The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide at least twenty-four (24) service slots for youth (8) slots for females and (16) slots for males in a Crisis Intervent...
The Alabama Department of Human Resources will be premiering a newly designed web site within the next several days.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to coordinate and facilitate the Unwed Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program in Alabama.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide Adult Day Care Services the following counties: Blount, Butler, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dallas, Jefferson, Lownd...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks information from vendors on customizing and implementing an Enterprise Accounting System (EAS) to support general accounting and financial manageme...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a, qualified vendor to provide a web-based module that provides a Professional Development Registry (PDR) specifically for early care and education...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks selected vendors to provide 48 (forty-eight slots) statewide slots of Basic Residential Services to serve children in the custody of the state.
A copy of the Caseload Reduction Credit Report for FY 2020 is available for review and public comment.
A copy of the Department of Human Resources’ FY 2020 Title XX Pre-Expenditure Report is available for review at the County Departments of Human Resources.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, (hereinafter referred to as “the Department” and “DHR”) seeks qualified vendors to provide ninety-one (91) statewide slots of Moderate Residenti...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to provide statewide Transitional Living and Independent Living services in Madison county to children in the custody of the sta...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to provide 21 (twenty-one slots) statewide slots of Basic Residential Services for Macon (7) and Madison (14) county area to ser...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to administer the Fostering Hope Scholarship Program (FHS) and the Alabama Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV) through ...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to submit proposals for the Integrated Work Support Program.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide two hundred eight (208) statewide slots of Basic Residential Services to children in the custody of the state.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide statewide Transitional Living and Independent Living services to children in the custody of the state.
he ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES,seeks qualified vendors to provide the following services: □ Basic Residential Services for Children RFP# 2019-100-03; □ Moderate Residential Services...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified third-party vendor to provide high quality Digital Fingerprinting Services for individuals who provide care for children, the elderly, ...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide Transportation Services. Transportation Services are needed to transport individuals attending employment and employme...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide Therapeutic Transitional Services for Youth 15 to 21 years of age that have typically been difficult to place.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (hereinafter referred to as “the Department”) seeks qualified vendors to provide professional coaching services.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, (hereinafter referred to as “the Department”) seeks skilled, qualified vendors to submit a response to provide Early Head Start services for the Dep...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide at least twenty-four (24) service slots (8) slots for females and (16) slots for males in a Crisis Intervention Placem...
THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) WILL RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE ALABAMA STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019.
A copy of the Caseload Reduction Credit Report for FY 2018 is available for review and public comment. The comment period ends December 18, 2017. All comments must be submitted in writing to the ...
A draft of Alabama's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) State Plan renewal is available for review and comment.
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Human Resources received notification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the Alabama Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN...
New rates in FY 2019 will increase child care subsidies paid by the Department of Human Resources to providers throughout the state. These increases are made possible by the $40.7 million of addi...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to administer the Fostering Hope Scholarship Program (FHS) and the Alabama Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV) through ...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks qualified vendors to recruit Foster and Adoptive Homes Recruitment Services with specific recruitment activities for children with no identified a...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendor to administer the Alabama Educational Training Voucher Program (ETVP) and Fostering Hope Scholarship Program (FHS) through the Ala...
The Alabama Department of Human Resources received notification from the United States Department of Agriculture that the Alabama Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been awarded...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks qualified vendors to provide at least twenty-four (24) service slots for a Crisis Intervention Placement Program (CIPP) to children in the custody...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide services through the Employment and Training Program, a component of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (Alabama Re...
The Alabama Department of Human Resources will conduct a public hearing on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan for the period October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021.
Pursuant to Code of Alabama 1975, §§34-8A-7(1) through (6); 34-8A-8 (1) through (3), and §§34-30-20. Effective April 13, 2018 an emergency rule was filed to make changes to the current Minimu...
THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) WILL RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR MONTGOMERY INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ON FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018.
THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) WILL RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFPs) FOR CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to administer the Alabama Educational Training Voucher Program (ETVP) and Fostering Hope Scholarship Program (FHS) through the A...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide JOBS Transportation Services-Montgomery. JOBS Transportation Services-Montgomery is needed to transport individuals at...
Pursuant to the Alabama Youth Residential Facility Abuse Prevention Act #2017-374 (Attachment A), the Alabama Department of Human Resources, shall register any religious, faith-based, or church n...
