Strong families, strong communities; culturally responsive support services for alaska native households in anchorage - funds will provide services for alaska native households experiencing or at risk…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded $450,000 to the Anchorage Coalition To End Homelessness on August 31, 2026, under the Social Services Research and Demonstration program (CFDA 93.647) to provide culturally responsive support services for Alaska Native households experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Anchorage.

The project delivers individualized case management, housing navigation, warm referrals, wellness planning, peer and community support, and coordination with Alaska Native organizations and tribal partners to Alaska Native households. The service model is grounded in Calricaraq, a traditional Indigenous Yup'ik healing and healthy living framework. Services support participants in stabilizing housing, strengthening natural support systems, navigating mainstream benefits and community resources, and addressing barriers related to homelessness, behavioral health, family stability, and disconnection from culture or community.

The award period runs from August 31, 2026, through August 30, 2027. Performance takes place in Alaska.

Strong families, strong communities; culturally responsive support services for alaska native households in anchorage - funds will provide services for alaska native households experiencing or at risk of homelessness through a service model grounded in calricaraq, an award-winning traditional indigenous YUP'IK healing and healthy living framework. Through this grant, the project will support participants in stabilizing housing, strengthening natural support systems, navigating mainstream benefits and community resources, and addressing barriers related to homelessness, behavioral health, family stability, and disconnection from culture or community. Services may include individualized case management, housing navigation, warm referrals, wellness planning, peer and community support, and coordination with alaska native organizations, tribal partners, and providers.