Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy

06/13/2026

It's & . Hunger in OK costs over $1.4 billion annually through increased illness and diminished academic achievement. Today's child advocate is Teresa Eischenberger, OICA Education Award winner. Our partner is ossmfoundation.org.

06/12/2026

It's , , President George H.W. Bush's birthday. OK ties for 5th nationally among the states with the largest share of residents under 18. Today's child advocate is New World Comics. Our partner is attaca.org.

06/12/2026

Here it is - the Primary Election edition of the OICA Newsletter. Full of information on issues relating to Oklahoma's youngest residents. To read this week's newsletter, and subscribe for free, go to https://conta.cc/4vINh7g

And, don't forget to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 16!

06/11/2026

It is & Rep. Ronny Johns' birthday. The annual cost of child care in Oklahoma can exceed other total household expenses or college tuition. Today's child advocate is John A. Small, OICA Journalism Award winner. Our partner is dancingforeternity.org.

06/11/2026

In this week's column, Joe Dorman, OICA CEO, explains the importance of voting, especially in primary elections like the one coming up on June 16. To read the column, go to https://www.oica.org/primary-vote

06/10/2026

A ticket to this year's is your exclusive opportunity to learn about the Katz Drug Store Sit-In and the legacy of the courageous youth and their teacher, Clara Luper, who literally changed the world.
Sit-in youth Marilyn Luper (Clara's daughter), Joyce Henderson, and Joyce Jackson will be featured in the Keynote Conversation, bringing to life the history that echoes still today.
Get your tickets today at https://tinyurl.com/Hero26Tix

06/10/2026

It's , and it's Rep. Nick Archer's & Rep. Dick Lowe's birthday. It takes an annual income of $85,401 to buy a median-priced home in OK. Today's child advocate is Sandra Sand, OICA Public Service Award winner. Our partner is oklahoma.gov/tset.html

06/10/2026

If you ever thought, "There ought to be a law..." Here is your opportunity to make it happen! The 2026 legislative session is over; it's time to begin preparations for 2027. Interim studies often lead to legislation, and OICA is asking advocates to suggest topics for lawmakers to study. To make a suggestion, go to https://tinyurl.com/2026InterimStudySuggest

06/09/2026

It's . OK struggles with incidence rates of many of the most common risk factors that lead to home removals of children. Today commemorates the birthday of the Honorable George Patterson Nigh, sponsored by Laurie Williams. Our partner is imaginationlibrary.com

06/08/2026

The 2026 Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT Report has been issued

Oklahoma has made slight progress in improving overall child wellbeing, according to a new report, but still ranks as one of the worst states.