Division of Public Assistance – Medicaid & Denali KidCare

Medicaid provides health coverage and long-term care services for low-income Alaskans.  The Division of Public Assistance determines eligibility for this program.  DenaliCare and Denali KidCare are the same as Medicaid in the State of Alaska. Denali KidCare is for youth under the age of 19.

Medicaid eligibility: (800) 478-7778

https://health.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/medicaid/default.aspx

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED)

Anchorage

DEED provides information, resources, and leadership to support an excellent education for every student every day.  Lots of helpful information for parents, including how to enroll your children in school.

(907) 465-2800

https://education.alaska.gov/

Child Care Program Office (CCPO)

The CCPO monitors, regulates, and licenses childcare facilities across the state and further promotes childcare quality through grants to Child Care Resource & Referral agencies and the direct administration of the Child Care ​Grant Program.

(907) 269-4500 or Toll Free (888) 268-4632

https://health.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/ccare/default.aspx

Office of Children’s Services – State of Alaska (OCS)

Ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children by strengthening families, engaging communities, and partnering with Tribes.  Every child has the right to be safe.  Children remain in their home whenever safely possible.  Many programs, including adoption, foster care, and links for reporting child abuse.

(907) 451-2650 Child Abuse Hotline: Toll Free (800) 478-4444

https://dfcs.alaska.gov/ocs/pages/default.aspx

FNSB Public Libraries – Noel Wien Public Library

1215 Cowles St, Fairbanks

Information on the amenities, programs, services, and collections of the Berry Room and related surroundings. The Berry Room is geared toward children from birth through elementary age, families of those children and other caregivers, and those with an interest in children’s literature.

(907) 459-1020

https://fnsblibrary.org/808/Berry-Room-Childrens-Room

Playzone from FBSB Parks & Rec

2010 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks

The Playzone is an indoor play area designed for those between the ages of 0 and 8 years old. It includes kid carts, foam blocks, slides, tunnels, and more. Parents or guardians must accompany their children at all times and have a signed waiver on file for each participant.  Drop-in fee: $4/youth (0 – 8 years old).   Passes are also available.

(907) 459-1109

https://fairbanksak.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30220

Boys & Girls Club of Fairbanks

645 8th Ave, Fairbanks

Empowering and inspiring the diverse youth of Alaska to realize their full potential by offering hope, opportunity, and a safe environment.  The Boys & Girls Club of Fairbanks, Alaska offers unique and fun school year and summer programs. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun place where kids WANT to be!

(907) 457-5223

https://www.bbbsak.org/

Big Brothers Big Sisters

1949 Gillam Way, Suite E, Fairbanks

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.  We match volunteer adult mentors called Bigs with youth, ages 6 to 16 who are called Littles.  Bigs and their Littles get together 2-4 times a month for a minimum of one year.  Together, they do free or low-cost activities in the community.  BBBSAK is there to support our Bigs, Parents/Guardians, and Littles throughout the lifetime of the match.

(907) 202-8529

https://www.bbbsak.org/

Fairbanks Summer Sessions – Youth Camps

Various Locations around Fairbanks

Kid & youth summer camps filled with learning adventures, meeting Monday – Friday with full and half day camps throughout the summer.

(907) 474-7021

https://summer365.alaska.edu/

Alaska Center for Children and Adults (ACCA)

1020 Barnette St, Fairbanks

To assist in improving the lives of people with disabilities and their families by providing quality diagnostic, therapeutic, educational and referral services in conjunction with other community providers without regard to ability to pay.  The Infant Learning Program provides services that helps babies and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.  The Fetal Alcohol Community Evaluation & Services (FACES) serves children experiencing difficulties related to prenatal exposure to alcohol.

(907) 456-4003

http://alaskacenter.org/

Fairbanks Native Association – Head Start

Fairbanks

FNA Head Start promotes cultural identity of Alaska Native and American Indian families, while giving children educational, physical, social skills, and tools to have a great head start towards school readiness.  FNA Head Start 0-5 accepts applications from all families living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.  Multiple programs available: Full Day Center, Indigenous Language Center, Extended Center Based, Home Based.  Many programs are free.

(907) 451-8814, ext. 6522

https://www.fairbanksnative.org/our-services/education/head-start/

Fyndout Free Pregnancy Center

4474 Pikes Landing Rd, Fairbanks

FYNDout Free serves women’s needs throughout their entire reproductive journey, offering sexual education, pregnancy confirmation, pregnancy empowerment, and parenting support.

(907) 455-8255

https://fyndoutfree.com/

Homeschooling Resources – State of Alaska

https://lam.alaska.gov/homeschooling

Once Upon A Child Fairbanks

250 3rd St, Fairbanks

Chain operation that buys & sells gently used items for children, including clothes, shoes & toys.

(907) 457-5444

http://www.onceuponachild.com/

Resource Center for Parents & Children

726 26th Ave Suite 2 Fairbanks

Kids don’t come with instructions, which is why RCPC offers parenting education classes, groups, and both local and national resources for the entire community.

(907) 456-2866

https://www.rcpcfairbanks.org/

Resource Center for Parents & Children Parenting Line

Parenting Hotline: (907) 456-9099   Hotline is open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 7 days per week. Staff operators will be available to share resources, information parenting ideas and help with family problem solving.

(907) 456-9099

Tanana Chiefs Conference

122 1st Ave, Fairbanks

Offers a variety of programs, including childcare assistance, family services, infant learning program, and more.

(907) 452-8251

https://www.tananachiefs.org/services/#client

Thrivalaska

1949 Gillam Way, Fairbanks

Provides a variety of programs for children and families, including Head Start early education program for low-income families, the Tread R&R program helping families find quality childcare, assistance helping families pay for childcare, and childcare for elementary school children before/after school and on holidays.

(907) 479-0900

https://chipmunk-halibut-rszw.squarespace.com/