Alabama sees record number of foster care adoptions for third year in a row
Buy Now

In fiscal year 2020, there were 814 foster care adoptions, which is an all-time record for the state.

Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced, for the third year in a row, Alabama reported a record number of foster care adoptions. In fiscal year 2020, there were 814 foster care adoptions, which is an all-time record for the state. That is up from the previous year’s record of 731 adoptions.

“I am so proud that Alabama has set yet another record and placed so many children in permanent homes,” Ivey said. “I am so appreciative for the innovative work of our adoption professionals and the Department of Human Resources, during this unique time, to complete this record number of adoptions. Also, I sincerely thank our foster families, and most importantly, the forever families, for giving these children loving homes and for your sacrifice and love for our children.”