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.

Who qualifies?

There are seven specializations in RCCF residential licensing.

  • License Residential Child Care Facilities (RCCF) according to state statutes and regulations
  • Provide orientation on state regulations, licensing, and fees
  • Conduct annual inspection of all applicable licensed facilities
  • Investigate complaints alleging violations of state statutes and regulations
  • Maintain a current list of licensed facilities in Alaska​
  • Monitor facilities and work in partnership with partner agencies and providers

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

Related Education

Contact us

Behavioral Health

350 Main St. Ste 214, Juneau, Alaska 99801