Alaska's Temporary Assistance Program
This document explains the basics of the Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP). Available in Word or PDF format. If you choose PDF, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Do You Qualify for Food Stamps?
(Separate Website)
This website helps you determine if you are eligible for Food Stamps.
By: State of Alaska Division of Public Assistance
General Information: Personal Care Program
(Separate Website)
General information for consumers about what personal care programs are available, how to qualify for personal care, and how to become a personal care giver.
By: State of Alaska
Child Abuse
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Your Rights as a Parent
This document explains your rights and obligations as a parent. Available either as a Word document or in PDF format. If you choose PDF format, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Alaska
(Separate Website)
This site answers a set of frequently-asked questions and provides a list of agency contacts if child abuse or neglect is suspected.
By: Office of Children's Services
PUB-5 / Child in Need of Aid Proceedings
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet answers some common questions about Child in Need of Aid (CINA) proceedings. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
Family Preservation Services
(Separate Website)
Here you will find information about services that help families (including adoptive and extended families) at risk or in crisis. You will find links to the various services that the Office of Childrens Services provides to the families of Alaska.
By: Office of Childrens Services, State of Alaska
Grievance Resolution Procedure, OCS
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint with the Office of Children's Services and cannot resolve your complaint informally with your social worker, there is a grievance procedure which you may access. The Grievance Procedure is a formal way to ensure your complaint is considered at higher levels.
This site also contains links for the necessary forms to complete the procedure.
By: Office of Children's Services
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Information for the Parents of Children Who Are in the Custody of OCS
(Separate Website)
Here you can find information about working with OCS to ensure that your child grows up in a safe, caring family. From this site, you can find information about residential care, foster care, adoption and guardianship, and other topics that may be helpful to you.
By: Office of Childrens Services, State of Alaska
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