US EditionFoster youth organization sues Alaska children’s services for alleged lack of food and necessities
The lawsuit alleges older foster youth in shelters or dorms receive only a small stipend, far less than $1,000 monthly given to foster families, affecting thousands statewide.
- On Jan. 6, Facing Foster Care in Alaska sued the Office of Children's Services in Alaska Superior Court, alleging it failed to provide food and necessities for older foster youth placed in shelters or college dormitories.
- Advocates note that foster youth aged 16 and older receive a small transition stipend, while years of complaints say they cannot afford enough food or necessities.
- Some college dorm residents face food gaps when commons close during winter break, and Facing Foster Care in Alaska handed out gift cards while an Office of Children's Services official said the agency routinely offers vouchers and transportation assistance.
- Statewide workforce challenges have left the Office of Children's Services strained, increasing reliance on shelters and independent placements where youth lack comparable financial support, Amanda Metivier said.
- Advocates point to other states with better stipend systems and Facing Foster Care in Alaska has continued distributing gift cards while pursuing legal action after repeatedly raising the issue with OCS, culminating in the Jan. 6 filing.
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Foster youth organization sues OCS for alleged lack of food and necessities
Amanda Metivier, director of Facing Foster Care, at a presentation in the state capitol. (Courtesy of Amanda Metivier) An Alaska foster youth advocacy organization is suing the state Office of Children’s Services for allegedly failing to provide food and necessities for older youth in their care. The lawsuit by Facing Foster Care in Alaska claims foster youth placed in shelters or college dormitories don’t receive enough money for food or basic …
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Foster youth organization sues Alaska children’s services for alleged lack of food and necessities
An Alaska foster youth advocacy organization is suing the state Office of Children’s Services for allegedly failing to provide food and necessities for older youth in their care.
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Foster youth organization sues Alaska children's services for alleged lack of food and necessities
An Alaska foster youth advocacy organization is suing the state's Office of Children’s Services. The lawsuit claims the agency fails to provide food and necessities for older foster youth in shelters or dorms.
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