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Programs we've checked for Alaska, plus nationwide programs that also apply.

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Resources on this page were last checked against their official sources on October 26, 2026. Each card shows its own date and source. Programs change, so check the official site before you go.

Divorce

Statewide

  • Alaska Family Law Form Packets

    Alaska Court System

    The court's Family Law Self-Help Center posts ready-made form packets for divorce (with or without children), custody cases for unmarried parents, answers and counterclaims, uncontested divorce and custody, motions to change custody, visitation and support, legal separation, and registering out-of-state custody or support orders.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For people filing or responding to a family case in an Alaska court, mainly those without a lawyer. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Family Law Self-Help Center

    Alaska Court System

    The Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center helps people who don't have a lawyer with divorce, custody, child support, and other family cases. It offers a website with step-by-step information and forms for each stage of a case, and a statewide telephone helpline staffed by trained court employees. Staff give legal information, not legal advice.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For anyone seeking information about Alaska family law who is not represented by a lawyer. Staff are neutral and can help both parties; communications are not confidential. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Family Law Education Class (by Zoom)

    Alaska Court System

    A free Zoom class from the Alaska Court System for people representing themselves in a divorce or custody case. It covers court procedure, motions, property division, parenting plans, child support, hearings and trials, final papers, and ways to settle without a trial. It also shows the Listen 2 Kids video, which meets the parent education requirement in Anchorage and some other locations.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people representing themselves in an Alaska divorce or custody case. Check with the local court whether Listen 2 Kids meets your location's parent education requirement. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Parenting Plan Dispute Resolution (Court Mediation)

    Alaska Court System

    Alaska courts offer mediation for parents who need to create a parenting plan. A neutral mediator helps parents resolve disputes about access and visitation and build a workable co-parenting plan. Parents can ask for it using court form MED-405.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For parents in Alaska divorce or custody cases who need a parenting plan. The page has a section on what happens if there is domestic violence. See the official site for current rules.

    Custody & Parenting TimeDivorce

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Custody & Parenting Time

Statewide

  • Alaska Community Parenting Classes Directory

    Alaska Court System

    The Alaska Court System lists community parenting and co-parenting classes by city, from Anchorage and Fairbanks to Bethel, Utqiagvik, and Unalaska, plus classes for incarcerated parents. Listings include class focus, schedule, cost, and contact information, as provided by each program.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Alaska parents looking for a parenting or co-parenting class, including parents ordered to take one. Each provider sets its own eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

    Custody & Parenting TimeFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Custody and Parenting Plans Guide

    Alaska Court System

    The Self-Help Center's parenting plan guide explains what a custody order and parenting plan include (parenting schedule, decision-making, travel, PFDs and taxes, health insurance) and how judges decide using the child's best interests. It also explains how a history of domestic violence can affect custody, and links to videos on custody and parenting plans.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Alaska parents working out custody and visitation, married or unmarried. Unmarried parents start a custody case; children normally must have lived in Alaska 6 months before filing. See the official site for current rules.

    Custody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Family Law Form Packets

    Alaska Court System

    The court's Family Law Self-Help Center posts ready-made form packets for divorce (with or without children), custody cases for unmarried parents, answers and counterclaims, uncontested divorce and custody, motions to change custody, visitation and support, legal separation, and registering out-of-state custody or support orders.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For people filing or responding to a family case in an Alaska court, mainly those without a lawyer. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Family Law Self-Help Center

    Alaska Court System

    The Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center helps people who don't have a lawyer with divorce, custody, child support, and other family cases. It offers a website with step-by-step information and forms for each stage of a case, and a statewide telephone helpline staffed by trained court employees. Staff give legal information, not legal advice.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For anyone seeking information about Alaska family law who is not represented by a lawyer. Staff are neutral and can help both parties; communications are not confidential. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Family Law Education Class (by Zoom)

    Alaska Court System

    A free Zoom class from the Alaska Court System for people representing themselves in a divorce or custody case. It covers court procedure, motions, property division, parenting plans, child support, hearings and trials, final papers, and ways to settle without a trial. It also shows the Listen 2 Kids video, which meets the parent education requirement in Anchorage and some other locations.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people representing themselves in an Alaska divorce or custody case. Check with the local court whether Listen 2 Kids meets your location's parent education requirement. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Parenting Plan Dispute Resolution (Court Mediation)

    Alaska Court System

    Alaska courts offer mediation for parents who need to create a parenting plan. A neutral mediator helps parents resolve disputes about access and visitation and build a workable co-parenting plan. Parents can ask for it using court form MED-405.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For parents in Alaska divorce or custody cases who need a parenting plan. The page has a section on what happens if there is domestic violence. See the official site for current rules.

