Catholic Charities
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Contact Information
1232 N. Classen Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
United States
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Oklahoma City, OK 73106
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
In 1912, the groundwork for Catholic Charities was laid with the founding of St. Joseph’s Orphanage. In the following years, other institutions were opened to serve children, families, and other people in need. Among these were a boardinghouse for young working women, a maternity home, and St. Ann’s Home for the Elderly.
In 1927, Catholic Charities expanded its services to include adoption, foster care, and pregnancy counseling. Its mission was to make Christ’s love for all human beings a visible and living reality for those in need.
Are you considering adoption as a way to start a family? Catholic Charities is a licensed child-placing agency serving the state of Oklahoma. Children placed for adoption are infants placed in our custody by birth parents who have made an adoption plan for their baby. We provide our adoption services regardless of ethnicity or religious preference.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) provides foster care support, such as connecting parents to hotlines and listing information about the licensure process. Besides the State Department of Human Resources, many private agencies in Oklahoma are dedicated to helping foster children and the parents that care for them.
The Oklahoma Family Network (OFN) helps children with special healthcare needs. OFN can connect parents with appropriate resources and training. Their Resource Directory lists organizations and professionals by topics, such as food assistance or disability services, so you can easily find help in your area.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is part of the Children’s Health Act. You can learn more about child trauma and trauma-informed care. There are also informational materials and training available through the NCTSN.
Additionally, private adoption agencies offer programs and support for any parent interested in fostering to adopt.
Ratings and Reviews
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Aug 25, 2014
I personally would NOT reccomend this organization for adoption services. Birth moms, please read: My post and reviews have been repeatedly removed or blocked because the truth hurts. I placed my daughter with a family through Catholic Charities years ago. I was told it was an open adoption. I fully trusted with my heart what I was being told was truthful. What they didn't tell me was that after 2 years, they would no longer help me or answer my calls so I could find out how she was doing and request pictures. I knew pics were not a requirement, however that was something that the family and I had agreed upon before filing. I never expected for a simple request to be turned down, and then legal paperwork thrown in my face saying they would not as least try. I love my daughter with all my heart, that was the reason behind all of my decisions. So now she will grow up thinking I abandoned her and never loved her. I hope someday I will have the opportunity to tell her how much I have tried and how much it hurts to be turned away when trying to show you still care. I would NEVER recommended adoption with this organization to anybody who wishes for support and an open adoption. I will never regret my decision on the family I chose, I was blessed to have found them. However, I will ALWAYS regret the organization I chose. I expected more from such a highly respected agency.