Tulsa Area COVID-19 Response Fund helps feed over 2,300
The Tulsa Area COVID-19 Response Fund (Fund) granted Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) $24,000 to help feed 2,310 hungry children and adults for five weeks this summer. The grant from…
Safe vacations during pandemic could benefit mental health
This summer, road trips surge amid a worldwide pandemic. Studies have shown that taking vacations is good for one’s mental health. According to CNBC, this year, 46 million Americans say they plan to hit the open…
Tulsa businesses partner to distribute child safety information
In an effort to raise awareness of child abuse risks during these stressful times, the Tulsa Area United Way, Child Abuse Network, Parent Child Center and Family and Children’s Services…
Greer Fites retires after 42 years as a social worker
A Truly Great Social Worker is Hard to Find, Difficult to Part with and Impossible to Forget On Friday, June 26, Greer Fites retired after 42 years serving the citizens…
Home-based older adults receive essential care during pandemic
Leah, once homeless, obtains an apartment through a local housing program and lives independently. It hasn’t always been easy. Melody, Leah’s Family & Children’s Services Tulsa Housing and Recovery Program (THARP) therapist, has helped her through some challenging times.…