You have several ways to get connected to services:

You can look through the services listed below and call the agencies directly.

You can contact us via e-mail or by phone at 1-877-271-7611, and a representative will help you find the services that will best serve you and your family.

You can answer a short questionaire by clicking here and a parentPRO representative will find the services that will best serve you and your family.

Home-Based Parenting Programs

Children First, Oklahoma’s Nurse-Family Partnership

Voluntary family support program that offers home visitation services to mothers expecting their first child. A public health nurse works with mother to increase her chances of delivering a healthy baby, as well as work on child safety and development.

Address: Garfield County Health Department 2501 South Mercer Enid, OK 73701

Contact: Amanda Hedrick, Children First Lead Nurse

Telephone: (580) 233-0650 ext. 131

Fax: (580) 249-5999

Website: http://www.ok.gov/health

Enrollment Criteria: The new mother must be less than 29 weeks pregnant, be expecting her first child and meet the same income eligibility criteria as WIC and Medicaid.

AmandaJH@health.ok.gov

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, and Garfield county.

 

safecarereferrals@northcare.com

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: 2501 South Mercer Enid, OK 73701

Contact Name: Ask for Child Guidance

Telephone: (580) 233-0650 

Website: Child Guidance Program (oklahoma.gov)

Enrollment Criteria: Child Guidance services are available to families of children birth up 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.

ChildGuidance@health.ok.gov

Sooner SUCCESS

Helps families in locating and navigating appropriate resources regarding health, social, and educational services for children and youth with special needs within their community.

State Office: 914 NE 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Contact: Deana Wilson

Telephone: (580) 366-9606

Website: http://soonersuccess.ouhsc.edu

Enrollment Criteria: Serving families who have children with special needs, birth to 21 years of age, with free resource and referral information. No diagnostic criteria or income requirements. Any family with a child having developmental disabilities, chronic medical or mental health issues or those at risk for abuse and neglect will be assisted.

deana-wilson@ouhsc.edu

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: Garfield County Health Department - SoonerStart P.O. Box 3266 Enid, OK 73702

Contact: Please ask for SoonerStart

Telephone: (580) 233-0650

State Lead: Mark Sharp, Executive Director, Special Education Services

Website: SoonerStart

Qualification Criteria: Developmentally delayed infants and toddlers birth – 36 months.

Mark.Sharp@sde.ok.gov