Statutes and Regulations
Alaska Statutes are passed by the Legislature. Regulations (also called the
Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the Department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.
Alaska Statutes for the Department of Family and Community Services
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Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Alaska Administrative Code under the purview of the Department of Family and Community Services
- Chap. 10.
Barrier Crimes and Conditions; Background Checks, (7 AAC 10.900-.990)
- Chap. 10.
Inspections and Investigations,(7 AAC 10.9600-.9620)
- Chap. 52.
Juvenile Correctional Facilities and Juvenile Detention Facilities, (7 AAC 52.001-7 AAC 52.900)
- Chap. 53.
Social Services, (7 AAC 53.010-7 AAC 53.999)
- Chap. 54.
Administration, (7 AAC 54.010-7 AAC 54.999)
- Chap. 56.
Child Placement Agencies, (7 AAC 56.010-7 AAC 56.990)
- Chap. 58.
Citizen Review Panel, (7 AAC 58.010-.090)
- Chap. 67.
Foster Home Licensing Standards, (7 AAC 67.005-.990)
- Chap. 72.
Civil Commitment, (7 AAC 72.010-.900)
- Chap. 74.
Alaska Pioneers’ Homes, (7 AAC 74.010-.990)
- Chap. 78
Grant Programs, (7 AAC 78.010-.950)
- Chap. 81
Grant Services for Individuals, (7 AAC 81.010-.950)
- Chap. 85
Electronic and Other Records Containing Behavioral Health Information, (7 AAC 85.005-.025)
Proposed Regulations
Proposed regulations are posted on the
Alaska Online Public Notice System and advertised in the
Anchorage Daily News. We invite you to comment on any proposed changes to regulations when during the public comment period. If you would like to receive notice of all proposed regulation changes, please send a request to
fcs.regulations@alaska.gov.
Administrative Order 360
Under
Administrative Order 360, the Department of Family and Community Services is proposing the following changes:
- Significantly revising
Chapter 72 Civil Commitment to modernize the program and align with state statute
- Amend certain regulations within
Chapter 53 Social Services to modernize the fee structures and align with legislative appropriations
- Amend certain regulations within
Chapter 54 Administration to create a department-wide grievance procedure and clarify requirements to request an evidentiary hearing
- Create regulations pertaining to the appeal of substantiations as required in
AS 47.17.040
- Amend regulations in
Chapter 74 Alaska Pioneer Homes to reduce redundant regulatory requirements
- Significantly revise the regulations in
Chapter 56 Child Placement Agencies to modernize the program and reflect better licensure practice
- Amend regulations within
Chapter 52 Division of Juvenile Justice Facilities to remove redundant and unnecessary regulations
- Reduce the number of unnecessary requirements within
Chapter 67 Foster Care Licensing, Health and Safety in the foster home to reflect better licensure practice
More Information
For more information regarding DFCS regulations, please email fcs.regulations@alaska.gov.