Youth Interim Services

The Department of Family and Community Services, Division of Office of Children's Services, seeks proposals from eligible applicants to provide services through the Youth Interim Services Program. Locations: All Regions excluding Anchorage The specific services sought for the Youth Interim Services are: Stabilization and assessment; Crisis intervention; Family mediation; Individual and group counseling; Service coordination with community resources as needed to meet the needs of the youth; Transportation coordination to school and other supportive services and resources; Temporary bed availability; Provide food and meals; Notification to OCS of youth in care who are in the custody of the SOA; Assist youth in participation of scheduled court appearances (if applicable); Provide supervision of medication management and delivery; Develop or assist in the creation and delivery of youth transition plan out of shelter.Funding: Funds available for this program are anticipated to total $120,000 per year in federal funds (Social Security Block Grant).To view details of this solicitation, including key dates and the contact person, please visit GEMS at