Alaska

Child In Need of Aid (CINA)

Legal Information

• Adoption and Guardianship: Making Permanent Plans for Children

  This website by the State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, provides information about adoptions and guardianships for minors, as well as links to other resources Content Detail

• A Parent's Guide to the Child in Need of Aid Mediation Program

  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. Content Detail

• Child in Need of Aid (CINA) Pamphlet

  This pamphlet answers some common questions about Child in Need of Aid (CINA) proceedings. Content Detail

• Court Mediation Programs

  The Alaska Court System provides free and low-cost mediation programs for child custody/visitation cases, child-in-need-of-aid (CINA) cases, & adult guardianship/conservatorship cases. Information about these programs in particular, and mediation in other matters is available here. Content Detail

• Guardian ad Litem or Custody Investigator?

  In any case where a Judge has to make a decision about what is best for a child, they can appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to represent the child's interests in the court, or a Custody Investigator (CI) to provide information to the judge about the family situation. It is the responsibility of the GAL or CI to report to the Court what they believe is in the best interests of the child, regardless of what the parents, grandparents, or children think. Read More

• Information for the Parents of Children Who are in the Custody of OCS

  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 while your children remain in OCS custody Content Detail