Alabama Administrative Code

(1) Reports Received in the Report Month: Six-month report forms which are received by the 10th of the processing month and are complete must be processed within 10 days of receipt in the county office. If the form is received by the 10th of the processing month and is incomplete…

(1) No household may participate beyond the expiration of the certification period without a determination of eligibility for a new period. (2) Notice of Expiration: Each certified household shall be provided with a Notice of Expiration prior to the start of the last month of the…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-7-.09 Emergency new rule effective April 20, 1990. Permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 C.F.R. 273.21(j); Code of Ala. 1975, § 38…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-7-.10 Emergency new rule effective April 20, 1990. Permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 C.F.R. 273.21(K),(K)(i),(K)(ii); Code of …

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-7-.11 Emergency new rule effective April 20, 1990. Permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 C.F.R. 273.21(m); Code of Ala. 1975, § 38…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-7-.12 Emergency new rules effective April 20, 1990. Permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 C.F.R. 273.21(n); Code of Ala. 1975, § 3…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-7-.13 Emergency new rule effective April 20, 1990. Permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 C.F.R. 273.21(p); Code of Ala. 1975, § 38…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-7-.14 Emergency new rule effective April 20, 1990. Permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 C.F.R. 273.21(q); Code of Ala. 1975, § 38…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-7-.15 Emergency new rule effective April 20, 1990. Permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: Southeast Region Office, Food and Nutrition…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-7-.16 Emergency new rule effective April 20, 1990. Permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: Southeast Region Office, Food and Nutrition…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-8-.01 Emergency adoption effective April 20, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: Food Security Act of 1985 ( P.L. …

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-8-.02 Effective October 1987. Emergency adoption effective April 20, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: Food Secu…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-8-.03 Emergency adoption effective April 20, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: Food Security Act of 1985 ( P.L. …

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-8-.04 Effective October 1987. Emergency new rule effective April 20, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: Food Secu…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-8-.05 Emergency adoption effective April 20, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: Food Security Act of 1985 ( P.L. …

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-8-.06 Emergency adoption effective April 20, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: Food Security Act of 1985 ( P.L. …

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-8-.07 Emergency adoption effective April 20, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: Food Security Act of 1985 ( P.L. …

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-9-.01 Emergency adoption effective May 1, 1990. Permanent adoption effective June 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2026; 7 C.F.R 282.1 et seq.; Code of …

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-9-.02 Emergency adoption effective May 1, 1990. Permanent adoption effective June 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2026; 7 C.F.R. 282.1 et seq.; Code of…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-9-.03 Emergency adoption effective May 1, 1990. Emergency amendment effective May 1, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective August 10, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Au…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-9-.04 Emergency adoption effective May 1, 1990. Permanent adoption effective June 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2026; 7 C.F.R. 282.1 et seq.; Code of…

(Repealed 11/1/95) Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-4-9-.05 Emergency adoption effective May 1, 1990. Permanent adoption effective June 11, 1990. Repealed: Filed November 1, 1995; effective December 6, 1995. Statutory Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2026; 7 C.F.R. 282.1 et seq.; Code of…

Pursuant to changes in the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C.S. §§9857 et seq,) the Alabama Department of Human Resources (the Department) is required to create and implement health and safety standards for all facilities that receive Child Care and Development…

Penalties may be imposed by the Department when the facility fails to meet and maintain the Health and Safety Guidelines prescribed by the Department. (1) If an inspection, evaluation or investigation indicates non-compliance with these Health and Safety Guidelines (deficiency), …

(1) Fire Inspection. The facility shall submit a written fire department inspection report, with no violations cited, to the Department of Human Resources and must be updated at a minimum of every five (5) years. Volunteer Fire Department approvals and/or inspections will not be …

(1) Staffing (a) Required ratios shall be maintained at all times.1. Staff-child ratio shall be: Age Staff to Child Ratio 4 years up to school age* 1 to 18 School age* up to 8 years 1 to 21 8 years and older 1 to 22 * The term "school age" Includes children who are five (5) years…

(1) Transportation Provided by the Facility. (a) If the facility provides transportation or any activities away from the facility, a written statement, signed by each child's parent(s)/guardian(s), shall be on file in the facility prior to the child's participation in such activi…

(1) Qualifications of Staff (a) Within ninety (90) days after employment, child care workers/teachers shall have one (1) hour preservice/ongoing training from an outside source in each of the following twelve (12) required areas. 1. Prevention and control of infectious diseases (…

(1) Reports to the Department. (a) The following shall be reported in writing to the Department prior to occurrence: 1. Change in ownership. 2. Change in location. 3. Alterations to the facility or grounds. 4. Major change or extension of basic operating schedule (hours) or progr…

