Family & Children's Services

08/13/2026

Our FCS leadership team joined more than 1,000 business, community and government leaders today at the Tulsa Regional Chamber's State of the State luncheon.

The event featured a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum moderated by The University of Tulsa President Stacy Leeds and included candidates Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Mike Mazzei for Governor and Cyndi Munson. Conversations like these help shape Oklahoma's future and create opportunities for collaboration around the issues that matter most to our communities.

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

A new school year is underway, and our FCS School-Based team was excited to welcome students at Jenks East Elementary on their first day of school.

Building strong connections from day one helps create a positive start and supports student success throughout the year. We look forward to partnering with students, families and staff for another great year.

08/13/2026

A strong school year starts before the first bell rings. Building routines around sleep, mornings, transportation, meals and expectations helps students feel prepared and confident.

In this clip from OK State of Mind, Faith Crittenden of FCS explains why structure matters during the back‑to‑school transition. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

08/13/2026

As our inaugural Su***de Prevention Week Breakfast draws near, we want to take a moment to thank these July donors who are sponsoring the event. Not only are they helping us spread awareness about su***de prevention, they're also helping fund the critical psychiatric care we provide at Parkside for children from across Oklahoma. Thank you to these companies for investing in our mission!

Regent Bank
Family & Children's Services
NEXDINE

08/12/2026

For 21 years, the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS' Backpacks for Kids campaign has helped local children start the school year prepared and confident. This year's effort supports youth and families served through FCS programs across Tulsa. Thank you, GTAR's Backpacks for Kids, for investing in brighter futures. View coverage in link listed in comments.

08/12/2026

FCS team members Arriel Humphrey, Zoe Todd, Keisha Barnett and Teresa Williams joined last week’s KBOB 89.9 FM segment, “Invisible Backpack: Packing Mental Wellness for the New School Year.”

They shared practical tools families can use to prepare for the upcoming school year by understanding what to pack and unpack for mental wellness. Watch the segment via link listed in the comments.

08/12/2026

🚨Registration is still open! 🚨

The whole family is welcome to attend this important community discussion about the importance of mental health! Bring the entire family, enjoy a , share your thoughts and hear from community mental health experts.

Register with the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-mattersbecause-you-matter-tickets-1996816471820

08/12/2026

Get ready for the new school year at our Back-to-School Health Fair!

Join us this Saturday, August 15, from 2-5 p.m. at Hannah Banquet Hall for an afternoon of free health resources, family fun, and school year preparation.

Available services include:
Health Screenings
Health Education
Car Seat Safety
Immunizations

Hannah Banquet Hall | 1801 S. Garnett Rd.
Saturday, August 15, 2-5 p.m.

This fun-filled afternoon is sponsored through partnerships with Humana and Eastside RISE.