can focus on higher-level needs like learning, social connection, and self-esteem. When children’s fundamental needs are not met, it becomes much harder for them to thrive academically, emotionally, or socially. Meeting these needs creates a stable foundation, enabling children to grow, explore, and reach their full potential. Below are the lists of services we provide according to the need.
Our Programs
You may have noticed that here at Landsby we’ve chosen five colors to represent our mission. These colors represent each of the basic human needs as well as our goals for how we can help ensure these needs are met within our local youth and their mothers.
Founder of Landsby Co.
