Child Care for Alaska Families
Find child care in Alaska
Finding child care is an important decision for families. Whether you are looking for care for the first time, exploring financial assistance, or learning how to choose a quality program, the Alaska Child Care Program Office (CCPO) is here to help.
This section provides information and resources to help families:
- Understand different types of child care available in Alaska
- Learn how to choose a quality child care program
- Explore options to help pay for child care
- Support children’s health, development, and well-being
- Understand how child care programs are regulated to keep children safe
- Connect with additional services that support families
Use the sections below to explore resources and find information that can help you make the best decisions for your family.
Need Help with Child Care Assistance?
Families who need help applying for Child Care Assistance, understanding eligibility, submitting documents, or managing their case should contact the regional Child Care Assistance office serving their community.
Regional offices are operated by Alaska Family Services (AFS) and thread on behalf of the State of Alaska.
Select your region below to find the office that serves your community.
Child Care Assistance Regional Offices
Central Region
Central Region
Communities served:
Cordova, Palmer, Valdez, Wasilla, Willow
Organization: Alaska Family Services
📞 Phone: 907-373-4450
☎ Toll-free: 866-746-4080
📠 Fax: 907-373-4468
📧 Email: centralcca@akafs.org
Coastal Region
Coastal Region
Communities served:
Aleutian Chain, Bristol Bay Area, Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome
Organization: Alaska Family Services
📞 Phone: 907-373-4450
☎ Toll-free: 866-746-4080
📠 Fax: 907-373-4468
📧 Email: coastal.cca@akafs.org
Municipality of Anchorage Region
Municipality of Anchorage Region
Communities served:
Anchorage, Bird Creek, Chugiak, Eagle River, Girdwood, JBER
Organization: Alaska Family Services
📞 Phone: 907-644-5000
📠 Fax: 907-644-5020
📧 Email: ccaanc@akafs.org
Northern Region
Northern Region
Communities served:
Barrow, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, North Pole, North Slope, Moose Creek, Salcha, Tok, Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Area
Organization: thread
📞 Phone: 907-265-3100
☎ Toll-free: 855-479-2212
📠 Fax: 907-479-2295
📧 Email: ccathread@threadalaska.org
Southeast Region
Southeast Region
Communities served:
Angoon, Craig, Gustavus, Haines, Hoonah, Juneau, Ketchikan, Metlakatla, Petersburg, Prince of Wales, Sitka, Skagway, Wrangell, Yakutat
Organization: thread
📞 Phone: 907-265-3100
☎ Toll-free: 855-479-2212
📠 Fax: 907-479-2295
📧 Email: ccathread@threadalaska.org