A copy of the Caseload Reduction Credit Report for FY 2018 is available for review and public comment.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide services through the Employment and Training Program-Statewide, a component of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (...
THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) WILL RELEASE A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR STATE, LOCAL AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2017.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks a single prime contractor to continue to provide Electronic Benefits and Funds Transfer (EBT/EFT) Services.
A copy of the Department of Human Resources’ FY 2018 Title XX Pre-Expenditure Report is available for review at the County Departments of Human Resources.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks information from vendors on the development of a Crisis Intervention Placement Program (CIPP) for children in the custody of the state
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide up to at least 750 statewide slots of Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) services and at least 100 slots of Therapeutic Fos...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to convert 16mm x 100 foot rolls of microfilm and 4 inch x 6 inch source document microfiche jackets to a digital format
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to provide Pre/Post Adoption Services to families and children in the adoption process.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to operate a Rehab Intervention Service Enrichment (RISE) Program in Jefferson County to serve at least forty (40) children with...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to provide Family Case Aide Services statewide. Family Case Aide Services are general household support activities designed to s...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide services through the Employment and Training Program-Central. Services must be provided at the local level to recipien...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to establish or continue operation of Family Service Centers in Baldwin, Calhoun, Chambers, Houston, Jefferson, Madison, Montgome...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide Therapeutic and Therapeutic Foster Care-Enhanced Services for children. Therapeutic and Therapeutic Foster Care-Enhanc...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to provide online access to primary and secondary legal research resources. A more complete description of the services and elig...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified consultant with successful experience working with states to develop their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment ...
A copy of the TANF Caseload Reduction Credit Report is available for review and public comment.
A copy of the Department of Human Resources’ FY 2017 Title XX Pre-Expenditure Report is available for review at the County Departments of Human Resources.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to provide Domestic Violence Intervention Services. Circumstances and issues surrounding domestic violence act as major barriers...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks a qualified vendor to provide guidance and assistance to state staff and counties through the Employment and Training Consultant Services by ident...
MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has been awarded a grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) to help expand high-quality early learning opportunities for young infant...
Ms. Suezette Hatten, a social worker with Coffee County Department of Human Resources (DHR) who investigates and arranges services for adults at risk of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation is the...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendor to provide services through the Employment and Training Program-South to recipients of food assistance benefits that are ages 18-4...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to develop/provide Intensive In-Home Services. The regions/counties to be served and numbers of slots for IIHS are as follows: Ce...
May is National Foster Care Month. It is a time to uplift our foster children who are in foster care through no fault of their own. It is also a time to honor the dedicated men and women who read...
JOBS Transportation Services are needed to transport individuals attending employment and employment-related JOBS activities. Vendors must be able to safely transport participants and children up...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to submit a proposal to operate a Rehab Intervention Service Enrichment (RISE) Program to serve forty (40) children with a DSM–...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide Child Care Quality Enhancement Services.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES invites eligible vendors to submit a proposal for the Jefferson County Short Term Assessment and Respite (STAR) Program.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES invites qualified vendors to submit a proposal for the Shelby County Wraparound Services. The selected vendor will be required to provide a wide range of...
The State of Alabama Department of Human Resources will release a request for proposal for Adult Day Care Service - North Alabama on Thursday, February 11, 2016.
The State of Alabama Department of Human Resources will release a request for proposal for Interpreter/translation services and sign language services on Thursday, February 11, 2016.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is about to begin statewide implementation of the Alabama Quality STARS Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for child care. Alabama Qualit...
The Alabama Department of Human Resources will conduct a public hearing on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan for the period June 1, 2016 through September 30, 2018.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks qualified vendors to provide services through the Employment and Training Program to recipients of food assistance benefits that are ages 18-49.
A copy of the TANF Caseload Reduction Credit Report for FY2016 is available for review and public comment. the comment period ends December 5, 2015.
2015 Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Friday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m.
A request for proposals (RFPS) for the Integrated Work Support Program will be released Tuesday, September 29, 2015 for the County Departments of Human Resources.
THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) WILL RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015.
Leaders of child welfare agencies in Alabama and Georgia signed an agreement Friday that eliminates barriers for social workers seeking homes for vulnerable children on the two states’ border.
he ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a single prime Contractor to continue to provide Electronic Benefits and Funds Transfer (EBT/EFT) Services.
Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Child Care Services Division(DHR) has been selected to receive an Early Head Start – Child Care Partners...
A copy of the TANF Caseload Reduction Credit Report for FY2015 is available for review and public comment. the comment period ends December 14, 2013. All comments must be submitted in writing to ...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced a statewide effort to ensure all mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect receive the necessary training to better protect Alaba...
A draft of Alabama's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan Renewal for October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2016 is available for review and comment.
Mr. Mathew R. “Matt” Mitchell, a social worker who investigates and arranges services for adults at risk of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation for the Walker County Department of Human Resou...
MONTGOMERY- The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has been awarded a grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to help strengthen Alabama’s statewide Quality Rating and Improvement System ...
MONTGOMERY - Members of the Alabama Interagency Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse are holding a kickoff, Thursday June 5th, to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and raise awaren...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified Vendors to provide twenty (20) statewide slots for a Crisis Intervention Placement Program (CIPP) to children in the custody of the state...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide thirty-two (32) slots of Mother and Infant Services statewide to children in the custody of the state.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide one hundred ninety-two (192) statewide slots of Moderate Residential Services for Children.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide two hundred eight (208) statewide slots of Basic Residential Services to children in the custody of the state.
THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES WILL RELEASE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks qualified vendors to provide Adult Day Care Services in North Alabama. This procurement will provide up to 121 full-time slots of adult day care w...
THE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES WILL RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR SNAP QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is requesting proposals for architectural services for an evaluation of the building occupied by the Talladega County DHR.
A copy of the TANF Caseload Reduction Credit Report for FY2014 is available for review and public comment. the comment period ends December 14, 2013. All comments must be submitted in writing to ...
MONTGOMERY- Families and individuals enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a decrease in their benefits beginning in November. The decrease is a result of the ...
The vendor for Alabama's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system has completed their efforts to restore the computer system that was not operational earlier today. All EBT transactions should no...
A computer issue with the vendor that operates the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system in alabama and several other states is preventing the use of EBT cards at this time. The vendor that ha...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES,invites qualified vendors to submit proposals to provide Adult Day Care Services in North Alabama.his procurement will provide up to 154 full-time slots ...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to continue operation of the Alabama State Disbursement Unit (ASDU). The ASDU is the central child support collection unit for t...
Beginning in August 2013, some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a change in the date their benefits are made available. Under the new issuance, benefits will b...
Charlotte Mountain, a social worker who investigates and arranges services for adults at risk of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation for Marshall County Department of Human Resources (DHR), is th...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES invites qualified vendors to submit proposals to provide Child Care Management Services in Alabama.
The Child Care Services Division of the Alabama Department of Human Resources is conducting a Market Rate Survey to determine the rates charged per child in all child care settings in Alabama.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks a vendor(s) to provide forty (20 female and 20 male) slots of Intensive Residential Services in Montgomery County to children in the custody of th...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES,seeks qualified vendors to administer the Alabama Educational Training Voucher Program (ETVP) and to develop and coordinate Independent Living Conference...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES,seeks qualified vendors to administer the Alabama Educational Training Voucher Program (ETVP) and to develop and coordinate Independent Living Conference...
The Department of Human Resources is making every effort to notify as many qualified people as possible of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called EITC, is ...
Title XX Pre- Expenditure Report for October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
A copy of the TANF Caseload Reduction Credit Report for FY2013 is available for review and public comment.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks information from vendors regarding web-based approaches, methodologies and costs for converting existing training curriculums and creating new cur...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks a qualified vendor to develop a statewide Adoption Resource Center to provide Post Adoption Services to families and children in the process of ado...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES seeks qualified vendors to provide Pre Adoption Services to families and children in the adoption process.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, (hereinafter referred to as “the Department”) seeks a qualified vendor to provide forty (40) slots of Rehab Intervention Service Enrichment (RISE) s...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks a qualified vendor to provide online access to primary and secondary legal research resources.
The STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, seeks a qualified vendor to develop a statewide Adoption Resource Center to deliver Pre/Post Adoption Services & Supports to families and child...
Therapeutic/Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care for Children RFP - CLOSED
Family Service Centers RFP - CLOSED
Family Outcome-Centered Unification Services (FOCUS) RFP - CLOSED.
The State of Alabama Personnel Department has selected Ms. Holly Painter, a social service caseworker in Talladega County, as the 2012 Alabama State Employee of the Year. An award ceremony was he...
