The Alaska Order of Referral to Mediation CHINANA (Child In Need of Aid) is an order issued by a court in the state of Alaska to refer a child in need of aid (CHINA) to mediation. The order is typically issued when there is a dispute between the parties involved in a CHINA case. The goal of the mediation is to resolve the dispute and find a solution that is in the best interest of the child. There are two types of Alaska Order of Referral to Mediation CHINANA: voluntary mediation and court-ordered mediation. Voluntary mediation is initiated by the parties involved, and court-ordered mediation is ordered by the court. Both types of mediation involve a neutral third-party mediator who facilitates a discussion between the parties in order to reach a resolution.