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We conduct independent oversight, review child deaths, near deaths, case plans and services, coordinate child abuse reviews, build partnerships and more.

Worried about a child in public or private care? File a complaint: 405-606-4936 or oklahoma.gov/occy.

10/15/2026

Think about the last time life got hard. Who showed up for you?

Maybe someone listened, offered a hand, or simply reminded you that you didn't have to figure it all out alone.

Every Oklahoma family deserves that kind of support, and that's why OCCY brought people together for the Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work training and a Training of Trainers Refresher Course, led by the Children's Trust Fund Alliance.

Because somewhere in Oklahoma, a parent is going to need someone in their corner, and the work happening in these rooms is helping make sure someone is ready to show up.

Learn more about the training and the Alliance in the comment section below.

10/13/2026

Behind the work to improve the lives of Oklahoma's children and families are people who believe in the power of collaboration and public service.

Our executive director, Annette Wisk Jacobi, is one of them.

The Oklahoma Bar Association recently recognized Director Jacobi with the 2026 Mona Salyer Lambird Spotlight Award, honoring her longstanding commitment to serving others.

We're grateful for her leadership and for the many partners across Oklahoma who share that commitment.

Read more about the recognition at tinyurl.com/3p6btxr4

10/08/2026

A social worker might be focused on a child's safety, while a detective is gathering evidence and a therapist is looking at the effects of trauma. They're all trying to help the same child, but each sees a different piece of what's happening.

That's why the connections between them matter. Through Oklahoma's Freestanding Multidisciplinary Team (FSMDT) program, OCCY helps bring professionals together to learn from one another, strengthen their skills and coordinate their work so children and families aren't left navigating disconnected systems.

Using a case example, our FSMDT Program Manager, Brittany Gassner, helped future professionals explore where their roles overlap, when to turn to someone else's expertise and why those relationships are especially important in Oklahoma communities where services may be spread across counties.

Brittany shared these insights earlier this week during the Interdisciplinary Training Program (ITP) in Child Abuse and Neglect, offered by the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

10/06/2026

“What made you decide to foster?” “What do you wish you had known before you started?” “What kind of support is actually there?”

Those are the kinds of questions that come up when current foster families and people considering fostering have a chance to connect.

Our team joined the Angels Foster Family Network for its appreciation and recruitment event, which OCCY was proud to sponsor, and spent time hearing from families about their experiences.

For those considering fostering, it was a chance to hear directly from people who’ve done it. For current foster families, it was a chance to connect with others who understand the experience.

Learn more at https://angelsfosterokc.org/

09/29/2026

“How are you handling this in your state?” That question came up often during three days at the Children’s Trust Fund Alliance Annual Meeting in Atlanta, where our team sat down with peers from the East Coast to as far as Hawaii and Alaska to talk about what’s actually happening in their communities.

We compared approaches to engaging parents, using research, addressing digital safety, strengthening prevention efforts and navigating changes in federal policy, and we heard firsthand what others have tried, what they’ve learned and what Oklahoma can learn from it, too.

Take a look through the photos, and you’ll see more of those conversations and connections happening. And now, when we run into a challenge at home, we know someone who's dealt with it before and can say, “Here’s what we tried.”

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09/24/2026

Imagine being a child and watching your parent or caregiver get arrested. It can be scary and confusing, and what happens in those moments can stay with a child long after the arrest is over. That’s why OCCY and our Children of Incarcerated Parents Advisory Committee brought this issue to lawmakers, starting a conversation about how we can better support children and families while also supporting the officers working to keep our communities safe. A special thank you to Representative Tim Turner, for leading the interim study and to the legislators who joined the conversation, asked questions and heard directly from law enforcement, experts and Oklahomans with lived experience.

Take a look through the photos to learn more about the discussion, and read the full press release from the Oklahoma House of Representatives at okhouse.gov/posts/news-20260922_3

09/22/2026

Think about the people you trust. Chances are, they’ve taken the time to listen, understand where you’re coming from and respond in a way that makes you feel supported.

That idea was at the heart of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) training Sept. 15-16 in Durant, provided through a partnership between OCCY and Fostering Grace. TBRI gives professionals practical, evidence-based tools to better understand how trauma can affect behavior and relationships, and what they learn can shape how children and families are supported long after the training ends.

Thank you to Fostering Grace and everyone who joined us in Durant and took those tools back to the Oklahoma communities they serve.

09/16/2026

Most parents have had that moment when their child needs help, and they have no idea where to start. Taking time for these face-to-face conversations can help families find support sooner while showing decision-makers where help is still missing. Recently, OCCY staff and Parent Partnership Board members staffed a resource booth at the Oklahoma 21st Century Community Learning Centers Kickoff, where they shared information and connected with educators, families and community partners.

Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/2ebvrcwr

09/09/2026

Bringing parent and state system leaders together creates opportunities to discuss issues affecting Oklahoma children and families. OCCY’s Parent Partnership Board did just that today with Michael Williams, director of Child Welfare Services at Oklahoma Human Services.

Director Williams shared updates from Child Welfare Services, while parent leaders asked questions, raised concerns and shared perspectives shaped by their own experiences. Thank you to Director Williams for his time and for engaging with board members in the conversation.

09/04/2026

The offices for the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, for Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at 8 a.m. Need information while we’re away? Visit oklahoma.gov/occy

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