RFI Request for Public Comment re OCS Grant Program Family Contact and Transportation

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS) wants public input to help plan a future grant program that would pay for family contact hours (time families spend with children) and/or transportation to those visits. This is only a request for information, not a grant offer, and no money will be awarded from it. Written comments must be received by 5pm on Monday, October 26 (Alaska Daylight Time).

Why was this notice issued?

OCS is planning a future grant solicitation and wants public feedback before writing the requirements. This Request for Information (RFI) is not a solicitation and does not commit OCS to issue a grant.

What action is being taken?

The Alaska Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS), Office of Children's Services (OCS), is gathering public input on services, safeguards, provider qualifications and grant requirements. It may use this input to shape a future Request for Proposal (RFP) for family contact and transportation services.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services; potential service providers and members of the public interested in family contact and transportation services

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Oct 26, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“All responses – including those sent via mail -- must be received and date-stamped by DFCS by 5pm on Monday, October 26th ADT”

Ways to respond

Email FCS.FMS.Vendor.Response@alaska.gov
Mail RFI 2027-2600-001 Public Comment, c/o DFCS Grants & Contracts, PO Box 112650, Juneau, AK 99811-2650

What to include

Responses must be in writing. You may fill out the attached Word document and attach it to an email or print it and mail it, or simply send an email answering any or all of the questions in the attached document. Mailed responses must be received and date-stamped by the deadline. Reference: RFI 2027-2600-001. This request is for input only and will not result in an award.

Contact

Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, DFCS Grants & Contracts
FCS.FMS.Vendor.Response@alaska.gov
PO Box 112650, Juneau, AK 99811-2650

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 14, 2026: Notice published
Oct 26, 2026: Written responses must be received by 5pm ADT

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children’s Services (OCS), is seeking public input to help develop a future grant solicitation to support family contact hours and/or transportation to those services. Feedback will help OCS inform the services, safeguards, provider qualifications, and grant requirements that would be included in a future application package. See attached Word document for details. Respondents may use the Word document for their comments which can then be attached to an email or printed in hard copy and mailed. Or respondents may simply send an email addressing any or all of the questions in the attached. This request is for public input only. It is not a solicitation, does not commit OCS to issue a grant, and will not result in an award. OCS may use the public input received to refine service requirements and develop a future Request for Proposal. Interested parties may submit written responses either via mail or email. All responses – including those sent via mail -- must be received and date-stamped by DFCS by 5pm on Monday, October 26th ADT Email responses to FCS.FMS.Vendor.Response@alaska.gov Or send via mail to: RFI 2027-2600-001 Public Comment c/o DFCS Grants & Contracts PO Box 112650 Juneau, AK 99811-2650

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.