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adoption

Legislature

New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents

The law would allow individuals to petition courts for adoption if he or she is a de facto parent and the custodial parent consents.

November 20, 2025

Rep. Aderholt introduces bipartisan National Adoption Month resolution

The resolution recognized November as National Adoption Month and November 22 as National Adoption Day.

November 5, 2025

Scissor cutting the word 'taxes' in a piece of paper.

State laws take effect as 2024 begins

Several new laws went into effect Monday, including one that ended the state's tax on overtime pay.

January 2, 2024

Marshall leading charge against LGBTQ+ foster home policy

The new rule would require state and tribal title agencies to better accommodate LGBTQ+ youth.

November 30, 2023

Hands of a family with black and white children assembling a word Adoption spelled on wooden cut circles. Over yellow background.

Governor announces another strong year for Alabama adoptions

The Alabama Department of Human Resources finalized 741 foster care adoptions in Fiscal Year 2023.

November 20, 2023

Sewell praises adoption of a fair Alabama congressional map

“Now more than ever, we must restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act," Sewell said.

October 6, 2023

Support Alabama’s foster parents in transforming lives

Please consider starting your own rewarding journey as a foster parent and make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

May 25, 2023

Recap: What the Alabama House passed in its second legislative week

Outside of one controversial bill that stalled regarding the use of cell phones while driving, the House remained mostly in sync last week.

April 10, 2023

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption expands foster care program

A five-year national evaluation revealed that a child referred to the program is up to three times more likely to be adopted.

November 15, 2022

Woman claims Martin abused her position to adopt her son

Sebrina Martin adopted the newborn sibling of a minor client she represented in a 2016 dependency case.

June 29, 2022