Montgomery County Intensive Residential Services for Children RFP
Family case Aide Services RFP - CLOSED
The Alabama Department of Human Resources, seeks qualified vendors to provide up to 750 statewide slots of Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) services and 100 slots of Specialized Therapeutic Foster C...
The Alabama Department of Human Resources seeks a qualified Vendor to coordinate and facilitate the Unwed Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program in Alabama.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources seeks a qualified vendor to provide Family Self Sufficiency Case Aide Services as part of the welfare-to-work initiative under the Temporary Assistance f...
The Alabama Department of Human Resources seeks qualified vendors to implement Integrated Work Support Programs to adult recipients of the cash assistance benefit program known as Family Assistan...
The Alabama Department of Human Resources will release a Request for Proposals for a SNAP Quality Control Review Assessment/Training on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), Food Assistance Program has received notification from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) that their application for a Suppl...
Public Notice A copy of the Department of Human Resources’ Title XX Pre-Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2012 is available for public review at County Departments of Human Resources.
Recent changes to Section 8-8-10, Code of Alabama 1975, changed the rate of interest charged on judgments. As of September 1, 2011, the interest rate charged on past due child support arrears wil...
Continuum of Care Services RFP (RESULTS)
BREWTON – The Escambia County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to operate a Disaster Supplement...
MONTGOMERY - Theresa C. Davis, a social worker with the Lee County Department of Human Resources (DHR), received the 2011 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award today at a celebration ...
MONTGOMERY - On June 15, 2011, “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day”, the entire world will focus on the creating awareness of elder abuse that often goes undiscovered and unreported. Each year h...
MONTGOMERY - As part of the state's response to the tornado relief effort, current food assistance recipients in the 42 disaster-designated counties will receive their June benefits early if they...
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley declared May Foster Care Month at a proclamation ceremony held today at the State Capitol. Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner Nancy Buckner an...
MONTGOMERY- The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has scheduled Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (D-SNAP) to be operated May 24-28 in 22 additional Alabama counties. ...
2011 Child Care Market Survey
The location for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has been changed to the First Baptist Church, 203 Claud Rd. in Eclectic, Alabama. The Elmore County D-SNAP will be...
Sign Language Interpreter Services RFP (Results)
Interpreter/Translator Services RFP (Results)
MONTGOMERY- The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has scheduled Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (D-SNAP) to be operated the week of May 16 – 22 in 12 additional Al...
MONTGOMERY – Individuals and families living in the 41 disaster-declared counties that received food assistance benefits from the Department of Human Resources (DHR) in May have been issued add...
MONTGOMERY- The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to operate a Disaster Supplemental Nutri...
Montgomery - The U. S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved a temporary waiver that will permit food assistance recipients to use their benefits to purchase hot...
Child Care Quality Services RFP (RESULTS)
MONTGOMERY - As part of the state's response to the tornado relief effort, current food assistance recipients in the 27 counties that sustained heavy damage will receive their May benefits early,...
A copy of the Department of Human Resources’ Title XX Post-Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2010 is available for public review at County Departments of Human Resources.
Governor Robert Bentley and DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner announced today that four DHR offices in Jefferson County will be consolidated into one centrally located office in downtown Birmingham....
Shelby County Wraparound Services (RESULTS)
Jefferson County STAR Program (RESULTS)
Jefferson County Wraparound Services (RESULTS)
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, (hereinafter referred to as “the Department”) seeks qualified Vendors to submit a proposal for providing Electronic Benefits and Funds Transfer (EBT...
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR), (hereinafter referred to as “the Department”) seeks a qualified vendor to provide Employment and Income Verification Services for all Departme...
Residential and Therapeutic Contract Information
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, (hereinafter referred to as “the Department”) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals to provide Adult Day Care Services in Lowndes County, Al...
With a park playground and a group of recently adopted children and their proud parents behind him, Governor Bob Riley announced Alabama is receiving one of the nation’s largest federal awards ...
The Alabama Access to Justice Commission announces a new partnership with the Alabama Department of Human Resources to assist foster parents in filing petitions to adopt children.
"We’re proud of the quality work that Alabama is doing to enhance the administration of SNAP," Under Secretary Concannon said.
Susan Underwood, a recently retired social worker with the Covington County Department of Human Resources (DHR), has been chosen to receive the 2010 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Aw...
