EDUCATING, AND ENGAGING ALASKA'S LATINO COMMUNITY
REDES LATINAS
Redes Latinas is a digital community hub for Latin@s across Alaska. This site helps people connect to services in both Spanish and English. The site was created in 2020 in response to community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This site has information about social services, immigration, and education for the Anchorage/Mat-Su region. Over time, we plan to expand to include more services in more places in Alaska.
IMMIGRATION SUPPORT:
These places can give you information, help and/or legal representation. They can help support your legal stay in the country.
IMMIGRATION ADVICE
What to think about when talking to an immigration attorney? What to do if you are stopped by authorities?
SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
The law protects you and gives you legal status in the country when you have been a victim of domestic violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking or other crimes. There are resources and services that can help you. There are free and low-cost options for shelter, counseling, legal assistance and confidential support. You are not alone. The law and many places are on your side.
INFORMATION
Here you will find more information about Violence Against Women Act, T Visa: Immigration Relief for Survivors of Sex or Labor Trafficking, U Visa for Victims of Criminal Activity, and Refugees and Asylum.
CONSULATES
There are no consulates in Alaska for Latin American countries. These consulates can help people living in Alaska. Ask your consulate about your case.
| pais | info | telefono |
|---|---|---|
 ArgentinaConsulate General and Promotion Center in Los Angeles Phone: 1 (323) 954 9155 Email: secon_clang@mrecic.gov.ar 5055 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA 90036 |  BelizeConsulate General of Belize, Los Angeles California Phone: 1 (323) 634-9900 Email: belizeconsulatela@mfa.gov.bz 4801 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 250, Los Angeles, CA 90010 |  BoliviaConsulate General of Bolivia in Los Angeles, California Phone: 1 (213) 388 0475 Email: info@boliviala.org 3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1065, Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
 BrazilConsulate General of Brazil in San Francisco Phone: 1 (415) 981-8170 Email: cg.sfrancisco@itamaraty.gov.br 300 Montgomery Street, Suite 1160, San Francisco, CA 94104 |  ChileConsulate General of Chile in San Francisco Phone: 1(415) 982 7662 / 1 (415) 982 7665 Email: sanfrancisco@consulado.gob.cl |  ColombiaConsulate of Colombia in San Francisco Phone: 1 (415) 495 7195 / 1 (415) 495 7196 Toll Free: 1 888 764 3326 Email: csanfrancisco@cancilleria.gov.co 456 Montgomery Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94104 (New location since January 11, 2021) |
 Costa RicaConsulate General of Costa Rica in Los Angeles Phone: 1 (323) 424 7112 / 1 (323) 424 7161 / 1 (323) 424 7106 Email: concr-us-ca2@rree.go.cr and/or consulatecostaricala@gmail.com Appointments for passports and identity cards: costaricaconsulatela@hotmail.com 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 641, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 |  CubaConsulate of Cuba in the USA Phone: 1 (202) 797-8515 / 1 (202) 797-8518 Email: recepcion@usadc.embacuba.cu 2639 16ST NW, Washington DC, 20009 |  EcuadorConsulate of Ecuador in Los Angeles Phone: 1 (323) 658 6020 Email: ceculosangeles@cancilleria.gob.ec 3600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1404, Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
 El SalvadorConsulate of El Salvador in Seattle, Washington Phone: 1 (206) 971 7950 Email: consuladoseattle@rree.gob.sv Broderick Building 615, Second Ave. Suite # 50, Seattle, WA 98104 |  GuatemalaConsulate General of Guatemala in Seattle, Washington Appointments: https://consulguatesea.acuityscheduling.com Phone: 1 (206) 888-5319 / 1 (206) 888-5320 Emergencias: 1 (206) 271-5309 Call Center for Immigrant Assistance: 1 (844) 805-1011 Email: consseattle@minex.gob.gt 18000 International Blvd. South Tower, Suite 1005, Seattle, WA 98188 |  HaitiEmbassy of the Republic of Haiti, Washington D.C. Phone: 1 (202) 332-4090 Email: amb.washington@diplomatie.ht 2311 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 |
