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All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, Borough & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. Borough/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a Borough/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
Mat-Su Valley- healthcare, dental, mental health- Mat-Su Health Services Inc.
Mat-Su Valley- medical equipment lending- Valley Charities Inc.
Upper Susitna Valley- non-emergency medical transit- Sunshine Transit
Borough/City
Anchorage- limited medical care- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
Juneau- family medicine, dental- Front Street Clinic
Palmer- mental health- Alaska Family Services
Wasilla- prescription assistance- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Housing/Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National (age limits)- Covenant House
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- Low Income Apartments
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- housing locator- Socialserve
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Regional
Mat-Su Valley- Blood-N-Fire Ministry
Borough/City
Anchorage- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
Anchorage- AWAIC
Anchorage- Clare House
Anchorage- Downtown Soup Kitchen Hope Center
Anchorage- Passage House
Anchorage- McKinnell House
Bethel- Tundra Women’s Coalition
Fairbanks- Fairbanks Rescue Mission
Juneau- Aware Inc.
Juneau- Family Promise
Juneau- Gastineau Human Services
Juneau- St. Vincent de Paul
Juneau- The Glory Hole
Kenai- LeeShore Center
Ketchikan- Women in Safe Homes
Matanuska-Susitna Borough (age limits)- My House
Nome- Alaska Family Services
Nome- Bering Sea Women’s Group
Palmer (domestic abuse)- Alaska Family Services
Sitka- Sitkans Against Family Violence
Valdez- Advocates for Victims of Violence
Wasilla- Family Promise
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- Alaska Head Start Association
Statewide- child care advocay- Thread
Regional
Borough/City
Kenai- LeeShore Center
Palmer- childcare assistance- Alaska Family Services
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
ATAP (Alaska TANF)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Experience pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (some providers may refer for adoption//Please visit the Voices and Experience pages before pursuing adoption) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- specialized virtual doula services- Love Above Doula Services
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (Not all, but some locations may be affiliated with a national adoption entity. For transparency, please be advised. Please read Voices and Experience before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- car seat donations- Safe Alaskans
Regional
Borough/City
Palmer- parenting classes, baby care programs, etc.- Alaska Family Services
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- education financial aid- Frank
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothes- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- food bank directory- Food Bank of Alaska
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Regional
Mat-Su Valley- food, clothing, homeless prevention- Blood-N-Fire Ministry
Mat-Su Valley (food for kids)- Kids Kupboard
Mat-Su Valley- general assistance- The Salvation Army
Mat-Su Valley- homeless prevention, food assistance- Valley Charities Inc.
Upper Northern Susitna Valley- food pantry- Upper Susitna Food Pantry
Borough/City
Anchorage- laundry, showers, clothes, etc.- Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
Anchorage- daily meals, mail service, basic necessities, etc.- Bean’s Café
Anchorage- daily meals, showers, laundry- Downtown Soup Kitchen Hope Center
Anchorage- food boxes, clothing vouchers, utility assistance, etc.- McKinnell House
Anchorage- food pantry- St. Francis House Food Pantry
Big Lake- food pantry- Big Lake Baptist Church
Juneau- daily meals, laundry, clothes, hygiene, etc.- The Glory Hole
Matanuska-Susitna Borough- food bank- Matsu Food Bank
Matanuska-Susitna Borough- free pantry directory- Mat-Su Free Pantry
Palmer- employment services, holiday assistance- Alaska Family Services
Palmer- work ready program, hygiene items- Connect Palmer
Palmer- food assistance- United Protestant Church
Wasilla- food, clothing, household items, laundry, etc.- Frontline Mission
Wasilla- daily meals (ages 14-24)- My House
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Regional
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
There is no Putative Father Registry at this time. Forms to establish paternity can be found here.
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
The required consent to adoption shall be executed at any time after the birth of the child in the presence of the court or in the presence of a person authorized to take acknowledgments.
A consent to adoption may not be withdrawn after the entry of a decree of adoption/10 days after the consent is given
Verify at Alaska.gov
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*This page does not provide legal advice
*Verified 8/22
