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Alaska Statutes Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions § 47.18.320. Program development

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Subject to the availability of an appropriation made for the purposes of AS 47.18.300--47.18.390, the program may provide

(1) education and vocational training;

(2) assistance in obtaining educational and vocational training;

(3) career and employment services;

(4) training in basic life skills;

(5) housing and utility assistance;

(6) mentoring and counseling; and

(7) other appropriate services to complement the efforts of former state foster care recipients to achieve self-sufficiency.

(b) In developing the program, the department shall cooperate with and coordinate the use of the resources available from other state and federal agencies designed to provide support and services consistent with the purposes of the program.

(c) If appropriations to meet the purposes of this section are insufficient, the department shall submit a written report to the legislature advising the legislature of

(1) the department's efforts to use existing funds efficiently; and

(2) the opportunities and services the department cannot provide under the existing appropriation level.

(d) When an individual 16 years of age or older who has been in state custody under AS 47.10 for at least six months is released from state custody, the department shall, in addition to any training, services, and assistance provided under (a)--(c) of this section, provide the individual with or assist the individual with obtaining the individual's

(1) birth certificate; the birth certificate may be an official or certified copy;

(2) social security card;

(3) health insurance information;

(4) medical records;

(5) driver's license or identification card; and

(6) certificate of degree of Indian or Alaska Native blood, if applicable.

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