E02 Inside Alabama DHR: Reunification, Oversight, and Billyana’s Bill
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E02 Inside Alabama DHR: Reunification, Oversight, and Billyana’s Bill
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In this episode of Make It Make Sense, Alabama, Whitney Scapecchi sits down with Jimmy Fuson, a South Alabama parent advocate who has been fighting to reunite with his daughter, Billyana, after she was taken into custody by Alabama Department of Human Resources. Commonly referred to as DHR in Alabama, the agency functions as the state’s child welfare authority, similar to Child Protective Services, or CPS, in other states.
The conversation also explores Jimmy’s advocacy beyond his own case. He explains the idea behind “Billyana’s Bill,” a proposal aimed at creating third party oversight for complaints and increasing accountability in the system. He outlines additional reforms he believes Alabama should consider including due process protections, body cameras for DHR investigations, and expanding access to CASA support for families.
This episode discusses allegations and personal claims related to ongoing child welfare cases. It is shared for public interest and discussion, and reflects the perspectives and experiences of the individuals speaking.
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