Agencies
Locate an agency near you.
On behalf of the state of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Human Services, thank you for your consideration to become a foster parent. Your desire to share your love and home with children will create stability that will last a lifetime.
One of the first decisions to make is what agency you would like to work with while serving as a foster parent. Foster care services are provided by Oklahoma Human Services and private agencies. Oklahoma Human Services and their agency partners do an excellent job serving the foster families and children in care, but each have unique differences that suit an array of individual needs. You have the ability to study these agencies and see which agency fits your needs, personality and lifestyle the best. This is an important decision, and we encourage you to research each agency that interests you, including Oklahoma Human Services. Each agency can provide answers to any questions you have about the services they provide to foster families.
Not everyone can become a foster parent, but everyone can do something! Visit Raise Awareness to access tools to raise awareness for foster care and encourage involvement in your community. Whether you have a few minutes, hours, weeks or more, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved!
Agencies: Oklahoma County / All Types
Open Arms
Open Arms specializes in therapeutic foster care and traditional foster care. Open Arms seeks to place children with families to give them the hope and healing they deserve. We are committed to our families and ensure they feel supported by providing a team of professionals to walk alongside them. With each step in the journey, our hope is that meaningful connections are formed and that each family and child truly feel like they are welcomed with Open Arms.
Sunbeam Family Services
At Sunbeam Family Services, we believe that strong, supported foster families are the heart of a thriving community. With a legacy of care dating back to1907, Sunbeam has been a trusted partner for children and families across Oklahoma for generations. When you choose Sunbeam, you’re not just signing up with an agency—you’re joining a team of compassionate experts who are with you every step of the way. From your first inquiry to every placement and beyond, our dedicated staff provides personalized guidance, advocacy, and 24/7 support to ensure you feel confident and empowered in your foster care journey. We understand the rich diversity of Oklahoma’s children in foster care, and we are proud to reflect that diversity in our foster families. Sunbeam welcomes foster parent applications from individuals and families of all backgrounds—regardless of marital status, sexuality, gender identity or expression, religion, or race. With Sunbeam, you’re never alone. You’re part of a mission-driven community and foster care legacy committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of children in Central Oklahoma.
TFI Oklahoma
TFI, a leading child welfare agency, has been providing experience, compassion, quality services and care for the last sixty years. We partner with communities to provide services such as foster and kinship care, adoption, counseling support and education, prevention services, Guiding Principles, visitation and exchange centers and numerous other child welfare services. TFI serves five states and more than 10,000 children and families each year and continues to develop innovative solutions as we work to meet the needs of families and children.
Wesleyan Youth
Wesleyan Youth strives to provide the best services possible to the youth and families we serve. With the need for foster parents remaining high, our mission is to bring awareness to that need and form strong families. Wesleyan Youth greatly values our foster parents and supports them during every step of the foster care journey.
Youth and Family Services
YFS has been serving our community for over 45 years, and we offer extensive services to our YFS foster families. We will walk you through the approval process and help you navigate the system as you advocate for a better future for the children in your care. We provide resources, training, support groups, respite care, and counseling. These children need stability and consistency, so we take care to get to know your family and can connect you with the best possible placement, leading to the best outcomes for our community’s most vulnerable population. We have a high satisfaction and retention rate, and we are available to support our families 24/7.
