Catholic Charities
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.
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Feb 18, 2021
They go far and beyond to help people. I thank God for them. Send blessing your way.
Feb 08, 2021
Your told to call on Monday mornings at 8am to schedule an appointment. Well I called this morning Feb 8th got a busy signal called back at 8:06 and all appointments for this week have been filled. I'm two months behind, if I found just get some help with one month's rent I'll be fine. Help someone.
Feb 01, 2021
Nice what they’re trying to do for people. The problem? I’ve called every Monday for the past MONTH 0800 on the dot and within a minute of 8, all the slots are filled 🙄 no help for a Air Force veteran who was medically discharged 3 months ago and can’t find a job. Nope, just ‘try again next Monday’. Infuriating. Absolutely infuriating.
Oct 19, 2020
The best in the Universe
Oct 16, 2020
Great people, wonderful help