You can look through the services listed below and call the agencies directly.
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You have several ways to get connected to services:
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
Cherokee PARENTS
In home parent support program using the SafeCare curriculum. This curriculum is designed to empower parents. Learning modules are focused on parent-child interactions, home safety, and health. Families earn incentives uon compeletion of each module.
Address: PO Box 948
Contact Person: Amy Thilges
Phone: 918-453-5049
Fax: 918-458-4165
Website: www.cherokee.org
Enrollment Criteria: birth through 5 years; Familes cannot have an open CPS or ICW Case
Parents as Teachers: Tahlequah Public Schools
Get connected with a family support program staffed by a specially trained professional who teach parenting skills and child developments, as well as ways to reduce stress and nurture your child. We can connect you to other resources in your community in order to meet your family's needs.
Address: 225 N Water Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464
Contact: Sarah Franke
Telephone: (918) 458-4170 ext.1030
Website: www.tahlequahschools.org
Enrollment Criteria: Pregnant women, moms, dads, and guardians of young children birth to kindergarten.
Other services for young children in your community
Cherokee Nation Head Start/Early Head Start
Children in Head Start/Early Head Start take part in a variety of activities that help them grow mentally, socially, physically, and emotionally. The children get free health care, including medical and dental exams and immunizations, as well as healthy meals and snacks. They offer a wide range of educational & social services.
Address: P.O. Box 948 Tahlequah, OK 74465
Contact: Verna Thompson/ Sheryl McMahan- Thompson Asst.
Telephone: (918) 453-5757 Ext. 5717
Fax: (918) 458-5799
Website: www.Cherokee.org
Enrollment Criteria: Family with child age six weeks to three and/or age 3-5 living at or below 100% of the federal poverty line; or child age six weeks to 3 and/or age 3-5 with disability, of homeless family or of family receiving public assistance. Must have proof of CDIB,
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: Cherokee County Health Department - SoonerStart 912 South College Tahlequah, OK 74464
Contact: Please ask for SoonerStart
Telephone: (918) 458-6577
Website: SoonerStart
State Lead: Mark Sharp, Executive Director, Special Education
Qualification Criteria: Developmentally delayed infants and toddlers birth – 36 months.