Considering Adoption?
PARKA is an Adoption Preparation Program for Alaska’s Waiting Children.We are Enrolling for our 2012-13 Program. Please contact bursel@nwresource.org for information and to enroll. Program is available to Anchorage and Mat-Su families.


 

Information:
Effective May 31,2010, the Office of Childrens Services is now requiring that all licensed foster families complete the OCS Orientation and the pre-services training (commonly called Core) as a part of the initial licensing requirements. It is available here so, just check the appropriate calendar for your area/region for the times and dates of the Core you would like to attend or call 800-478-7307 for details.

 



Useful Links

Foster and Adoptive Parent Resources Online. The following are links to other web sites which contain useful information for foster and adoptive families. We hope you find these useful.

This is in alphabetical order and fairly self explanatory.

 

 

  • What am I doing here? A Roadmap for Youth in the Alaska Child in Aid System

  • Where to Turn: A publication and handbook of statewide resources for families looking for services in their communities, published by the State of Alaska. This publication is Alaska's Resource For Children and Adults with Disabilities and has been prepared to help you find the resources that may be needed for a child or adult who experiences a physical, mental, or emotional disability.

  • World Association for Children and Parents (WACAP): A US non-profit adoption agency focusing primarily on international adoptions


 

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