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Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Stronger Families Grow Brighter Futures
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd. • Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 521-3646 • Fax (405) 521-6684 • Internet: www.okdhs.org
 
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OKDHS Home > Services > Foster Care > Program Information
Foster Care
Program Information

Foster Care is a planned, goal-directed service that provides 24-hour-a-day substitute temporary care and supportive services in a home environment for children birth to 18 years of age in OKDHS custody.

Summary of Qualifications and Requirements to Become a Foster Parent

Support Systems for Foster Parents

Frequently Asked Questions for prospective foster parents

Frequently Asked Questions for current foster parents

Summary of Foster Parents Rights & Responsibilities

Summary of Types of Foster Care
Services

Community-Based Residential Services

Foster Care Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)

Specialized Foster Care

Therapeutic Foster Care

Tribal Foster Care
Online Services

Bridge Family Resource Center

Bridge Resource Parent Interest Form
Contact Information

A. Lyn Banks
Field Administrator

New Foster Care & Adoption Families Recruiting Hotline: 1-866-612-2565
Foster Parent Hotline: 1-800-376-9729
Phone: (405) 521-3438
Fax:      (405) 522-4488

 

Mailing Address:
Child Welfare Services
Foster Care
PO Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK  73125-0352

Physical Address
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
2400 North Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK  73105

 

Considering being a Bridge Family Resource in Oklahoma?
Visit the Bridge Family Resource Center website

 Bridge Family Resource Center

 
Resources

National Foster Parent Association

Publication 11-17 - Answering Oklahoma's Call - A Bridge Resource Family Guide

The Sibbling Connection  

Glossary of foster parenting terms

Child Welfare Plan
Library

Foster Care publications

OKDHS statistics

Foster Care policy

Child Welfare forms

Child Welfare links

 
Other Services

Adult and Family Services

Child Welfare Services

Aging Services

Developmental Disabilities Services

Child Support Services

Child Care Services



Last Updated:  4/19/2013
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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