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Summary of OKDHS News Releases

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Article NameDateResults shown in descending order
Grant Targets Rural, Homeless YouthNov. 5, 2009
Annual Heritage Event to Honor State's Native American LegendsNov. 3, 2009
Oklahomans asked to join Native Americans in Day of PrayerNov. 2, 2009
Heating Assistance Available for Low Income HouseholdsNov. 2, 2009
Sapulpa residents receive commendations from GovernorOct. 28, 2009
Oklahoma City residents, church receive commendations from GovernorOct. 28, 2009
Sand Springs resident receives commendation from GovernorOct. 28, 2009
Norman residents receive commendations from GovernorOct. 28, 2009
Ardmore residents, businesses receive commendations from GovernorOct. 28, 2009
Oklahoma Department of Human Services Continues Move Toward Being 'Green'Oct. 27, 2009
OKDHS Releases 2009 Annual Report NumbersOct. 27, 2009
Local Mothers Collect Stuffed Animals for Needy KidsOct. 23, 2009
Oklahoma Human Services Director to Speak at Annual Social Work ConferenceOct. 21, 2009
Michelson to Discuss Faith and Human ServicesOct. 20, 2009
Fundraising Workshop for Faith-Based and Community GroupsOct. 15, 2009
Federal Officials Recognize OKDHS for Outstanding Administration of Food Benefits ProgramOct. 14, 2009
Oklahoma Ranks in Top Ten of Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenOct. 13, 2009
75 million SNAP dollars spent in Oklahoma in SeptemberOct. 9, 2009
OKDHS Staff Member Terrie Lincoln Commended for Outstanding ServiceSept. 29, 2009
OKDHS Staff Member Rhonda James Commended for Outstanding ServiceSept. 29, 2009
October Marks 12th Annual Latino Heritage CelebrationSept. 25, 2009
Stanley to Discuss Emerging Patterns in Romantic RelationshipsSept. 17, 2009
Oklahoma to Receive Federal Grant Funds to Modernize Food Benefits ProgramSept. 14, 2009
Lutz to Discuss Child Welfare Practice ModelSept. 10, 2009
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren ConferenceSept. 8, 2009
SNAP Funding Will Remain Same for Fiscal Year 2010Sept. 4, 2009
Change a Child’s Forever Tulsa Community GatheringSept. 1, 2009
Be Ready Preparedness CampaignSept. 1, 2009
Change a Child's Forever Community GatheringSept. 1, 2009
OKDHS Imaging Project to be Recognized for Excellence at National ConferenceAug. 31, 2009
7 OKDHS Employees Recognized for ExcellenceAug. 24, 2009
Summer Cooling Assistance Now Available for Low-Income HouseholdsAug. 14, 2009
OKDHS Hosts Back to School Event at Rockwell Human Services CenterAug. 10, 2009
OKDHS to Host One Stop Back to School BlastAug. 10, 2009
Number of SNAP Recipients Surpasses 500,000 in JulyAug. 6, 2009
Child Support Collections from Lottery Winnings Tops $100,000Aug. 5, 2009
Oklahoman Wins 2009 Sandra Day O’Connor AwardJuly 31, 2009
Practice and Policy Lecture Series Fall Speakers AnnouncedJuly 27, 2009
FaithLinks to Host Fatherhood ForumJuly 21, 2009
Johnson Named Human Services Director for Greater Tulsa AreaJuly 21, 2009
Summer Cooling Assistance Now Available for Low-Income HouseholdsJuly 6, 2009
Oversight of Residential Child Care to Transfer to OCCYJuly 1, 2009
Human Services Officials Say Don’t Leave Children Alone in Cars—Ever!July 1, 2009
National Organization Honors OKDHS Adoption WorkerJune 19, 2009
