State Alabama DHR accepting final round of child care bonus applications Grant applications will be accepted through Aug. 16, 2023. StaffAugust 14, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Support Alabama’s foster parents in transforming lives Please consider starting your own rewarding journey as a foster parent and make a lasting difference in a child’s life. Nancy BucknerMay 25, 2023
State Application period starts next week for 6th round of child care bonuses Licensed child care providers have until March 17 to apply for the grants. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
State Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption expands foster care program A five-year national evaluation revealed that a child referred to the program is up to three times more likely to be adopted. Jacob HolmesNovember 15, 2022
Education DOJ: Alabama segregates disabled foster kids into inferior schools The report found that foster children with disabilities are placed in on-site schools that fail to provide adequate education. Jacob HolmesOctober 13, 2022
State Alabama DHR accepting applications for two child care stabilization grants The grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. StaffMay 26, 2022
State Alabama DHR sends $12.6 million in bonuses to 10,000 child care workers Funding for the grants comes from the American Rescue Plan Act. StaffFebruary 23, 2022
State Pandemic EBT distribution starts this week for families with eligible school-age children The cards may take several weeks to arrive due to the volume of eligible children and shipping time frames. StaffJune 9, 2021
News Second round of pandemic EBT benefits coming to eligible Alabama children Eligible households will receive EBT cards in the mail that can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items. StaffApril 15, 2021
Environment SNAP recipients approved for additional aid in 20 counties hit by Zeta Those who qualify automatically get an additional 40 percent of their monthly benefits loaded to their EBT cards. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 17, 2020