Alaska Missed Opportunities to Protect American Indian and Alaska Native Children Missing from Foster Care
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Description
Examines the extent to which extent to which the Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS) agency took required steps to protect American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children before, during, and after children went missing or ran away from foster care. Discusses the experiences of OCS and the children's Tribes in collaborating when children are missing from foster care. Offers recommendations for how the Administration and Children and Families can support Alaska improving compliance and addressing gaps presented in this report.
Date
02/2026
Organization
Office of Inspector General (HHS)
Tagged as
Abuse and violence
· Child welfare
· Children and youth
· Networking and collaboration
· Statistics and data
· Tribal communities
· Alaska