The Alaska Department of Family and Community Services is the state agency for child welfare, juvenile justice and residential care. It oversees the Office of Children's Services, the Division of Juvenile Justice, the Alaska Pioneer Homes and the Alaska Psychiatric Institute.
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September 2026
Knik Tribe awarded $199,482 for Palmer fingerprinting site and mobile units
Fostering a child in Mat-Su can mean a long drive to get fingerprinted. Federal money is buying the Knik Tribe a station and two portable units.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min read
April 2026
Alaska House committee reviews $759K in agency requests to fix payment delays
Alaska House committee heard requests for $759,200 to fix chronic late payments, as contractors report business closures from state agencies paying 30 to 65 days behind schedule.
by Alaska Newsadded 7mo ago2 min readPanel Calls for Standardized Child Abuse Reporting Training Across Alaska
A state review panel called for standardized child abuse reporting training across Alaska after finding current programs vary widely and confuse mandatory reporters.
by Alaska Newsadded 7mo ago1 min readAbout Alaska Department of Family and Community Services
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