About resource family orientation
Orientation is the first step to becoming a foster or adoptive parent in Alaska.
The orientation will:
- Explain the mission and function of the Office of Children’s Services (OCS)
- Define the term “resource family”
- Outline the steps to become licensed
- Review the application process
- Clarify available supports
Register to join
Resource family orientation is held over the phone from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Looking for support with your application? After the orientation we will offer an optional hour-long session to get help with completing the application.
To pre-register or ask questions, please call 1-800-478-7307. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
To participate, call 1-800-944-8766, when asked please enter the participate code 26867#. Please remember to hit the # button after entering the code.
Note: If you call in before the group leader you will hear music, please stay on the line and the group leader will be there shortly. Thank you!
