Alaska Family Services

403 S Alaska St
Palmer, AK - 99645
(907) 746-4080

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Valley women's Resource Center, Inc. (VWRC) is a private nonprofit corporation established by a group of women in 1979 to respond to the needs of women, children and families in the Matansuka-Susitna Borough. The agency began with and continues to provide services to battered women and victims of sexual assault. The mission of the VWRC is to 'provide safety, service information and referrals to promote personal power and improve the quality of life for women and children. VWRC has a safe shelter and six other programs dedicated to helping women lead fulfilling, violence-free lives. The agency now meets the needs of the entire family with the services provided. VWRC continues to grow with the help of dedicated members, volunteers, staff, and the support of community groups and businesses. Membership is available to all persons regardless of gender, age, race ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or geographic area.

Mission Statement: Services for Families Through Intervention, Collaboration, Education, and Referral

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Alaska Family Services, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?