OPEN YOUR HEART, OPEN YOUR HOME
Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent

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

CLICK HERE
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.

READ MORE
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.

READ MORE
previous arrow
previous arrow
next arrow
next arrow
Slider
341033

Households Receiving SNAP Benefits

731

Children Adopted in 2019

6345

Children in Foster Care

46753

Children Receiving Subsidized Child Care

Latest News

August 6, 2020

Alabama DHR Survey of Child Care Providers Shows Continued Trend Toward Reopening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 6, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Alabama continues to see a steady increase in the number of […]

Daniel Sparkman
Read More
July 10, 2020

Alabama DHR Announces Grants Providing Temporary Assistance for Stabilizing Child Care

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 10, 2020 MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced on Friday a […]

Daniel Sparkman
Read More
July 8, 2020

Pike County DHR Social Worker Receives 2020 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award

TROY, Ala – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced on Monday that Raven Boswell, a licensed social worker […]

Daniel Sparkman
Read More

"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

It is vitally important that all Alabama citizens participate in the 2020 census to maintain congressional representation, improve roads and bridges, health care and so much more. Click here for more information.