 HondurasConsulate General of Honduras in Seattle Phone: 1 (206) 420-0947 107 SW Grady Way suite 100, Renton, WA 98057 |  MéxicoConsulate of Mexico in Seattle Phone: 1 (206) 448-3526 / 1 (206) 448-6819 / 1 (206) 448-8971 Email: conseattle@sre.gob.mx 807 E. Roy St., Seattle, WA 98102 |  NicaraguaConsulate General of Nicaragua in San Francisco Phone: 1 (650) 308-5481 Email: conicsf@pacbell.net 870 Market St. #518, San Francisco, CA 94102 |
 PanamaConsulate of Panama in Washington, D.C. Phone: 1 (202) 483-1407 Email:consular@embassyofpanama.org and/or info@embassyofpanama.org 2862 McGill Terrace, N.W. Washington, D.C, 20008 |  ParaguayConsulate General of Paraguay in Los Angeles Phone: 1 (310) 417 9500 Email: paraguay.la@mre.gov.py 3600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 414, Los Angeles, CA 90010 |  PeruConsulate General of Peru in San Francisco Phone: 1 (415) 362-5185 / 1 (415) 362-5647 / 1 (415) 362-7136 Email: informacion@conpersf.com 870 Market Street, Suite 1075, San Francisco, CA 94102 |
 Dominican RepublicGeneral Consulate of the Dominican Republic in California and for the West Coast of the United States of America Phone: 1 (818) 504-6605 Email: consuladord@gmail.com 500 N Brand Blvd #1500, Glendale, CA 91203 |  UruguayConsulate of Uruguay in Los Angeles Phone: 1 (310) 394-5777 Email: cglosangeles@mrree.gub.uy 429 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste 400 Santa Mónica, CA 90401 |  VenezuelaEmbassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the United States Assistance only through the website: https://us.embajadavenezuela.org/ |
Alaska has education for everybody. This is a list of schools, programs, and other education for you or someone you love.
K-12 Education
Anchorage has unique schools for your child’s unique needs, no matter their age or grade level.
Post-Secondary Education
Find information about going to college, from signing up for classes to tutoring services.
Adult Education
There is help for you to prepare for the job you want.
High School Diploma / GED
The Adult Learning Center
The Adult Learning Center has classes to learn English, how to parent, how to use a computer, and more.
Phone: (907) 375-6000 Email: ak.adult.learning.center@gmail.com
2518 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Website: http://akalc.com/
Nine Star Adult Education and GED Classes
They have classes to get ready for the GED, learn English, finish high school, learn new skills, and citizenship classes. Phone: (907) 279-7827 Email: info@ninestar.org 730 I Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 Website: https://ninestar.org/ged-preparation/
Vocational and Technical Training
Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Test
The food card is valid for 3 years and costs $10. The test can be taken in English, Spanish, or Korean! Website: https://www.muni.org/Departments/health/Admin/environment/FSS/Pages/AlternateFoodWorkerTesting.aspx
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Technical training programs in Seward. Programs include welding, information technology, construction, business, and office technology, and culinary arts. Phone: (907) 224-3322 809 2nd Avenue, Seward, AK, 99664 Website:https://avtec.edu/
Northern Industrial Training
Classes on things like heavy equipment, how to drive, personal finance, welding, and automotive mechanics. Phone: (907) 743-7700 Email: ancinfo@nitalaska.com 3201 C Street Suite 308 Anchorage, AK 99503 Website:https://nitalaska.com/
Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Training
Training for counselors that help people suffering from alcohol drug abuse. Phone: (907) 563-9202 3901 Old Seward Hwy, Suite 8, In the University Center Mall Website: https://www.radact.com/
Electrical Apprenticeship School
On the job training with federally recognized apprenticeships in the electrical industry. Phone: (907) 337-9508 Email: office@ajeatt.org 5800 B. Street, Anchorage, AK 99518 Website: https://alaskaelectricalapprenticeship.org/
Alaska Career College
Has certification and degree programs in fields like business, health, and medicine.
