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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

Igniting Hope with OKSA

Join us for an inspiring workshop to equip you with tools to connect with teens, nurture hope, and spark change in their lives!

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Ask to receive email updates regarding our training calendar, youth conferences, and more!

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Upcoming Events

Oklahoma Teen Conference 2025

June 18-20, 2025

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Intro to OKSA Conference 2025

June 4, 2025

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Upcoming Calendar Events

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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

Igniting Hope with OKSA

Follow Us on Facebook

Join Our Mailing List

Upcoming Events

Oklahoma Teen Conference 2025

Intro to OKSA Conference 2025

Upcoming Calendar Events

Helpful Information

Youth Development Funds Request Form

Resources for Caseworkers