Local Resources
The following lists can help you plan fun, engaging, and safe activities for your assigned child/youth.
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Anchorage Resources
Activity Ideas for CASA and Youth
Passes are available for CASA volunteers to take assigned child outings, such as:
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Museum passes
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Alaska Zoo passes
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H2Oasis passes
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Teddy bears and quilts for CASA Children
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Imaginarium
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Lake Hood
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McDonald’s
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Hockey
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Go for a walk
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Neon golf
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Ice skating
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Botanical gardens
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Library
Pre-Service Training
If not listed in our events calendar, please contact the Anchorage CASA office for event details on our next pre-service training.
Continuing Education and
Community Engagement
Please contact us at AnchorageCASA@alaska.gov for more information.
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Home - Resource Center for Parents and Children - Fairbanks, AK
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Fairbanks Youth Advocates – providing shelter when needed and healing when possible.
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Children, Youth and Family Services – Fairbanks Native Association
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​​​Some free, kid-friendly things to do in Fairbanks:​
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Library
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UAF museum passes available to check out
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Georgeson Gardens
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Kite flying, berry picking, tennis, soccer, basketball
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Creamers Field walk
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Frisbee golf at Birch Hill
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Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitor Center
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Arctic Bowl (free for kids under 12 on Sundays)
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Home Depot’s Kid Workshops: 5-10 years old, first Saturday of month from 9 a.m. to noon
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Lowes’ Kid Workshops: 5-10 years old, every other Saturday at 10 a.m.
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Chena Lakes
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Tanana Lakes
Fun activities with nominal charges:
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Regal Cinema: $1 kid films at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
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Big Dipper skating
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Literacy Council/forget-me-not books
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Bowling
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Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum
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Pioneer Park: Train rides, merry-go-round, mini-golf, Pioneer Air Museum, Riverboat Nenana, Alaska Native Museum
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Ice cream trip
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UAF Museum of the North
Fairbanks Resources for CASA Volunteers
Fairbanks Community Resources
Activity Ideas for CASA and Youth
Juneau Resources
Juneau CASA is currently recruiting new volunteers. Please contact us at JuneauCASA@alaska.gov for details on upcoming information meetings and training.
Community Resources
Valley (Mat-Su) Resources
Community Resources
- Alaska Family Services: Family support and behavior health services.
- Alaska Job Corps: Skills for training in the workforce, designed for ages 16-24.
- Alaska Military Youth Academy: The National Guard AMYA serves youth ages 16-18.
- Beacon Hill: Identifying safe families for children.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska: Mentorship, advocacy, and support for today’s youth.
- Chickaloon Native Village: Native tribal services.
- Family Promise of Mat-Su: Low-income family sustainability.
- Knik Tribal Council: Federally recognized social, educational and economic development services.
- Mat-Su Health Foundation: Health and wellness advocacy and community engagement services.
- My House: Youth drop-in center, providing food and showers.
- Mat-Su Valley Corps: Salvation Army programs (including after school programs and camps).
- Mat-Su Services for Children and Adults: Home and community based services.
- Onward & Upward: Health, wellness, support for suicide prevention.
- R.O.C.K. Mat-Su: Promoting family resilience in the community.
- Set Free Alaska: Adult and children’s program curriculum and supplies.
- Sunshine Community Health Center: Health services including sunshine transit for appointments.
- United Way Mat-Su: Programs and events to advance education, financial stability, and health.
- United Way of Mat-Su Valley Resource Guide: Comprehensive Mat-Su Valley resources.