    Custody & Parenting TimeDivorce

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Borough programs

  • Cook Inlet Tribal Council Family Wellness

    Cook Inlet Tribal Council

    CITC's Family Wellness programs help Alaska Native and American Indian families strengthen and stay together and prevent child welfare involvement. They include Ch'anik'en home visiting for families who are pregnant or have children under 5, Circles of Support in-home parenting help after OCS involvement, and crisis and reunification services that guide parents through OCS and Child in Need of Aid court processes, team decision meetings, and supervised family contact.

    Where
    Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Prevention and home visiting programs are for Alaska Native and American Indian families. Crisis and reunification programs are open to all families living in the Municipality of Anchorage but require an OCS referral. Start with the online intake form. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingInfant CareCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Resource Center for Parents and Children (RCPC) - Nurturing Fathers

    Resource Center for Parents and Children

    A Fairbanks nonprofit offering parenting education classes, groups, and workshops. Its classes include Nurturing Fathers, a 9-session class on the unique issues of being a father and supporting children's development, plus Scream Free Parenting, Positive Solutions, and Strengthening Families. RCPC also runs Stevie's Place Child Advocacy Center and a Mother's Milk Bank.

    Where
    Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For parents and caregivers in the Fairbanks area. Call the center for registration details. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Child Support

Statewide

  • Alaska Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED)

    Alaska Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division

    Alaska's state child support agency, part of the Department of Revenue, collects and disburses child support payments. It has a customer service call center, a payment window, and an office in Anchorage.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For parents and caregivers with an Alaska child support case or who need one. See the official site for current rules.

    Child Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Family Law Form Packets

    Alaska Court System

    The court's Family Law Self-Help Center posts ready-made form packets for divorce (with or without children), custody cases for unmarried parents, answers and counterclaims, uncontested divorce and custody, motions to change custody, visitation and support, legal separation, and registering out-of-state custody or support orders.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For people filing or responding to a family case in an Alaska court, mainly those without a lawyer. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Family Law Self-Help Center

    Alaska Court System

    The Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center helps people who don't have a lawyer with divorce, custody, child support, and other family cases. It offers a website with step-by-step information and forms for each stage of a case, and a statewide telephone helpline staffed by trained court employees. Staff give legal information, not legal advice.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For anyone seeking information about Alaska family law who is not represented by a lawyer. Staff are neutral and can help both parties; communications are not confidential. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Family Law Education Class (by Zoom)

    Alaska Court System

    A free Zoom class from the Alaska Court System for people representing themselves in a divorce or custody case. It covers court procedure, motions, property division, parenting plans, child support, hearings and trials, final papers, and ways to settle without a trial. It also shows the Listen 2 Kids video, which meets the parent education requirement in Anchorage and some other locations.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people representing themselves in an Alaska divorce or custody case. Check with the local court whether Listen 2 Kids meets your location's parent education requirement. See the official site for current rules.

    DivorceCustody & Parenting TimeChild Support

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about Child Support

Financial Aid

Statewide

  • Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (PASS)

    Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office

    Alaska's child care assistance program, Parents Achieving Self Sufficiency (PASS), helps eligible families pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or attend job training. Families may get help with some or all of their costs; some pay part based on a sliding fee scale. Families apply through the Alaska Child Care Information System (AKCCIS), with help from regional offices run by Alaska Family Services and thread.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Alaska families who need child care to work, attend school, or take part in job training and who meet income rules. See the official site for current rules.

    ChildcareFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Heating Assistance Program (HAP)

    Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

    The Heating Assistance Programs give low-income Alaskans a one-time yearly benefit toward home heating costs, paid to the heating fuel or electric vendor. They include federal LIHEAP and the state-funded Alaska Affordable Heating Program, which have different income limits. Crisis Assistance helps households that are out of fuel, facing disconnection, or evicted for non-payment when heat is in the rent.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Households must have at least $200 a year in out-of-pocket heating costs and be under the season's monthly income limits; see the official page. One benefit per season. Regular heating assistance applications are taken October 1 to April 30; Crisis Assistance applications are taken September 1 to June 30. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Financial AidEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Medicaid

    Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

    Medicaid gives medical coverage to low-income Alaskans, including children, pregnant women, parents and caregivers, adults ages 19 to 64 without dependent children, the elderly, the blind, and people who are permanently disabled. There is no time limit, and many working families may qualify.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For low-income Alaskans in the eligible groups the page lists. The page links to Medicaid income and eligibility standards. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP)

    Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

    ATAP is a jobs-focused program, funded by the federal TANF block grant, that gives cash assistance and work services to low-income families with children. It also helps with child care costs and work-related costs such as transportation, car repairs, interview clothing, and tools while parents move into jobs.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For low-income Alaska families with children. Income and resource limits apply; see the official page. Adults must look for paid work or take part in work activities. Help is limited to 60 months, and benefits are reduced for two-parent families in July, August, and September. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Denali KidCare

    Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

    Denali KidCare is Alaska's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It covers children from birth through age 18 and pregnant women who meet income limits. Coverage for children is usually issued for 12 months at a time and must be renewed.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Alaska children from birth through age 18 and pregnant women whose household income is within the limits. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Borough programs

  • Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social & Family Services

    Sitka Tribe of Alaska

    Sitka Tribe of Alaska offers culturally centered family programs, including free 12-week Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred, and Linking Generations cohorts open to the whole community. For eligible Tribal citizens and Alaska Native/American Indian families in Sitka, it also offers child care cost assistance without income or co-payment requirements, emergency assistance, BIA General Assistance, home energy (LIHEAP) assistance, and help with ICWA and tribal court guardianship.

    Where
    City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Fatherhood is Sacred and the other family cohorts are free to all community members. Financial programs are mostly for income-eligible Tribal citizens or Alaska Native/American Indian households in Sitka; some need six months' Sitka residency. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChildcareEmergency AssistanceFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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WIC

Statewide

  • Alaska WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

    Alaska Department of Health

    Alaska WIC offers free healthy foods, nutrition and breastfeeding assessment, education, and support, plus referrals to other programs. Fathers, mothers, grandparents, foster parents, and other guardians of a child under 5 can apply for the child.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people who live in Alaska, have a nutritional need, and are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a child under 5, or are foster parents, and who meet income guidelines. Families who are income-eligible for SNAP, Medicaid, Denali KidCare, or ATAP meet WIC income guidelines. The page posts income guidelines for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. See the official site for current rules.

    WICInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about WIC

SNAP (Food Assistance)

Statewide

  • Alaska SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

    Alaska's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program gives low-income households monthly food benefits on the Alaska Quest card. The amount depends on household income and size. Alaska has special rules that allow higher benefits in rural areas and the use of benefits for certain hunting and fishing subsistence supplies.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Alaska residents who pass income and asset tests. Income and asset limits apply; see the official page. Most able-bodied people ages 16 to 59 must register for work, and time limits apply to able-bodied adults without dependents unless exempt. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or qualified aliens, though dependents of ineligible immigrants are often eligible. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about SNAP (Food Assistance)

Housing

Statewide

  • Alaska Housing (AHFC) Rental Assistance

    Alaska Housing Finance Corporation

    Alaska Housing Finance Corporation runs AHFC-owned public housing (more than 1,600 family and senior/disabled units in 13 communities) and Housing Choice Vouchers for privately owned rentals in 12 voucher communities. You apply for a waiting list with the application package for your community, and are screened when a unit or voucher opens up. Special Purpose Vouchers are available through referral from partner agencies.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Income limits apply; see the official page. Senior/disabled units are for people 62+ or with a disability. Housing Choice Vouchers have no minimum income. Open waiting lists vary by community. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Housing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Childcare

Statewide

  • Alaska Child Care Assistance Program (PASS)

    Alaska Department of Health, Child Care Program Office

    Alaska's child care assistance program, Parents Achieving Self Sufficiency (PASS), helps eligible families pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or attend job training. Families may get help with some or all of their costs; some pay part based on a sliding fee scale. Families apply through the Alaska Child Care Information System (AKCCIS), with help from regional offices run by Alaska Family Services and thread.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Alaska families who need child care to work, attend school, or take part in job training and who meet income rules. See the official site for current rules.

    ChildcareFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Head Start Programs Directory

    Alaska Head Start Association

    The Alaska Head Start Association lists the Head Start and Early Head Start programs across Alaska, many run by tribal and Alaska Native organizations, with links to each for enrollment. Head Start promotes school readiness for children from birth to age five in low-income families through education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For young children in low-income families; each program sets its own enrollment rules and service area. If you can't find a program for your area, the association asks you to contact it. See the official site for current rules.

    ChildcareInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • RurAL CAP Head Start & Early Head Start

    Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP)

    RurAL CAP runs Head Start for children ages three to four and Early Head Start home visits for infants and toddlers under three in urban and rural Alaska communities. Enrolled families also get medical, dental, mental health, and social services, and parents can work toward their own education and job goals.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For children and families in RurAL CAP's program communities, including Akiak, Alakanuk, Chevak, Emmonak, Haines, Homer, Hooper Bay, Kake, Ketchikan, Kluti Kaah, Kodiak, Kwethluk, Marshall, Mountain Village, Napaskiak, Nunapitchuk, Pilot Station, Savoonga, St. Mary's, Stebbins, and Toksook Bay. Apply with the online enrollment application. See the official site for current rules.

    ChildcareInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • thread Child Care Resource & Referral

    thread

    thread is Alaska's Child Care Resource & Referral organization. Families can search for child care online by location or name, request a customized referral, or call a specialist. thread also runs the Child Care Assistance offices for the Northern and Southeast regions.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Alaska families looking for child care. See the official site for current rules.

    Childcare

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Borough programs

  • Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social & Family Services

    Sitka Tribe of Alaska

    Sitka Tribe of Alaska offers culturally centered family programs, including free 12-week Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred, and Linking Generations cohorts open to the whole community. For eligible Tribal citizens and Alaska Native/American Indian families in Sitka, it also offers child care cost assistance without income or co-payment requirements, emergency assistance, BIA General Assistance, home energy (LIHEAP) assistance, and help with ICWA and tribal court guardianship.

    Where
    City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Fatherhood is Sacred and the other family cohorts are free to all community members. Financial programs are mostly for income-eligible Tribal citizens or Alaska Native/American Indian households in Sitka; some need six months' Sitka residency. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChildcareEmergency AssistanceFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Family Counseling

Statewide

  • Alaska Community Parenting Classes Directory

    Alaska Court System

    The Alaska Court System lists community parenting and co-parenting classes by city, from Anchorage and Fairbanks to Bethel, Utqiagvik, and Unalaska, plus classes for incarcerated parents. Listings include class focus, schedule, cost, and contact information, as provided by each program.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Alaska parents looking for a parenting or co-parenting class, including parents ordered to take one. Each provider sets its own eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

    Custody & Parenting TimeFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Borough programs

  • Cook Inlet Tribal Council Family Wellness

    Cook Inlet Tribal Council

    CITC's Family Wellness programs help Alaska Native and American Indian families strengthen and stay together and prevent child welfare involvement. They include Ch'anik'en home visiting for families who are pregnant or have children under 5, Circles of Support in-home parenting help after OCS involvement, and crisis and reunification services that guide parents through OCS and Child in Need of Aid court processes, team decision meetings, and supervised family contact.

    Where
    Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Prevention and home visiting programs are for Alaska Native and American Indian families. Crisis and reunification programs are open to all families living in the Municipality of Anchorage but require an OCS referral. Start with the online intake form. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingInfant CareCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Duct Tape Dads

    FYNDout Free Pregnancy Center

    Duct Tape Dads is a Fairbanks group for expecting and current dads at the FYNDout Free Pregnancy Center: come hang out with guys who have been there, ask questions, and eat. Child care is provided, and attendance earns credits toward Earn While You Learn shopping. The center also offers online Doctor Dad and Healthy Dad classes.

