FAMILIES
STRENGTHEN
SUPPORTING KIDS IN FOSTER CARE WITH A HOME-LIKE SETTING FOR FAMILY CONTACT
The Mat-Su Family Support Center is located at
Facility available 8am-8pm seven days a week!
1951 North Hemmer Rd, Palmer, Alaska 99645
Beacon Hill does not provide supervision of family contact at the Mat-Su location. Supervision must be provided by a caseworker approved family contact supporter.
MatSuFamilySupport@beaconhillak.com
907-308-9591
WHAT IS FAMILY CONTACT AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Family Contact is when kids in foster care spend time with their family. The Mat-Su Family Support Center provides a warm, friendly, home-like setting with a fully stocked kitchen, toys, and playground for natural family activities.
Family Contact matters because it maintains family relationships, reduces trauma to kids in foster care, strengthens families and build resiliency, and increases reunification.
HOW TO USE THE MAT-SU FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
IDENTIFY
A SAFE & RESPONSIBILE FACILITATOR
Caseworker explores possible relatives, friends, foster parent, or faith community support who can provide supervision of family contact.
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CHECK
AVAILABILITY
The Family Support Center is open 8am-8pm/ 7 days a week.
REQUEST
FACILITY
Complete the online Facility Use Request Form at least three business days in advance.
RECEIVE
CONFIRMATION
Instructions will be provided on how to access the building once your reservation is confirmed.
Extended contact times encouraged
Outdoor playground & equipment
Family contact must be supervised
Perfect location for special occasion celebrations (some party supplies provided)
Stocked kitchen for preparing meals
"Family Contact Best Practice" training available
WHAT ROLE CAN YOU PLAY?
FAMILY CONTACT SUPPORTER
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Facilitates and coaches family contact
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Receives Family Contact Best Practices training and coaching
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Documents feedback to caseworker
TIDY TEAM
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Cleans and organizes Support Center OR provides skill for occasional maintenance projects
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Flexible scheduling available for Individuals or small group volunteers
DONATE
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Pantry items such as snacks, drinks, and non-perishable meal kits
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Diapers, wipes, or cleaning products
- Consumable craft supplies and toys