Tool Kit for New Resource Families
Here are some important tools for you as a new foster parent.
PREPARATION....
Questions to Ask Upon Placement
Financial Guide for Newly Licensed Foster Parents Updated June 2023
Resource Family Packet of Contacts and Forms Here you will find Program Contacts for Resources, Medication Log, Mileage Logs, Licensing Contacts, Vacation Reimbursement Guidelines, Incident and Damage Reports, and COVID information.
Medication Logs and Clothing Inventory
Transportation and Mileage Forms
Emergency and Damage Property Forms
AAP Bright Futures Healthy Child Check Up Schedules AND Instructions
SUPPORT...
Centralized Contacts List for Requesting Funding, Submitting Travel Requests or Checking on Foster Care Stipends
Information about the WIC (Women, Children & Infants) Program
OCS Letter regarding Daycare Authorization Payment Changes and Program Rate Schedule
Request for Child Care Support Information
AFTER HOUR EMERGENCIES: Call local office for on call worker or call Centralized Intake at 1-1-800-478-4444.
REACHING OUT, FINDING OUT...
Thread for Child Care Referrals
Listing of Support Groups, Facebook Groups and Resource Family Supports in Alaska
State of Alaska Employee Directory Look up caseworkers or GALs contact information
Information on School Stability Requirements
RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, and RESOURCES ...
Resource Families Bill of Rights
Office of Children’s Services Complaint (Grievance) Process
CPS Policy and Procedure Section on Complaints and Grievances
Frequently Asked Questions about Investigations of Complaints & Allegations Against Foster Homes
Resource Family Handbook June 2023
If you are fostering a tribal child...
Get connected with tribe by asking your worker who the ICWA Worker is or contact your Regional ICWA Specialist. Go to the OCS ICWA Page for tribal contacts, Regional Specialist Information and training on ICWA.
For cultural resources, go to Our ICWA/Alaska Native Cultural Resources Page