Alaska Center for Resource Families

Alaska Center for Resource Families The Alaska Center for Resource Families ACRF has offices in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and the Mat-Su.

Through onsite, distance education and teleconference training, we provide the training necessary to become foster parents or to meet on-going training requirements for maintaining a foster care license. Whether you live in urban or rural Alaska, we can provide you with books or videos, self-study courses and on-site or telephonic trainings, as well as one on one support and training. Pre and post

adoption and guardianship support services are available regardless of whether your child was adopted or placed under guardianship through a State, Tribal, relative, private, or international process. Services include access to an extensive resource library, Hague compliant adoption preparation training, case management, education through self-study courses or on-site and telephonic trainings, advocacy, support, referrals and crisis management. We also work in partnership with other community based and Tribal partners, in order to enhance the training and services available to resource families. This may include co-sponsoring trainings, sharing resource materials, assisting with support groups for resource families and participating in mentoring services. Our services are offered free-of-charge and we encourage you to contact us for more information.

06/08/2026

Urgent placement needed in the Anchorage area for an 11-year-old boy that needs support with mobility and ADLs (Activities and Daily Living). Prefer a home with a stay-at-home parent as daycare is not currently an option. Youth is enrolled in the Anchorage School District.

For more information, call the primary caseworker Amaya Armstrong at 907-465-3740.

Alaska Child Welfare Academy is offering a free virtual Strengthening Families Alaska (SFA) training for resource famili...
06/08/2026

Alaska Child Welfare Academy is offering a free virtual Strengthening Families Alaska (SFA) training for resource families in partnership with Alaska Center for Resource Families!
SFA is designed for foster parents and professionals who work with parents, youth, and children.

đź—“ FREE Training Event: June 15-16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
👉 Register today: https://uaa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39plvHk8TlsoiG2

06/05/2026
06/03/2026

Tribal Social Services for an evening of fun, creativity, and connection!
Activities Include:
🌻Drum Making Station (note this is using a round canvas that kids will be decorating)
🌻Headband Craft Station
🌻Drum Stick Decorating
🌻Necklace Making
🌻Family Activity Table Featuring inexpensive ideas and activities families can enjoy together at home.

Special Presentation: Let’s Take a Moment and learn and new coping skill! Take a moment to learn simple ways to care for yourself while caring for your family.

Pizza and ice cream bar while supplies last! Between 6:30-7:00pm, kids and families will be invited for singing and drumming.

Teleconference: Wednesday, June 10th @ noon-1 p.m.ACRF has launched a series called Navigating School Issues to help you...
06/03/2026

Teleconference: Wednesday, June 10th @ noon-1 p.m.
ACRF has launched a series called Navigating School Issues to help you find support and resources within the community!

June Topic: Infant Learning Program

Participate via Teleconference by calling 1-800-944-8766 and entering Participant code: 26867 #

Pre-register: https://form.jotform.com/260416342954154

ACRF has a 3-day TBRI class coming up on  June 16-18, from 9:30am-12:30pm!Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) is...
06/02/2026

ACRF has a 3-day TBRI class coming up on June 16-18, from 9:30am-12:30pm!

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) is an evidence-based attachment-based, trauma-informed, whole-child approach to meeting the needs of children and youth who have experienced early adversity, toxic stress, and/or relational trauma. Using principles of connection, empowering, and correcting, TBRI© offers a holistic approach to helping children heal from trauma and grow in your healing family.

Please note: There is required pre-work to participate in this series. Please make sure to register in advance!
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/233517529067158

Register online: https://form.jotform.com/233517529067158 or call us at 907-279-1799.

Are you a relative interested in becoming a licensed foster family? Please join us for orientation specific to relative ...
06/01/2026

Are you a relative interested in becoming a licensed foster family? Please join us for orientation specific to relative caregivers taking care of children in state's custody!

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 to relatives
• Discuss unique relative caregiver challenges

Upcoming classes:
June 8, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Zoom)
July 1, Noon - 1:30 p.m. (Zoom)

To register>>> https://form.jotform.com/233517336111144 or call 907-279-1799.

Alaska Centers - Anchorage is hosting a FREE event Saturday, May 30 in honor of Foster Care Awareness month! Lots of fun...
05/29/2026

Alaska Centers - Anchorage is hosting a FREE event Saturday, May 30 in honor of Foster Care Awareness month! Lots of fun lined so come check them out!

Saturday May 30th, 10am-4:30pm @ 605 West 4th Avenue!

Wednesday, June 3rd at 12-1pm via Zoom!ACRF has launched a series called Resource Spotlight to help resource families fi...
05/29/2026

Wednesday, June 3rd at 12-1pm via Zoom!
ACRF has launched a series called Resource Spotlight to help resource families find more supports and resources within the community! Join us to discover how the 907 Navigation App through the Alaska Impact Alliance can help support foster, adoptive, and kinship families. During this session, you'll learn about the resources provided in the app, have the chance to ask questions to professionals, and gain insights and experiences from other resource families.

To register, click here >>> https://form.jotform.com/251767339676170

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a licensed foster parent? Please join us for our monthly orientation!...
05/27/2026

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a licensed foster parent? Please join us for our monthly 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

Upcoming classes:
June 3, 6:00 -8:00 p.m. (Zoom)
June 18, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Teleconference)

Register here>>> https://form.jotform.com/260195764539165 or call 907-279-1799!

Address

3429 Airport Way Suite 202a
Fairbanks, AK
99709

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18004787307

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