For millions of families, this fall is not only back-to-school time but back-to-work time too. Kids are expected to be in the classroom full-time, and many parents who’ve been working remotely will be returning to the office at least part-time. It’s good news for kids whose schooling has been disrupted — undermining both mental health…
A year of strife, unrest and an ongoing pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the marginalized and minority communities. A new report released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that while suicide rates between 1999 and 2017 rose for nearly all racial and ethnic groups analyzed, disparities among those groups are substantial. The…
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 have partnered with local businesses to distribute important phone numbers and website information that can help keep children safe. A comprehensive website with child abuse…
“And I only hope when I have my own family / That every day I see / A little more of my father in me.” — Keith Urban, “Song for Dad” Father’s Day is a great reminder of the importance of a mentally healthy dad. A dad who makes his mental health a priority is…
Telehealth has helped our clients stay connected and supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many families in F&CS’s Comprehensive Home-Based Services (CHBS) and Intensive Safety Services (ISS) programs — which help children most at risk for safety threats, maltreatment, abuse, neglect and out-of-home placement — live in rural communities where technology isn’t easily accessible. Services…
