The Birmingham and Columbia Provider Audit and Reimbursement Department wanted to help foster children this holiday season. Many children entering foster care have little and what they do have is transported in trash bags. In support of Children’s Village, Inc. Palmetto GBA associates gathered items the children needed and provided backpacks for them to use.  Alyssa Lewis, Lead Auditor who participated in wrapping and delivering gifts remarked that “The children were so humble as they continued to express their gratitude to Palmetto GBA’s Provider Audit and Reimbursement Department (PARD). I was overwhelmed with gladness seeing the smiles on each of their faces.”

For 50 years, Children’s Village, Inc. has provided shelter, food and clothing to Alabama’s abandoned, abused and neglected children. They currently support two group homes and a transitional home. The Children’s Village staff provide unconditional love, a spiritual foundation and positive parental guidance for the children. Educational and enrichment programs are provided, and positive social relationships and community activities are encouraged. “I personally volunteered here before and it is truly a great place,” states Shirley Thomas, MBA, Internal Quality Control Supervisor at Palmetto GBA.