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Oklahoma Successful Adulthood Program (OKSA)
SERVICES FOR YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND THOSE WORKING WITH THEM TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OUT OF FOSTER CARE AND INTO ADULTHOOD
The University of Oklahoma National Resource Center for Youth Services contracts with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services, to implement the Oklahoma Successful Adulthood (OKSA) program. The program provides training and consultation, conference and event coordination, and statewide support to child welfare staff, tribal staff, resource parents, and contractors working with youth and young adults. These services prepare workers to support young people in preparation for transition to adulthood. In addition, OKSA coordinates the Yes I Can! program, which provides services and resources directly to OKSA eligible youth and young adults.
The OKSA mission is to empower youth in and from foster care to lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives.
OKSA Services
NRCYS provides the following activities and services as part of the OKSA program:
- Development and coordination of statewide youth events including seminars, experiential life skills groups, regional learning events, and an annual teen conference
- Development and coordination of adult training to enhance and promote effective services for OKSA-eligible youth
- Technical support for the state regarding the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD), which collects information and statistics to help measure the effectiveness of programming for youth transitioning to adulthood
- Coordination of the Yes I Can! program, which provides a variety of support to young adults who have transitioned out of DHS or tribal custody
- Coordination of the Oklahoma Foster Youth Advocates (OKFYA), which promotes young adult speakers, trainers, and consultants in system improvement
OKSA Event Calendar
| Event | Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Have This Hair, Now What? | December 4, 2024 | Tulsa, OK | View Event |
| Presenting with Purpose | December 7, 2024 | Tulsa, OK | View Event |
| Building Relationships | January 15, 2025 | Online | View Event |
OKSA Staff
Learn More
For more information about OKSA and the services it provides, visit the OKSA website.
To learn more about how NRCYS can bring our experience in program development and other services for transition-aged youth to your organization, please contact us at (800) 274-2687 or email us at nrcys@ou.edu.