Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services

Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) administers child protective services, foster care, adoption, and family preservation programs through its 67 county DHR offices. The state office provides policy direction, oversight, training, and resource coordination for child welfare across Alabama.

Phone: (334) 242-1310

Address: 50 Ripley Street, Montgomery, Alabama, 36130

Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov

Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter

Services offered: Child protective services investigations, foster care placement, adoption services, family preservation, kinship care, juvenile probation coordination, child support enforcement, food assistance

Ages served: Birth–21

Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.

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Frequently asked questions about Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services

How do I contact Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services?

You can call Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services at (334) 242-1310 or visit 50 Ripley Street in Montgomery, Alabama. Their website is https://dhr.alabama.gov.

What services does Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services offer?

Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services offers Child protective services investigations, foster care placement, adoption services, family preservation, kinship care, juvenile probation coordination, child support enforcement, food assistance. Serves Birth–21. The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) administers child protective services, foster care, adoption, and family preservation programs through its 67 county DHR offices. The state office provides policy direction, oversight, training, and resource coordination for child welfare across Alabam

Are services at Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services at (334) 242-1310 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services support?

Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services?

Alabama Department of Human Resources – Office of Child Protective Services reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (334) 242-1310 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.