Sponsor Says HB 157 Would Preserve Sibling Ties for Children Adopted from Foster Care Rep. Andrew Gray introduced HB 157 to prevent adoption decrees from terminating legal sibling relationships and to require courts to document best-interest findings about post-adoption visitation; invited testimony will return due to unanswered implementation and confidentiality questions.

A new bill aims to safeguard the vital sibling bonds of children adopted from foster care, ensuring their relationships endure beyond legal decrees.

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Senator Claman introduces resolution suspending rules for foster care legislation in Alaska Alaska Legislature temporarily suspends rules to advance House Bill No. 36 on foster care.

In a bold move to improve foster care in Alaska, the Legislature has temporarily suspended rules to fast-track House Bill No. 36!

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State agency boosts foster home recruitment efforts amid 348 new applicants Foster care recruitment initiatives aim to address declining home numbers and support families.

Alaska's foster care system is facing a critical shortage with licensed homes plummeting to 920, but new initiatives and a significant funding boost could turn the tide.

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