Provider Agreement: On-Site Occupational Therapy (Fairbanks and Bethel)

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS) is looking for qualified providers to give on-site occupational therapy (OT) to youths living in Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) specialized neurobehavioral treatment facilities in Bethel and Fairbanks. Services include one-on-one therapy sessions, individual treatment plans, and building therapy into the youths' daily lives. Interested providers send a signed provider agreement and proof that they qualify by email.

Why was this notice issued?

DFCS is entering into agreements with qualified providers under state grant rules for grants to individuals (7 AAC 81, Alaska Administrative Code) to run the On-Site Occupational Therapy Program.

What action is being taken?

DFCS is signing provider agreements with qualified occupational therapy providers to serve youths in DJJ's specialized neurobehavioral treatment facilities in Bethel and Fairbanks, through individual OT sessions, individualized treatment plans, and integrating interventions into the youths' daily life.

Who is involved: Qualified occupational therapy providers; youths residing in DJJ's specialized neurobehavioral treatment facilities in Bethel and Fairbanks; Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS).

How can the public respond?

Ways to respond

Email fcs.fms.grants@alaska.gov

What to include

Providers should email all signed Provider Agreements and documentation showing they are eligible to provide the services. The provider agreement and appendices (including grant rules, qualifications, privacy and security, federal assurances, a HIPAA business associate agreement, how to obtain a vendor number, and a sovereign immunity waiver resolution) are attached to the notice. Relay Alaska assisted communication: Text Telephone 1-800-770-8973; Voice Caller 1-800-770-825.

Contact

Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS)
fcs.fms.grants@alaska.gov
907-465-8142
PO Box 112650, Juneau, AK 99801-2650

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 5, 2025: Notice published.

Original notice text

The Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS) is entering into agreements under 7AAC 81 with qualified Providers for the On-Site Occupational Therapy Program, to provide Occupational therapy services to youths residing in DJJ’s specialized neurobehavioral treatment facilities in Bethel and Fairbanks through individual occupational therapy (OT) sessions, individualized treatment plans, and integration of interventions into the youth’s daily life. All signed Providers Agreements and documentation demonstrating provider eligibility should be emailed to fcs.fms.grants@alaska.gov For questions and further information please contact: DFCS PO Box 112650 Juneau, AK 99801-2650 Phone: 907-465-8142 Email: fcs.fms.grants@alaska.gov Relay Alaska provide assisted communication services at the following numbers: From a Text Telephone: 1-800-770-8973 From a Voice Caller phone: 1-800-770-825

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