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....

Over the last several months, I’ve poured hours — no, days — into researching and understanding where and how the Alabama child protective system, and systems like it across this nation, have gone so...

Every time another tragic headline surfaces — another child lost to violence, another teenager arrested, another preventable crisis — the same question makes its way across newsfeeds, dinner tables, and talk shows: “Where were the...

A New Day for Parental Rights in Alabama In a powerful step toward justice and accountability, Alabama State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has filed a bill that would require the Department of Human Resources (DHR)...

Explanation: You have the right to an attorney during DHR proceedings. If you cannot afford one, the court may appoint one for you.​ Legal Reference: Alabama Administrative Code r. 660-5-34-.11(1)(e) states that parents should be...

Alabama Explanation: DHR cannot enter your home without your consent unless they have a court order or believe there's an immediate danger to the child. If they lack a court order, you can refuse entry.​ Legal...

When the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) becomes involved in your family’s life, it can be overwhelming and terrifying. But the truth is: you have rights—and the more you know them, the better...