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...

There comes a point where injustice becomes too patterned, too precise, and too devastating to be dismissed as coincidence. What happens when it’s not just one worker, one agency, or one mistake—but a web...

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...

If you’re dealing with DHR in Alabama, don’t let fear or confusion silence you. You have rights — and the more you know, the harder it is for the system to take advantage of...

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...

Explanation: During court proceedings related to your child, you have the right to present evidence, testify, and have witnesses speak on your behalf.​ Legal Reference: This right is inherent in the judicial process and is...