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Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent

To find out more about becoming a foster/adoptive parent, visit "Introduction to Foster Care".

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SUSPECT ABUSE OR NEGLECT?
You Could Save a Life by Reporting It!

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.

COUNTY CONTACTS
PROTECTING THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED ADULTS

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.

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ENDING HUNGER AND IMPROVING NUTRITION

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.

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Households Receiving SNAP Benefits

814

Children Adopted in 2020

6345

Children in Foster Care

38642

Children Receiving Subsidized Child Care

Latest News

April 6, 2021

Alabama DHR Announces Second Round of Pandemic Grants for Child Care Providers

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Human Resources on April 7 will begin accepting applications for a second round of […]

Dominic Binkley
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January 29, 2021

Nearly 90% of Alabama Child Care Facilities Now Open

MONTGOMERY – The number of open child care facilities in Alabama continues to tick closer to pre-pandemic levels with nearly […]

Dominic Binkley
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January 13, 2021

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) […]

Dominic Binkley
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"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