Low income and disabled individuals can find financial and social support in Alabama from state agencies.
While there are many federal programs that assist low-income and disabled individuals, there are also state programs, which may supplement or replace these. In Alabama, there are various agencies and services that provide general assistance, and more specific agencies providing assistance for specific individuals, such as deaf, blind and handicapped individuals. Eligibility is typically determined after filling out an application or conducting a interview, and proving income, assets, and other financial information.
Family Assistance Program
Families in the state of Alabama with dependent child under the age of 18, or 19 if the child is a full time student, and demonstrate financial need, are eligible to receive assistance. The program provides services and benefits, including temporary cash payments, work and job training services, and child care assistance.
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Family Assistance Division
50 North Ripley St.
Montgomery, Ala. 36130
334-242-1773
www.dhr.state.al.us
Food Assistance Division
The food assistance program is Alabama is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Eligibility is based on income level and the size of the family, which is established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Applications must be filed with the county in which you reside. Once the application is received, you will attend an interview with a social worker where you may need to show additional financial information, including cost of rent or mortgage payments, or proof of child care expenses.
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Food Assistance Division
50 North Ripley St.
Montgomery, Ala. 36130
33 -242-1700
www.dhr.state.al.us
Adult Protective Services
A variety of services are available for adults 18 or older who are unable to care for themselves due to physical or mental impairment. After notice is received by a doctor, or caretaker notifies the state, a case manager is assigned who seeks services and social agencies on behalf of the client. An assessment determines the need for services, social support, and monitoring. Services may include adult day or foster care, diagnosis and treatment, mental health counseling, emergency shelter care, and nursing home payment assistance, if necessary.
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Adult Protective Services Division
50 North Ripley St.
Montgomery, Ala. 36130
334-242-1350
www.dhr.state.al.us
ALL Kids
Families with children aged 19 and under who are not covered by health insurance plans or covered by parent's or guardian's insurance plans, may apply for low-cost, comprehensive health care coverage through the state. Coverage is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and includes both medical and dental insurance with premiums costing $50 to $100 per child, per year, as of September, 2010. Parents must apply every year and prove they meet the income requirements, and children must not be eligible or Medicaid.
Alabama Department of Public Health
The RSA Tower
201 Monroe St.
Montgomery, Ala. 36104
888-373-KIDS (5437)
www.adph.org/allkids
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