Overview

A Residential Child Care Facility (RCCF) is a place, staffed by employees, where one or more children, separated from their parents, receive 24-hour care on a continuous basis.

Division Responsibilities

  • License Residential Child Care Facilities (RCCFs) according to Alaska state statutes and regulations.
  • Provide orientation and technical assistance on state regulations, licensing standards, and applicable fees for new and existing providers.
  • Conduct inspections of all licensed residential child care facilities to ensure continued compliance with health, safety, and program standards.
  • Investigate complaints alleging violations of state statutes and regulations to protect the safety and well-being of children in care.
  • Maintain a current public list of licensed facilities in Alaska for transparency and accountability.
  • Monitor facilities year-round and work collaboratively with partner agencies, tribal organizations, and community providers to promote quality improvement and consistent care standards.
  • Support continuous improvement by providing guidance, resources, and corrective action follow-up when noncompliance is identified.

How to sign up

There are several steps to obtain a RCCF license in the State of Alaska. If you are interested in obtaining a license, please download the New Home Application packet and submit it to Residential Licensing. 

Download the application

Your application will be reviewed by a supervisor and assigned to a specialist. The specialist will work closely with you to ensure your application meets all the licensing requirements, followed by an onsite inspection of your facility before final review and approval.

Residential Child Care Facilities

Current licensed facilities

Download current licensed facilities list

Community resources

DBH Residential Care for Children & Youth

The Center for Training & Staff Development at Alaska Children and Family

Statutes and regulations

The following statutes and regulations apply to licensed Residential Child Care Facilities and Residential Psychiatric Treatment Centers in the State of Alaska. 

AS 47.32 Centralized Licensing and Related Administrative Procedures

AS 47.05 Administration of Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions

7 AAC 50 Community Care Licensing

7 AAC 10 Licensing, Certification, and Approvals

Resources

Forms

Related Education

Related Resources

Contact us

Division of Behavioral Health Licensing

907-269-8166

3601 C St. Ste. 878, Anchorage AK, 99503