Shawnee Resident Spencer Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Durant resident Robinson Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Wewoka Resident McCarty Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Okemah Resident Landers Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Sallisaw Resident Jasna Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Local Organization Men United of Hugo Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Wewoka Resident Ellwanger Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Antlers Resident Edmond Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Antlers Resident Dudley Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Hugo Resident Kirby Coffey Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Bozwell Organization Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Chandler Organization Recognized for VolunteerismJune 10, 2009
Oklahoma’s SNAP Earns Soaring Eagle Award from FedsJune 9, 2009
Community Gathering to Discuss Improving the Lives of Oklahoma ChildrenJune 5, 2009
Oklahoma City Resident Sailer Posthumously Recognized for VolunteerismJune 4, 2009
Human Services Officer named Malcolm Baldrige Examiner BoardMay 27, 2009
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author to Speak at OKDHS Aging ConferenceMay 15, 2009
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Face New Challenges, RewardsMay 15, 2009
Oklahoma Children to Benefit from StimulusMay 11, 2009
Number of SNAP Recipients Breaks Record AgainMay 8, 2009
Personal Care Attendants Aid Families in Daily Routine of LivingMay 7, 2009
Thunander to Speak on Overcoming AbuseApril 29, 2009
OKDHS Clients Notified of Possible Data BreachApril 23, 2009
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference Links Resources, AssistanceApril 22, 2009
Faith Communities Encouraged to Support Foster CareApril 20, 2009
Oklahoma Receives $6.5 in Additional SNAP FundsApril 7, 2009
City Residents, Organizations Honored for Community PartnershipsMarch 27, 2009
SafeCare Provides Skills Aimed at Preventing Child Abuse and NeglectMarch 25, 2009
Oklahoma Receives $1.2 Million for Senior Nutrition ProgramsMarch 20, 2009
Energy Crisis Assistance Program Will BeginMarch 17, 2009
Oklahoma Food Benefits Boosted by Federal Stimulus PackageMarch 17, 2009
Campolo to Speak about Role of Faith in Human ServicesMarch 16, 2009
Thunder Forward Desmond Mason Keynote SpeakerMarch 13, 2009
Oklahoma Child Care Oversight Ranking ClimbsMarch 12, 2009
Opinions Sought for Child Care SurveyMarch 11, 2009
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthMarch 11, 2009
OKDHS Initial Response to Legislative Performance ReviewFeb. 25, 2009
Life Books Help Children in State Custody Create, Keep MemoriesFeb. 25, 2009
OKDHS Announces Implementation of Practice ModelFeb. 24, 2009
Feds approve disaster food stamps for Carter CountyFeb. 20, 2009
Thousands seek child care background checks under new lawFeb. 20, 2009
Black Heritage Day Celebration Set for Feb. 27Feb. 19, 2009
Oklahoma to Celebrate National 2-1-1 DayFeb. 6, 2009
Military and Families Recognized During Commission MeetingFeb. 5, 2009
Bartlesville Community Meeting to Examine Area Foster Care NeedsFeb. 5, 2009
Durant Community Meeting to Examine Area Foster Care NeedsFeb. 5, 2009
DIAL Pilot Program Provides Immediacy, AccuracyFeb. 4, 2009
New Name for Food Benefit ProgramFeb. 4, 2009
Askins to Speak at Women in Public Service Leadership ConferenceFeb. 3, 2009
2009 LIHEAP Numbers Reach Record HighFeb. 3, 2009
Senior Citizen Rescued from Smoldering House FireJan. 29, 2009
Jepson to Lecture on Autism Spectrum DisordersJan. 28, 2009
Oklahoma's Promise Sees 400 Foster Care SeniorsJan. 22, 2009
Oklahoma Guard Recognizes Active Duty Military Service by OKDHS StaffJan. 20, 2009
$2 million Gift Moves New Tulsa County Emergency Shelter in Right DirectionJan. 13, 2009
Alexander and Blazi to Lecture on Why Psychosocial Considerations Matter to InfantsJan. 12, 2009
Arthritis Network to discuss changes to Americans with Disabilities ActJan. 6, 2009