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SPLC attorney discusses settlement to reduce institutionalization of disabled children in Alabama

Before the settlement, thousands of disabled youth were unnecessarily isolated and segregated in highly rigid placements, often facing unsafe conditions.

Alex Jobin

January 20, 2026

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

Marshall leading charge against LGBTQ+ foster home policy

The new rule would require state and tribal title agencies to better accommodate LGBTQ+ youth.

Patrick Darrington

November 30, 2023

Hands of a family with black and white children assembling a word Adoption spelled on wooden cut circles. Over yellow background.

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

Opinion

Foster care, kinship care and the opioid epidemic

We must not forget to care for the children impacted by this epidemic — for they are our future.

Marsha Raulerson

September 26, 2023

Opinion

Support Alabama’s foster parents in transforming lives

Please consider starting your own rewarding journey as a foster parent and make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

Nancy Buckner

May 25, 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.

Jacob Holmes

March 24, 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.

Jacob Holmes

November 15, 2022

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.

Jacob Holmes

October 13, 2022

Woman claims Martin abused her position to adopt her son

Sebrina Martin adopted the newborn sibling of a minor client she represented in a 2016 dependency case.

Jacob Holmes

June 29, 2022