Discover VOA Alaska’s Spirit of Innovation
July 27, 2022
Learn how our team is using creativity and collaboration every day to serve Alaska’s youth and families.
Category: Family Services
Social and Emotional Competence of Children: Protective Factor #5
April 6, 2022
When kids learn to understand not only their emotions but the emotions of others, they set a foundation of intentional interpersonal interactions for the rest of their lives.
Concrete Support in Times of Need: Protective Factor #4
April 6, 2022
When a family feels overwhelmed or is in a heightened amount of stress, concrete support means they’ll have the resources available, and the knowledge to access them, to help meet their basic needs
Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Protective Factor #3
April 6, 2022
It’s all about knowing what to expect and when to expect it from your children so you can create healthy environments for them to grow up in.
Social Connections: Protective Factor #2
April 6, 2022
When children have these positive relationships in their life, they understand they are worth caring for. They also see firsthand what a healthy relationship looks like.
Parental Resilience: Protective Factor #1
April 6, 2022
Being a parent can be stressful! Part of being resilient is realizing that “fixing” things is not always the answer.
Embracing our Shared Resiliency: A Message from CEO Julia Luey
February 1, 2022
Julia reflects on the past year and shares how our team came together with a renewed sense of resiliency to face challenges and continue serving Alaska’s youth and families.
Ashley Breaks the Cycle of Family Trauma with Kinship Care
February 1, 2022
Ashley was in and out of foster care growing up. So was her mother. So when the call came, they didn’t hesitate to bring her cousin’s four children into their home.
A Year of Joy and Connection: 2021 in Photos
December 27, 2021
VOA Alaska’s Digital Engagement Manager gathers some of his favorite photos of the year, with a behind-the-scenes look on makes them meaningful.
Going Back-to-School with Hope and Positivity
August 26, 2021
While there is a lot of hope that this can provide some return to normalcy, Lindsay reminds parents and teachers to remain vigilant and open to what kids are experiencing.
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