Tag: DHR

Kela Stanford, 55, the woman accused in a hot car death of a child in the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) last summer, is set for a pretrial hearing in August.

Baldwin County attorney Yancey Burnett spoke to the Baldwin County Commission on Thursday, making serious accusations against the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

Over a week has passed since three-year-old Ke'Torrius "KJ" Starkes, Jr. of Bessemer, was found dead after an Alabama Department of Human Resources contracted driver allegedly left him in a hot car for nearly five hours, and DHR officials remain silent.

Kela Stanford, 54, the contract driver for the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), has been charged with a Class B felony over a week after she allegedly returned home with a three-year-old boy after a scheduled visitation with his biological father and left him to die in the hot car.

With DHR caseworkers in different counties being overwhelmed and overloaded with children in detrimental home situations, it is way past time to think outside the box and try something more effective.

Recent audio allegedly shows the Department of Human Resources contractor accused of leaving a three-year-old boy in a hot car to die apologizing to the family, saying, "Sorry isn't enough to express how I feel."

State Rep. Patrick Sellers (D-Pleasant Grove) joined the growing number of state leaders calling for accountability in reaction to the death of the three-year-old Bessemer boy who died in Alabama Department of Human Resources custody after allegedly being left in a hot car for nearly five hours.

Representatives from Gov. Kay Ivey’s office told 1819 News that the governor "remains confident" in Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner Nancy Buckner after a three-year-old Bessemer boy died on Tuesday while in DHR custody after being left alone in a hot vehicle for nearly five hours.

A three-year-old Bessemer boy died on Tuesday while in custody of a contractor with the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) after being left alone in a hot vehicle for nearly five hours.

The father of a 13-year-old killed along with her mother is blaming the court system and DHR for allowing the violence in the Auburn home.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner Nancy Buckner was one of many on Wednesday to vigorously oppose a bill that would mandate that DHR inform parents under investigation and inform them of their rights.

One of its priorities is the legislature passing bills “strengthening families.” One of the three listed ways to do this is by passing the “DHR Transparency and Integrity Act," which will soon be introduced by State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham).

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is receiving an increased number of fraud reports throughout the state related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits stolen from households impacted by EBT card skimming, cloning, and similar fraud. 

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is facing a wrongful death lawsuit in the 2022 death of a two-month-old baby who was in foster care. The child died from an illness and a Benadryl overdose, according to an autopsy.

The Alabama Department of Human Resources has asked a Madison County Circuit Court to seal public records in a lawsuit filed by Kids to Love.

Mobile County Department of Human Resources director Stephanie Streeter denies all claims in a seven-count lawsuit against her and the Alabama DHR.

DHR commissioner Nancy Buckner is asking the court to move a civil case to Montgomery County.

It’s time to take a hard look at DHR and its policies. Alabama has a wonderful history of protecting families. This is just one necessary step to keep our families strong.

The judge in a civil case against the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) director and other leadership, ruled against DHR this week.

Governor Kay Ivey's office responded to an open letter from Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) employees and former employees concerning agency commissioner Nancy Buckner and her leadership team.

A civil lawsuit has been filed against the Alabama Department of Human Resources director in a Madison County court.

Several lawsuits have been filed against the Alabama Department of Human Resources commissioner Nancy Buckner and State Superintendent Eric Mackey following an investigation by the Department of Justice.

Alabama Department of Human Resources commissioner Nancy Buckner and Alabama Department of Education Superintendent Eric Mackey were recently named in several lawsuits claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act in residential treatment facilities.

Adoption has continued to be a significant discussion in the state after the striking down of Roe V. Wade.

With the striking down of Roe v. Wade, professionals in the industry are preparing for an increase of children as mothers may consider adoption instead of abortion.