Oklahoma Human Services

10/23/2026

🌟Holiday Hope Partners and Resource Families: Please Read! 🌟

We recently identified a technical issue with the Holiday Hope application that prevented some requests from being saved successfully.

As a result, 91 requests were not captured and will need to be resubmitted.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recover the information entered in these requests. However, we do have the associated record numbers to help you determine whether your request was affected. Here's what you need to do:

1️⃣ Check the list of affected record numbers.
If your record number is listed, please resubmit your request at https://holidayhope.dhs.ok.gov/.

If your record number is not listed, no further action is needed!

2️⃣Don't know your record number?
Check your email for a Holiday Hope submission confirmation.

If you received a confirmation email, your request should have been saved successfully, and no further action is needed.

If you did not receive a confirmation email, please resubmit your request at https://holidayhope.dhs.ok.gov/ to ensure it is captured.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure all Holiday Hope requests are received.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping make the holidays special for the children and families we serve!

💬Questions? Email [email protected].

The Holiday Hope program through Oklahoma Human Services is a collaboration with community partners designed to spread joy, support, and hope during the holiday season. The program assists foster families and children involved with Child Welfare Services to nurture community connections and ensure e...

10/23/2026

On Wednesday, the Phillips Pavilion at the Governor’s Mansion was full of people celebrating something Oklahoma does well: making room for everyone at work.

The 2026 Governor’s Disability Employment Awards of Excellence honored Oklahomans with disabilities who are thriving in jobs across our communities. It also honored the businesses, support staff and partners who help make that possible.

Every award shows what happens when someone gets a real chance and a workplace is ready for them. Those stories are a big reason Oklahoma ranks second in the nation for inclusive employment.

Thank you to the Governor’s Office, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Association of People Supporting Employment First for hosting this celebration with us.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees!

10/19/2026

New job, new apartment, or a rent increase you didn’t see coming? Life moves fast, and your case should keep up with it.

When your address, pay, bills or child care provider changes, letting us know helps keep your benefits correct and steady. It also means fewer surprises down the road. The good news is that it doesn’t take a phone call or a trip to the office. You can report a change online in less than 5 minutes, no login needed.

Everything you need to update your case is in the comments. 👇

10/16/2026

October is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month 🧸

The steps that help keep babies safe while they sleep are simple, and they work best when everyone who cares for your baby follows them the same way.

When your newborn is falling asleep, remember the ABCs of safe sleep:
A - Alone: Baby sleeps alone with no plush toys, pillows, heavy quilts or crib bumpers.
B - on their Back: Always place baby flat on their back to keep their tiny airway clear for every sleep.
C - in a Crib: A clear crib, bassinet or play yard with a firm mattress and tight fitted sheet.

Save this post or share it with someone who has a little one at home.

10/14/2026

Already have Medicare? Open Enrollment starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.

This is your yearly chance to review your Medicare health and drug plans and make changes for next year. Plans can change their costs, covered drugs and doctors each year, so now is a good time to make sure yours still fits your needs.

Changes start Jan. 1, 2027. If your current plan still works for you, you don’t need to do anything.

New to Medicare? Your sign up window is based on your 65th birthday, not Open Enrollment.

Free, unbiased help is available. Find plan options and support in the comments.

10/12/2026

Scotty knows his way around a kitchen, and at the Garden Cafe in Duncan, he gets to show it every day☀️

The Garden Cafe is part of Think Ability, a Duncan nonprofit that builds job skills and creates work for Oklahomans with developmental disabilities. Their community garden grows fresh food for the cafe, and the Garden Hub brings that work to the community. Every part of the operation gives people a place to learn, grow and do work they care about.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are celebrating Scotty and every Oklahoman who brings their talent to work.

📺 Explore the full story of the Garden Cafe and Garden Hub by watching the video on our YouTube channel.

https://bit.ly/4s0cutd

10/07/2026

Ready for your next step?🌟

Child Welfare Specialists work with Oklahoma families during some of their hardest moments. They check on children's safety, connect parents to services, and work toward keeping families together when it is safe to do so.

We are hiring for Child Welfare Specialist I, II and III. Each level builds on the last, so your skills and responsibilities grow as you do.

See what each role involves and explore open positions at the link in the comments.👇

10/05/2026

The hardest part of school for Alyssa Kitterman was not the coursework. It was the hours away from her kids.

She did it anyway, for a year, while still working in childcare at Lil Buckaroos in Bartlesville.

"It was all worth it because I knew I was working toward a better future and the opportunity to provide more for my children."

Alyssa completed the Accounting program at Tri County Tech, with her tuition covered by SNAP Works.

"Having my tuition paid for made such an incredible difference for me and my family and allowed me to focus on completing my education without the added financial stress. Everyone was so supportive, encouraging, and genuinely wanted to see me succeed."

She is now starting a new chapter in accounting at Gorman Management.

That is what more than a job looks like. Not just a paycheck, but training, support, and a career worth the year it took to get there.

More Than a Job Mondays began during Workforce Development Month, and we are keeping it going. See what SNAP Works offers and who it is for at the link in our pinned comment.👇

10/02/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is a time to listen to survivors, learn what abuse can look like and think about how we can show up for the people around us.

Domestic violence affects people in every Oklahoma community. Supporting survivors can be simple. Listen without judgment. Believe what they share. Respect their choices. Share resources when they are ready.

Awareness is where it starts. What we do next is what matters. This month, we stand and the families working toward safer days ahead.

If you or someone you know needs support, the Oklahoma SafeLine is free, confidential and available 24/7. Call 1-800-522-SAFE (7233) to connect with resources and support options.

When calling isn't an option, the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers text and online chat support.
☎️Text START to 88788
💬Chat at thehotline.org

10/01/2026

Sometimes all it takes is someone who believes you can.

At Daily Living Centers, Sam discovered a love for painting, and a joy that's changed his whole world. Through Developmental Disabilities Services, Oklahoma Human Services helps Oklahomans with disabilities connect with community programs that focus on what they can do, not what they can't.

See how a paintbrush opened a new chapter for Sam and his family by watching the full videoon our YouTube.