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✨ Only 10 days away! ✨📅 June 13–14 | Oklahoma CityWellspring Weekend is a FREE retreat designed for grandparents, relati...
06/03/2026

✨ Only 10 days away! ✨

📅 June 13–14 | Oklahoma City

Wellspring Weekend is a FREE retreat designed for grandparents, relative caregivers, stepparents, and caregivers supporting a child with an incarcerated parent. Open to individuals and couples caring for children 18 and under across Oklahoma.

You'll spend the weekend building family-strengthening skills, connecting with others who truly understand your experience, and learning about resources available to support your family.

Space is limited and open to first-time attendees only. A stipend is available to help cover child care.

🔗 Spots are going fast — find the registration link in the comments below!

Oklahoma just made history for foster youth — and we couldn't be more proud to share this news.Governor Stitt has signed...
06/01/2026

Oklahoma just made history for foster youth — and we couldn't be more proud to share this news.

Governor Stitt has signed Senate Bill 1806 into law, and Oklahoma Human Services is gearing up to launch a new Extended Foster Care program starting July 1, 2026.

So what does this actually mean?

Starting this summer, eligible young adults in Oklahoma's foster care system will have the option to continue receiving support past their 18th birthday and through age 21. That support can include Medicaid coverage, a monthly stipend, and continued access to a caseworker while they work toward their goals.

Research backs this up – studies show that extending these services reduces the likelihood of homelessness, exposure to illegal substances, and domestic violence for young people transitioning out of care.

This program is also available to young adults who found permanency through guardianship or adoption at age 16 or older — not just those who were in OKDHS custody at 18.

The focus now is where it belongs — on the young people this program was built for. Enrollment details are coming soon, and we'll continue sharing updates as July 1 approaches.

In the meantime, anyone with questions can reach out to [email protected] or call 1-800-397-2945.

📄 Read the full press release in the pinned comment below.

05/29/2026

What is "SNAP Payment Error Rate," and why does it matter?

The term is often misunderstood, and the calculation is more complex than many people realize.

In this video, we break down how SNAP Payment Accuracy is measured, the difference between errors and fraud, and why it has become an important focus for states across the country.

In Oklahoma, we are taking meaningful steps to increase payment accuracy.
👥 Through enhanced staff training, our team is learning new ways to catch and prevent mistakes before they occur.
🔄 Updated processes are changing how we review cases to reduce errors at every stage.
💻 We are also upgrading the tools our staff rely on every day to better support accuracy and efficiency.
This work is ongoing, and we are committed to continuous improvement in service to our most vulnerable Oklahomans.

If you receive SNAP benefits, keeping your case information current is one of the most important ways you can help ensure your benefits remain accurate.

Ready to make an update? We’ve shared simple ways to get started in the comments below.👇

May is Older Americans Month, and what better way to close it out than with a reminder that your health is worth champio...
05/27/2026

May is Older Americans Month, and what better way to close it out than with a reminder that your health is worth championing every single day.

Whether it's a morning walk, a swim with a friend, a phone call with family, or simply keeping that doctor's appointment. Small, consistent choices add up to a longer, fuller life.

Here are a few tips to carry with you into June and beyond:
🏃 Keep moving — in whatever way feels good for your body
🤝 Stay connected — community is medicine
🩺 Stay ahead — preventive care is self-care

Here's to your health! 🌿

05/20/2026

Something as simple as a bag can carry so much more than belongings — it carries a message. 💙

Signed into law by Governor Stitt, SB 1377 allows Oklahoma Human Services to provide each child in our foster care system with a duffel bag and personal essentials as they move between homes — because the children we serve deserve to feel cared for, stable, and valued at every step of their journey.

Foster parent Maydson Shepherd put it perfectly:
"Something to put their items in that they could grow an attachment to and know that wherever they are, this is something that they can have no matter what, that it is theirs, that they do belong, and that their items belong also."

Stay tuned for more updates. 💙

📺 Watch the full story from KOTV - News On 6 here: https://www.newson6.com/tulsa-oklahoma-news/they-do-belong-new-state-law-requires-all-foster-kids-t…

✨ Save the date — Wellspring Weekend is coming! ✨📅 June 13–14 | Oklahoma CityThis FREE weekend retreat is designed for g...
05/18/2026

✨ Save the date — Wellspring Weekend is coming! ✨

📅 June 13–14 | Oklahoma City

This FREE weekend retreat is designed for grandparents, relative caregivers, stepparents, and caregivers supporting a child with an incarcerated parent. Open to individuals and couples caring for children 18 and under across Oklahoma.

You'll spend the weekend building family-strengthening skills, connecting with others who truly understand your experience, and learning about resources available to support your family.

Space is limited and open to first-time attendees only. A stipend is available to help cover child care.

🔗 Find the registration link in the comments below!

Ready to be the difference for Oklahoma families?We're looking for Child Welfare Specialists (Levels I, II & III) to joi...
05/15/2026

Ready to be the difference for Oklahoma families?

We're looking for Child Welfare Specialists (Levels I, II & III) to join our team in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. This is a career rooted in purpose — one where your daily work helps children grow up safe and families find their footing.

What you'll find in this role:
— Paid training through the Child Welfare Core Academy
— Clear pathways for advancement within state service
— Full State of Oklahoma employee benefits
— Work that stays with you

Whether you're new to the field or coming with years of experience in social services, there's a place for you here.

👉 Application links are in the first pinned comment below.

Did you know thousands of Oklahomans are paying more for Medicare than they have to — simply because they don't know hel...
05/15/2026

Did you know thousands of Oklahomans are paying more for Medicare than they have to — simply because they don't know help is available?

That's where MIPPA comes in.

The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) is a federal program that can help qualifying Oklahomans reduce what they pay for Medicare premiums, copays, and prescription drug costs. Eligibility is broader than most people expect — and it's completely free to apply.

We're here to help you find out if you qualify and connect you to the savings you're entitled to. It takes just a few minutes, and the savings can make a real difference every single month.

Check your eligibility using the link in the pinned comment below.

05/13/2026

This year, Kristina Jones wasn't just celebrating Mother's Day, she was turning a brand new page.

After nearly 20 years of struggling with addiction, Kristina found her footing through resilience, support, and the right programs at the right time. Through ReMerge and the Oklahoma Human Services OK SNAP Works program, she earned her Commercial Driver's License at Superior Truck Driving Academy — and she did it in one try.

Oklahoma Human Services and OK SNAP Works helped cover the cost of her tuition, opening a door Kristina didn't know was possible. Today, she's in recovery, raising her four-year-old son, and stepping into a future full of promise.

"After every setback, she has come back stronger than ever before." — ReMerge

Stories like Kristina's are exactly why OK SNAP Works exists. OKDHS currently serves approximately 500 Oklahomans a month, helping people gain real credentials, real careers, and real hope.

Are you an organization that wants to make a difference? We're looking for partners. 📩 Reach out to us at [email protected]

Want to hear more about how OK SNAP Works is changing lives across Oklahoma? Read the full story in the comments 👇

When there aren't enough foster families, children get separated from their siblings. They get moved hours from their sc...
05/12/2026

When there aren't enough foster families, children get separated from their siblings. They get moved hours from their schools and communities.

We're proud to be the first state in the nation to join A Home for Every Child, a federal initiative working to ensure that homes are waiting on children, not the other way around. But initiatives only work when real people step forward.

A safe, caring home can change the course of a child’s life. Could your family be the difference for a child in Oklahoma?

Visit okfosters.org to learn how to become a foster parent.

The need is real. The time is now.

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P. O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK
73125

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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