Alabama Authorization of Shelter Or Other Care is a legal document used in Alabama to authorize a shelter or other care provider to provide temporary care for a child or children. This document is required by the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) before a child can be placed in a shelter or other care provider. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of the shelter or other care provider, the parent or guardian, and the child. There are three types of Alabama Authorization of Shelter Or Other Care: Temporary Authorization of Shelter or Other Care, Emergency Authorization of Shelter or Other Care, and Extended Authorization of Shelter or Other Care. Temporary Authorization of Shelter or Other Care is used when the child is in a crisis situation and needs temporary care. Emergency Authorization of Shelter or Other Care is used when the situation is more urgent and the child needs immediate care. Extended Authorization of Shelter or Other Care is used when the child needs longer-term care. All three types of Alabama Authorization of Shelter or Other Care must be approved by the Alabama DHR before they can be used.