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Support Groups for Region 2

Support Network Groups are designed to assist resource parents with in-service training, community resource information, peer support, and communication with DHS. Attending on a regular basis is not only a great way to get the emotional and practical support you need to succeed, it's a great way to stay on top of the training requirements you need to fulfill. Some groups serve dinner or snacks; all provide child care with your RSVP. Please contact the facilitator to find out about the topic or confirm your attendance.

Jackson County Live Support Group

November 7, 2025

Meeting Location
2412 North Robin Street
Altus, OK 73521

November Topic: Textured Hair Care 101: Empowering Foster Parents with Confidence and Care

Join us for an engaging and educational session focused on textured hair care for children in foster care. This discussion will cover essential techniques, recommended products, and practical styling tips to help caregivers nurture and maintain healthy textured hair. Participants will learn how proper hair care supports a child's identity, confidence, and sense of belonging, especially when caring for children from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Dinner and childcare provided.

Facilitator: Beth Pritchard

Speaker: Raven Winkfield, Cosmetologist and Former Foster Parent

Parents in attendance will earn 2 hours of in-service training credit toward your annual 12-hour requirement. Come connect and learn with other kinship, foster, and adoptive families in Jackson and surrounding counties.

Registration

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Event Agenda

November 7, 2025

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CDT

Meeting

The University of Oklahoma OUTREACH National Resource Center for Youth Services
5727 S. Lewis Ave., 2nd Floor, Tulsa OK 74105-7146 | (800) 274-2687

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