Alabama Department of Human Resources

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OPEN YOUR HEART, OPEN YOUR HOME

Become a Foster/Adoptive Parent

You can change a child's life forever. Explore our foster care and adoption resources to get started.

EBT Fraud

DO YOU SUSPECT EBT FRAUD?

Some criminals are willing to steal benefits meant to help families on their way to financial stability. In some situations, there may be reimbursement options available for clients who lost benefits for the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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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

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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.

Adult Protective Services

Child Protective Services

376000

Households Receiving SNAP Benefits

621

Children Adopted in 2024

5900

Children in Foster Care

41458

Children Receiving Subsidized Child Care

Latest News

November 13, 2025

Full November SNAP Benefits Being Released

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification this morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

Kathryn Shoupe

November 10, 2025

November SNAP Benefits Update

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification the night of Saturday, November 8, 2025, from […]

Daniel Sparkman

October 27, 2025

November SNAP Benefits Suspended

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received specific guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food […]

Kathryn Shoupe

"It’s my 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