Phone: (907) 563-7575
1415 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Website: https://www.alaskacareercollege.edu/how-to-apply
MetrOasis LLC Advanced Training Center & Beauty School
Education in cosmetology and esthetics. Helps students pass the Alaska State Board exam. Take the test to enter the program here! Phone: (907) 276-4110 Email: MetrOasisATC@gmail.com 3701 E Tudor Rd #103 Anchorage, AK 99507 Website: https://www.metroasis.com/questions
Trend Setters School of Beauty
Beauty school with classes in hairdressing, cosmetology. Phone: (907)274-4247 Email: trendsettersak@gmail.com 3901 Old Seward Hwy Suite 22, Anchorage, AK 99503 Website: https://www.trendsettersak.com/
SkyTrek Alaska Flight Training LLC
Phone: (907) 274-4359 Email: jamie@skytrekalaska.com
1570 E 12th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501
Website: http://www.skytrekalaska.com/
Aero Club
Phone: (907) 753-4167 Hangar 7, 10286 Taxi Way #P, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 Website: https://www.jberaeroclub.com/
Aero Tech Flight Services
Phone: (907) 279-6558
1443 W Northern Lights Blvd #u Anchorage, AK 99503
Website: https://www.aerotechalaska.com/company_profile.html
Charter College
Training in fields like healthcare, business, welding, and computer information systems. There are programs in Anchorage and Wasilla. Phone: (907) 277-1000 221 E Northern Lights Blvd #120 Anchorage, AK 99508 Website: https://www.chartercollege.edu/locations/anchorage-ak?utm_source=google&utm_medium=google_my_business&utm_campaign=website_click
Other Resources
OLÉ: Opportunities for Lifelong Education
This place has fun classes for adults over 50 years old. Phone: (907) 231-0095 Email: info@oleanchorage.org Website: https://www.oleanchorage.org/
Anchorage Public Library
Go to a nearby library to use its computers and printers, or check out books.
Website: http://www.anchoragelibrary.org/
Midtown /Loussac– Phone: (907) 343-2975 3600 Denali St. Anchorage, AK 99503
Muldoon– Phone: (907) 343-4032 1251 Muldoon Rd., Suite 158 Muldoon Town Center Anchorage, AK 99504
Mountain View– Phone: (907) 343-2818 120 Bragaw St Anchorage, AK 99508
Eagle River– Phone: (907) 343-1530 12001 Business Blvd. #176 Eagle River Town Center Eagle River, AK 99577
Enroll Your Child in School
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone: (907) 746-9200 501 N Gulkana St, Palmer, AK 99645 Website: https://www.matsuk12.us/
Anchorage School District Student Enrollment
The Anchorage School District has a Family Welcome Center to help new students. They can help get a student enrolled, and have English language testing, and information for students and families who don’t speak English as a first language. Call 907-742-4455.
Phone: (907) 742-4000
5530 E Northern Lights, Anchorage, AK 99504
Website: https://www.asdk12.org/Page/3297
Anchorage Schools by Location
Alaska Middle College School
This program allows students to finish high school while taking college courses. Phone: (907) 742-8900 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 Website: https://www.asdk12.org/amcs
King Tech High School
High school with technical training and core academics. They also have evening classes and online classes. Phone: (907) 742-8900 2650 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage AK 99508 Website: https://www.asdk12.org/kingtech#calendar34407/20201213/month
Anchorage Vocational Academic Institute of Learning (AVAIL)
Alternative high school in the Anchorage School District for students who are 16-19 years old and haven’t been successful in other schools. Phone: (907) 563-7575 425 C St, Anchorage, AK 99501 Website: https://www.asdk12.org/Page/11956
Student Nutrition
ASD Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application
Fill out an application to see if a student qualifies to get free or low-cost healthy breakfast and lunch at school. Website: https://www.asdk12.org/Page/13246
Childcare
Kids’ Corps Inc.
Apply for free or low-cost childcare for kids ages 0-5 years. Phone: (907) 279-2021 3710 East 20th Ave Suite #2 Website: https://www.kcialaska.org/
Thread Alaska Online Search Tool
Use Thread Alaska’s Online Search Tool to find childcare by location or by name https://threadalaska.worldsecuresystems.com/thread/families/childcare-search/online-search-tool Phone: (907) 265-3100 Email: info@threadalaska.org 3350 Commercial Dr, Suite 203 Anchorage, AK 99501
After-School Programs
Boys & Girls Club Alaska
Before and after school care for kids ages 6-18, childcare for kids ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, and sports programs for kids ages 6-18. Phone: (907) 248-5437 Email: info@bgcalaska.org Website: https://bgcalaska.org/
YMCA Childcare
Find out if your child’s school is a part of the YMCA’s after school program. Phone: (907) 563-3211 Email: kids@ymcaalaska.org Website: http://www.ymcaalaska.org/childcare-before-after-school/
Campfire Alaska
Before and after school, school break, and summer childcare for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Phone: (907) 279-3551 Email: campfire@campfireak.org 161 Kelvin St. #100 Anchorage, AK 99508 Website: https://www.campfireak.org/family-resources/scholarships/school-and-summer-adventure-scholarship-application/
Alaska Afterschool Network
Find after school childcare near you. Phone: (907) 248-7371 3201 C St. #110 Anchorage, AK 99503 Website: https://www.akafterschool.org/find-a-program
Bus Routes
Find your Child’s Bus Route:http://busroutes.asdk12.org/Students/BasicTransBoundarySearch.aspx
Tutoring /Resources
SLED Online Tutoring
Online tutoring for subjects like math, English, and history. Work with a live tutor or use their resources to study on your own. They can help make resumes look more professional. They also have help for math problems, test preparation, and more. All services are free. Website: https://lam.alaska.gov/sled/homework
Imagination Library Enrollment
This free program delivers brand new children’s books to your door! Website: https://www.bestbeginningsalaska.org/imagination-library/community-partners/
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
There is help for you to go to college, from signing up for classes, to tutoring services.
