What is Foster Care and Adoptive Association of Oklahoma (FCAO)?
The Foster Care and Adoptive Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) is a non-profit organization that aims to support foster and adoptive families through connection, support, …
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Community Nutrition Program
The mission of Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP) is to educate and empower Oklahomans to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors. CNEP’s vision is to improve …
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Water Safety, Hot Car, and Car Seat Safety
During these hot summer months, we wanted to remind you about: Water Safety,Hot Car,and Car Seat Safety. The It Only Takes a Moment information from the Red Cross, …
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You Can Foster a Teen’s Future!
If you are considering fostering a teen – and we hope you are – you might have some important questions. One of them could …
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It Takes All Kinds… Why Not You?
OKDHS has an ongoing need for Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) families. Why not you?
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Roadmap to Fostering Native American Children
Navigating the DHS and Tribal world can be a challenge. Here a few tips to help you along the way and Thank you for fostering our Native American/Alaskan Indian children!
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Make Baby’s Room Safe
Every home is different, and no checklist is complete and appropriate for every household, however use this checklist to help ensure that the bedrooms in your home are safer for your child.
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It Only Takes a Moment
Anyone watching children who are in, on or around water must understand that drowning happens quickly and suddenly.
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Foster Parent’s Guide to Who Can Provide Care
Sometimes children need a break from their daily routine. Activities, time with their birth family, and friends can build a child’s self-esteem and reduce …
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Information Sharing Guide
Information DHS can share with foster families Abuse and neglect allegationsReasons children are in custody; specifics help foster parents understand child behavior Social history …