A collaborative effort between Children’s Aid Society of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

Social Workers

APMRT Educational and Training Videos

APMRT (Alabama Psychiatric Medication Review Team) is a collaboration between Auburn University Department of Psychological Sciences and AL-DHR. Click below to find resources designed for social workers and case managers. There is an opportunity for continuing education (1.5 CE hours), videos created by medical professionals explaining common medications, and resources for doctor’s appointments.

Foundations in Personal Finance Course

The State Office ILP has invested in Foundations in Personal Finance offered by Ramsey Solutions. This 13 Chapter Course covers topics such as Budgeting Basics, Saving, Credit and Debit, Consumer Awareness and more! For each chapter completed youth are eligible to receive a $25 incentive. Youth interested in this course need to reach out to their social worker to sign up and begin the course.

What is Your Why?

Hear from social workers at the 2024 Independent Living Program Networking Conference of why they do what they do.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR)

Our Mission

To provide for the protection, well-being, and self-sufficiency of children and adults.
(Ala. Code Title 38, 26, 42 and various federal statutes).

Child Welfare Division Mission Statement

The Alabama Department of Human Resources will help families receive the least disruptive services they need, when they need them, and for only as long as they need them in order to maintain children in or return them to a safe, stable home.