    Where
    Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For expecting fathers and dads. Sign up with the form on the page to join classes or hear about the next Duct Tape Dads event. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Resource Center for Parents and Children (RCPC) - Nurturing Fathers

    Resource Center for Parents and Children

    A Fairbanks nonprofit offering parenting education classes, groups, and workshops. Its classes include Nurturing Fathers, a 9-session class on the unique issues of being a father and supporting children's development, plus Scream Free Parenting, Positive Solutions, and Strengthening Families. RCPC also runs Stevie's Place Child Advocacy Center and a Mother's Milk Bank.

    Where
    Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For parents and caregivers in the Fairbanks area. Call the center for registration details. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social & Family Services

    Sitka Tribe of Alaska

    Sitka Tribe of Alaska offers culturally centered family programs, including free 12-week Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred, and Linking Generations cohorts open to the whole community. For eligible Tribal citizens and Alaska Native/American Indian families in Sitka, it also offers child care cost assistance without income or co-payment requirements, emergency assistance, BIA General Assistance, home energy (LIHEAP) assistance, and help with ICWA and tribal court guardianship.

    Where
    City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Fatherhood is Sacred and the other family cohorts are free to all community members. Financial programs are mostly for income-eligible Tribal citizens or Alaska Native/American Indian households in Sitka; some need six months' Sitka residency. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChildcareEmergency AssistanceFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Mental Health

Statewide

  • Alaska Division of Behavioral Health

    Alaska Department of Health

    The state Division of Behavioral Health oversees Alaska's mental health and substance use system, including community-based crisis services such as 988 and the Crisis Careline, treatment and recovery grants, prevention and early intervention (suicide, substance use, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), and therapeutic courts including Family Care Courts. It links families to find a treatment provider or one that takes Alaska Medicaid.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Alaskans looking for mental health or substance use services and information. The division mostly funds and oversees providers rather than treating people directly. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Careline Alaska Crisis & Suicide Line

    Careline Alaska

    Careline is Alaska's 24/7 crisis and suicide line, staffed by Alaskans for Alaskans. Anyone can call, chat, or text, whether in crisis, worried about a child or someone else, grieving, having a panic attack, or just needing someone to talk to or local resources. Contacts are confidential.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For any Alaskan. You do not need to be thinking about suicide to reach out. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Infant Care

Statewide

  • Alaska Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program (EI/ILP)

    Alaska Department of Health, Senior and Disabilities Services

    A statewide early intervention program for families of infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with developmental delays or concerns. Services can include screening and evaluation, home visits, physical, occupational, speech, or developmental therapy, specialized equipment, service coordination, and help moving into services at age 3, all set out in an Individualized Family Service Plan.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Alaska families with children from birth to age three who have developmental concerns. Parents can contact their local ILP provider or the state office for a free developmental screening; services are in all Alaska communities through nonprofits, health corporations, and school districts. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs ParentingInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska Head Start Programs Directory

    Alaska Head Start Association

    The Alaska Head Start Association lists the Head Start and Early Head Start programs across Alaska, many run by tribal and Alaska Native organizations, with links to each for enrollment. Head Start promotes school readiness for children from birth to age five in low-income families through education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For young children in low-income families; each program sets its own enrollment rules and service area. If you can't find a program for your area, the association asks you to contact it. See the official site for current rules.

    ChildcareInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Alaska WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

    Alaska Department of Health

    Alaska WIC offers free healthy foods, nutrition and breastfeeding assessment, education, and support, plus referrals to other programs. Fathers, mothers, grandparents, foster parents, and other guardians of a child under 5 can apply for the child.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For people who live in Alaska, have a nutritional need, and are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a child under 5, or are foster parents, and who meet income guidelines. Families who are income-eligible for SNAP, Medicaid, Denali KidCare, or ATAP meet WIC income guidelines. The page posts income guidelines for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. See the official site for current rules.

    WICInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Denali KidCare

    Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

    Denali KidCare is Alaska's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It covers children from birth through age 18 and pregnant women who meet income limits. Coverage for children is usually issued for 12 months at a time and must be renewed.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Alaska children from birth through age 18 and pregnant women whose household income is within the limits. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial AidInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Help Me Grow Alaska

    A2P2

    Help Me Grow Alaska connects children and families to the services they need. Family Support Specialists help parents and caregivers find resources on child development and ongoing supports, such as therapists, medical providers, and treatment programs in Alaska.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Alaska parents and anyone responsible for a child. Reach a Family Support Specialist through the page's contact links. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs ParentingInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • RurAL CAP Head Start & Early Head Start

    Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP)

    RurAL CAP runs Head Start for children ages three to four and Early Head Start home visits for infants and toddlers under three in urban and rural Alaska communities. Enrolled families also get medical, dental, mental health, and social services, and parents can work toward their own education and job goals.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For children and families in RurAL CAP's program communities, including Akiak, Alakanuk, Chevak, Emmonak, Haines, Homer, Hooper Bay, Kake, Ketchikan, Kluti Kaah, Kodiak, Kwethluk, Marshall, Mountain Village, Napaskiak, Nunapitchuk, Pilot Station, Savoonga, St. Mary's, Stebbins, and Toksook Bay. Apply with the online enrollment application. See the official site for current rules.

    ChildcareInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Borough programs

  • Cook Inlet Tribal Council Family Wellness

    Cook Inlet Tribal Council

    CITC's Family Wellness programs help Alaska Native and American Indian families strengthen and stay together and prevent child welfare involvement. They include Ch'anik'en home visiting for families who are pregnant or have children under 5, Circles of Support in-home parenting help after OCS involvement, and crisis and reunification services that guide parents through OCS and Child in Need of Aid court processes, team decision meetings, and supervised family contact.

    Where
    Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Prevention and home visiting programs are for Alaska Native and American Indian families. Crisis and reunification programs are open to all families living in the Municipality of Anchorage but require an OCS referral. Start with the online intake form. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingInfant CareCustody & Parenting Time

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Duct Tape Dads

    FYNDout Free Pregnancy Center

    Duct Tape Dads is a Fairbanks group for expecting and current dads at the FYNDout Free Pregnancy Center: come hang out with guys who have been there, ask questions, and eat. Child care is provided, and attendance earns credits toward Earn While You Learn shopping. The center also offers online Doctor Dad and Healthy Dad classes.

    Where
    Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For expecting fathers and dads. Sign up with the form on the page to join classes or hear about the next Duct Tape Dads event. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

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Special-Needs Parenting

Statewide

  • Alaska Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program (EI/ILP)

    Alaska Department of Health, Senior and Disabilities Services

    A statewide early intervention program for families of infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with developmental delays or concerns. Services can include screening and evaluation, home visits, physical, occupational, speech, or developmental therapy, specialized equipment, service coordination, and help moving into services at age 3, all set out in an Individualized Family Service Plan.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Alaska families with children from birth to age three who have developmental concerns. Parents can contact their local ILP provider or the state office for a free developmental screening; services are in all Alaska communities through nonprofits, health corporations, and school districts. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs ParentingInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Disability Law Center of Alaska

    Disability Law Center of Alaska

    An independent nonprofit law firm that provides legal advocacy for people with disabilities anywhere in Alaska. Requests for help go through an online intake form.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For people with disabilities anywhere in Alaska. DLC sets yearly advocacy priorities, which shape what it can help with. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education (GCDSE)

    Alaska Department of Health

    A federally mandated state council that advocates for inclusive services, provides oversight, and helps Alaskans with disabilities and their families make informed decisions about education, employment, health, and community life. All council meetings are open to the public, and families can submit public comment or join a committee.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For Alaskans with disabilities, their families, and anyone who wants a say in disability and special education policy. It is an advocacy and policy council, not a direct service provider. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Help Me Grow Alaska

