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.
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Alabama DHR accepting final round of child care bonus applications
Grant applications will be accepted through Aug. 16, 2023.
August 14, 2023
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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.
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.
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