News Alabama SNAP faces impending federal cuts, possible restrictions on purchases Senator Arthur Orr said legislators “will need to find the money” as the federal government reduces funding for SNAP administrative costs. Chance Phillips / July 17, 2025
Rep. Kenneth Paschal files due process bill for DHR investigations Under the provisions of House Bill 340, DHR will be required to notify parents, guardians, or custodians in writing if they are under investigation. February 27, 2025
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities. Jacob Holmes / January 29, 2025
Alabama DHR announces final round of child care stability grants Starting Monday, July 15, DHR will be accepting applications for Child Care Stability grants. July 11, 2024
Alabama DHR announces new round of child care bonuses Licensed child care providers may apply for the grants that pay for a bonus of $3,000 for full-time employees. Jacob Holmes / April 17, 2024
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 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 / June 16, 2023
Alabama DHR announces 7th round of child care bonuses DHR has awarded 8,430 grants to providers since the initiative was announced in November 2021. June 16, 2023
Child care providers encouraged to apply for DHR grants Qualified applicants will receive $2,000 for each daytime child care slot, double the original grant amount. Jacob Holmes / May 9, 2023