Pregnancy & family help in Alaska
46 organizations in Alaska offering help with pregnancy, housing, food, childcare, adoption and more. We checked each one before listing it, but hours and services change, so please call ahead.
Adoption
Catholic Social Services (Anchorage)
Adoption and pregnancy support, the St. Francis House food pantry, emergency shelters and family services in Anchorage.
- 4600 Debarr Road, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 222-7300
- Website (opens in a new tab)
AdoptUSKids — Alaska
StatewideNational foster care and adoption project with an Alaska guide to getting started.
Alaska Center for Resource Families
StatewideFree training, support groups and pre- and post-adoption help for foster, adoptive, kinship and guardianship families, with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Mat-Su.
- 840 K St., Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99501
- (800) 478-7307
- acrf@nwresource.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Alaska Office of Children's Services — Adoption & Guardianship
StatewideThe state's foster care, adoption and guardianship program. Information line answered by the Alaska Center for Resource Families.
Heart Gallery of Alaska
StatewidePhotos and stories of Alaska children in foster care waiting for adoptive families, plus free support for families.
Free / Subsidized Childcare
YMCA of Alaska Child Care
School-age child care and youth programs in Anchorage.
- 5353 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99507
- (907) 563-3211
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RurAL CAP Head Start & Early Head Start
StatewideHead Start and Early Head Start with health, dental and family services in urban and rural Alaska. Toll-free in Alaska: 800-478-7227.
- Anchorage, AK
- (907) 279-2511
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Churches / Baby Closets
Catholic Social Services (Anchorage)
Adoption and pregnancy support, the St. Francis House food pantry, emergency shelters and family services in Anchorage.
- 4600 Debarr Road, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 222-7300
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Community Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy services, parenting support and baby items in Anchorage.
- 4231 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 337-9292
- info@cpcanchorage.com
- Website (opens in a new tab)
HeartReach Center
Free, confidential pregnancy testing, options counseling, STI testing and limited ultrasounds.
- 865 S. Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654
- (907) 373-3456
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Love INC of the Kenai Peninsula
A network of local churches that connects neighbors in need with practical help, including housing services.
- 44410 K-Beach Rd, Soldotna, AK 99669
- (907) 262-5140
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The Salvation Army — Family Services (Anchorage)
Family shelter, case management, financial and material help, including maternity and baby items, at McKinnell House (1712 A Street).
- Anchorage, AK
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Clothing / Supplies
Community Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy services, parenting support and baby items in Anchorage.
- 4231 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 337-9292
- info@cpcanchorage.com
- Website (opens in a new tab)
HeartReach Center
Free, confidential pregnancy testing, options counseling, STI testing and limited ultrasounds.
- 865 S. Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654
- (907) 373-3456
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Alaska Center for Resource Families
StatewideFree training, support groups and pre- and post-adoption help for foster, adoptive, kinship and guardianship families, with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Mat-Su.
- 840 K St., Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99501
- (800) 478-7307
- acrf@nwresource.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Domestic Violence
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
StatewideFind the local shelter and 24-hour crisis line serving your community among 22 member programs statewide.
Employment
Alaska Job Center Network
StatewideFree job search help, training and employment services at job centers across Alaska.
Potential Financial Assistance
Catholic Social Services (Anchorage)
Emergency shelters (Brother Francis Shelter, Clare House), supportive housing, the St. Francis House food pantry and family services.
- 4600 Debarr Road, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 222-7300
- Website (opens in a new tab)
The Salvation Army — Alaska
StatewideEmergency shelter, housing programs and financial help through Salvation Army centers across Alaska.
Food Programs
Fairbanks Community Food Bank
Donated groceries for individuals and families in the Fairbanks area.
- 725 26th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
- (907) 457-4273
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Food Bank of Alaska
StatewideStatewide food bank; its Find Help tool locates the nearest partner pantry (the warehouse is not a pickup site). SNAP help: (907) 222-3119.
- Anchorage, AK
- (907) 272-3663
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Health Assistance
Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
Community health center with a sliding-fee discount based on income and household size.
- 4951 Business Park Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99503
- (907) 743-7200
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Southcentral Foundation
Alaska Native-owned health care for Alaska Native and American Indian people, including primary care and behavioral health.
