115-2          OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES

The Office of Children's Services ( OCS Office of Children's Services ) in the Department of Health and Social Services is an agency which is responsible for planning, developing and delivering a variety of social services designed to assist Alaskans to achieve and maintain an acceptable social condition, with special attention given to low-income families.

Services available to eligible families through the Office of Children's Services include:

• Information and referral services;

• Individual and family counseling; and

• Child protective services including day care support, foster care and homemaker support;

Clients interested in applying for such assistance should be referred to the local Office of Children’s Services.