{"id":30398,"date":"2022-10-03T12:50:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T20:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.threadalaska.org\/thread-copy\/families-copy\/family-resources-copy\/supporting-child-development-copy-2\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T11:28:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T19:28:41","slug":"community-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread\/families\/family-resources\/community-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center script headings has-red-color has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\">Community Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-gray-color has-text-color\"><strong>thread <\/strong>is here for you and your family. Find support through the local and national resources available below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Parenting and Early Learning Information<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/thread\/families\/family-resources\/activities-seminars\/parent-talk\/\"><strong>thread&#8217;s <\/strong>Parent TALK<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbeginningsalaska.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Beginnings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brightbytext.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bright By Text<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usa.childcareaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Care Aware of America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.alaska.gov\/compass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Compass: A Guide to Alaska\u2019s Public Schools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/developingchild.harvard.edu\/resources\/three-core-concepts-in-early-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard University\u2019s Center on the Developing Child<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.juneaufamilies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JuneauFamilies.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/our-work\/for-families\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAEYC for Families<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparenthelpline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Parent Help Line<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mchb.hrsa.gov\/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Maternal Mental Health Hotline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PBS Parents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mothergoosetime.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/BirdsEggs_Activities.pdf?mc_cid=b53ba39e41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Play and Learn Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/startearly.org\/resources-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ounce of Prevention Fund<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sesameworkshop.org\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sesame Workshop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Self-Care-Guide-for-Parents.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-Care Guide for Parents<\/a> (The Integration Group)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stateofbabies.org\/state\/alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The State of Alaska\u2019s Babies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/ccare\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of Alaska Child Care Program Office<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dfcs.alaska.gov\/ocs\/Pages\/families\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strengthening <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cssp.org\/young-children-their-families\/strengtheningfamilies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Families<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/joinvroom.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vroom<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotothree.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZERO TO THREE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Children\u2019s Physical Health<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/parents\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.alaska.gov\/dph\/epi\/id\/pages\/COVID-19\/vaccineappointments.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COVID-19 Vaccines<\/a> (State of Alaska)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthychildren.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HealthyChildren.org<\/a> (American Academy of Pediatrics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/helpmegrowak.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help Me Grow Alaska<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KidsHealth.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/childrenshealth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Library of Medicine: Medline Plus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/thrive\/motivating-kids-to-get-fit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PBS Parents \u2013 Motivating Kid to Get Fit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.alaska.gov\/dph\/PlayEveryDay\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Play Every Day<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Children\u2019s Mental Health<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.alaska.gov\/dbh\/Pages\/Prevention\/988\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.childcareaware.org\/hubfs\/CCAoA%20Vroom%20Emotions%20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brain Building Tips for Encouraging Healthy Emotional Development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/childrensmentalhealth\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Disease Control and Prevention-Children\u2019s Mental Health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecmhc.org\/materials_families.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Mind Institute<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonoodle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GoNoodle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcareaware.org\/our-issues\/crisis-and-disaster-resources\/tools-publications-and-resources\/helping-children-understand-and-cope-with-disasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events \u2013 Child Care Aware\u00ae of America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/emotions\/#cat20918\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KidsHealth.org\u2013Emotions &amp; Behavior<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulschools.org\/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids\/?utm_source=Mindful%20Schools%20Newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindful Schools: Free Online Classes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sesameworkshop.org\/tough-topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sesame Workshop: Tough Topics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcareaware.org\/families\/engagement-for-families\/vroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vroom<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interactive tools for caregivers that highlight the science behind early brain development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Parenting Children with Special Needs<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.alaska.gov\/dph\/wcfh\/Pages\/special-needs\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dsds\/Pages\/infantlearning\/family\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Infant Learning Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentcenterhub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Parent Information &amp; Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/docs\/Family ECHO 13119.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Echo Project from UAA Center for Human Development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.understood.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Center for Learning Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/thrive\/supporting-your-child-with-disabilities-with-digital-learning-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PBS Parents \u2013 Supporting Your Child with Disabilities with Digital Learning Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonesoupgroup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stone Soup Group<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Military Families<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Families Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usa.childcareaware.org\/fee-assistancerespite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fee Assistance and Respite Child Care<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sesame Street for Military Families<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Talking to Children About Racism<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysparent.com\/family\/books\/kids-books-that-talk-about-racism\/#gallery\/books-that-talk-about-racism\/slide-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Children About Racism<\/a> (Today\u2019s Parent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/06\/06\/app-news-section\/cnn-sesame-street-race-town-hall-app-june-6-2020-app\/index.html?utm_source=twCNN&amp;utm_term=link&amp;utm_content=2020-06-06T17%3A11%3A04&amp;utm_medium=social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism<\/a> (CNN\/Sesame Street)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2019\/04\/24\/716700866\/talking-race-with-young-children?fbclid=IwAR262i36JkNreR2lYg0pPPHDPL9u6iyHSVkMV2vrR3Ehdl-1oG-0ZlXKMrY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPR Podcast: Talking Race with Young Children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/lifes-little-lessons\/pdf\/DTN_Family_Activity_Alike_Different.