Handbooks
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The Alabama Maternal Health Toolkit
Welcome to The Alabama Maternal Health Toolkit! Alabama Arise created this resource with one primary goal: to support and empower you as you navigate the complexities of maternal health care in Alabama. Whether you’re a new mom, an expectant mother or a health care advocate, this toolkit is designed to provide you with critical information [...]
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The Alabama Tenants’ Handbook (2024 update)
More than 500,000 Alabama households live in rental housing. For a long time, there was no state law protecting the rights of renters. As of Jan. 1, 2007, it's a different story. We now have the Alabama Landlord-Tenant Law to help make sure every rental house and apartment is a decent place to live. This handbook, [...]
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How to get help in Alabama during the COVID-19 crisis
Last updated Sept. 17, 2021. Life is changing quickly for everyone during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. Protecting yourself and your family from the virus is the first of many concerns. The pandemic also has left many Alabamians worried about food, health care, housing, job security and other basic needs. Alabama has a safety [...]
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Una vivienda digna
Alabama's Landlord-Tenant Law spells out what makes a rental dwelling livable and lists the basic rights and duties of both tenants and landlords. This Spanish-language pamphlet outlines the major points covered by the law.
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A Decent Place to Live
Alabama's Landlord-Tenant Law spells out what makes a rental dwelling livable and lists the basic rights and duties of both tenants and landlords. This pamphlet outlines the major points covered by the law.
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The Alabama Tax & Budget Handbook
We’re all in this together. All of us – regardless of age, health, wealth, background or location – depend on a network of services from our local, state and national governments. From garbage collection to fire protection, from roads to schools, from public health to public safety, our tax dollars support the daily upkeep of [...]