Students in Alabama now have another resource to utilize in their efforts to graduate from high school and earn their diplomas.
A copy of the Department of Human Resources’ Title XX Pre-Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2011 is available for public review at County Departments of Human Resources.
At a celebration ceremony attended by parents and their adopted children, Governor Bob Riley announced that more children were adopted through the Department of Human Resources in fiscal year 200...
TANF Caseload Reduction Report
National Adoption Month is a time for adoptees, adoptive parents, professionals and advocates to celebrate adoption and remind others that many children are still waiting for a permanent, loving ...
Day-to-day routines were made easier for one Geneva County resident with the gift of a car last Tuesday afternoon.
The Family Guidance Center of Alabama donated a 1992 Buick Roadmaster to the family of Crystal Singletary of Dale County on June 4th. The donation was the 50th automobile presented to an Alabama ...
Renee Williams, a social worker with the Marion County Department of Human Resources (DHR), has been chosen to receive the 2009 Alabama Spirit of Adult Protective Services Award.
Governor Bob Riley has proclaimed May as Foster Care Month in Alabama. Currently, there are more than 6,000 youth and children in foster care in the state.
Child care providers now have the opportunity to complete the biennial market rate survey online.
This month and throughout the year, the Department of Human Resources encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Alabama a better place for families and children.
Beginning April 1, 2009, Alabamians receiving Food Assistance benefits will see an increase in their monthly allotments.
A decision by the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) to implement child care subsidy reductions beginning April 1, 2009 is being delayed until May 1, 2009.
In April 2005, the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), Child Care Services Division, convened representatives from various early care and education stakeholder groups to begin planning f...
In 2001, Congress passed the No Child Left Behind Act, which is an education reform bill. The goal of the Act is for every child to be reading at grade level by third grade. President and Mrs. Bu...
Alabama DHR adoption professionals, advocates, parents, children and others interested in finding forever homes for Alabama’s Waiting Children gathered November 13th at the Levite Jewish Commun...
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a tax credit for lower income workers who meet certain rules.
A copy of the Department of Human Resources’ Title XX Post Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2008 is available for public review at County Departments of Human Resources.
Effective October 1, 2008, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) will automatically deduct, from child support payment(s), the annual $25 per case fee owed by child support applicants.
A cooperative effort between state agencies has landed a $600,000 grant to help streamline the state’s food assistance application process and improve service.
The DHR State Board voted September 16th to confirm Governor Bob Riley’s appointment of Nancy Buckner as commissioner of the agency.
Governor Bob Riley on Tuesday, September 10th, announced he has appointed Nancy T. Buckner as Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources.
The Family Coaches Program (FCP) of Alabama recently held a car donation ceremony at the Dallas County DHR office in Selma.
Beginning August 1, 2008, the Alabama Food Assistance Division is implementing a pilot project designed to make it easier for elderly households to apply for food assistance.
Alabama has been recognized for operating one of the nation’s best-run Food Stamp programs for accuracy and efficiency.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources is pleased to release the results of the Administration for Children and Families Children’s Bureau 2007 Child and Family Services Review (CFSR).
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement is scheduled to meet June 13, 2008.
The ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, (hereinafter referred to as "the Department") invites qualified vendors to submit proposals to provide Family Self Sufficiency Case Aide Services to eli...
There are nearly 6000 children and older youth currently in foster care in Alabama. Foster parents for older youth are most urgently needed, but no matter their age, all youth need caring and sup...
This year, 25 foster youth from Lee, Montgomery, Madison, Etowah, Winston, Marengo, Cullman, Russell and Tuscaloosa counties participated as pages in the House of Representatives and Senate.
Governor Bob Riley has proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Alabama.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously affirmed U.S. District Judge Ira DeMent’s January 2007 dismissal of the R.C. Consent Decree, ending court oversight of DHR’s child welfa...
Governor Bob Riley’s press office issued a release February 19th praising the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) for its continued excellence in child welfare services.
Some low-income workers and recipients of Social Security, certain veterans’ benefits and certain Railroad Retirement benefits may qualify for economic stimulus payments this year from the fede...
State and federal officials met in Montgomery February 7th and 8th to discuss strategies to expand participation in the Food Stamp Program.
DHR’s Family Services Division has been chosen to receive one of five Federal Discretionary Grants awarded nationwide by the Department of Health and Human Services, Children’s Bureau.