(1) The Title XX Block Grant Annual Plan and Pre-expenditure Report is a proposal for balancing available funds with social service needs in all areas of the state. Due to limited funding, the plan cannot include all of the social services needed in Alabama, and all services prov…

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is designated by the Governor as the single state agency to administer Title XX of the Social Security Act ( P.L. 93-647). Title XX, which consolidated social services provisions for low income persons previously funded under Titles IV-A …

The Department's goals and national goals as outlined in federal legislation form the basis for prioritizing proposed social services. These goals currently are: (a) State Goals.1. Achieving or maintaining economic self-support to prevent, reduce or eliminate dependency; 2. Achie…

(1) The purpose of the public review process is to enable the residents of the State to participate in the decision-making process with respect to the State's services plan. It is intended to assure that opportunity has been provided for public participation of clients, advisory …

A variety of methodologies are employed in Alabama to identify service needs. These include key respondent surveys, analysis of census and other population data and analysis of data available through management information systems. No single method is adequate to determine servic…

An individual has the right to have services provided, if eligible, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin or political opinions. Equality of treatment from the Department is guaranteed by the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.…

The following individuals who are making their home in Alabama are eligible to receive services: (a) Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Recipients including grantee relatives not in AFDC budgets. (Note: Under Title III of the Family Support Act of 1988, employed AFDC …

(1) Direct Services. Direct services are those services provided by department staff (social service workers, homemakers, etc.) or volunteers recruited and supervised by department staff. Direct services include service management as well as other "facilitating" and "linking" act…

Proposed categories of services include: (a) Adoption Services (also provided through Title IV-B)--Services provided on behalf of a child who is legally free for adoption, inclusive of recruitment and study of prospective adoptive homes, placement of the child, supervision of the…

(1) In order to provide services to the greatest number of individuals, the Department offsets costs by charging fees based on income and family size for some services. Refer to Appendix A for current fee schedules and income scales for applicable services. (2) "Family" means the…

Pursuant to changes in the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C.S. §§9857 et seq,) the Alabama Department of Human Resources is required to create and implement health and safety standards required of all child care facilities in order to receive Child Care and De…

(1) Penalties may be imposed by the Department when the facility fails to meet and maintain the Health and Safety Guidelines prescribed by the Department. (2) If an inspection, evaluation or investigation indicates non-compliance with these Health and Safety Guidelines (deficienc…

(1) Fire Inspection. The facility shall submit a written fire department inspection report, with no violations cited, to the Department of Human Resources. Subsequent inspections may be requested by the Department of Human Resources and must be updated a minimum of every five (5)…

(1) Staffing (a) Required ratios shall be maintained at all times.1. Staff-child ratio shall be: Age Staff to Child Ratio 0 up to 18 months 1 to 5 18 months up to 21/2 years 1 to 7 24 months up to 36 months 1 to 8 21/2 years up to 4 years 1 to 11 4 years up to school age* 1 to 18…

NOTE: THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DOES NOT INSPECT AWAY-FROM-FACILITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SWIMMING, TRANSPORTATION, OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES. THE FACILITY SHALL ASSUME FULL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTIVITIES AWAY FROM THE FACILITY. (1) Transportation Provided by t…

(1) Qualifications of Staff. (a) Child care workers/teachers who have primary responsibility for the care of a group of children shall be at least 18 years of age and shall have a high school diploma or general education diploma (G.E.D.). Within ninety (90) days after employment,…

(1) Reports to the Department. (a) The following shall be reported in writing to the Department prior to occurrence: 1. Change in ownership. 2. Change in location. 3. Alterations to the facility or grounds. 4. Major change or extension of basic operating schedule (hours) or progr…

In addition to the requirements set forth for day care facilities, facilities providing nighttime care shall meet the following regulations or modifications: (1) Equipment and furnishings. (a) In facilities operating past midnight, cribs or cots, fitted with a waterproof mattress…

The Department of Human Resources hereby establishes a putative father registry which shall include the following: (1) Any person adjudicated by a court in Alabama to be the father of a child born out of wedlock when a copy of the adjudication order is supplied to the Department …

(1) A person filing an acknowledgment of paternity or filing a notice of intent to claim paternity with the Putative Father Registry must supply the information listed below on the putative father intent to claim paternity registration form: (a) Putative father's name, social sec…

A person who has previously registered may submit in writing a revocation of his intent to claim paternity registration. (1) Written revocation should be notarized. (2) Upon receipt of a non-notarized written revocation request, the Department of Human Resources may require verif…