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Home-Based Parenting Programs
Children First, Oklahoma’s Nurse-Family Partnership
Provides no cost personal nurse visits to women during their pregnancy and for two years after delivery. The public health nurse provides brief health screenings for mothers and babies; answers questions about pregnancy, parenting and child developement and connects the family to resources including health, education, employment, housing and legal assistance. Our services are individually tailored to meet the unique needs of our participants.
Address: Carter County Health Department 405 South Washington Ardmore, OK 73401
Contact: Brooke Pruitt, Children First Lead Nurse
Telephone: (580) 223-9705
Website: www.ok.gov/health
Enrollment Criteria: To qualify for the program, women must be first time mothers, eligible for Medicaid or WIC services and must enroll in Children First before their 29th week of pregnancy.
SafeCare at NorthCare
A free parenting program delivered in your home to help reduce stress by providing support, education and resources. Education focuses on parent-child interaction, managing child behavior, health, safety and healthy relationships.
Address: 2617 General Pershing Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Contact: Dwan McDonald
Telephone: (405) 858-2725
Fax: (405) 858-1791
Website: www.northcare.com
Enrollment Criteria: Families must have at least one child under the age of 6 and reside in Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, Comanche, Carter, McClain, Stephens, Grady, Kay, Garfield, Caddo, Cotton, Garvin, Jefferson, Kiowa, Love, Murray and Tillman county.
Other services for young children in your community
Child Guidance Program
Child Guidance staff provides fee-based services that fall inot four general categories: Services to Individual Children and Families, Educational Services to the General Population, Services to professionals, and Community Development.
The program has three professional components designed to interface to provide a continuum of services to build healthy family relationships and enhance child development. These include Behavioral Health Services, Childhood Development and Parent Education Service, and Speech Language Services.
Address: 405 South Washington Ardmore, OK 73401
Contact Name: Ask for Child Guidance
Telephone: (580) 223-9705
Website: Child Guidance Program (oklahoma.gov)
Enrollment Criteria: Child Guidance services are available to families of children birth to age 13. Services are provided on a sliding scale based on income and number of people in the family. Child Guidance services are covered under SoonerCare.
Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children
Residential childcare for children from hurting families, children with minor behavioral/disciplinary issues for children without parents. Housing/support for single mothers having limited or no support. Unplanned pregnancy professional medical support.
Address: 3800 N. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Contact: Diane Glennie
Telephone: (405) 309-2826
Website: www.obhc.org
Enrollment Criteria: Children's Homes for children ages 6 to 18 from hurting families, exhibiting minor behavioral/disciplinary issues, or with no parents. Single mothers over 18 with custody of at least one child. Unplanned pregnancy professional medical support.
SoonerStart Early Intervention
Services include evaluation services, case management, family training, counseling, and home visits, certain health services, nursing & nutrition services, occupational, physical, and speech- language therapy, and special instruction. Can be provided in home or at daycare.
Address: Carter County Health Department - SoonerStart 405 South Washington Ardmore, OK 73401
Contact: Please ask for SoonerStart
Telephone: (580) 223-9705
Website: SoonerStart
State Lead: Mark Sharp, Executive Director, Special Education Services
Qualification Criteria: Developmentally delayed infants and toddlers birth – 36 months.
WIC PLUS+
WIC PLUS+ is a program for families that combines WIC visits with the support of Child Development Specialist and the Parent Line. You will have the chance to ask questions about your child's development, learn about their skills and abilities, understand social emotional development and learn how to promote healthy behaviors that strengthen family relationships.
Address: 405 South Washington Ardmore, OK 73401
Contact Name: Child Development Specialist, Child Guidance
Telephone: 580-223-9705
Fax: 580-223-8736
Enrollment Criteria: Must be enrolled in WIC