Foster Focus

OKDHS is working a prevention case with a family with two young children. The children are in an out of home placement to prevent them from entering foster care. This safety plan monitor is providing a safe home for these children, but she has encountered several obstacles. She is behind on her rent due to not receiving her regular check for this month. She owes $1378.05 to get caught up and not face imminent eviction. She has been working with community resources but none have pledged to help her pay yet. She is facing possible eviction 6/14/25. She has been to court and is trying to work out a payment plan with her apartment administration. She needs to get them $400 as soon as possible. We are asking for help with this urgent need so that she can keep these children at risk of going into foster care in her home and prevent eviction.
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We have a possible kinship home that we would like to license. The biological parents are monolingual Spanish speaking and the current foster home, while absolutely amazing, is not bilingual. The prospective kinship family that shares the same culture and language as the parents, has passed all Oklahoma backgrounds checks, and county checks in California. However, they have only been in this state for 2 years. We will need a statewide Child Welfare background check from California. The cost of this is $15.00. We would like to send the request with the money order via fed ex overnight (a cost of approximately $25.00) to expedite the process. I have been in contact with the agency in California and they have stated once received they will try and complete it as an expedited request due to the child being a newborn. This would allow us to get the baby out of traditional care and into the kinship home.

I have a 15 year old girl who is in a group home and would benefit from having some books to read this summer. The summer reading will benefit her heading into the next school year. Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link

Please help us improve a child's well-being. This single mom has fled a domestic violence situation. She is in need of assistance with her electric bill. Please bless this mother and her children by covering her electric bill.

These foster parents urgently need a pack and play for a baby who has been exposed to domestic violence in the biological mother's home. These foster parents are also caring for the baby’s siblings in their home. They would deeply appreciate receiving a pack and play, which would provide a safe and secure space for the baby. This home offers the child a stable and nurturing environment, and having a pack and play would be a great first step in meeting the baby's needs.

Bio mom is needing help with transportation to be able to visit with her daughter and make it to all of her appointments.

A young mother of two precious kids does not have a reliable phone and has been struggling to stay in consistent contact with providers, caseworkers, and her children. A donation of a prepaid phone and 30 day card would make a huge difference in her day to day life as she would be able to call and speak with her children regularly and make sure that she is able to get the most out of her services. This mom is young and has been going through so much. This kindness would be a big leap in helping her turn things around. Thank you!

Currently, we have a 13 year old in the office that has lice. However, multiple foster homes have declined due to her lice. We are in need to get her medically treated in order to maintain a foster home. A professional lice treatment would allow the child to be free of lice and only take about an hour. Therefore, we would lose this barrier with the hopes of finding her a home that would accept her. Any and all assistance would be greatly beneficial in order to get this child out of the DHS office and into a loving foster home.

A young mother of a toddler is working a prevention case with OKDHS. He has successfully reunified with her child in her own place after surviving and leaving a domestic violence situation. She is engaged with services and has been extremely proactive in taking care of herself and her son. This young mother is nearing case closure, but was unexpectedly laid off from her employer of three year. She made good money with this job and had just moved into her own place and is now worried about making ends meet until she can find new employment. She still owes $300 for her apartment she just moved into. We are asking for any help that can be provided to help take care of this rent obligation while this young mother works on finding new employment. Thank you for considering this request and for all the help you provide the families of our community every day. You all make a tremendous difference in the lives of everyone we serve!

The biological mother of two young boys is actively working toward long-term sobriety and the establishment of a stable, nurturing home environment for her children. She is making efforts to distance herself from the negative influences and high-risk environments that have previously compromised her well-being and her ability to parent safely and consistently. She currently has an opportunity to move into an apartment located in a different neighborhood. This new setting offers her the chance to build a safer and more structured environment—free from the triggers and social pressures that have challenged her recovery in the past. Relocating would not only support her sobriety but also significantly improve the safety, stability, and overall well-being of her two children. This move would be a proactive step in breaking harmful cycles and prioritizing her role as a present and responsible parent. There is a $40 application fee required to begin the process, and she does not currently have the funds to cover it. We are asking for assistance from anyone willing to contribute this amount to help her take this next step forward.

Good afternoon, I have a mother that is in urgent need of baby supplies. The mother has three minor children in her home and is about to have a fourth. The mother is on bed rest due to having complications during her pregnancy. The mother needs a bassinet, diapers, wipes, and newborn pajamas for a baby boy. Thank you in advance for your help with this request. This family will benefit from your generosity!

A husband and wife have children in custody. They have also recently had a baby. They are homeless and are living on the streets. They could use some help with food and groceries and basic supplies. This will help them survive and to be able to get ahead and work towards reunifying with their children. I know that the mother does not have shoes