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Alabama

Transitional Home Requirements

Official State Website

Licensing Agency

Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR)

License: Transitional and Independent Living Placements

Key Requirements & Qualifications

6 items
  • 1

    Youth must be 17 years of age or older

  • 2

    Youth must work full-time or part-time and be involved in a diploma, GED, or vocational program

  • 3

    Youth must submit a weekly budget and a plan for rent payments and security deposit

  • 4

    Youth must have their own bedroom

  • 5

    Program staff must be employees of DHR licensed child-placing agency or residential child care facility

  • 6

    Program Coordinator, Case Manager, and Life Coach roles with specific qualifications and training hours

Governing Law & Regulatory Code

Official State Resource

Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.

Open Official Website

https://dhr.alabama.gov/foster-care/transitional-and-independent-living-program-and-placement-requirements/

Fees & Costs

Not specified in available documents

Getting Started Checklist

Research state-specific requirements
Contact the licensing agency
Complete required training/education
Pass background checks
Secure appropriate facility/location
Obtain liability insurance
Submit license application
Pass facility inspection

Important Notice

Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.