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SUPPORT FOR
Every Generation.

Community programs grounded in connection, culture and opportunity.

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Our People.
Our Home.
Alaska.
The STCOA Commitment

CULTURE AT OUR CORE.
COMMUNITY IN OUR PURPOSE.

Community programs grounded in connection, culture and opportunity. Our approach centers meaningful relationships, practical information, cultural connection and responsible partnerships.

Explore the priorities below, learn how this area connects to our broader mission, and reach out for current program information.

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What We Focus On

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
WHERE IT MATTERS

Three interconnected priorities guide how STCOA approaches this work and collaborates with families and partners.

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Start Here

Find the right starting point

Explore the focus areas below. Each program has its own page with details and ways to inquire.

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Connected

A connected approach

Family stability, youth support, cultural belonging and career opportunities are interconnected.

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Referrals

Availability and referrals

Contact STCOA to confirm which services, activities and referrals are currently available.

Our Community Values

GROUNDED IN HERITAGE.
GUIDED BY PEOPLE.

Community-centered service begins with listening, respect and the belief that cultural identity is a source of strength.

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Our Community Values

Youth Development

Mentoring, leadership and cultural belonging for young people.

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Our Community Values

Family Resources

A starting point for community resources and family engagement.

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Our Community Values

Housing Navigation

Housing information, stability planning and referrals.

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Our Community Values

Restorative Justice

Accountability, healing and community reintegration.

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Our Community Values

Recovery Support

Peer connections, family education and referrals.

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Our Community Values

Workforce Opportunities

Career readiness, training and employer connections.

Take the Next Step

EXPLORE
OUR PROGRAMS

Select a service card to learn about its purpose, intended participants, and next steps.

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Community and heritage
Keep Exploring

MORE WAYS
TO CONNECT

Programs are organized so individuals and families can easily find the most relevant information. Contact STCOA to confirm current availability and referral options.

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OUR COMPLETE
PROGRAM DIRECTORY

STCOA’s program areas are designed to make support easier to navigate. They are organized by the kind of help or opportunity a person may be seeking, while recognizing that family needs often overlap.

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In Depth · Programs

Community Focus

Youth Development focuses on mentoring, positive relationships, cultural belonging, leadership and support pathways for young people, including those affected by justice-system involvement.

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What This Means

Family Support provides a starting point for identifying community resources and engaging parents, caregivers and extended family members. Family Resources & Housing focuses more specifically on housing information, stability planning and referrals.

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How We Approach It

Restorative Justice & Reentry explores accountability, healing and community reintegration. Addiction & Peer Support focuses on recovery-related connections, family education and referrals to qualified providers where appropriate.

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In Depth · Programs

Practical Considerations

Workforce Development explores career readiness, training, employer relationships and participation in community projects. Culture & Heritage complements these programs by celebrating language, traditions and intergenerational learning.

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In Depth · Programs

Important Information

Every program has a separate page with its purpose, focus areas and next steps. Descriptions are informational and do not guarantee eligibility, enrollment, funding or current availability. Contact STCOA for up-to-date details.

Every program has a separate page with its purpose, focus areas and next steps. CONTACT STCOA
Our People. Our Home.
Alaska.

Connect with STCOA to explore opportunities, share ideas or support the community.