Parents are a child’s first and most influential teacher.
When parents are engaged with their young children in meaningful ways, children are better prepared to form friendships, communicate emotions, and deal with challenges — all critical skills for success in school and beyond.
Creating opportunities for meaningful parent-child interaction as well as providing educational materials and tools is building strong families in Alaska.
Tips from Alaska Strengthening Families:
Quick reads from Parenting Counts:
Family support:
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- thread – Help in finding your best child care options from infant to school age.
- Denali KidCare – Provides health insurance coverage for youth through age 18 who meet income guidelines.
- Alaska Child Care Program Office (CCPO) – Monitors, regulates, and licenses child care facilities across the state, and their website assists families in determining whether they qualify for child care benefits.
- Help Me Grow Alaska – A system that connects children and families with the services they need. Help Me Grow Alaska provides free care coordination and developmental screening to any family seeking support, parenting information, or referrals for children.
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