The Maker's Child

For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well. Psalm 139: 13-14

The Maker's Child Sunday/Wednesday Services:

Held during Sunday morning or Wednesday evening worship services at various churches, offering care for special needs children and their siblings. 

First Baptist Church of Albertville
  • The Maker's Child at 9:30 a.m. during Sunday School 
  • The Maker's Child at 10:30 a.m. during Sunday worship 
  • The Maker's Child on Wednesday at 6 p.m.-7:00 pm
Lifepoint Church
  • Inclusion buddies at 9 a.m. and 11 am during Sunday worship
Compassion City Church
  • Special needs room at 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. during Sunday worship. 
Connect Church Guntersville
  • 10:30 a.m. during Sunday worship 
The Fellowship
  • The Maker's Child at 10:15 a.m. during Sunday worship
  • Wednesday evening during AWANA 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Lake City Assembly of God
  • Special needs during 10:30 a.m. worship 


Respite Program:

Provides a safe and fun environment for special needs children and their siblings on the second Friday night of each month, allowing parents a break.  To register a new participant please use this link to our google registration form.

Inclusive Playground:

A all-inclusive playground on the grounds of First Baptist Church of Albertville, designed to accommodate children with various abilities. To book a private Birthday Party follow this link to our google request form.


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  •  09/12/2025 06:00 PM - 09/12/2025 06:00 PM
  •   5061 U.S. 431, Albertville, AL 35950, USA

Join us for our 117th respite night at CCC. VOLUNTEERS: Please sign up here to volunteer for the event. NEW PARTICIPANTS: Please use the link below to register a new participant. We will text you for more information and to confirm your date of participation.

  •  10/17/2025 06:00 PM - 10/17/2025 06:00 PM
  •   2935 Solitude Rd, Albertville, AL 35950, USA

Join us for our 118th respite night at Solitude. VOLUNTEERS: Please sign up here to volunteer for the event. NEW PARTICIPANTS: Please use the link below to register a new participant. We will text you for more information and to confirm your date of participation.

  •  11/14/2025 06:00 PM - 11/14/2025 06:00 PM
  •   225 S Main St, Boaz, AL 35957, USA

Join us for our 119th respite night at FBC Boaz. VOLUNTEERS: Please sign up here to volunteer for the event. NEW PARTICIPANTS: Please use the link below to register a new participant. We will text you for more information and to confirm your date of participation.

  •  12/12/2025 06:00 PM - 12/12/2025 06:00 PM
  •   309 E Main St, Albertville, AL 35950, USA

Join us for our 120th respite night at Albertville FBC and our very special Christmas Edition. VOLUNTEERS: Please sign up here to volunteer for the event. NEW PARTICIPANTS: Please use the link below to register a new participant. We will text you for more information and to confirm your date of participation.

  •  08/08/2025 06:00 PM - 08/08/2025 08:30 PM
  •   309 East Main Street, Albertville, AL, USA

Join us for our 116th respite night on the TMC Playground. VOLUNTEERS: Please sign up here to volunteer for the event. NEW PARTICIPANTS: Please use the link below to register a new participant. We will text you for more information and to confirm your date of participation.

  •  06/01/2025 04:00 PM - 06/01/2025 07:00 PM
  •   309 East Main Street, Albertville, AL, USA

Join us for a cookout and ice cream and an evening to play on the playground, just for TMC families.

  •  05/09/2025 06:00 PM
  •   1991 Beulah Road, Boaz, AL, USA

Please sign up here to RSVP a participant or to volunteer for the event.

  •  04/11/2025 06:00 PM
  •   2935 Solitude Rd, Albertville, AL 35950, USA

Please sign up here to volunteer for the event. You may register a new participant. We will email you for more information and to confirm your date of participation.

  •  03/14/2025 06:00 PM
  •   700 Motley St, Albertville, AL 35950, USA

Please sign up here to RSVP a participant or to volunteer for the event.

  •  02/21/2025 06:00 PM
  •   4525 Wyeth Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976, USA

Please sign up here to RSVP a participant or to volunteer for the event.

  •  01/10/2025 06:00 PM
  •   5061 U.S. 431, Albertville, AL 35950, USA

Please sign up here to RSVP a participant or to volunteer for the event.

  •  12/13/2024 06:00 PM
  •   309 E Main St, Albertville, AL 35950, USA

Please sign up here to RSVP a participant or to volunteer for the event.

  •  11/08/2024 06:00 PM
  •   2935 Solitude Rd, Albertville, AL 35950, USA

Please sign up here to RSVP a participant or to volunteer for the event.

  •  10/06/2024 03:00 PM
  •   309 E Main St, Albertville, AL 35950, USA

Please sign up here to RSVP a participant or to volunteer for the event.

Please use the link below to complete the online registration form and we will contact you before the next respite.

New Participant Registration Form
The Maker’s Child Playground is a premiere all inclusive playground built in Albertville AL.  It is located directly across from the Albertville Public Library on the property of Albertville First Baptist Church.  The TMC playground will be open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset.  Included on the site are two large accessible restrooms and a pavilion with picnic tables.  The playground itself is 10,350 square feet of an artificial turf surface that is completely fenced and exceeds ADA requirements.
Featured equipment accessible for all kids:
  • Swings
  • Zip line
  • Ten Spin
  • Inclusive Whirl (accessible merry go round)
  • Buddy Rocker
  • Glide Along
  • Momentum Corridor
  • Large roller slide
 Numerus sensory panels

The 3 closest inclusive playgrounds that compare in size to the TMC playground and feature equipment for all disabilities are as follows:
  • Cove Universal Playground in Owens Crossroads, AL (50 min drive)
  • Town Creek Inclusive Playground in Auburn, AL (2+ hour drive)
  • Mason’s Place Inclusive Playground in Tuscaloosa, AL (2+ hour drive)
Playgrounds are required to be ADA compliant but there is a big difference between ADA compliant and truly inclusive.  ADA compliant mainly applies to the slopes of the grade, size of doorways, handrails and so on.  This doesn’t necessarily mean kids with disabilities will have equipment they can play on.
The surface will be 10,350 SQFT of synthetic turf.  There are protective areas around the pieces of equipment that are padded and have a fall rating of 8ft.
Yes, two 30-foot shades cover the main play structure along with a covered 20-foot pavilion with plenty of picnic tables.
Yes, Parents who are wheelchair bound can follow their children anywhere on the TMC playground.  The ramps on the main play structure are oversized.  This allows easy access for adults with disabilities.
Yes, The TMC playground is for everyone!!
Yes, there are benches in various places on the playground along with picnic tables under the pavilion.
Yes, there are two fully accessible restrooms with large changing tables located in the pavilion next to the playground.
The playground is completely fenced in to keep kids from running out of the area.  There will also be security cameras recording 24/7.
Yes, there are numerus benefits to having a place to play. Some benefits include increased self-esteem, improvements in mental health and overall well-being, physical activity of any kind is very important in health and wellness. Inclusive playgrounds are often used by therapists to help children reach occupational therapy and physical therapy goals.  
ABOUT
The Maker's Child is a 501(c)(3) non-profit special needs ministry located in Albertville, Alabama. It provides support and activities for families of children with physical, developmental, mental, emotional, or medically fragile conditions. The ministry includes Sunday and Wednesday services during worship, a monthly respite program, an inclusive playground, and is working towards building a special needs facility.