    A2P2

    Help Me Grow Alaska connects children and families to the services they need. Family Support Specialists help parents and caregivers find resources on child development and ongoing supports, such as therapists, medical providers, and treatment programs in Alaska.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For Alaska parents and anyone responsible for a child. Reach a Family Support Specialist through the page's contact links. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs ParentingInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Stone Soup Group (Alaska Parent Training and Information Center)

    Stone Soup Group

    Stone Soup Group supports Alaska families who care for children with special needs. Parent Navigators help families find services and resources, prepare for IEP meetings, and connect with other families, statewide and in person, virtually, or by phone. It also offers trainings and support groups, most of them virtual and free for families.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For families of people with any developmental disability or any concern about development; no diagnosis or referral is needed. Start with the online intake or call the office. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about Special-Needs Parenting

Emergency Assistance

Statewide

  • Alaska Heating Assistance Program (HAP)

    Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

    The Heating Assistance Programs give low-income Alaskans a one-time yearly benefit toward home heating costs, paid to the heating fuel or electric vendor. They include federal LIHEAP and the state-funded Alaska Affordable Heating Program, which have different income limits. Crisis Assistance helps households that are out of fuel, facing disconnection, or evicted for non-payment when heat is in the rent.

    Where
    Alaska
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Households must have at least $200 a year in out-of-pocket heating costs and be under the season's monthly income limits; see the official page. One benefit per season. Regular heating assistance applications are taken October 1 to April 30; Crisis Assistance applications are taken September 1 to June 30. See the official site for current rules.

    Check current limits and amounts on the official page

    Financial AidEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

Borough programs

  • Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social & Family Services

    Sitka Tribe of Alaska

    Sitka Tribe of Alaska offers culturally centered family programs, including free 12-week Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred, and Linking Generations cohorts open to the whole community. For eligible Tribal citizens and Alaska Native/American Indian families in Sitka, it also offers child care cost assistance without income or co-payment requirements, emergency assistance, BIA General Assistance, home energy (LIHEAP) assistance, and help with ICWA and tribal court guardianship.

    Where
    City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    Fatherhood is Sacred and the other family cohorts are free to all community members. Financial programs are mostly for income-eligible Tribal citizens or Alaska Native/American Indian households in Sitka; some need six months' Sitka residency. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingChildcareEmergency AssistanceFinancial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

More about Emergency Assistance

Nationwide programs that also apply

These programs serve families anywhere in the U.S., including Alaska.

  • 211 (United Way 211)

    United Way 211

    Call 211 for confidential help connecting to local community services, such as housing, homelessness, and utility bill assistance. 211.org can also help you find your local 211.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Phone
    211
    Who it's for

    Free and confidential to call. Programs you're referred to set their own rules. See the official site for current rules.

    Emergency AssistanceHousing

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Free, confidential support 24/7 by call, text, or chat. You don't have to be suicidal to reach out; reasons include relationships, economic worries, substance use, depression, and loneliness. Spanish: press 2 or text AYUDA to 988. Veterans: press 1.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Phone
    988
    Who it's for

    Available to anyone in the United States and its territories. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental HealthEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • ChildCare.gov

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care

    Helps parents find safe, quality child care in their community that fits their family's needs. It links to each state's or territory's child care websites, where parents can search for child care and consumer education information.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Information site open to everyone. The state programs it links to set their own rules. See the official site for current rules.

    Childcare

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

    Childhelp

    A safe, nonjudgmental space by call, text, or chat for anyone concerned about or affected by child abuse. It is not a reporting line and is not connected to 911; the site lists each state's child abuse reporting contacts.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone. The hotline may have to share information with authorities if a child is being harmed or someone intends to act on suicidal thoughts. In California, child abuse reports go to your county's CPS line. See the official site for current rules.

    Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Crisis Text Line

    Crisis Text Line

    Free, confidential, 24/7 support by text message. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. to reach a trained volunteer crisis counselor for stress, anxiety, loneliness, substance use, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Available to anyone in the United States. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental HealthEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

    Internal Revenue Service

    A federal tax credit that helps low- to moderate-income workers and families reduce taxes owed and possibly increase their refund. The IRS site has a qualification checker and links to free tax preparation help.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For workers with low to moderate income; the amount can depend on children or dependents and other factors. The IRS notes refunds for EITC claims are held until mid-February. See the official site for current rules.

