Care-Sharing technology that drives action for local children and families in crisis.
Reducing trauma and restoring hope for all impacted
by foster care
PRESERVE FAMILIES
FAMILY CONTACT
"Quality & meaningful time for children & their families."
This valuable time together is important because it:
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maintains and strengthens family relationships (parents/children, siblings, extended family)
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reduces trauma for children (provides routine, connection to culture)
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builds resiliency (opportunity to learn and practice new skills)
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increases reunification and permanency through relationship and encouragement
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FAMILY CONTACT TRAINING
"Relational best practices for child welfare workers, foster parents, and community volunteers."
LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILY CONTACT TRAINING
SUPPORT & APPRECIATION
"Support groups, giveaway and appreciation events for foster families and child welfare workers."
TWO LOCATIONS SERVING FAMILIES
2807 Arctic Blvd. Anchorage​​​​
1951 N Hemmer Rd. Palmer
Partner with Family Support
FAMILY CONTACT SUPPORTER
- Facilitate family contact and coach parents
- Receive family contact training and coaching support
- Document family contact for parents and child welfare workers
TRANSPORTER
-Transport children and/or parents to/from family contact
- Build relationships and provide encouragement
- Regular schedule and on-call options available
TIDY TEAM​
- Clean and organize the center or support areas
- Sort & sanitize toys, dust, vacuum, mop, etc
- Sort and put away donations, misc projects
EVENT CREW
- Prep and serve food
- Provide on-site childcare
- Set up and clean up
WHAT IS FAMILY CONTACT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
​Family Contact is when children, temporarily separated from their family while in foster care,spend time with their family. This valuable time together is important because it:
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• maintains and strengthens family relationships (parents/children, siblings, extended family)
• reduces trauma for children (provides routine, connection to culture)
• builds resiliency (opportunity to learn and practice new skills)
• increases reunification and permanency through relationship and encouragement
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Beacon Hill’s Family Support Centers provide a home-like space for families to bond with child-led play, board games, art, sensory activities, and shared meals around a table. Support services and referrals to other programs are provided to support children, parents, and foster families alike.