John’s heart broke the day his mom told him she didn’t love his dad anymore. It was a warm December day in Tulsa, the house was decorated and ready for the holidays. As always, John and his mom spent a lot of time baking, but at the same time, something didn’t feel right. When she…
T. Pat Quinn III Q: How did you first become involved in F&CS? I joined the F&CS Board in 2003 and served as President from 2007 through 2009. Q: What about F&CS’s mission and work inspires you? What I love and respect about the agency is no one is turned away. Our employees are good at…
The Family & Children’s Services Diversity Committee serve as ambassadors of diversity and cultural competence for F&CS employees. Specifically, the Cultural Competence Committee champions an organizational culture that embraces diversity and embodies the principles of recovery and rights for all. F&CS is valued as a supportive and diversity-friendly work environment. The committee was formed to promote…
At the Family & Children’s Services June meeting of the Board of Directors, we honored and bid farewell to two long-time members who collectively have served a total of 60 years in support of our work and mission. – Gary Betow and Trish Lieser. Gary and Trish joined the board nearly 30 years ago –…
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, right, looks on as state Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, speaks Tuesday during a news conference in Oklahoma City. Fallin announced that the state of Oklahoma and Tulsa-based Family & Children’s Services have entered into a contract aimed at reducing Oklahoma’s female incarceration rate. OKLAHOMA CITY — Governor Mary Fallin today announced…
