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Summary of OKDHS News Releases

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124 items found for 2011 Jan.  Feb.  March  April  May  June  July  Aug.  Sept.  Oct.  Nov.  Dec.  
Article NameDateResults shown in descending order
DHS Commission to Review Modifications to Settlement AgreementDec. 29, 2011
OKDHS Aging Services Employee Named to National CommissionDec. 22, 2011
Child Support CARE Call Center: Six million customers servedDec. 21, 2011
OKDHS Commission votes to approve settlement in Children's Rights lawsuitDec. 20, 2011
OKDHS Spring Lecture Series Debuts With “Benchmarking Asset Development In Fighting Poverty”Dec. 19, 2011
Seminole OKDHS Employees Help Save Unconscious WomanDec. 16, 2011
Black Heritage Committee calls for Award NominationsDec. 16, 2011
Older Oklahomans Invited to Share Their PoetryDec. 12, 2011
Child Welfare Worker Receives OKDHS’ Highest Honor for Saving Child’s LifeDec. 6, 2011
OKDHS Offers Free Training for Aging AdvocatesDec. 5, 2011
Anadarko resident receives commendation from GovernorDec. 2, 2011
OU Facilities Management receives commendation from GovernorDec. 2, 2011
Eufala resident receives commendation from GovernorDec. 2, 2011
Norman resident Mark McKiddy receives commendation from GovernorDec. 2, 2011
Okmulgee business receives commendation from GovernorDec. 2, 2011
Warner Hardware Receives Commendation from GovernorDec. 1, 2011
Tulsa Businesses Receive Commendations from GovernorDec. 1, 2011
Broken Arrow Residents Receive Commendation from Governor FallinDec. 1, 2011
Area business and residents receive commendations from GovernorDec. 1, 2011
Oklahoma City Resident Receives Commendation from GovernorDec. 1, 2011
Moore Resident Receives Commendation from GovernorDec. 1, 2011
For Many Older Oklahomans, Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day; Tips For Remembering Our Elders During The HolidaysDec. 1, 2011
Low-Income Oklahomans Concerned about Reduced Winter Heating AssistanceNov. 21, 2011
Delaware County to Host Bridges Out of Poverty TrainingNov. 17, 2011
OKDHS Office of Volunteerism and OK Foster Wishes bring Christmas Joy to Foster ChildrenNov. 15, 2011
“Generation at Risk: The Impact of Divorce” Topic of next OKDHS Lecture SeriesNov. 10, 2011
OKDHS Presents November “Spirit of Service” Award to Noble County ResidentNov. 10, 2011
OKDHS Commemorates Native American DayNov. 8, 2011
Special Review Committee of the Human Services Commission to Meet Nov. 8Nov. 7, 2011
North Oklahoma City Child Support Services Office receives regional 2011 Excellence Award for Program AwarenessNov. 4, 2011
Winter Heating Assistance Greatly Reduced for Low-Income OklahomansNov. 4, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes National Adoption Month; Stresses Need for Adoptive FamiliesNov. 4, 2011
State Foster Care Awareness Walk set for ChickashaOct. 31, 2011
Child Support launches online Most Wanted Missing Parents ProgramOct. 31, 2011
OKDHS Program Helps Senior Remain IndependentOct. 27, 2011
OKDHS Programs Help Clients Overcome Obstacles, Improve Quality of LifeOct. 27, 2011
OKDHS Pilot Program Builds Bridges, FamiliesOct. 27, 2011
Client Finds Success through OKDHS ProgramsOct. 27, 2011
OKDHS Commission Approves Additional Funding for FY 2012Oct. 26, 2011
OKDHS Special Review Committee will meet TodayOct. 20, 2011
OKDHS Lecture Series Presents True Story of Holocaust SurvivorsOct. 14, 2011
OKDHS Data Services Receives Award; Featured in New PublicationOct. 14, 2011
Latino Heritage CelebrationOct. 7, 2011
8046 Campaign Teams Faith Communities with Children in Foster CareOct. 4, 2011
Completing the Circle Workshop Designed to Teach Native American Children in Foster CareOct. 4, 2011
Oklahoma City Relationship Fundraising Workshop for Non-ProfitsOct. 3, 2011
Registration Open for GRANDfamilies ConferencesSept. 30, 2011
National Child Welfare Experts Confirm Oklahoma’s Policies SoundSept. 29, 2011
Tulsa Skyline OKDHS Office to become Call CenterSept. 29, 2011
Opinion Editorial: Human Services Commission moves forward to clarify its oversight roleSept. 28, 2011
Tulsa Relationship Fundraising Workshop for Non-ProfitsSept. 28, 2011
Waiting Child Heart Gallery Exhibit Opens TuesdaySept. 23, 2011
National child welfare experts to present to Human Services CommissionSept. 23, 2011
TAPC to Host Open House Tuesday at Tulsa's Children's Resource CenterSept. 22, 2011
Healing Communities ForumSept. 20, 2011
Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum Accepting ApplicationsSept. 20, 2011
OKDHS issues final termination notice to one of the child welfare workers in Serenity Deal caseSept. 20, 2011
OKDHS issues final termination notice to one of the child welfare supervisors in Serenity Deal caseSept. 15, 2011
Payne County Nurse Sustains Injuries, Saves Baby’s LifeSept. 14, 2011
OKDHS General Counsel Provides Response to District Attorney Regarding Allegations of Open Meeting Act Violations by CommissionSept. 13, 2011