National Adoption Month is a time to recognize the adoptive and foster families who have shared their homes and hearts with children in need. As we honor these individuals we encourage more Alaba...
The Alabama Child Support Association held its annual training conference October 9-12 in South Alabama.
Due to changes in federal law, effective October 1, 2007, the Department of Human Resources will begin certifying and collecting tax offsets from non-custodial parent’s refunds for arrears owed...
Marilyn Ragan, a social worker with the Morgan County Department of Human Resources has been named the recipient of the 2007 National Adult Protective Services Spirit Award.
Sixteen DHR County Directors were among 45 graduates of the Civilian Leadership and Management Seminar at Gunter Air Force Base in Montgomery.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources, Food Assistance Division, recently received two awards during the Tri-Regional Food Stamp Program Improvement Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fifteen outstanding community organizations, public officials and private citizens received special awards Friday, June 14th, during a meeting of the Alabama Fatherhood Initiative (AFI) in Montgo...
Governor Bob Riley has proclaimed May as Foster Care Month in Alabama. Currently, there are more than 6,000 children in foster care in the state.
Child Welfare Program Featured in National Publication
The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is responsible for investigating reports of child abuse and neglect, but DHR relies upon its community partners to notify the agency of suspected maltreatm...
Governor Bob Riley has officially proclaimed April 2-8, 2007 National Public Health Week in Alabama.
Commissioner Page Walley was recently elected to be the Vice Chairman of the Policy Council for the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA).
DHR welcomes and deeply appreciates the special people whose open hearts and giving spirits nurture and strengthen individuals and families through effective community based social service progra...
Due to Federal Law, the Department of Human Resources will begin collecting an annual $25 fee for child support collections.
All 67 counties have developed a system of care consistent with the principals of best child welfare practice.
The North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) has chosen the Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (AFAPA) as their Parent Support Group of the Year 2007.
Judge Ira DeMent announced that the Federal Court will no longer supervise the operations of Alabama’s child welfare system.
Improvements made by the Alabama Department of Human Resources to serve families are being credited with a reduction in new child foster care cases.
A new law enacted by the U.S. Congress and signed into law February 8, 2006 requires all state child support offices to collect an annual fee of $25 from non-welfare clients, effective October 1,...
During Fiscal Year 2006, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) placed more than 380 children with adoptive families, compared to 325 in 2005 and 315 in 2004, DHR Commissioner Page Walley announ...
Alabama set a new record for child support collections in Fiscal Year 2006.
Kay Brown is the recipient of the 2006 Louise Pittman Award for Excellence in Child Welfare.
Gerald Ware, senior social worker with the Jackson County DHR, is the recipient of the 2006 Spirit of Alabama Adult Protective Services Award.
Governor Bob Riley and DHR Commissioner Page Walley accepted a $4.3 million performance bonus from the federal government Tuesday, August 29th for improvements in the state's food stamp program.
More than 650 Hurricane Katrina families from Louisiana and Mississippi have received cash assistance through a contract between the state Department of Human Resources and the United Way of Cent...
Alabama has earned the largest federal bonus in the history of the state’s Food Stamp Program.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources Child Care Services Division will be holding Public Awareness Sessions throughout the State to inform child care providers and parents about the Alabama ...
For the second time this fiscal year, two thousand children from low-income working families who are already on a waiting list are being added to Alabama’s subsidized child care rolls.
DHR’s Child Care Services staff met April 28th with a representative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Care Bureau and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to get ac...
These agencies worked together to meet the needs of low-income elderly and disabled individuals facing financial and/or medical emergencies. While working with these projects, Louise became acqua...
The director of Alabama’s Food Stamp Program has been selected to represent the Southeast Region on the Executive Board of the American Association of Food Stamp Directors (AAFSD).
Alabama currently has 5,800 children in the custody of the state living in some type of out-of-home setting.
The importance of community involvement is being stressed during the month of April, which Governor Bob Riley has proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The 3rd annual Alabama Conference on Fatherhood and Healthy Families will take place in Birmingham May 3rd - 5th at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.
The state Department of Human Resources is providing one-time heating assistance grants to approximately 20,000 Alabama families who are receiving welfare benefits through the agency’s Family A...
Governor Bob Riley is appointing Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos, a former Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, to serve on the DHR State Board.
As part of a national adoption awareness campaign, Grammy-award winning Contemporary Christian artist, Steven Curtis Chapman performed a song with a group of children who have been adopted or who...
