12/31/2026
Alaska Adoption Services is looking for additional Officers to join our Board of Directors!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Alaska Adoption Services (AAS) was founded by Tami Watson and Victoria Ross in early 2019 when the only other domestic infant adoption program in Alaska closed it’s doors. The founders saw there was a need for a local adoption agency to help Alaskan families navigate the adoption process as well as keep Alaskan children in-state. The agency was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization on May 6, 2019 and officially licensed as a Child Placement Agency by the State of Alaska on July 10, 2019. Since opening the agency doors, AAS has had the privilege of working with many adoptive families and birth families across Alaska in a variety of ways.
Alaska Adoption Services has proudly expanded its support services since it’s inception. AAS was awarded the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Grant through the Dave Thomas Foundation on January 1, 2021 which allows the agency the privilege of helping legally free children and youth find permanency through adoption. On July 1, 2021, AAS was awarded the Adoption and Guardianship Home Studies for Resource Families Grant from the State of Alaska, allowing us to partner with The Office of Children’s Services to write all the adoption and guardianship home studies for families adopting through the foster care system in the state. Alaska Adoption Services started a community -diaper pantry in 2021 to assist families in need with diapers, wipes and other baby essentials.
Alaska Adoption Services is currently the only domestic infant adoption agency in the state of Alaska. We are proud to serve families all over Alaska and believe there is a forever family for every Alaskan child.
EXPECTATIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS:
All board members are expected to commit to one year of services (or more). All members are asked to attend our Prospective Adoptive Parent Workshop one time during their board membership. This expectation ensures all board members understand the adoption process. Each board member is asked to volunteer 10 hours per year to the agency, outside of regularly scheduled meetings. Members are asked to make diligent efforts to attend quarterly board meetings and alert the board immediately of scheduling conflicts. All members are encouraged to donate a financial gift meaningful to them annually to the organization.
We welcome any prospective candidates to reach out to the Co-Executive Directors to inquire about the process of applying. You may reach us at info@alaskaadoptionservices.org or by calling us at 907-302-6332.
Board of Directors: Voluntary, legal governing body of a nonprofit.
Alaska Adoption Services' mission is to provide compassionate service to families through adoption and provide stability and permanency for infants and children. We believe there is a forever family for every Alaskan child. We value providing options, ethical practices, making connections, showing compassion, and providing expertise in the industry.
471 W 36th Ave. Suite 201
Anchorage AK 99503
Website: https://www.alaskaadoptionservices.org/aboutWebsite
EIN:
84-1831744
Year of Incorporation:
2019
Location: Anchorage
Focus: Human Services
Operating Budget: $1M-$5M
Number of Staff: 6
Number of Board Members: 6
Guidestar page:
https://app.candid.org/profile/9871242/alaska-adoption-services-84-1831744
Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Victoria Ross (She/Her)
Executive Director:
Victoria Ross (She/Her)
