Legislature Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
State New report on Alabama child wellbeing released The number of child abuse or neglect reports more than doubled in at least 27 counties. StaffApril 12, 2023
News Birmingham approves $225,000 program for juvenile re-entry "This is a program that I believe will make a significant impact on the lives of children and families," Mayor Randall Woodfin said. John H. GlennJanuary 18, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | A family tree, broken branches, and brand new growth Family truly is what one makes it. Sure, we have blood relatives, but there is so much more to family than just blood. Joey KennedySeptember 6, 2022
Opinion Opinion | If children could vote Alabama must place more emphasis on our children’s needs and be sure they are met. Our future literally depends on it. Beth ChapmanSeptember 6, 2022
State Alabama remains in bottom 5 nationally for child well-being Alabama did improve in 11 of 16 indicators, but still lags behind other states in most categories. Jacob HolmesAugust 8, 2022
Elections Sebrina Martin says ex-husband manipulated children into making false claims Sebrina Martin, the Democratic candidate for family court judge, released a statement Friday defending herself. Jacob HolmesJune 18, 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
Opinion Opinion | Fewer foster children, high adoptions, recent child welfare successes in Alabama One noteworthy measure of consistent improvement is the state’s shrinking foster care population. Nancy BucknerMay 17, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Democrats: Mostly talk and very little walk So, supporters of reproductive freedom for women, for asylum in the United States, for treating marginalized citizens anywhere near equal to our wealthiest and... Joey KennedyMay 7, 2022