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,...

With reporting by AL.com A 3-year-old child in Alabama foster care has died after being left inside a parked vehicle for roughly five hours while under the supervision of a Department of Human Resources (DHR)...

With reporting from AL.com A 3-year-old boy in Alabama died Tuesday after being left in a hot car for nearly five hours while under state supervision. Keterrious Starks Jr., a child in DHR custody, was found...

A teenager’s outburst. A rushed investigation. A family torn apart. This article explores how child welfare systems like DHR are increasingly responding to adolescent rebellion with state intervention—believing emotion over evidence, and leaving families fractured in the process.

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...

Posted on: January 1, 2025 If DHR has knocked on your door, you are not alone and you still have rights. This guide was created to help Alabama families understand the truth, stand firm, and...