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Alabama Family Assistance

undefined Alabama Family Assistance?


The Family Assistance Program provides temporary financial assistance for needy families with a dependent child under age 18 (or age 19 if s/he is a full time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training) and whose income does not exceed established agency standards.

The Family Assistance Program provides temporary financial assistance for needy families with a dependent child under age 18 (or age 19 if s/he is a full time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training) and whose income does not exceed established agency standards.

undefined Alabama Family Assistance?


To be eligible for Family Assistance in Alabama, you must be a resident of Alabama, and a U.S. or Naturalized citizen, legal alien or qualified alien. You must cooperate with Child Support, work activities and drug screening.

undefined Alabama Family Assistance?


To apply, print and fill out an application and deliver or mail it to your local Department of Human Resources. You can find the application on the Alabama Department of Human Resources website.

An application can also be obtained by calling the local office and requesting one be mailed to you. You can find the location and contact information for your local Department of Human Resources office on the County Office Contact Lookup page.

You may also complete and submit an application by using the OneAlabama mobile app (Android phones only) or through the web portal.


For more information on this program, please visit the Family Assistance page.