State Alabama DHR announces final round of child care stability grants Starting Monday, July 15, DHR will be accepting applications for Child Care Stability grants. StaffJuly 11, 2024
State Alabama DHR announces new round of child care bonuses Licensed child care providers may apply for the grants that pay for a bonus of $3,000 for full-time employees. Jacob HolmesApril 17, 2024
State Governor announces another strong year for Alabama adoptions The Alabama Department of Human Resources finalized 741 foster care adoptions in Fiscal Year 2023. StaffNovember 20, 2023
News Alabama DHR reopens applications for final round of child care bonuses Licensed child care providers may apply for the grants that pay for quarterly bonuses of $3,000. StaffAugust 24, 2023
State Alabama DHR seeking foster homes for elderly, disabled adults Many adults are placed somewhere other than their own homes because of a high risk for abuse, neglect and exploitation. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2023
News Alabama DHR announces 7th round of child care bonuses DHR has awarded 8,430 grants to providers since the initiative was announced in November 2021. StaffJune 16, 2023
State Child care providers encouraged to apply for DHR grants Qualified applicants will receive $2,000 for each daytime child care slot, double the original grant amount. Jacob HolmesMay 9, 2023
Legislature House approves overhaul of Alabama adoption code The code had been thoroughly vetted by professionals in the field for four years as the state seeks to streamline the adoption process. Jacob HolmesMarch 24, 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