Alabama Assistance Programs

Locate help, grants and assistance in all Alabama cities and counties, including Birmingham and Montgomery.

ALL Kids
Alabama's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that offers quality, low cost health insurance for children who are under the age of 19 and who are residents of Alabama.

SenioRX
The State Department of Senior Services prescription drug assistance program that is for senior citizens and it will assist them with receiving free medications from pharmaceutical companies. Find additional ways to get help with medical bills and debts. More.

SOBRA Medicaid
An insurance program for lower income children and pregnant women.

Alabama Child Caring Program
A healthcare assistance program that is for uninsured teens and children under the age of 19 who are ineligible for SOBRA Medicaid or all kids. While there are no monthly premiums to pay, some participants may have to pay co-pays for certain services.

Foreclosure advice and counseling
Homeowners in many parts of Alabama can receive free legal advice and assistance. In certain cases attorneys may even be able to deal directly with your lender or bank. Learn more.

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
The Alabama office of Child Care Subsidy manages the child care program. The goal of this assistance program is to provide Alabama’s lower and moderate income families with access to both quality and affordable child care services so that these families can participate in work, training, and educational activities. This program can help pay for child care bills and expenses.

Legal Assistance
Legal Services of Alabama offers free legal advice and counseling for civil cases. The organization has volunteer attorneys that will work closely with individuals to ensure they have full access to legal representation. Learn more.

Family Assistance Program
Provides financial assistance and grants to families to help them meet basic needs. It focuses on families with a dependent child under age 18 or age 19 if the student is a full time student in a secondary school, such as a vocational school or taking technical training. It supports families whose income and resources do not meet state standards.

Food Stamp Program
The goal is to end hunger and also to improve nutrition by providing monthly food benefits to eligible lower income households. Cash aid and grants are meant to help families buy the food they need for good health.

Assistance From Alabama Counties and Cities

Baldwin County (Bay Minette)

Calhoun County (Anniston)

Colbert County (Tuscumbia)

Etowah County (Gadsden)

Houston County (Dothan)

Jefferson County (Birmingham)

Lauderdale County (Florence)

Lee County (Opelika)

Madison County (Huntsville)

Mobile County

Montgomery

Pike County (Troy)

Russell County (Phenix City)

Shelby County (Columbiana)

Tuscaloosa County

Alabama Assistance With Paying Utility and Cooling Bills

Project Share
Project SHARE is funded by electric utility customers and utility companies. Customers donate through their monthly electric bills. The organization operates throughout the year and it helps disabled persons, senior citizens, and those on fixed or low incomes.

Operation Warm
Provides aid and assistance to Alabama residents who do not qualify for the LIHEAP program. Decisions about who receive grants and aid from the Operation Warm fund are based on income and necessary expenses, such as medications and utility bills.