Getting Started
- Alabama Association of Child Care Agencies Provides links to organizations that provide therapeutic foster care, adoption services, residential treatment, independent living services, and more. Organizations listed on the AACCA site are all members of the AACCA.
- Child Adoption Laws Adoption laws for the state of Alabama.
- County Office Lookup Contact Information for Department of Human Resources county offices in Alabama.
- LGBT Adoption Laws LGBT adoption laws in Alabama.
- Adoption Check List Check List for adoption
- Public and Private Agency Search Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Alabama.
- Adoption Information Adoption Information by state
- Understanding Alabama Adoption Laws and Policies An overview of adoption laws
- Adoption Services DHR provides an overview of adoption services
- Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers) Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- Alabama Heart Gallery Photo listing site featuring waiting children in Alabama.
- WWK Recruiters Scroll down and click on Alabama to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Alabama children.
- Heart Gallery Of America Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information Provides general information about the ICPC process in Alabama, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support& Resources
- Alabama State Department of Education Provides information and resources on educational support and nutrition.
- Alta Pointe Health Systems Serves Mobile and Washington counties, Provides mental health, substance abuse, developmental disability, and crisis intervention services, Alta Pointe provides outpatient, inpatient, and residential care to clients.
- APAC – Pre/Post-Adoption Support Alabama Post Adoption Connection serves all adoptive families through support groups, educational opportunities, mentoring, crisis counseling, and more. APAC has main offices in Birmingham, Montomery and Mobile, and two satellite offices in Huntsville and Dothan.
- Adoption Assistance Select Alabama to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Alabama, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
- Brewer Porch Children’s Center Provides various treatment programs for special needs children and adolescents. They have three outpatient and three in-patient programs that serve your 3-21 years, depending on the program. Programs include residential treatment, Autism Spectrum Disorder services, an adaptive skills training program, and more.
- Children’s Aid Society Offers alliance services, community outreach, familiy preservation services, permanency planning and support services, and prevention services.
- Gateway: Family Counseling Gateway provides a number of services to families, including family counseling.
- Glenwood Autism& Behavioral Health Center Glenwood provides behavioral health care and educational services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They are located in Birmingham.
- SAFY Specialized Alternatives for Families& Youth provides positive transitions in-home services, respite care, mental health services, independent living services, adoption services, and therapeutic foster care. Offices are located in Birmingham and Montgomery.
- State Subsidy Information NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Alabama.
- Attachment and Trauma Specialists A list of therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
- Behavioral care treatment centers A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
- Adoption Therapists A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
- Child Care Resources A compiled list of child-care resources
- Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
- Counseling Resources A compiled list of counseling resources
- Kid Counseling A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
- Kinship Care Kinship programs and information
- Medical Resources Health and medical resources
- NPEN National Parenting Education Network A list of programs by state
- NOFAS FASD Support State resources and support group information
- Trauma Counseling A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
- Online Support Groups A list of online support group resources
- Post-Adoption Questions and Answers Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
- Special Health Care Needs Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events Events Calendar
- Summer Activities A list of activities for kids.
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift Home study service provider
- American Adoptions Home study service provider
- North Alabama Adoption Home Studies& Case Management Services Home study service provider
