RFT Support Groups Calendar

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.

Upcoming Support Group Events

August 2025

• Stephens/Jefferson County
  Topic: Navigating the Education System
  Speakers: Liberty Daniels, Program Field Representative, Oklahoma Human Services
  Date: August 16, 10:00am–12:00pm
  Location: Duncan New Beginnings Methodist Church, 1115 West Elm Ave., Duncan, OK 73533
• Online Support Group
  Topic: Play-Trust-Repeat: Making Magic with the Kids You Care For
  Speaker: Tanisha Pearson
  Date: August 28, 6:00–7:30pm
  Location: Zoom
  Register Here
• Garvin/McClain County
  Topic: Post Adoption Outreach
  Speaker: Caitlynn Land
  Date: August 9, 10:00am–12:00pm
  Location: Compassion Church, 113 W. McClure Ave., Pauls Valley, OK 73075
• Jackson County
  Topic: Special Education: Advocating for Your Student
  Speaker: Valarie Hahne, Special Education Teacher at Altus HS
  Date: August 1, 6:00–8:00pm
  Location: First Baptist Church of Granite, 509 N Main St., Granite, OK 73547
• Payne/Noble/Pawnee County
  Topic: Supporting the Children in Your Care
  Speakers: Mikala Gibbs (Payne County Health Department), Summer Leister (OSU Extension), Staci Dudrey (Enhanced Foster Care)
  Date: August 11, 5:30–7:30pm
  Location: World Harvest Church, 1718 W. Lakeview Rd., Stillwater, OK 74075

September 2025

• Stephens/Jefferson County
  Topic: TBD
  Speakers: TBD
  Date: August 16, 10:00am–12:00pm
  Location: Duncan New Beginnings Methodist Church, 1115 West Elm Ave., Duncan, OK 73533
• Online Support Group
  Topic: Loss & Grief
  Speaker: Jarrod Moore and Darrell Edwards
  Date: September 25, 6:00–7:30pm
  Location: Zoom
  Register Here
• Jackson County
  Topic: Holiday Planning with (or without) Biological Family
  Speaker: Olliea Tedrick, Foster Care Specialist with DHS
  Date: September 5, 6:00–8:00pm
  Location: First Baptist Church of Granite, 509 N Main St., Granite, OK 73547
• Garvin/McClain County
  Topic: CPR
  Speaker: Melinda Ward
  Date: September 13, 10:00am–12:00pm
  Location: Compassion Church, 113 W. McClure Ave., Pauls Valley, OK 73075
• Payne/Noble/Pawnee County
  Topic: OKSA
  Speakers: Angie Rogers and Stephen Cagle (NRCYS OKSA Staff)
  Date: September 8, 5:30–7:30pm
  Location: World Harvest Church, 1718 W. Lakeview Rd., Stillwater, OK 74075

October 2025

• Stephens/Jefferson County
  Topic: Diffusing Holiday Land Mines with Kids from Hard Places
  Speakers: TBD
  Date: October 18, 10:00am–12:00pm
  Location: Duncan New Beginnings Methodist Church, 1115 West Elm Ave., Duncan, OK 73533
• Online Support Group
  Topic: Loss & Grief
  Speaker: Jarrod Moore and Dialma Hildreth
  Date: October 23, 6:00–7:30pm
  Location: Zoom
  Register Here
• Jackson County
  Topic: ICWA – Understanding the Indian Child Welfare Act
  Speaker: Blake Ashlynn, Comanche Nation Director of Child Welfare
  Date: October 3, 6:00–8:00pm
  Location: First Baptist Church of Granite, 509 N Main St., Granite, OK 73547
• Garvin/McClain County
  Topic: TBD
  Speaker: Kira Calhoun-Wilson
  Date: October 10, 10:00am–12:00pm
  Location: Compassion Church, 113 W. McClure Ave., Pauls Valley, OK 73075
• Payne/Noble/Pawnee County
  Topic: PAX Tools
  Speakers: Jade House, OSU Center for Family Resilience
  Date: October 13, 5:30–7:30pm
  Location: World Harvest Church, 1718 W. Lakeview Rd., Stillwater, OK 74075

November 2025

• Stephens/Jefferson County
  Event: Holiday Celebration
  Date: November 15, 10:00am–12:00pm
  Location: Duncan New Beginnings Methodist Church, 1115 West Elm Ave., Duncan, OK 73533
• Online Support Group
  No meeting this month
• Jackson County
  Event: Holiday Celebration
  Date: November 7th, 6:00-8:00pm
  Location: First Baptist Church of Granite, 509 N Main St., Granite, OK 73547
• Garvin/McClain County
  Event: Thanksgiving Celebration
  Date: TBD
  Location: TBD
• Payne/Noble/Pawnee County
  Topic: Childhood Nutrition
  Speaker: Payne County Women, Infant, Children's Program (WIC)
  Date: November 10, 5:30–7:30pm
  Location: World Harvest Church, 1718 W. Lakeview Rd., Stillwater, OK 74075

December 2025

• No meetings