Alabama DHR - Houston County Department of Human Resources

Child & Family Services in Dothan, Alabama. The Houston County Department of Human Resources is the local AL DHR office serving residents of Houston 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'

Phone: (334) 677-0400

Address: 1605 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, Alabama, 36301

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

Good to know: Houston County DHR Main Number 334-677-0400 (verified 2026-04-30 via dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact). Address: 1605 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301. 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 1-800-42

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

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

You can call Alabama DHR - Houston County Department of Human Resources at (334) 677-0400 or visit 1605 Ross Clark Circle in Dothan, Alabama. Their website is https://dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact/.

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

The Houston County Department of Human Resources is the local AL DHR office serving residents of Houston 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, a

Are services at Alabama DHR - Houston 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 - Houston County Department of Human Resources at (334) 677-0400 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

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

Call Alabama DHR - Houston County Department of Human Resources at (334) 677-0400 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.