Alabama Department of Human Resources

The application period for the final round of federal funds supporting Alabama child care providers is soon closing. The Alabama Department of Human Resources states Monday, August 12 is the final day to apply for Child Care Stability grants.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is announcing the final round of grants supporting childcare providers through a temporary federal grant program. Starting July 15, DHR will be accepting applications.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is issuing a warning as reports of thieves targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with fraudulent phone calls have recently increased.

Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults can often find themselves in more vulnerable circumstances and in need of special care. The Alabama Department of Human Resources is helping by finding adult foster homes to assist older adults who may have trouble caring for themselves.

Three programs supported through the Alabama Department of Human Resources are addressing employment, child care and recidivism by way of Alabama’s community and technical colleges. Each program aims to increase Alabama’s labor force participation and reduce residents’ dependency on state financial assistance programs.

Another round of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, payments are be issued to recipients in Alabama during the month of April, but not everyone will be paid on the same date.

Licensed child care providers have until Wednesday to apply for Alabama DHR's seventh round of child care grants. These grants will serve as quarterly bonuses for part- and full-time employees.

Childcare providers may be eligible for additional state funding. The Alabama Department of Human Resources is offering its fifth round, task five grants starting this Friday. The application window closes June 16th.

Qualifying households will get $120 for each participating child to buy SNAP-eligible food at stores that accept Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. The benefits are expected to start rolling out in mid-to-late summer.

Licensed child care providers have until March 17 to apply for grants that pay for quarterly bonuses of $3,000 for full-time employees and $1,500 for part-time staff.