The Gathering Place recently concluded Love & Harmony, an exhibit highlighting love in the Tulsa community. In addition to the art installation, Gathering Place partnered with Family and Children’s Services’ Women in Recovery and John 3:16 to ensure the effort of celebrating “Love and Harmony” will have continuity throughout the Tulsa community. This initiative was…
F&CS can help you enroll or re-enroll in SoonerCare Did you know that when you enroll in SoonerCare, benefits only last for 12 months? Complete your annual enrollment with us today. No appointment is necessary. Just walk in! Sarah and John Graves Center – 2325 S. Harvard Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.…
COVID-19 hasn’t been easy for Annie, who has been homeless for quite some time. Harsh weather conditions and other circumstances forced her to move from an encampment and her whereabouts were unknown prior to being temporarily housed at the hotel in February. Because of local community partners, she is thriving and maintains sobriety. Annie has also connected with resources she otherwise would not have been able to have: access to daily showers, hygiene products, daily…
Published in March 2021 by The Tulsa World. View here. By Gail Lapidus and Terri White Editor’s Note: The Tulsa World sent questions about youth mental health during the pandemic to two experienced advocates: Gail Lapidus, executive director of Family and Children’s Services, and Terri White, executive director of Mental Health Association Oklahoma. Here are…
Be the eyes and ears watching over our most vulnerable population. You don’t need proof, and you can report anonymously. Oklahoma Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-522-3511Signs a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect: Unexplained bruising or injuries on the child. Parents or caregivers arguing or fighting. Child reporting not having food or being…
