Denali Family Services

08/20/2026

🎡 The Alaska State Fair starts TOMORROW — and Denali Family Services is ready! 🎉

Our booth is all set up inside Raven Hall, and we can’t wait to see you! Stop by, say hi, learn more about the programs and services we provide to Alaska’s youth and families — and grab your Great Escape Raffle tickets while you’re there! 💙

🎟️ Enter for your chance to win one of several fabulous Alaska getaway packages! Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxing escape or your next adventure, we’ve got some incredible prizes up for grabs.

📍 Find Denali Family Services in Raven Hall throughout the Alaska State Fair, August 21–September 7.

Come say hello, learn more about DFS, and enter for your chance to GET AWAY! 🌲✈️🏔️

08/17/2026

🎓💙 Five little graduates. One very big milestone!

Last Friday, we celebrated five of our Denali Explorers as they completed the program and prepared for their next adventure: kindergarten! 🎒✏️

Denali Explorers serves children ages 3–5, wrapping therapeutic support around each child in a setting that mirrors a classroom. Through play, learning, connection and individualized support, our team helps children build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school, daycare and beyond.

Watching these five littles celebrate alongside their caregivers and DFS staff was a beautiful example of our mission in action. 💙

A huge thank you to our incredible Explorers staff for the patience, compassion and hard work they poured into this cohort throughout the year. We also want to recognize former DFS team member Carolyn for the important role she played in helping these kiddos grow and prepare for this moment.

And graduation wouldn't be complete without flowers! 🌸 Caregiver Ms. Rose brought flowers for each teacher, with Rada handpicking the arrangements—such a thoughtful way to recognize the people who helped these little Explorers along their journey.

To our graduates: We are so proud of you! Have an amazing time in kindergarten! 🎓🌟

08/13/2026

🎟️ THE GREAT ESCAPE RAFFLE IS LIVE! 🌴✈️

Ready for an escape? Support Denali Family Services and get your chance to win some incredible prizes in our Great Escape Raffle, happening now through Sept. 7!

🌟 Up to SIX Escape Packages PLUS the ultimate Great Escape grand prize are up for grabs!

And your ticket does more than give you a chance to win. Every purchase helps DFS continue providing critical behavioral health services and support to youth and families across Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley. 💙

🎟️ Only 1,000 tickets are available, so don't wait!

👉 Get your tickets: https://www.denalifs.org/raffle/

You can also find us at the Alaska State Fair in Raven Hall, Aug. 21–Sept. 7, where we'll be selling tickets and sharing more about the work of Denali Family Services.

Take a chance. Plan your escape. Support Alaska's youth and families. 💙

08/12/2026

☀️ DFS is out and about in the Mat-Su!

DFS was glad to join the Palmer Chamber of Commerce Luncheon today and hear from Blake Allen, CEO of the Alaska State Fair , about what’s ahead for one of Alaska’s favorite annual traditions! 🎡🎠

With the Alaska State Fair right around the corner, it was a great opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members, hear what’s new for this year’s Fair, and celebrate everything happening in the Mat-Su community.

And speaking of the Fair… keep an eye out for Denali Family Services at Raven Hall this year! 👀💙 We’re excited to be part of the fun and connect with our community.

Thank you to the Palmer Chamber for bringing our local businesses and organizations together!

08/12/2026

🌟 Big feelings can happen in little bodies — and Denali Explorers is here to help. 🌟

Denali Family Services’ Denali Explorers program supports children ages 3–5 in Anchorage who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, social skills or other behavioral health concerns.

Through child-centered, trauma-informed care, our team helps young children build the social and emotional skills they need to grow, connect and thrive — while involving families throughout the process.

💙 Enrollment is now open! Eligible children must qualify for Medicaid and meet clinical eligibility requirements.

👉 Learn more about Denali Explorers and how to get started:
https://www.denalifs.org/services/denali-explorers/

📞 Questions? Call our Intake Team at (907) 274-8281.

Help your little explorer build skills for a big, bright future! 🏔️💙

08/10/2026

At Denali Family Services, healing doesn't just happen in an office—it happens on trails, mountainsides, bike paths, campgrounds, and in the great outdoors that make Alaska so special. 🌲🚴‍♀️🏔️

Our Recreational Therapy team works year-round to help youth build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, and experience the joy of trying something new.

In 2026, our youth:
🚴 Explored Anchorage's Coastal Trail, stopping at Woronzof Point to watch planes take off and enjoy the view before continuing their ride.
🥾 Hiked through Denali National Park, crossing a suspension bridge and completing a three-mile adventure from the Visitor Center.
⛷️ Hit the slopes at Alyeska Resort through a partnership with Challenge Alaska, giving youth the opportunity to learn skiing and snowboarding with professional instruction and equipment.

These experiences are more than recreation—they're opportunities for growth, resilience, connection, and creating positive memories that last a lifetime.

