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Social services in Alaska

Official Alaska websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve Alaska residents through local offices.

Child care assistance in Alaska is the Child Care Assistance Program (PASS).

State-run programs

These programs are funded federally but applications go through Alaska.

SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP)).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistance.gov✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page

Federal programs with Alaska offices

Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.

HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Official Alaska resources

State agency

Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

health.alaska.gov

Open site ↗✓ reachable
Benefits portal

Alaska Connect

Apply, renew, and check case status online.

alaskaconnect.ilinx.com

Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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November 3, 2026
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