Registration
How to Register at UAA
Phone: (907) 786-1480
UAA Enrollment Services Center, 2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK 99508
Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/registration/how-to-register.cshtml
Student Aid
Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA)
Website: https://studentaid.gov/
University of Alaska Scholarship Application System
This list of scholarships can help you pay for college. Website: https://alaska.academicworks.com/
Tutoring
The Writing Center
Now has online services and live video appointments. Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/community-and-technical-college/departments/learning-commons/writing-center/index.cshtml
The Communication Center
Has online tutoring for public speaking. Only for those taking classes at UAA. Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/community-and-technical-college/departments/learning-commons/communication-center/index.cshtml
The Math Lab
The Math Lab can help all students and community members with math. To get help, just log in to Zoom – an open link is available now. Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/community-and-technical-college/departments/learning-commons/math-lab/index.cshtml
Equity
UAA Office of Equity and Compliance
They make sure UAA follows rules about equal opportunity, discrimination, affirmative action, and more. Phone: (907) 786-6086 Email: uaa_titleix@alaska.edu Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/about/equity-and-compliance/
TRIO Student Support Services
They help 160 students each year to be successful at UAA. Services are free. Phone: (907) 786-1380 Email: uaa_sss@alaska.edu Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/trio-programs/student-support-services/apply.cshtml
Disability Support Services
They help support UAA students who have disabilities. They have resources for the university and the community. They help students with disabilities have equal access. Phone: (907) 786-4530 Email: uaa_dss@alaska.edu Website: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/disability-support-services/
Go to the topThis page lists some of the social service places in Anchorage. For each place, you’ll find contact information, if there are Spanish speaking staff or translators available, and pictures of the businesses. For more information, please contact each place directly.
Redes Latinas – Social Services
This page lists some of the social service places in Anchorage. For each place, you’ll find contact information, if you can get help in Spanish, and pictures to help when you visit. For more information, please contact each place directly.
Anywhere in Alaska, call 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221 to talk to someone about services. They can connect you with emergency food and shelter, education, alcohol and drug treatment programs, senior services, childcare, and much more. Call 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are closed for lunch from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. You can also leave a phone message, email Alaska211@ak.org, or search their website for services. Ask for an interpreter to get help in Spanish.
* During the COVID-19 pandemic, many buildings are closed. Please call or email staff before visiting. For recent information on COVID-19, please visit our Community Announcements page for the most up-to-date links and advisories.*
Food
Here you can find information for drop-in soup kitchens, food pantries, and state supported programs. Look for hot meal calendars and pick-up locations posted online. When applying for state support, ask for a translator to get help in Spanish.
Housing
Here you can find help for people who are homeless or need help to stay in their homes. There are also places for people trying to escape unsafe situations or who need help with their medical or mental health. Please contact each place to get more information.
Mental Health / Medical
If you feel sick or want to check-in with a doctor, contact a medical office. If you need someone to talk to about how you’re feeling, or to get help for an addiction, contact a mental health office. Please contact each place for information about special programs and to check if they are taking new patients.
For families who have lost children, special grief care and help can be found through the TEARS Foundation and the Hospice of Anchorage.
Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Domestic Violence
There is help for victims of abuse, people who work with survivors, and anyone interested in helping with education. Hotline calls, 24-hour emergency shelters and legal counsel are private and safe. Please contact each place for more information.
Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Other Services
Here you will be able to find other services like Child Care, Financial, Family Support, Employment, Interpretation, and Grief Support.
This page has information about current events and topics relevant to what’s happening now in Alaska.
Community Announcements
This page is designed to have a current list of relevant events and festivals. It also has links to information relevant to issues currently impacting Latin@s in Alaska. For more information, click on each of the links below.