Families Vs. DHR

This weekend, we are choosing silence. Not because we are empty of words, but because the truth we carry deserves something deeper than posts or captions. “The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves...

It doesn’t feel like protection.It feels like pressure. A knock on the door. A worker standing in your living room.And suddenly, you’re handed a document you didn’t ask for, told to sign without question, and...

In a groundbreaking move, Florida has become the first state in the nation to launch an official Office of Parental Rights. The initiative, led by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, is designed to safeguard...

When you are involved in a DHR case, protecting your family starts with knowing exactly what has been written about you. You have the legal right to request, access, and review the records, reports,...

When DHR Sends a Letter — Pay Attention. Your Rights and Your Family May Be on the Line. Families across Alabama are often blindsided by a letter in the mail marked from the Department of...

When a child is removed from a parent’s custody, the trauma doesn’t end with the removal. It continues through every placement, every transition, and every unsafe or unfit environment they are forced to endure....

When DHR gets involved in your life, it can feel like they hold all the power. But you have rights — and the more you know, the stronger you stand. Here are 5 rights most...

Explanation: DHR must treat all individuals with respect and without discrimination. Any decisions made should be free from bias and based on factual information.​ Legal Reference: Alabama Administrative Code r. 660-5-34-.02 emphasizes providing services without...