Based in Scottsboro, Ala., Alabama Department of Human Resources administers the assistance programs of the Social Security Act. Founded in 1935, the department offers services, such as adult/child protective and food assistance, to name a few. It also provides solutions, including child support, adoption, foster care, family assistance, family services and child car, among others. In addition, Alabama Department of Human Resources offers family services include programs consist of public assistance information, resource management division, foster care.