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How do I become a foster or adoptive parent?

The Alaska Center for Resource Families provides resources and training for prospective foster families.


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"Training Tracks", our quarterly newsletter, provides fresh coverage of topics of interest for foster and adoptive families.

Self-Study Catalog!

View or print ACRF's Self-Study catalog with Adobe Acrobat.

Pre and Post Adoption Support Services

As part of our grant from the State of Alaska, we can provide case management, information, brief crisis intervention, support, assessment, and referrals for Alaska's pre- and post-adoptive/guardianship caregivers and their children. Professional adoption staff located in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Mat-Su can work with families in person or over the phone. Adoption support services are funded by a grant from the State of Alaska, Office of Children's Serves and there is no cost to adoptive or guardian families.

Who We Serve

Adoption support services are available to families involved in State, Tribal, relative, private, international, pre- and post-adoptions and guardianships. All services are available without regard to race, ethnicity, language, religion, disabilities, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or marital status.

NEW! 

December 2006:  Adoption Article of Interest

“Why Are You Kissing that Child?”  A parent talks about transracial adoption

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Resource Family Handbook

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NEW Interactive Self-Study Orientation