Department of Human Resources

Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster kids

State agencies broadened access, ensuring every foster child aged 0-5 receives a free book monthly, cultivating a love of reading and early success.

Jacob Holmes

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August 21, 2025

Alabama faces expanded lawsuits for discrimination against disabled children in state care

A 2022 Department of Justice report highlighted major deficiencies in education standards for disabled children in state custody.

Jacob Holmes

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December 14, 2023

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

Alabama DHR being sued in connection to a 3-year-old’s death

The lawsuit also targets individual caseworkers who allegedly failed in their roles to prevent the abuse and neglect Aydah suffered.

Patrick Darrington

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October 6, 2023

Alabama DHR reopens applications for final round of child care bonuses

Licensed child care providers may apply for the grants that pay for quarterly bonuses of $3,000.

August 24, 2023

Alabama DHR seeking foster homes for elderly, disabled adults

Many adults are placed somewhere other than their own homes because of a high risk for abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Jacob Holmes

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June 16, 2023

Pandemic EBT benefits to arrive for 530,000 Alabama children this summer

Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating student to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept EBT cards.

Jacob Holmes

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March 21, 2023

Alabama DHR increases bonuses for child care workers

Eligible employees can get up to eight quarterly bonuses before the two-year grant period ends in September 2023.

July 19, 2022

Alabama childcare workers eligible for federal grants

The $1,500 quarterly grants are available to all full-time childcare workers. Part-time workers can get $750.

Josh Moon

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November 23, 2021