A child I care about is in foster care in Alaska – An FAQ for friends and relatives
Answers to common questions about how a grandparent, relative, or friend can help support a child in foster care who is not your child.
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.
Delegation of Powers by Parent
This form allows a temporary one-year delegation of powers by a parent or guardian to a 3rd party. The form gives all the powers of a parent or guardian to the named person for up to one year.
Grandparent Custody
Start here for information about obtaining custody of your grandchildren in Alaska.
Kin Support Program – Haa Yaitx'u Saiani
Juneau, AK 99801
907-318-6560
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
Visitation Rights of Grandparents
Here you will find information about Grandparent Visitation Rights in Alaska.
What is a Guardian ad Litem or Custody Investigator?
A brief explanation of the terms "Guardian ad Litem" (GAL) and "Custody Investigator (CI)" in Alaska State Court custody or divorce with children cases.