OKDHS Lecture Series Continues October 12Sept. 12, 2011
Bridges Out of Poverty TrainingSept. 9, 2011
An Open Letter to Employers About the Child Support Web Pay PortalSept. 9, 2011
Human Services Commissioners Issue Public StatementSept. 9, 2011
Families of Faith Foster Care OrientationSept. 7, 2011
An Open Letter to Employers about the Child Support Web Pay PortalSept. 6, 2011
Mark Jones Named OKDHS Chief Coordinating OfficerSept. 6, 2011
“HELP is on the Way” Event Offered as Support for Foster FamiliesAug. 30, 2011
OKDHS Names New Inspector GeneralAug. 25, 2011
BP spill results in child support payments to Oklahoma familiesAug. 10, 2011
Two Long Term Nurses Win AwardsAug. 10, 2011
OKDHS Aging Services Division Announces Increased Access to Respite ProgramAug. 9, 2011
Child Welfare Supervisor Competes on Reality TV ShowAug. 5, 2011
Family Support Services Wins Fifth Consecutive SNAP AwardAug. 3, 2011
Ask OKDHS: Questions and AnswersAug. 1, 2011
Oklahoma Child Support Services named Outstanding Program of the YearJuly 26, 2011
OKDHS responds to Speaker Steele’s call to release Serenity Deal reportJuly 26, 2011
OKDHS Lecture Series Resumes Aug. 17July 15, 2011
Summer Cooling Assistance Available for Low-Income HouseholdsJune 22, 2011
Public Comment Requested for Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council State PlanJune 15, 2011
Happy Father’s Day from Oklahoma Child Support ServicesJune 15, 2011
OKDHS Names Steen New Area II DirectorJune 13, 2011
OKDHS Hosts Annual Oklahoma County Resource ExpoJune 8, 2011
Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum Delegates AnnouncedJune 6, 2011
Trenary and Love/Marshall RSVP receive OKDHS Achievement in Aging AwardsMay 31, 2011
OKDHS Awards Lifetime Achievement in Aging AwardsMay 31, 2011
NCIS Star Mark Harmon visits Pauline Mayer Children’s ShelterMay 19, 2011
Oklahoma Child Support Services Sets New Caseload RecordMay 17, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes State’s Volunteer Joe D. MooneyMay 9, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes State’s Volunteers, Seth Jestice and Lori SaldeenMay 9, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes State’s VolunteersMay 9, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes State’s Volunteer Darryl GrahamMay 9, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes State’s Volunteer Wayne FinfrockMay 9, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes State’s Volunteer Cindy ClarkMay 9, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes State’s Volunteer Charles ClarkMay 9, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes State’s VolunteersMay 9, 2011
OKDHS Recognizes State’s Volunteers Melba Bryant and Sandi GuessMay 9, 2011
OKDHS Provides SNAP Disaster Assistance to Atoka CountyMay 9, 2011
Happy Mother’s Day from Oklahoma Child Support ServicesMay 6, 2011
OKDHS Cites Legal Fees to Defend Foster Care SuitMay 4, 2011
Zarate Receives OKDHS Spirit of Service AwardApril 27, 2011
OKDHS Lecture Series Concludes May 19April 19, 2011
OKDHS Director Howard Hendrick Receives National HonorApril 12, 2011
OKDHS Seeks Public Opinion on Child Care GrantApril 6, 2011
OKDHS Comments on Children’s Right Filing Against TexasMarch 30, 2011
Shimizu Receives OKDHS Spirit of Service AwardMarch 30, 2011
Oklahoma’s Annual Conference on Aging NearMarch 30, 2011
OKDHS Lecture Series Canceled for April 6March 29, 2011
Brack Received Spirit of Service Award from Human Services CommissionMarch 28, 2011
Oklahoma Ranks Number One in National Child Care ReportMarch 25, 2011
SNAP Program (Formerly Food Stamps) Change to Affect Oklahoma HouseholdsMarch 24, 2011
OKDHS Children and Family Services Division Leadership Qualifications and ExperienceMarch 22, 2011
Oklahoma’s Child Welfare management, IT staff educated, experienced, and successfulMarch 22, 2011
OKDHS refutes abuse claims from paid consultant in lawsuitMarch 17, 2011
OKDHS Lecture Series Continues April 6March 16, 2011
Utility Crisis Assistance Available for Low-Income HouseholdsMarch 1, 2011
State’s 2-1-1 Director Heeds Call of National Steering CommitteeFeb. 23, 2011
Oklahoma Single Parents Next Topic in OKDHS Lecture SeriesFeb. 22, 2011
Seniors Invited to Discuss Needs at the State Capitol Feb. 28Feb. 14, 2011
OKDHS Employees Continue Charitable Contributions through Lean EconomyFeb. 11, 2011
OKDHS Lecture Series Continues February 23Jan. 26, 2011
Longtime Child Advocate Named to Human Services CommissionJan. 25, 2011
Vick to Receive Spirit of Service Award from Human Services CommissionJan. 18, 2011
Children’s Rights Attempts to Exploit Bartlesville Baby Death in Class Action LawsuitJan. 12, 2011


Last Updated:  1/6/2012
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Street address: Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing address: P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125
(405) 521-3646
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