Alabama DHR - Etowah County Department of Human Resources

Child & Family Services in Gadsden, Alabama. The Etowah County Department of Human Resources is the local AL DHR office serving residents of Etowah County. The county DHR office is the front-line entry point for: (1) reporting suspected child abuse and neglect (Child Protective Services / CPS investigation); (2) Foster Care licensing of foster homes and case management of children in DHR custody; (3) Adoption inquiries (Families 4 Alabama's

Phone: (256) 622-8300

Address: 210 Hoke Street, Gadsden, Alabama, 35903

Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact/

Good to know: Etowah County DHR Main Number 256-622-8300 (verified 2026-04-30 via dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact). Address: 210 Hoke Street, Gadsden, AL 35903. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. To report child abuse / neglect after hours, call this main number for the county After-Hours / CPS routing line listed at dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact, or the federal Childhelp hotline 1-800-422-4453

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Frequently asked questions about Alabama DHR - Etowah County Department of Human Resources

How do I contact Alabama DHR - Etowah County Department of Human Resources?

You can call Alabama DHR - Etowah County Department of Human Resources at (256) 622-8300 or visit 210 Hoke Street in Gadsden, Alabama. Their website is https://dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact/.

What services does Alabama DHR - Etowah County Department of Human Resources offer?

The Etowah County Department of Human Resources is the local AL DHR office serving residents of Etowah County. The county DHR office is the front-line entry point for: (1) reporting suspected child abuse and neglect (Child Protective Services / CPS investigation); (2) Foster Care licensing of foster homes and case management of children in DHR custody; (3) Adoption inquiries (Families 4 Alabama's Kids); (4) Child Support Enforcement case applications, payment information, and

Are services at Alabama DHR - Etowah County Department of Human Resources free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Alabama DHR - Etowah County Department of Human Resources at (256) 622-8300 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Alabama DHR - Etowah County Department of Human Resources offer services in other languages?

Call Alabama DHR - Etowah County Department of Human Resources at (256) 622-8300 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

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.