Families Vs. DHR

Alabama DHR is under fire across the state. And as we close in on Houston County DHR, we uncover yet another layer of failure, where families are left shattered, silenced, and traumatized beyond repair. There...

There is a quiet kind of breaking that happens when a child is taken from home. It does not make headlines or courtroom transcripts, but it leaves echoes in every room that family once...

Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) permanently ends the legal relationship between a parent and child. This article explains what TPR means, how it happens, and the rare legal paths that may allow a parent to appeal, challenge, or fight for restoration.

It has been months since Alabama DHR came under fire following the death of three-year-old KJ Starks, who died in a hot van while under the state’s care. Since then, there have been statements,...

By Families vs DHR Staff Published September 2025 For nearly three decades, Leslie Kelly has been embedded in the child welfare system. According to an article in the Dothan Eagle, she has held multiple positions within...

By The Parents Published September 22, 2025 Families vs DHR has launched a campaign that cannot be ignored. Rebellion Weaponized is not a slogan. It is the daily reality of families in Houston County who have...

They took my child. And for a while, it felt like they took everything. My breath. My balance. My name. The way people looked at me. The way I looked at myself. I remember sitting in...

They say the walls are too old. The layout too outdated. Two stories no longer work. So now Houston County DHR wants a new building, a bigger, shinier one story fortress to house their...