Family & Children’s Services and George Kaiser Family Foundation held a graduation ceremon April 18 at the Oklahoma State Capitol for 18 participants who recently completed the Women in Recovery (WIR) program. WIR is an alternative to incarceration program for nonviolent female offenders inTulsa Countywho have alcohol and drug addictions. The program is funded by George
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Fathers play an important role in their children’s lives – both when they’re young and well into the future. Carrie Little, director of education and community relations at Family & Children’s Services, has insight on the role fathers play and how more men can become great dads.
As part of the ninth annual Abersons & Friends Warehouse Sale, Family & Children’s Services gave away a shopping spree. Our winner, Paula Udwin, had 60 seconds to grab as much as she could from the sale. Paula bypassed the designer jeans and dresses, steered clear of the shoes, and high-tailed it to the children’s
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It’s here… the famous Abersons & Friends Warehouse Sale. Watch as Good Day Tulsa’s Laura Moss strolls through the racks of designer dresses, stacks of stunning shoes and more.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for what makes a great relationship. But by having a strong foundation and focusing on four key areas, you can increase your likelihood of a lasting, loving bond. Carrie Little, program coordinator at Family & Children’s Services, shares her insights on Fox 23′s Great Day Green Country.
Tulsa’s hottest new restaurant is making an impact throughout the community. Chuy’s has partnered with Family & Children’s Services to help children who’ve abused, families in crisis and other vulnerable Tulsans. See full story here.
Together, the staffs of the Tulsa World, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma Watch, State Impact Oklahoma, OETA and Griffin Communications are exploring the problem of drug addiction in Oklahoma. In this report, a woman receiving treatment from Family & Children’s Services details the path she followed to addiction and how she’s working to change directions. See Full
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Not every stepparent gets along with his new charges as swimmingly as Mike Brady took to Marcia, Jan and Cindy. Carrie Little, program coordinator/educator at Family & Children’s Services, has tips to help make blending families easier for all involved.
Recent cases of alleged child abuse have raised questions about the role family members play in reporting suspected abuse. Experts say that everyone has a responsibility to keep kids safe, especially families. See full story here.
Not many people know about the Family & Children’s Services Re-entry Intensive Care Coordination Team (RICCT) program, which arose in response to the closing of state mental health facilities. The program helps mentally ill individuals transition successfully into community life after imprisonment. See full story here.
