Community Calendar

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.

To pre-register or ask questions, please call 1-800-478-7307. 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!

National Alliance for Mental Illness support group for family members who have a loved one with mental health challenges.

National Alliance for Mental Illness support group for family members who have a loved one with mental health challenges.

National Alliance for Mental Illness support group for family members who have a loved one with mental health challenges.

National Alliance for Mental Illness support group for family members who have a loved one with mental health challenges.

NAMI Family Support groups are for family members dealing with a loved one who may be struggling with a mental illness. Meetings are through the National Alliance of Mental Illness, a large grassroots organization. Soldotna meetings are free, in-person and on Zoom from 9:00-10:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month in the Borealis Room at Central Peninsula Hospital. For more information go to NAMIalaska.org and look for support meetings in Alaska. You are not alone.