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.
Category: Family Services
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.
When Grandma Becomes Mom: The Amazing Self-Sacrifice of a Kinship Caregiver
July 23, 2021
“I had no idea that she was even being born,” Cindy says. But as Grandma, she knew she had to step in to become her foster parent.
School-Based Services Help Break Barriers to Care
May 28, 2021
Did you know 80% of youth with mental health diagnoses have unmet needs? Our school-based mental health services help break down the barriers to care.
Myth vs Fact: Preventing Child Abuse
April 18, 2021
Everyone should know the facts and what to do when a child asks for help, because child abuse prevention and awareness is everyone’s responsibility.
2020 Community Impact Report
April 12, 2021
2020 presented both the need and the opportunity to be fearless. During this time, we sought clarity over certainty, centering on our “why” in a year that tested us.
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