Sunday, June 14, 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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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.

May 9, 2023

House approves overhaul of Alabama adoption code

The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process.

March 24, 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

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

New federal guidance expands eligibility for child care workforce stabilization grants

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

January 4, 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.

November 23, 2021

Social worker receives 2021 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award

Adrine Smith-Brown, a social worker with Jefferson County DHR, is the recipient of the 2021 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award.

August 3, 2021

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