HHS OIG Report: Alaska Missed Foster Care Opportunities for Native Children

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:16:11 +0000
Social Services

The HHS Office of Inspector General issued a report finding that Alaska missed opportunities to protect American Indian and Alaska Native children missing from foster care. The report details failures in notification, follow-up actions, sex trafficking assessments, caseworker visits, and tribal communication, recommending improvements supported by ACF.