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Alaska’s Child Care
Resource & Referral Network
- Free child care referrals with complete program profiles.
- Enhanced referrals for military families and children with special needs (Alaska INI).
- Consumer education on selecting a quality child care program and tips on working with a child’s teacher.
- Parenting workshops and family-friendly activities and events.
- Personalized short-term support around parenting issues and child development through the thread line, 800-278-3723.
- Child Care Assistance in Northern/Interior and Southeast Alaska.
Local Kodiak Child Care Provider Search
Family Resource Center
The Kodiak Island Borough School District Family Resource Center is committed to helping children and families in our community thrive. We work with parents, children, teens, guardians, caregivers, and any other member of the community who may be involved with the family. We offer a variety of free services and can help with access to other community services if needed.
- 1 on 1 Student Help
- Student Workspaces
- Homework Help
- Wifi Connections
- Educational Kits
- Group Workshops
- Enrollment Help
- Translation Services
- Employment Help
- Parenting Workshops
- Shared Resources
- Community Partners
Location: Below Subway, across from Thai Market 326 Center St 90 b, Kodiak, AK 99615
Website: www.kibsd.org/family-resource-center
E-mail Contact Form:
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Who Can Participate?
Children ages 5 to 18 years old living in KIHA Housing Programs may enroll in the Family Investment Center Youth Activity Program.
Programs:
- Homework help
- Reading time
- Community Activities
- Field Trips
- Foraging and fishing
- Arts and crafts
- and so much more!
Kodiak District Office
Location: 211 Mission Road, Suite 101 Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone: 907-486-3783
Fax: 907-486-3116; 888-281-3116
Website: https://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/pages/default.aspx
E-mail Contact Form:
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Division of Public Assistance
Public assistance promotes self‐sufficiency and
provides basic living expenses to Alaskans in need.
Programs:
- Adult Public Assistance
- Child Care
- Chronic & Acute Medical Assistance
- Family Nutrition
- SNAP Benefits
- General Relief Assistance
- Heating Assistance
- Medicaid
- Senior Benefits
- Temporary Assistance
Kodiak District Office
Location: 211 Mission Road, Suite 101 Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone: 907-486-3783
Fax: 907-486-3116; 888-281-3116
Website: https://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/pages/default.aspx
E-mail Contact Form:
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Tribal Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF)
KANA’s TANF program provides financial assistance and support services to eligible families to help with living expenses, and other essential needs. TANF is available to parents or caretakers of Alaska Native/American Indian children residing in Kodiak or one of the outlying villages.
The program empowers families to become self–sufficient so they can support themselves, their children, and their community.
Location: 194 Alimaq Drive Kodiak AK 99615
Phone: 907-486-9879
E-mail Contact Form:
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Child Care Assistance Program
Alaska Native/ American Indian ONLY
KANA’s Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible households who are seeking or attending work, training, or school. Child Care Assistance is available to households located in Kodiak or one of the outlying villages with Alaska Native/American Indian children. The program is available for households with children up to age 13; children up to the age of 18 may be eligible if the child has a diagnosed developmental disability. Child Care is essential to individuals who are seeking self-sufficiency; we encourage you to inquire about possible eligibility.
Location: 194 Alimaq Dr, Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone: 907-486-9879
Website: https://kodiakhealthcare.org/community-services/cs-families-children/childcare-assistance/
E-mail contact form:
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Kodiak Child Advocacy Center
Report Child Abuse Statewide
Hotline 1-800-478-4444
Who do we serve?
Services are provided for any child where there are concerns about abuse and they are part of an open investigation. We provide services for children up to age 18 in the Kodiak region as well as the villages of Akhiok, Danger Bay, Karluk, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, and Port Lions. We work to prevent re-traumatization for the child, provide families with counseling and other support services during and after the investigation and work to hold more offenders accountable, safeguarding even more children.
Types of cases we see:
- Child Physical Abuse
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Physical Neglect
- Emotional Abuse/Neglect
- Witnessing Domestic Violence
- Household Substance Abuse
Phone: 907-486-1378
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KANAs-Kodiak-Child-Advocacy-Center-134243873450707/
Website: https://kodiakhealthcare.org/community-services/cs-families-children/child-advocacy-center/
E-mail contact form:
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Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center
24-HOUR CRISIS LINE:
907-486-3625 (local)
1-888-486-3625 (toll free)
The mission of KWRCC is to provide resource and crisis services to the Kodiak Island Community, as well as a safe shelter for victims and their children fleeing Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault.
Services:
- Emergency Safe Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence &/or Sexual Assault
- 24 Hour Crisis Line
- Confidential Advocacy
- Legal Advocacy
- Immigration Advocacy
- Support Groups
- Referrals to Health Services, Housing, Support, & Employment
- Sexual Assault Response Team
- Donation Room w/ FREE Clothing, Shoes, Household Items, etc.
- Community Outreach & Education
Location: 422 Hillside Dr, Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone: 907-486-6171
Website: https://www.kwrcc.org/
E-mail contact form:
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Independent Living Center
Promoting choice, independence, and quality of life for persons and families living with disabilities.
Anyone of any age with any disability is eligible.
- INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES | 907-486-0493
Provides advocacy and other services assisting individuals to be more independent in their homes and communities. - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESOURCE CONNECTION (DDRC) | 907-486-0491
Assists individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access resources and navigate Alaska’s service system. - LOW VISION SERVICES PROGRAM | 907-486-0493
Provides access to resources and services for persons experiencing significant vision loss or blindness. - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES | 907-486-0493
Provides information and access to commonly used assistive technology devices through demonstrations and a short-term loan program so you can try out tools that may work for you. - TOTAL RECREATION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (TRAILS) | 907-486-0491
Promotes fun, adaptive, and inclusive recreation opportunities for people of all abilities, ages 16 and above. - AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) | 907-486-0419
Provides information, guidance, and options for long-term services and support. - VETERANS OPTIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE, CHOICE, AND EMPOWERMENT (VOICE) | 907-486-0419
Provides eligible Veterans with a program for in-home care.
Location: 211 Mission Rd #223 Kodiak, AK 99615