The Alaska office of Children’s Services, OCS, is tasked with protecting children and supporting struggling families. Providing a stable, loving home for children helps improve their chances for success in health, education, social settings and future employment. An audit required by a 2018 law aimed at improving OCS outcomes found problems persist. Where has OCS had success and what else is needed? Advocates on both sides join us for this Talk of Alaska.
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An audit required by a 2018 law aimed at improving OCS outcomes found problems persist. Where has OCS had success and what else is needed?
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Les Gara - Former Democratic State Representative, Attorney
- Amanda Metivier - Executive Director, Facing Foster Care
- Kim Swisher - Deputy Director, Office of Children's Services
- Kate Demarest - Assistant Attorney General, Alaska Department of Law
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