# Foster Care Help Resources - Oklahoma ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) - Foster Care Program** - **Phone:** 1-800-376-9729 - **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - **Website:** [https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/foster/fostercarehome.html](https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/foster/fostercarehome.html) - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, resource guides, financial assistance for foster families, and support services. - **Foster Care and Adoption Association of Oklahoma (FCAO)** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.fcao.org/](https://www.fcao.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support groups, and training for foster parents. Membership is free for any Oklahoma foster family. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Oklahoma City Area - **Citizens Caring for Children - Resource Center** - **Phone:** 405-753-4099 - **Website:** [https://www.cccokc.org/programs/resource-center/](https://www.cccokc.org/programs/resource-center/) - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Provides immediate and ongoing needs for children in foster care, including clothing, school supplies, and car seats. ### Tulsa Area - **TFI Oklahoma** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://oklahoma.tfifamily.org/programs/approved-foster-parent-resources/](https://oklahoma.tfifamily.org/programs/approved-foster-parent-resources/) - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Offers foster care services, training, and support for foster families. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Oklahoma Fosters - Helpful Tools** - **Website:** [https://okfosters.org/resources/helpful-tools/](https://okfosters.org/resources/helpful-tools/) - **Features:** Provides online directories, guides, and checklists for foster parents and those interested in fostering. ## Educational Resources - **Bridge Resource Family Handbook** - **Website:** [https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/okdhs-publication-library/09-351.pdf](https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/okdhs-publication-library/09-351.pdf) - **Description:** A comprehensive guide for resource parents providing therapeutic, emergency, or contract foster care. ## Additional Support - **Family for Life - Community Resources** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [https://www.familyforlifeok.org/community-resources](https://www.familyforlifeok.org/community-resources) - **Services Provided:** Support for foster families, including resource centers designed to meet the immediate and ongoing needs of children in foster care. --- _Updated as of January 1, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._