Resource Family Self Paced Orientation

For Persons Interested in Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent for the Office of Children's Services in Alaska

Written and Designed by the Alaska Center for Resource Families, Revised 2008.

This web-based orientation will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Upon completion of the orientation, you will receive a Certificate of Completion by e-mail. This web-based orientation includes the following units:

1. The Office of Children's Services

2. The Role of Resource Families

3. Steps for Becoming Licensed as a Foster Family

4. Frequently Asked Questions

5. Adopting Through the Office of Children's Services

"Check your Understanding" Questionnaire

To begin the orientation, click here.