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.
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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
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.
Marshall leading charge against LGBTQ+ foster home policy
The new rule would require state and tribal title agencies to better accommodate LGBTQ+ youth.
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
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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.
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.
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.