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PBS Kids Family Activity: Alike and Different<\/a> [PDF]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotothree.org\/resources\/1598-racism-and-violence-using-your-power-as-a-parent-to-support-children-aged-two-to-five\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five<\/a> (ZERO TO THREE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Equity in Early Childhood Education<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/our-work\/initiatives\/equity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advancing Equity Initiative<\/a> (National Association for the Education of Young Children)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerotothree.org\/issue-areas\/racial-equity-diversity-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion<\/a> (ZERO TO THREE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/info.childcareaware.org\/webinar-racial-justice-equity-and-the-role-of-child-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recorded Webinar: Racial Justice, Equity and the role of Child Care<\/a> (Child Care Aware of America)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Financial Resources<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/acp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affordable Connectivity Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/ccare\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Child <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/health.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/ccare\/families.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Care <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/ccare\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assistance Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/ccare\/specneeds.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Inclusive Child Care Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/atap\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Temporary Assistance Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dpa\/Pages\/nutri\/wic\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Women Infants &amp; Children (WIC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/childcareaware.org\/families\/paying-for-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Care Aware<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/childcareaware.org\/families\/paying-for-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00ae<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/childcareaware.org\/families\/paying-for-child-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">of America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/credits-deductions\/individuals\/child-tax-credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Tax Credit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/citci.org\/assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC)&nbsp;Child Care Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/dhcs\/Pages\/denalikidcare\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Denali KidCare \u2013 Alaska\u2019s Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Text KidCare to 898-211 to find out if you are eligible for free health insurance through Denali KidCare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/credits-deductions\/individuals\/earned-income-tax-credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earned Income Tax Credit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/understanding-the-adoption-tax-credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS Adoption Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneymanagement.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Money Management International<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Food Security Resources<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/meals4kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Meal Site Finder<\/a> (USDA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mealstoyou.org\/school-districts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School Districts Participating in Meals To You<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asdk12.org\/Page\/13246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage School District<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12northstar.org\/Page\/9309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community Food Resources in&nbsp;Fairbanks North Star Borough<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodbankofalaska.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Bank of Alaska<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nutrition\/emergencies-infant-feeding\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Toolkit | Nutrition | CDC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskapublic.org\/2022\/05\/23\/new-community-fridge-aims-to-ease-hunger-in-anchorage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mountain View Community Fridge<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Free Food &amp; Hygiene Products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nokidhungry.org\/find-free-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No Kid Hungry<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Find Free Meals for Children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbankofalaska.org\/help\/snap-the-new-food-stamps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SNAP<\/a>\u00a0(Food Stamps)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfreeamerica.org\/en-us\/usda-national-hunger-hotline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Hunger Hotline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alaska211.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska 2-1-1 Search for Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahfc.us\/pros\/homelessness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska Housing Finance Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaska.va.gov\/services\/homeless\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaska VA Healthcare System<\/a> (Homeless Veterans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnchorageHomeless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cssalaska.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catholic Social Services &#8211; Alaska <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acf.hhs.gov\/ecd\/outreach-material\/homelessness-profile-alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early Childhood Homelessness in Alaska<\/a> (Administration of Health &amp; Human Services)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.habitatanchorage.org\/own-a-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Habitat for Humanity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov\/family-support-well-being\/article\/supporting-children-families-experiencing-homelessness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HeadStart: Supporting Children and Family Experiencing Homelessness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov\/publication\/caring-health-wellness-children-experiencing-homelessness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HeadStart: Caring for the Health and Wellness of Children Experiencing Homelessness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelessshelterdirectory.org\/alaska.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homeless Shelter Directory (Alaska)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveunitedanc.org\/improving-lives\/what-we-care-about\/homelessness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homelessness<\/a> (United Way of Anchorage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lssalaska.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lutheran Social Services of Alaska<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ruralcap.org\/client-services\/housing\/affordable-housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RurAL CAP &#8211; Affordable Housing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sesamestreetincommunities.org\/topics\/family-homelessness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sesame Street in Communities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/states\/alaska\/homeless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Department of Housing &amp; Urban Development 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