Alabama DHR adoption professionals, advocates, parents, children and others interested in finding forever homes for Alabama’s Waiting Children gathered November 12th at the Birmingham Museum of...
Two thousand children from low-income working families who are already on a waiting list will be added to Alabama’s subsidized child care rolls, the Commissioner of the state Department of Huma...
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Alabama’s Family Assistance Division will be awarded a High Performan...
DHR has developed a plan to give a one-time cash payment to families with children who are in Alabama and are currently not able to return home due to Hurricane Katrina.
Thousands of hurricane Katrina victims who were not currently receiving food assistance applied for benefits in Washington, Sumter, Choctaw and Mobile counties. Over 52,000 applications were subm...
The federal government has approved a plan authorizing Washington, Sumter, Choctaw and Mobile counties to accept food stamp applications from hurricane victims who are NOT currently receiving foo...
DHR has developed a plan to give a one-time cash payment to families with children who are in Alabama and are currently not able to return home due to Hurricane Katrina. This program is part of G...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a plan that permits some hurricane victims who are currently receiving food stamps to receive additional food stamps for the month of Septem...
As part of the state's response to Hurricane Katrina, current food stamp recipients in the six counties included in the federal disaster declaration received their September benefits early, state...
We have compiled a list of important phone numbers, email addresses and other information that may be helpful to those recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
Saturday, August 20th’s, New York Times front page featured an article recognizing DHR’s child welfare system as a national model. "...what experts in child welfare say has been one of the co...
Deputy Director of Family Services, Freida Baker, represented the governor's office and the department by testifying at a congressional subcommittee hearing on July 26th in Washington, D.C. The t...
The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is releasing the results of the agency’s first county-by-county evaluations of the historic child welfare improvements that have made Alabama the nationa...
Gwen Arthur is the recipient of the 2005 Louise Pittman Award for Excellence in Child Welfare. The Department of Human Resources presented her with the award Thursday, June 16th in Mobile.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources received notice from Carlis V. Williams, Southeast Regional Administrator, Administration for Children and Families, U. S. Department of Health and Human...
The Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parent Association presented awards for Foster Parents and Social Worker of the Year at their annual conference in Birmingham May 6th. The awards, given annually, ...
The Blount County Board of Human Resources has appointed Marcia Ann Parker as the new Blount County DHR Director effective April 30, 2005.
The AFAPA has been named 2005 State Foster Parent Association of the Year. The award will be presented by the National Foster Parent Association at the organization’s Annual Conference to be he...
The Department of Human Resources state office in Montgomery recently made changes to the way it provides support to its staff and the families they serve. In doing so, three major areas of respo...
The state of Alabama is on pace to eclipse last year’s record-setting performance for child support collections, the Commissioner of the state Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced. "In...
Alabama’s child welfare system is a nationally recognized model for excellence that other states are seeking to emulate, Ann Fontaine, a supervisor with the federal Department of Health and Hum...
The State DHR Board, in appreciation of ‘above and beyond’ efforts during Hurricane Ivan recovery efforts, presented awards to individuals, county departments, and state office staff in recog...
The Escambia County Board of Human Resources has appointed Laura Lynn Barnes as the new Escambia County DHR Director. Ms. Barnes began her career with the Department of Human Resources as a Socia...
Dr. Ivor Groves, federal court monitor for the R.C. vs Walley Consent Decree, announced today that Baldwin County is in substantial compliance and has converted to the principles of the decree. B...
We are all saddened that our own Louise Pittman died peacefully in her sleep last month. No one in Alabama is better known for their advocacy of children, or the Alabama Department of Human Resou...
The Washington County Board of Human Resources has appointed Brenda T. Taylor as the new Washington County DHR Director effective February 5, 2005. Ms. Taylor began her career with the Department...
René M. Massey, Director, Washington County DHR, has been appointed by the Baldwin County DHR Board as the new Baldwin County DHR Director effective February 5, 2005.
The Madison County Board of Human Resources has appointed Drenda G. King as the new Madison County DHR Director effective January 22, 2005.
The Greene County Board of Human Resources has appointed Pearson McGhee as the new Greene County DHR Director. Mr. McGhee began his career with the Department of Human Resources as a Social Worke...
On December 20th, Cullman County DHR became the 66th county declared converted to the R.C. Principles by the federal court monitor, Dr. Ivor Groves.
