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Every day, there is a new story to tell about Alaska’s children, youth, and families.
Celebrating Mother's Day with Circle of Security Parenting Classes
“Have any of you ever had to snake any items out of the toilet that your kids have flushed down?”.
Help Positive Childhood Experiences Take Root in Alaska
Children are literally our future — they might be only 25% of Alaska’s population today, but they’re 100% of tomorrow’s adults. When we provide our children with safe, stable and nurturing environments in which to learn, play and grow, we build a bright future for Alaska. Creating that tomorrow starts today, and it starts with us.
Pathway to Hope: An Indigenous Model to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Heal Unresolved Historical Trauma
Child sexual abuse can be a difficult topic to talk - or even think - about. No one wants to consider the idea that their child, or a child they know, was sexually abused. But in Alaska, child sexual abuse is all too common.
What is the Role of the Office of Children’s Services?
The Office of Children’s Services, or OCS, is often one of the most misunderstood organizations in state government.