Community Calendar

The Alaska Center for Resource Families (ACRF) invites individuals and families across Alaska to a supportive orientation for those interested in becoming resource parents.

Orientation is the first step to becoming a foster or adoptive parent in Alaska. Join us for a presentation about becoming a foster parent for the Office of Children’s Services. Licensing staff will be in attendance to answer questions.

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

Resource family orientation is held over Zoom.

Repurpose & refresh used clothes by Tie dyeing them. Jen Lutron, master tie dyer, leads the events held on third Tuesdays of the month at The Goods from 4-7pm. Bring some new or used clothes, or Jen has some you may use.

The Alaska Center for Resource Families (ACRF) invites individuals and families across Alaska to a supportive orientation for those interested in becoming resource parents.

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

Resource family orientation is held over the phone from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Looking for support with your application? After the orientation we will offer an optional hour-long session to get help with completing the application.

Pre-register now to attend. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.

To participate, call 1-800-944-8766, when asked please enter the participate code 26867#. Please remember to hit the # button after entering the code.

Note: If you call in before the group leader you will hear music, please stay on the line and the group leader will be there shortly. Thank you!

Repurpose & refresh used clothes by Tie dyeing them. Jen Lutron, master tie dyer, leads the events held on third Tuesdays of the month at The Goods from 4-7pm. Bring some new or used clothes, or Jen has some you may use.

Repurpose & refresh used clothes by Tie dyeing them. Jen Lutron, master tie dyer, leads the events held on third Tuesdays of the month at The Goods from 4-7pm. Bring some new or used clothes, or Jen has some you may use.

Repurpose & refresh used clothes by Tie dyeing them. Jen Lutron, master tie dyer, leads the events held on third Tuesdays of the month at The Goods from 4-7pm. Bring some new or used clothes, or Jen has some you may use.

Following the success of our previous conferences, we are delighted to announce the 3rd International Conference on Stem Cells, Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering (STEMCELL-2027), which will take place on April 19–20, 2027 in Milan, Italy.
STEMCELL-2027 aims to bring together leading scientists, researchers, clinicians, academicians, and industry professionals from around the world to share knowledge, discuss emerging research, and promote global collaborations in the rapidly advancing fields of stem cell science and regenerative medicine.
The conference will highlight the latest developments in stem cell biology, regenerative therapies, tissue engineering, cellular technologies, and clinical applications. Participants will gain valuable insights into innovative research, technological advancements, and future directions shaping modern biomedical science.
The scientific program will feature keynote lectures, plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations, and networking opportunities, providing an excellent platform for participants to exchange ideas, present their research, and build international partnerships.
We warmly invite researchers, healthcare professionals, industry experts, and students to join us in Milan, Italy, for STEMCELL-2027 and contribute to advancing the future of regenerative medicine and global healthcare.

Best Regards,
R Gayathri | Conference Secretary

Repurpose & refresh used clothes by Tie dyeing them. Jen Lutron, master tie dyer, leads the events held on third Tuesdays of the month at The Goods from 4-7pm. Bring some new or used clothes, or Jen has some you may use.

Repurpose & refresh used clothes by Tie dyeing them. Jen Lutron, master tie dyer, leads the events held on third Tuesdays of the month at The Goods from 4-7pm. Bring some new or used clothes, or Jen has some you may use.

Repurpose & refresh used clothes by Tie dyeing them. Jen Lutron, master tie dyer, leads the events held on third Tuesdays of the month at The Goods from 4-7pm. Bring some new or used clothes, or Jen has some you may use.