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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 2021
Children in Foster Care
Children Receiving Subsidized Child Care
Latest News
Summer P-EBT Benefits Coming to Families with Eligible School Children
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has received federal approval to distribute Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) […]
Alabama DHR Reminds Public to Watch for Signs of Elder Abuse
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is encouraging the public to help protect older family members, […]
Alabama DHR Accepting Applications for 2 Child Care Stabilization Grants
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s licensed child care providers have until mid-June to apply for two grants that aim to strengthen […]
"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