MONTGOMERY: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that the state of Alabama is being awarded $2.56 million for outstanding performance in moving welfare recipients ...
Residents of Mobile County who sustained hurricane damage who are NOT currently receiving food stamps may apply for the program this week. In order to receive the benefits, applicants must meet t...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a plan that permits some hurricane victims who are NOT currently receiving food stamps to apply for the program, the state Department of Hum...
MONTGOMERY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved replacement food stamp benefits for Autauga and Elmore counties, Page Walley, Commissioner of the state Department of Human Reso...
The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is replacing the September food stamp benefits of some current recipients in twelve counties that were hardest hit by Hurricane Ivan, state DHR Commissione...
Employees of the Department of Human Resources continue to assess statewide damage/needs of all local DHR facilities and shelters. At this time, the only county office that remains without power ...
MONTGOMERY - The Commissioner of the state Department of Human Resources (DHR) announced today that arrangements are being made to address the food needs of victims in areas devastated by Hurrica...
Employees of the Department of Human Resources are currently assessing statewide damage/needs of all local DHR facilities and shelters. At this point, the major impact has been to the power and c...
Dr. Page Walley has been in close contact with Governor Riley, other agency officials, and county DHR offices in preparation for recovery efforts that may be needed if Hurricane Ivan strikes Alab...
On August 23rd, Calhoun County DHR became the 63rd county declared converted to the R.C. Principles by the federal court monitor, Dr. Ivor Groves. Sixty-six (66) of the state’s 67 counties have...
On August 13, 2004, Governor Bob Riley signed a proclamation declaring August 20, 2004, as Family preservation and Support Services Day.
Dr. Page Walley, DHR commissioner, declared that Cullman County is no longer a county in distress. Following a review by the Department’s Quality Assurance Office, it was determined that Cullma...
Due to the retirement of Zelma Floyd, the Geneva County Board of Human Resources has appointed Jennifer Stephens DeMarcus as the new Geneva County DHR Director effective July 10, 2004.
Dr. Page Walley, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, announced the consolidation of departmental consumer complaint and response resources into a single unit, to be known a...
The Cleburne County Board of Human Resources has appointed Marsha L. Busby as the new Cleburne County DHR Director effective June 26, 2004.
Governor Bob Riley and Dr. Page Walley, DHR Commissioner, helped launch a statewide event at the Capitol in Montgomery addressing issues Related to childcare for working families. "We’re going ...
The Administration for Families and Children in Washington, D.C. has notified Dr. Page Walley that Alabama’s Location, Enforcement, and Collection System (ALECS) is now fully certified.
Alabama's Foster Care Awareness Blue Ribbon Rally was held on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 10:30 on the lawn of the Governor's Mansion. First Lady Patsy Riley hosted the rally and serves as Alabama�...
Dr. Page Walley, DHR commissioner, declared that Cullman County is no longer a county in distress. Following a review by the Department’s Quality Assurance Office, it was determined that Cullma...
Alabama's Foster Care Awareness Blue Ribbon Rally will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 10:30 on the lawn of the Governor's Mansion. First Lady Patsy Riley has agreed to be a spokesperson for...
The Calhoun County Board of Human Resources has appointed John C. James as the new Calhoun County DHR Director effective May 1, 2004. Mr. James began his career with the Mobile County Department ...
Governor Bob Riley signed the Foster Parents’ Bill of Rights today, April 20th, 2004.The bill requires the DHR to provide certain rights to parents who care for foster children in the state’s...
America has a fundamental duty to protect the safety and well-being of its children. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect, a...
BIRMINGHAM: At a meeting today before a federal court monitor, the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources (DHR) asserted that child welfare services in the West Region of the county are n...
Susan Sorrells is the recipient of the 2004 Louise Pittman Award for Excellence in Child Welfare. The Department of Human Resources presented her with the award Tuesday, February 17th in Montgome...
The Advisory Committee on Child Support Guidelines and Enforcement, a committee formed by the Alabama Supreme Court to advise the Court on matters relating to the Child Support Guidelines, is cur...
Cecelia Ball, a 26-year veteran of the Department of Human Resources (DHR) became the new Director of the Elmore County DHR on January 26. She succeeded Don Mayfield, who recently retired.
Both custodial parents and non-custodial parents can now obtain child support payment information via the Internet.
We are committed to providing you with timely, accurate information about the services provided by DHR.