Glossary of Family Law Terms
(Separate Website)
Here you can find definitions of legal terms that are used in family law cases. You can also find links to court forms needed for family law cases.
By: Family Law Self-Help Center
Independent Living Program
(Separate Website)
The Independent Living Program is aimed towards increasing the skills young people in foster care need for self-sufficiency in adulthood. The program also helps to increase the educational, vocational, and housing opportunities for youth who age out of foster care.
By: Office of Childrens Services, State of Alaska
Information for the Parents of Children Who Are in the Custody of OCS
(Separate Website)
Here you can find information about working with OCS to ensure that your child grows up in a safe, caring family. From this site, you can find information about residential care, foster care, adoption and guardianship, and other topics that may be helpful to you.
By: Office of Childrens Services, State of Alaska
PUB-25 / A Parent's or Guardian's Guide to the Child in Need of Aid Mediation Program
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Description of the Child in Need of Aid mediation process. This guide discusses the role of the mediator and the rights of those involved in the mediation process. Adobe Acrobate PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
PUB-5 / Child in Need of Aid Proceedings
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet answers some common questions about Child in Need of Aid (CINA) proceedings. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
Resource Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Service Providers Working with Alaska Native Children
(Separate Website)
This is a resource guide for parents, caregivers and service providers working with Alaska Native Children. Alaska C.A.R.E.S. provides services to children and families when there is a suspicion of sexual abuse.
By: Alaska C.A.R.E.S. (Child Abuse Response and Evaluation Services)
Safety Tips for You and Your Family
This brochure lists some of the things that you can do to help keep yourself and your family safe if you are in an abusive situation.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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Are You Being Stalked? Tips For Protection
(Separate Website)
This document contains (1) information about California and Federal law on stalking, (2) a list of tips developed by the Los Angeles Police Department to help you protect yourself from stalkers, and (3) a list of other contacts and on-line resources.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
(Separate Website)
Excellent site for any woman looking to break the cycle of Domestic Violence. Excellent resources and immediate help if necessary.
By: Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Security and Your Social Security Card
If you have been in an abusive relationship and are concerned that your abuser might try to use your social security number to locate you, changing your social security number might be an appropriate step to take. You should consult with the advocate at your domestic violence shelter or with an attorney before making this decision, but this document provides information that may help you. Available in Word and in PDF format. If you choose PDF, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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