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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

Resources for Caseworkers

This is your one stop for information and techincal assistance regarding the Oklahoma Successful Adulthood Program. If you can't find what you're looking for, reach out to us via email and we'll help out!

OKSA Manual & Guides

OKSA Guide: Eligibility

OKSA Guide: Service Type Designation

OKSA Guide: Life Skills Assessment

OKSA Guide: The Plan for My Future

OKSA Guide: The 90 Day Transition Plan

OKSA Guide: Voluntary Services

OKSA Guide: Youth Development Funds

OKSA Guide: Documenting OKSA Services

OKSA Guide: Documenting OKSA Tasks in KIDS (PDF)

OKSA Forms

OKSA Life Skills Assessment

OKSA Plan For My Future

Rights of Oklahoma Foster Youth
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My Transition Plan

Permanency Pact

Healthcare Proxy

Voluntary Placement Request

OKSA Tipsheets

Education and Training Voucher (ETV)
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Helpful Resources

Documenting NYTD-OKSA Services

Inspirational Ideas for The Plan for My Future

Supporting Your LGBTQ Youth: A Guide for Foster Parents

Permanency Resources

Permanency Tips

How to Review a Youth's Case Record

Talking with Older Youth About Adoption

When a Teen Says No to Permanence

Requests and Applications

Youth Development Funds Request Form (PDF)
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Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Application
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National Resource Center for Youth Services: Oklahoma Successful Adulthood Program