    Financial Aid

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Find Shelter

    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    HUD's tool for finding housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources by location. It also links to help paying rent, applying for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), talking to a housing counselor, and reporting housing discrimination.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone searching. Each local program found through the tool has its own eligibility rules. See the official site for current rules.

    HousingEmergency Assistance

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Find Your Parent Center (Parent Training and Information Centers)

    Center for Parent Information and Resources

    A finder for the nearly 100 Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) in the US and territories. These centers work with families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, birth to 26, and help parents take part in their children's education and development.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Cost varies
    Who it's for

    For families of children and youth with disabilities, birth to 26. Each Parent Center sets its own services. See the official site for current rules.

    Special-Needs Parenting

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • FindTreatment.gov

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    A confidential, anonymous search tool for finding mental health and substance use treatment facilities in the United States, with guides on treatment options and paying for treatment.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Free to search. Each facility sets its own intake rules and costs. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential, 24/7 support from advocates by call, chat, or text (START to 88788), including crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local resources. Help is available for anyone affected by relationship abuse.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone. The Hotline does not give direct financial help (like cash or hotel vouchers) but can connect you with local resources. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. See the official site for current rules.

    Emergency AssistanceFamily Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • National Parent & Youth Helpline

    Parents Anonymous

    Free, confidential support for parents, children, and youth from trained Helpline Specialists by call, text, or live chat, available 24/7. Run by Parents Anonymous, which also offers Parents Anonymous support groups.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For parents, children, and youth. See the official site for current rules.

    Family CounselingMental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (Fatherhood.gov)

    U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance

    A federally funded national resource for fathers. Offers a library of fatherhood resources, activities for dads and kids, topics like co-parenting, blended families, and economic stability, a Program Map to find local fatherhood programs, and a National Call Center for dads.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to all fathers and the public. Local programs found through the Program Map set their own eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

    Family Counseling

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Postpartum Support International: Help for Dads

    Postpartum Support International (PSI)

    Support for fathers dealing with depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after a baby arrives. Includes a call/text HelpLine, free peer support such as support groups (including a group for dads) and a peer mentor program, a weekly Chat with an Expert call, and a directory of perinatal mental health providers.

    Not for emergencies. The PSI HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. In a crisis, call 988 or your local emergency number, or call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-852-6262 (24/7).

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For dads facing perinatal mental health challenges. The PSI HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. You leave a confidential message any time and a trained volunteer returns your call or text; messages are returned every day, within 8am-11pm EST. In a crisis, call 988 or your local emergency number, or call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-852-6262 (24/7).

    Mental HealthInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Safe to Sleep

    National Institutes of Health (NICHD)

    A national campaign with evidence-based guidance to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths, plus tummy time tips and free printable materials for parents and grandparents.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Free information for anyone caring for a baby. Talk with your child's doctor about your baby's specific needs. See the official site for current rules.

    Infant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • SAMHSA's National Helpline

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish for people and families facing mental health or substance use disorders. Connects callers with local treatment, support groups, and community organizations. It does not provide counseling.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    Open to anyone. No insurance needed; people without insurance may be referred to state-funded or sliding-fee programs. TTY: 1-800-487-4889. See the official site for current rules.

    Mental Health

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration

    The federal SNAP program provides food benefits to low-income families to help with their grocery budget. In California, SNAP is called CalFresh and you apply through the state.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    For low-income households. In California, apply for CalFresh; the county decides eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

    SNAP (Food Assistance)

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)

  • WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration

    The federal WIC program provides healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals from pregnancy until a child turns 5. Includes an eligibility checker and a tool to find WIC near you.

    Where
    Nationwide
    Cost
    Free
    Who it's for

    WIC serves women who are pregnant, recently pregnant, or breastfeeding, and babies and kids under 5. USDA says moms, dads, foster parents, and anyone raising kids under 5 can apply for the children in their care. See the official site for current rules.

    WICInfant Care

    Official site

    Last verified October 26, 2026 (source)