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The OKSA Mission is to empower youth in and from foster care to lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives.
The OKSA Mission is to empower youth in and from foster care to lead safer, healthier, more independent and productive lives.
Resources for Professionals
Youth-serving professionals need to know the best practices and available resources to help young people succeed. OKSA offers on-site/virtual trainings, consultations, learning aids and support that is specifically tailored to your needs. All resources are skill-based and include specific topics that support working with transition-aged youth.
Youth-serving professionals need to know the best practices and available resources to help young people succeed. OKSA offers on-site/virtual trainings, consultations, learning aids and support that is specifically tailored to your needs. All resources are skill-based and include specific topics that support working with transition-aged youth.
Resources for Youth
Provides practical and engaging services for youth. These programs are designed to promote life skills development, healthy and positive outcomes, and support positive transitions to adulthood.
Provides practical and engaging services for youth. These programs are designed to promote life skills development, healthy and positive outcomes, and support positive transitions to adulthood.
OKSA Helpline
OKSA Helpline (formerly Yes I Can!) is a statewide resource and referral program for youth currently in foster care, youth with lived experience in foster care after age 16, and supportive adults.
OKSA Helpline (formerly Yes I Can!) is a statewide resource and referral program for youth currently in foster care, youth with lived experience in foster care after age 16, and supportive adults.
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Empowering Youth In and From Foster Care to Lead Safer, Healthier, More Independent and Productive Lives

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Upcoming Events

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Building Bridges: Fostering Relationships with Supportive Adults for Youth in Care

November 20, 2024
Online Course

This training session with equip caseworkers, CASA workers, and foster parents with effective strategies to help youth in foster care develop meaningful relationships with the adults in their lives.

I Have This Hair, Now What?

December 4, 2024
Tulsa, OK

Presenting with Purpose

December 7, 2024
Tulsa, OK

Every story is unique and should be honored, guarded, and respected. Presenting With Purpose is an opportunity for you to build presentation skills while increasing professionalism at the same time.

Helpful Information

Youth Development Funds Request Form

Eligible youth can access funds from 14 to 23 years old. Funds are subject to approval and should support a young person's goals and efforts toward transition.

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Resources for Caseworkers

Discover our advanced resource collection for caseworkers, designed to support and enhance your professional practice.

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National Resource Center for Youth Services: Oklahoma Successful Adulthood Program