The state currently only has 21 adult foster homes.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Human Resources is seeking adult foster homes to help protect and care for vulnerable adults at risk for mistreatment.
More than 600 vulnerable adults in Alabama are placed somewhere other than their own homes because of a high risk for abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Many require the services of facilities like nursing homes, but some are better suited for homes within their communities. “Having more adult foster homes will promote greater independence and a better quality of life for vulnerable adults who require minimal care,” said Alabama DHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner. “We encourage Alabamians with space in their homes to give adult foster care a try and experience the life-changing rewards firsthand.”
Valinda Young, an adult foster care provider in Enterprise, said watching the growth of the adults in her care has been the highlight of her two years in the program.
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