Monday, June 15, 2026

ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns Supreme Court blocks state’s plan to carry out nitrogen hypoxia execution Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant

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Alabama DHR hopes to expand adult foster care to address needs

Alabama is working towards adding an adult foster care home in every county as reports of adult abuse rise in the state.

June 20, 2024

Alabama DHR accepting final round of child care bonus applications

Grant applications will be accepted through Aug. 16, 2023.

August 14, 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

Application period starts next week for 6th round of child care bonuses

Licensed child care providers have until March 17 to apply for the grants.

February 14, 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

DOJ: Alabama segregates disabled foster kids into inferior schools

The report found that foster children with disabilities are placed in on-site schools that fail to provide adequate education.

October 13, 2022

Alabama DHR accepting applications for two child care stabilization grants

The grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

May 26, 2022

Alabama DHR sends $12.6 million in bonuses to 10,000 child care workers

Funding for the grants comes from the American Rescue Plan Act.

February 23, 2022

Pandemic EBT distribution starts this week for families with eligible school-age children

The cards may take several weeks to arrive due to the volume of eligible children and shipping time frames.

June 9, 2021

Second round of pandemic EBT benefits coming to eligible Alabama children

Eligible households will receive EBT cards in the mail that can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items.

April 15, 2021