Residential Child Care Facilities (RCCF) Licensing
Inspections of Residential Child Care Facilities to ensure standards are met
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 applicationYour 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 listCommunity 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