- 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 729-3300
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Denali KidCare & Alaska Medicaid
StatewideMedicaid coverage for children and pregnant women who meet income guidelines. Apply online or by phone.
Housing Assistance & Shelters
Catholic Social Services (Anchorage)
Emergency shelters (Brother Francis Shelter, Clare House), supportive housing, the St. Francis House food pantry and family services.
- 4600 Debarr Road, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 222-7300
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Habitat for Humanity Anchorage
Affordable homeownership for families who partner to build their homes.
- 900 E. Benson Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 272-0800
- info@habitatanchorage.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
RurAL CAP
StatewideStatewide nonprofit for low-income Alaskans: affordable rental housing, weatherization and mobile-home repair. Toll-free in Alaska: 800-478-7227.
- 731 E 8th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
- (907) 279-2511
- Website (opens in a new tab)
The Salvation Army — Alaska
StatewideEmergency shelter, housing programs and financial help through Salvation Army centers across Alaska.
Infant & Baby Equipment
Alaska Native Birthworkers Community
Free, culturally rooted doula and midwife support for Native families, plus maternity, newborn and breastfeeding supplies.
- Anchorage, AK
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance
Alaska Family Services
Counseling, parenting classes, WIC, child care assistance and domestic-violence services in the Mat-Su valley.
- 1825 S Chugach St, Palmer, AK 99645
- (907) 746-4080
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Southcentral Foundation
Alaska Native-owned health care for Alaska Native and American Indian people, including primary care and behavioral health.
- 4320 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 729-3300
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Postpartum Support International — Alaska Chapter
StatewidePostpartum resources and support for families across Alaska. Call or text the PSI HelpLine.
Parenting Classes
Alaska Family Services
Counseling, parenting classes, WIC, child care assistance and domestic-violence services in the Mat-Su valley.
- 1825 S Chugach St, Palmer, AK 99645
- (907) 746-4080
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
Services for Alaska Native and American Indian families in Anchorage, including support for young parents and fathers.
- 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 793-3323
- Website (opens in a new tab)
thread (Alaska Child Care Resource & Referral)
StatewideFree help finding child care anywhere in Alaska, and information on child care assistance.
Pregnancy Centers
ABC Life Choices (ABC Pregnancy Care Center)
Free, confidential pregnancy support on the Kenai Peninsula. Walk-ins welcome Mon–Thu 11–4.
- 501 Frontage Rd, Kenai, AK 99611
- (907) 283-9062
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Community Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy services, parenting support and baby items in Anchorage.
- 4231 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 337-9292
- info@cpcanchorage.com
- Website (opens in a new tab)
HeartReach Center
Free, confidential pregnancy testing, options counseling, STI testing and limited ultrasounds.
- 865 S. Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK 99654
- (907) 373-3456
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Special Needs Assistance
Easterseals Alaska
Personal care, respite, day habilitation, supported living and employment services for people with disabilities in the Anchorage area.
- 670 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99503
- (907) 277-7325
- contact@easterseals-ak.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
STEP Center (Anchorage School District)
Disability information and resource center for students, parents and teachers, with a lending library.
- Anchorage, AK
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Stone Soup Group
StatewideStatewide information, support and training for families caring for children with special needs (Alaska's Family Voices affiliate). Toll-free (877) 786-7327.
- 307 East Northern Lights Blvd, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503
- (907) 561-3701
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Support for Fathers
Alaska Family Services
Counseling, parenting classes, WIC, child care assistance and domestic-violence services in the Mat-Su valley.
- 1825 S Chugach St, Palmer, AK 99645
- (907) 746-4080
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
Services for Alaska Native and American Indian families in Anchorage, including support for young parents and fathers.
- 3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 793-3323
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Transportation
Catholic Social Services (Anchorage)
Emergency shelters (Brother Francis Shelter, Clare House), supportive housing, the St. Francis House food pantry and family services.
- 4600 Debarr Road, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99508
- (907) 222-7300
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Alaska Medicaid Transportation
StatewideMedicaid covers rides to medical appointments for you and an escort if needed; your provider requests authorization. Recipient Helpline: 1-800-780-9972.
RurAL CAP
StatewideStatewide nonprofit for low-income Alaskans: affordable rental housing, weatherization and mobile-home repair. Toll-free in Alaska: 800-478-7227.
- 731 E 8th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
- (907) 279-2511
- Website (opens in a new tab)
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