Dear F&CS friend, We want you to meet Alexis, a young girl whose life you unknowingly made better. Alexis held back tears when her mother dropped her off at Nana’s house while she went to work. Alexis loved staying with Nana and going to school on her computer; but she was terrified her mother, who…
We realize the challenge to protect children has never been greater. Many parents now find themselves in an unprecedented situation with a lack of childcare, indefinite school closures, limited employment opportunities and social isolation. Compounded with uncertainty, anxiety, fear and frustration, the financial and emotional stress brought by the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to create a…
The holiday spirit was in full swing at the Dec. 10 Family & Children’s Services Child Abuse & Trauma Services building, as 316 attendees and family members in coats and hats are greeted by staff. The Christmas tree was smothered with wrapped and unwrapped toys, and the children looked them over with mouths agape while awaiting to take a holiday…
KiDs Grant to benefit basic needs drive for Family & Children’s Services CATS program TULSA, Oklahoma – The Tulsa Kappa Delta Alumnae Chapter was awarded a $3,000 KiDs Grant last week on behalf of Family and Children’s Services to plan and implement a drive to benefit children who are victims of sexual abuse or other traumatic experiences. “We are grateful for…
Christmas music plays softly as 250 families stand in line to obtain a ticket and attend several activity stations set up throughout the Family & Children’s Services’ Child Abuse and Trauma Services (CATS) Holiday party on Dec. 11. After a six-year hiatus, the event was revived thanks to the collaborative effort by the Young Professional…
