Supporting the behavioral health of Alaska’s
youth and families

Denali Family Services (DFS) connects youth living with mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders to quality services that help them build useful skills in their respective homes, schools and communities.

Asset 1DFS

57 Therapeutic Foster Homes

in Anchorage & Mat-Su Valley

Asset 3DFS

200+ Youth & Families

served each year

Asset 2DFS

31 Years of Service

in Alaska

Why We Chose Therapeutic Foster Care

You

can make a

Difference

Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley are experiencing unacceptable rates of teen suicide, family and community violence, homelessness, child maltreatment, substance abuse, and overstressed families.

No child should be unsupported when experiencing behavioral health challenges.

With your help, we can make a difference.

News & Events

The Great Escape Raffle is Back!

Get ready for your chance to win incredible travel and experience packages while supporting Alaska youth and families. Online ticket sales begin Aug. 14, with in-person ticket sales available at the Denali Family Services booth in Raven Hall during the Alaska State Fair, Aug. 21 – Sept. 7, 2026. Every ticket purchased helps support summer programming that serves more than 200 Alaska youth each year.

Stay tuned for prize announcements and ticket details!

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