A huge shout out to our Recreational Therapy team for the creativity, dedication, and care they bring to our youth every day. 💙

08/07/2026

👏 Shout Out to Our Incredible DFS Training Team! 👏

We are fortunate to have some amazing professionals leading learning opportunities for resource families across Alaska, and we want to recognize Katrina Eggers and Jessica Campbell for sharing their expertise during Alaska Center for Resource Families's upcoming De-escalation Through Connection training on Sept. 3.

Katrina, our Director of Training and Development, will be presenting The Art of Attunement: Building Connection Before Correction, helping caregivers understand how connection, co-regulation, and trust can prevent challenging behaviors before they escalate.

Jessica, our Training Specialist, will lead From Escalation to Connection: Helping Youth Feel Safe, Regulated, & Heard, offering practical tools to understand behavior, recognize warning signs, and respond in ways that strengthen relationships rather than intensify conflict.

These sessions reflect the heart of DFS—supporting youth and families through connection, understanding, and evidence-based practices. Thank you, Katrina and Jessica, for your passion, knowledge, and commitment to helping caregivers succeed!

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🖥️ Register for Live Zoom: https://shorturl.at/JQJjp
🎓 Free training for resource families

Be sure to register and join us for this valuable day of learning and connection!

De-escalation through Connection Webi-Conference
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 @ 9:00am-2:30pm on Zoom!

We invite resource families to join us for interactive training sessions presented by Denali Family Services staff on De-escalation through Connection!

Session 1 (9:00am-10:30am) – The Art of Attunement: Building Connection Before Correction
Connection.

Presented by: Katrina Eggers, DFS Director of Training and Development
This 90-minute presentation focuses on the art of attunement and its role in building secure relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and reducing challenging behaviors before they escalate. Participants will explore how attunement serves as the foundation for effective parenting and caregiving, learn practical co-regulation strategies, and examine the impact of trauma on connection. The session will also address what happens when we miss the mark, including how to recognize mis-attunement, repair relationship ruptures, and strengthen trust.

Session 2 (10:45am-12:15pm) – From Escalation to Connection: Helping Youth Feel Safe, Regulated, & Heard

Presented by: Jessica Campbell, DFS Training Specialist
This 90-minute session equips participants with practical, relationship-centered strategies for understanding and responding to challenging behavior in youth. Participants will explore how behavior serves as a form of communication and learn to identify the underlying needs that behaviors may represent. The session will focus on recognizing early warning signs of escalation, responding with techniques that de-escalate rather than intensify conflict, and using connection-based approaches to maintain safety and trust during difficult moments.

Session 3 (1:00pm-2:30pm) – Homework Without the Battle: Practical Strategies for De-escalating Homework Conflict

Presented by: Julia Wishart, DFS Training Specialist
This interactive 90-minute session will walk through what’s really happening behind homework meltdowns: why homework can trigger stress responses in children who have experienced trauma or instability, and how to recognize the skill gaps and emotional needs that homework struggles often signal. Participants will explore practical, research-backed strategies to reduce tension before it escalates, as well as how to de-escalate calmly when it does.

We look forward to seeing you there, please register here! >>> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BrBTJvduQSCIqmWGQIoKWg #/registration

08/07/2026

Swing by our booth tomorrow for information on our programs and some free school supplies!

Join us at the Fairview Back to School Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, August 8th! This family event will help prepare kids to have a successful school year. There will be free vision screenings, vaccinations, school supplies, performances, and more.

Saturday, August 8th
12:30-4:30pm
Fairview Recreation Center (1121 E. 10th Ave)

08/06/2026

🚨 We're Hiring at Denali Family Services! 🚨

Are you passionate about helping Alaska’s children and families thrive? Join a team that makes a difference every day through youth behavioral health services, therapeutic foster care, and early childhood support.

Now Hiring:
✅ Behavioral Health Associate/Specialist (BHA)
✅ Case Manager
✅ Foster Care Supervisor
✅ Early Childhood Behavioral Health Associate/Specialist (BHA)
✅ Early Childhood Case Manager
✅ Early Childhood BHA Supervisor
✅ Early Childhood Clinician I

At Denali Family Services, you'll enjoy:
✔ Competitive pay
✔ Medical, dental, and vision insurance
✔ 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
✔ Generous paid time off and holidays
✔ Employer-paid life insurance
✔ Education assistance and professional development opportunities
✔ A mission-driven team dedicated to supporting Alaska’s youth and families

Whether you're just starting your career or ready to take the next step in behavioral health and family services, we invite you to join our growing team.

📍 Anchorage | Wasilla
💻 Apply today at: DenaliFS.org/Careers

Help us build stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for Alaska's children. ❤️

08/03/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of the incredible community partners who joined us for Denali Family Fest in Anchorage on Friday! ❤️

One of the best parts of the event was seeing families connect with organizations that provide valuable services, resources, support, and opportunities throughout our community. We are grateful for each of these partners who took time out of their day to engage with families, answer questions, hand out resources, and make the event such a success.

Because of your partnership, hundreds of Anchorage families enjoyed an afternoon filled with fun, connection, information, and community support. We appreciate everything you do for Alaska's youth and families and are honored to work alongside you.

Check out the photos and show these amazing organizations some love in the comments! 📸👏