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Oklahoma ends ‘orphan tax,’ preserves survivor benefits for foster children

Friday, July 17 by News 9

Gov. Kevin Stitt at State of the State address OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma will no longer use Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth to reimburse state costs, commonly known as the “orphan tax,” Governor Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday. This announcement is part of a partnership with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the U.S.... Read More.

New Oklahoma law extends foster care support until age 21

Friday, June 5 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -A new state law will allow some young people in foster care to continue receiving services until they turn 21, instead of aging out at 18. Advocates, foster parents and former foster youth say the change could help prevent homelessness, instability and trauma during a critical transition into adulthood. The law takes effect... Read More.

Pro Tem Paxton Secures Senate Passage of Bill to Extend Foster Care Services to Young Adults

Friday, March 27 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, has secured full Senate approval of Senate Bill 1806, which extends support services for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. The measure passed off the Senate floor unanimously. Senate Bill 1806 directs the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to implement a voluntary program,... Read More.

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Pro Tem Paxton Secures Senate Passage of Bill to Extend Foster Care Services to Young Adults

Thursday, March 26 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle has secured full Senate approval of Senate Bill 1806, which extends support services for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. The measure passed off the Senate floor unanimously. Senate Bill 1806 directs the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to implement a voluntary program,... Read More.

University Center Robotics Camps Foster STEM Exploration

Friday, July 18 by Ponca City Now

The University Center’s LEGO Robotics Camps concluded on Thursday, June 17. For five weeks this summer, the University Center bustled with the activity of 2nd-7th graders engaged in STEM education through LEGO Robotics. Camps included three sessions of WeDo Robotics and one session each of Introductory Robotics, Machines and Mechanisms, and Space Challenge. Approximately 70... Read More.

Bill to Recruit Foster Parents Becomes Law

Tuesday, May 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation from Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, to recruit more foster families to serve the thousands of Oklahoma children in need of loving foster homes has become law. Senate Bill 658 has been signed into law to ensure that eligible foster or adoptive parents aren’t excluded from... Read More.

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Festivities Foster Connections, Debunking the Myth of Increased Suicides During Holidays

Tuesday, December 24 by Ponca City Now

TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — Unwrapping the truth about mental health during the holidays. We’re talking about the misconception that suicides go up during this time of year. According to experts, that’s not the case. Clinical Associate Professor Jonathan Kratz with OU-Tulsa says the number of suicides goes down during the festive season and the festivities may have something... Read More.

Alan Foster named new NOC athletic director

Thursday, July 16 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College has hired Alan Foster as the school’s new athletic director. Foster comes to NOC after serving as assistant athletic director and head women’s basketball coach at Midway University, an NAIA school in Midway, Kentucky. "I would like to thank President Evans, Jason Johnson (Vice President for Student Affairs), and the rest of the... Read More.