SNAP recipients approved for additional aid in 20 counties hit by Zeta
Those who qualify automatically get an additional 40 percent of their monthly benefits loaded to their EBT cards.
Alabama Department of Human Resources
SNAP replacement benefits coming to three counties hit by Hurricane Sally
Thousands of SNAP recipients in Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia counties are set to receive automatic replacement benefits as a result of Hurricane Sally, the Alabama Department of Human Resources announced Thursday. Recipients who received their benefits Sept. 1 through Sept. 16 will receive a replacement of 50 percent of their regular monthly benefit. Those who … Continued
September 25, 2020
More than 75 percent of Alabama child care facilities now open
More Alabama child care facilities are now open than at any time since March. According to a study of child care facilities conducted by the Alabama Department of Human Resources in early September, 76 percent of all child care facilities in Alabama are open. That is an increase from 63 percent open in late July. … Continued
September 22, 2020
Thieves targeting food stamp recipients via text messages
The Alabama Department of Human Resources on Wednesday warned the public that thieves are targeting people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit cards, commonly known as food stamps, through text messages. The text messages typically request personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and SNAP electronic benefits transfer card or PIN numbers, … Continued
Alabama DHR survey of child care providers shows continued trend toward reopening
Alabama continues to see a steady increase in the number of child care facilities that have reopened in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey conducted by the Alabama Department of Human Resources. Data gathered in late July shows that 63 percent (1,527) of the state’s 2,410 child care facilities are … Continued
August 7, 2020
Alabama DHR announces grants providing temporary assistance for stabilizing child care
The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced on Friday a new grant program to provide assistance to licensed child care providers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Temporary Assistance for Stabilizing Child Care, or TASCC, grant program’s purpose is to stabilize the number of child care providers that are open and providing services, … Continued
July 10, 2020
Pike County DHR social worker receives Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced on Wednesday that Raven Boswell, a licensed social worker with the Pike County Department of Human Resources is the recipient of the 2020 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services (APS) Award. The award is presented annually to a frontline worker who, through his or her own initiative … Continued
July 9, 2020
Pandemic EBT benefits begin rolling out to eligible Alabama students
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced on Wednesday that Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) benefits were received by more than 115,000 Alabama households over the weekend in Phase 1 of the multi-phase rollout. P-EBT benefits are being provided to households that have children in grades K-12 who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school … Continued
May 7, 2020
Doug Jones introduces bills to curb child abuse and neglect, boost adoptions
Members of the U.S. Senate could vote as early as this week on two bipartisan bills meant to help prevent child abuse and neglect and eliminate barriers to adoption for children in foster care. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, told APR on Tuesday that he expects a vote this week on both the Child Abuse Prevention … Continued
Governor Ivey awards $1.89 million to help victims of domestic violence and elder abuse
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced awards of $1.89 million in grants to support organizations and programs that help victims of domestic violence and elder abuse throughout the state. “No one should ever have to experience the horrors of domestic violence or elder abuse, but there is hope for those who unfortunately do become victims,” … Continued