Jefferson County Department of Human Resources (DHR)

The Family Assistance Division administers programs funded by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant designed to provide benefits and services to needy families so children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives. These services also promote job preparation, work and marriage, and the prevention of out-of-wedlock pregnancy.







Programs Provided:



Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (cash assistance, employment and training services);



Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (food stamps, employment and training services);



Food and Nutrition Programs (emergency food assistance, programs for seniors, healthy eating activities);



Child care assistance

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday closed
Sunday closed
Phone: (205) 423-4200
Fax: (205) 423-4346
Address: 2001 12th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35234
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Email: Contact

Jefferson County Department of Human Resources (DHR) Mission Statement:

To provide for the protection, well-being, and self-sufficiency of children and adults in Alabama.*
* taken from the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources (DHR) website
  • 2022-02-08

    How can I apply for assistance if I'm relocating to that area.

  • 2022-09-02

    i AM WRITING TO BEG SOMEONE TO GET MY KIDS OUT OF THIS SITUATION AT 411 OAK LANE GARDENDALE AL 35071. I HAVE BEEN SO ABUSED BY JASON STREETMAN AND HIS TOXIC MANIPULATIVE WAYS TO . HIS DAD IS SMOKING ON OXYGEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND HE DRIVES THE BABY AROUND WITH NO SEAT BELT. HE HAS LIED AND USED ME. THE ABUSE IS SO BAD. IM SCARED HE HAS RELAPSED ON HEROIN STILL AND TO KEEP FROM GETTING ABUSED I HAVE TO RUN AWAY TO THE LIFE I HAVE BEEN GETTING READY FOR MY BOYS WITH MY SISTER AND ME AT 85 BAILEY WAY HAYDEN AL 35079 DON'T KEEP THEM IN DANGER WAITING FOR A COURT DATE-LET ME FIX THIS THIS IS ABUSE WHITNEY LANDRUM 2058294872

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