Foster parent training available through Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes

July 12, 2025

One evening, two dates, three hours — slots available in August and September.

ADPH announces Clear the Crib Challenge to combat sleep-related infant deaths

September 25, 2024

Sleep-related infant deaths remain a major problem in Alabama. A safe, clear crib environment is critical. Know the ABCs of safe infant sleep — infants should sleep Alone, on their Back, in a Crib.

Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes helps families, churches care for foster children

August 23, 2024

Learn how Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes helps families and churches care for foster children.

Jasper now home to 7th Safe Haven Baby Box in Alabama

August 22, 2024

Jasper recently became the home to the seventh Safe Haven Baby Box located in Alabama. The box is at a designated location where parents can anonymously and safely leave an infant they are unable or unwilling to care for.

Alabama’s child welfare system struggles with strain of relinquishments

July 26, 2024

“What’s happening to the child welfare system in this state is, when parents are scared of their children, the judges are giving them to DHR,” said Nancy Buckner, DHR Commissioner.

Grandparenting Summit offers intentional resources to ‘light the way’ for future family generations

November 1, 2023

Hundreds of grandparents gathered in Dallas and host sites around the country in October for Legacy Coalition’s Grandparenting Summit, an annual event that specifically addresses the needs and opportunities of Christian grandparenting.

ABCH’s ‘Open Door’ short film on foster care wins national award

August 2, 2023

A short film produced by Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes & Family Ministries and Birmingham-based Cedar Creative has won a national ADDY Award from the American