To find out more about becoming a foster/adoptive parent, visit "Introduction to Foster Care".
Please call your County Department of Human Resources or local law enforcement agency to report suspected abuse or neglect. Do not send reports of suspected abuse or neglect via email.
The mission of the Adult Protective Services Division is to support and enable County Departments to protect elderly and disabled adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and prevent unnecessary institutionalization.
The Food Assistance Division administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Alabama. Applications for the Food Assistance Program are available in all county DHR offices and online.
Households Receiving SNAP Benefits
Children Adopted in 2020
Children in Foster Care
Children Receiving Subsidized Child Care
Latest News
7 Alabama Counties to Receive Disaster Food Assistance in Aftermath of Hurricane Zeta
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Human Resources has received federal approval to distribute Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) […]
Pike County DHR Social Worker Receives National Honors for Protection of Vulnerable Adults
Gov. Kay Ivey meets with 2020 Spirit of NAPSA Award winner Raven Boswell on Thursday, December 10, 2020, in Montgomery. […]
SNAP Recipients Approved for Replacement Benefits in 20 Counties Hit by Hurricane Zeta
MONTGOMERY – SNAP recipients in 20 Alabama counties have been approved for automatic replacement benefits to offset food losses caused […]
"It’s my great pleasure to welcome you to the Alabama Department of Human Resources website. Whether you are seeking information concerning locating a daycare center, qualifying for food assistance or getting help establishing and collecting child support, this website is a great starting point to find the services provided by DHR."
- Nancy Buckner, Commissioner