Choices For Life Foster Care

April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It's a time to raise awareness about the alarming rate of child abuse and neglect nationwide and advocate for child safety and well-being. During this month, individuals and organizations work diligently to educate parents, caregivers, and local communities on identifying the signs of child abuse and ways to prevent it. It's a crucial moment for us to unite as a community and take action to protect our children and ensure they grow up in nurturing protective environments. By fostering understanding and implementing preventative measures against child abuse, we can build a brighter future for all young ones.

Happy April Fools’ Day! Stay aware out there today. 🥦

Choices For Life is a nationally accredited private behavioral health and foster care provider dedicated to affecting positive change in the lives of the communities, families and clients we serve in Oklahoma. With an array of treatment programs and highly-qualified staff, we are committed to improving the well-being of those in our communities, so they can discover and be empowered to make their healthiest choices for life.

Reach out! We’re here - 405-751-0800

Traditional foster care focuses on the safety, well-being and permanence of the child while in State custody. Therapeutic Foster Care combines the objectives of traditional foster care with treatment services provided by the foster parent and agency staff for children with moderate to severe behavioral and emotional needs. ITFC includes the objectives of traditional foster care and treatment services of therapeutic foster care, but is considered a short-term, intense-level foster care program designed for children with severe emotional and behavioral needs.

Learn more - https://www.choicesforlifecfc.com/oklahoma/itfc/

Think you’re ready to be a foster parent? Prep now! To learn more about Choices For Life’s foster care services, contact Katorah Garrett by calling 229-244-1707 or emailing [email protected].

Think you’re ready to be a foster parent? Prep now! To learn more about Choices For Life’s foster care services, give us a call: 405-751-0800.

Celebrate the season with simple activities everyone can enjoy—take a nature walk, plant flowers or seeds, have a picnic, draw with sidewalk chalk, or open the windows and let the sunshine in. 💚

Teaching a child to ride a bike or tie their shoes are visible milestones we celebrate. But just as important are the quieter, internal milestones of emotional growth. Helping children and teens develop emotional skills is one of the most fundamental ways we can prepare them for a healthy, resilient future.

Read on - https://www.choicesforlifecfc.com/blog/2026/01/15/small-emotional-goals-that-help-children-and-teens-grow/

Get creative by turning everyday foods green! It’s an easy, hands-on activity that works for all ages. Try dyeing:

💚 Pancake batter
💚 Scrambled eggs
💚 Pasta
💚 Mashed potatoes
💚 Milk
💚 Frosting

Add a few drops of food coloring, mix, and let everyone help. Simple, festive, fun, and perfect for making memories together!

LGBTQ+ teens in foster care deserve safe, affirming homes where they can feel accepted and supported. Having a caregiver who leads with understanding and compassion can make a life-changing difference.

If you’ve ever considered fostering, your support could mean everything to a young person who needs stability and care. 💚

For more information on becoming a foster parent, visit our website:
https://www.choicesforlifecfc.com/foster-parents-oklahoma/

🚨 Let's talk about teen ma*****na use and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is using ma*****na—only about 1 in 14 teens report using it in the past month. But thinking it's "natural" doesn't mean it's safe. Just like to***co, ma*****na can be harmful, and one real risk is addiction. Research also shows that ma*****na can harm the developing teen brain. Short-term effects include learning and memory problems, distorted perception, and poor coordination. Long-term use can lead to addiction, learning and memory issues, and even chronic cough.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, our behavioral health services provide support and guidance -
https://www.choicesforlifecfc.com/oklahoma/outpatient/

In the realm of child welfare, therapeutic foster care (TFC) is making waves as a powerful and unique model of care. It combines the best elements of traditional foster care with the structured treatment provided in residential treatment centers. By understanding the essence of TFC and its impact on children’s lives, we can appreciate the transformative power of this compassionate approach. Read more on our website - https://www.choicesforlifecfc.com/oklahoma/tfc/