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Adoption

  • Adoption Choices of Oklahoma

    Statewide

    Adoption agency with birth parent counselors in Tulsa and Oklahoma City who travel statewide to meet expectant parents face to face, explaining open, semi-open and closed adoption. OKC: 405-755-1999; Tulsa: 918-447-7777; text: 405-201-6643.

  • Oklahoma Human Services — Adopt a Child

    Statewide

    Swift Adoption Services works to find an adoptive family for every waiting child in Oklahoma foster care, with post-adoption services. Complete the Foster Care and Adoption Parent Interest Request on the page to get a call about getting started.

Free / Subsidized Childcare

  • Big Five Community Services — Head Start

    Head Start early education with medical, dental, nutrition and mental health services, in classrooms across many Oklahoma counties, including Blaine, Bryan, Canadian, Carter, Coal, Garfield, Love, Pontotoc and Woodward. Offices in Durant, Ada (580-332-8233), Ardmore (580-223-4613) and elsewhere.

  • CAP Tulsa — Head Start & Early Head Start

    Free Head Start and Early Head Start early education and home visiting for income-eligible families in Tulsa, with Family Services Advocates who link families to parenting and community resources. Apply online.

  • Sunbeam Family Services — Head Start & Early Head Start

    Early Head Start for pregnant women, babies and toddlers up to age 3, and Head Start early education for young children in Oklahoma County, at several centres including Educare Oklahoma City.

  • Head Start & Early Head Start

    Nationwide

    Free preschool, child care and family support for eligible families. Find a program near you online or by phone (Mon–Fri 8–6 ET).

Churches / Baby Closets

  • Willow Pregnancy Support (formerly Birth Choice of Oklahoma) — Baby Supplies

    Free maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers and other necessities, plus peer support and parenting education, at Oklahoma City (4701 S. Western Ave.) and Bethany (4107 N. Council Rd., 405-495-6919) centres, Monday–Thursday 9 am–4 pm.

Clothing / Supplies

  • Willow Pregnancy Support (formerly Birth Choice of Oklahoma) — Baby Supplies

    Free maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers and other necessities, plus peer support and parenting education, at Oklahoma City (4701 S. Western Ave.) and Bethany (4107 N. Council Rd., 405-495-6919) centres, Monday–Thursday 9 am–4 pm.

Domestic Violence

  • Oklahoma Attorney General — Certified Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs

    Statewide

    The Oklahoma Attorney General certifies the state's domestic violence and sexual assault programs; this page lists certified programs, and the AG's victim services pages list hotlines and agencies that support crime victims. In an emergency, call 911; the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233.

  • love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Nationwide

    Confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.

  • The Deaf Hotline

    Nationwide

    24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).

Employment

  • Dress for Success Tulsa

    Free interview outfits for women with a referral from a partner agency, plus job training and job-retention support.

  • Oklahoma Works

    Statewide

    Oklahoma's workforce system: job search, employment services and training programs for people who have been laid off, are unemployed or are looking for a new career, through Oklahoma Works American Job Centers.

  • American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)

    Nationwide

    Free local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.

  • Dress for Success

    Nationwide

    Professional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.

  • Easterseals — Employment Services

    Nationwide

    Job training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.

  • Goodwill Career Centers

    Nationwide

    Free job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.

Potential Financial Assistance

  • Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma — Emergency & Financial Assistance

    Financial assistance by appointment (apply online each week; applicants are chosen at random every Tuesday and called between 2 and 4 pm), plus case management to prevent homelessness and help with applications for Section 8 and utility assistance. For other help, dial 2-1-1.

  • The Salvation Army — Arkansas and Oklahoma Division

    Statewide

    Emergency utility assistance from the Salvation Army's Arkansas and Oklahoma Division to help families who are struggling to pay basic bills stay in their homes; local teams assess each family's needs.

  • Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)

    Nationwide

    Find the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.

  • Modest Needs

    Nationwide

    Small one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.

  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul

    Nationwide

    Parish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.

  • The Salvation Army

    Nationwide

    Emergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.

Food Programs

  • Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma — Pantry Finder

    Find a partner pantry near you across eastern Oklahoma.

  • Iron Gate

    Tulsa soup kitchen, grocery pantry and kids' pack pantry feeding people who are hungry or homeless, every day.

  • Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma — Get Help

    Central and western Oklahoma food bank: locate a partner pantry, SNAP and WIC help, senior food boxes, and summer meals for children.

  • Feeding America (Find Your Local Food Bank)

    Nationwide

    Enter your ZIP code to find the food bank, pantries and meal programs serving your community.

  • USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America)

    Nationwide

    Connects you with nearby food banks, meal sites and programs like SNAP and WIC. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. En español: 1-877-842-6273.

Health Assistance

  • Community Health Connection

    Tulsa community health centre serving all patients regardless of insurance status, with a sliding fee scale discount: medical, prenatal and women's health, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health at Kendall-Whittier (2321 E 3rd St) and Ellen Ochoa (12020 E 31st St).

  • Variety Care

    Oklahoma community health centre with clinics in the Oklahoma City area and beyond: women's health, pregnancy and newborn care, gynecology and obstetrics, and a sliding fee scale for patients who qualify. SoonerCare accepted.

  • Nurse-Family Partnership — Oklahoma (Children First)

    Statewide

    A registered nurse visits expectant parents at home during pregnancy and the child's first years, about two and a half years in all. Oklahoma's program is Children First, Oklahoma's Nurse-Family Partnership. Nurse-Family Partnership is now run by Changent.

  • SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid)

    Statewide

    Health coverage for eligible Oklahomans, including children, pregnant women and adults with children under 19. Apply online at MySoonerCare or at an approved location; SoonerCare Member Services Helpline: 800-987-7767.

  • Abortion Pill Reversal hotline

    Nationwide

    Started a chemical abortion and regret it? Call as soon as you can.

Housing Assistance & Shelters

  • Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma — Madonna House

    Transitional housing for women 18 and older who are pregnant or have young infants; employment is not required, and applications are considered regardless of religion or background.

  • City Care

    Homelessness services across Oklahoma: emergency night shelters in Oklahoma City, Norman and Tulsa (reserve a bed online), supportive housing with case management (call 211 for a housing assessment), and free mobile outreach transport to other social services.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Prevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.

Infant & Baby Equipment

  • Aveya's Place (Sperry Christian Church)

    Free baby essentials and maternity supplies for new and expecting mothers, no questions asked, from donated items that can include car seats, strollers, carriers and portable cribs. Visits are arranged individually; call the church office to set a time.

Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance

  • Sunbeam Family Services — Motherhood Matters & Postpartum Support

    Free one-on-one support during pregnancy and after birth through Motherhood Matters, including help identifying and managing postpartum depression or anxiety, plus therapy from Sunbeam's mental health team and parenting programs for parents and grandparents.

  • Nurse-Family Partnership — Oklahoma (Children First)

    Statewide

    A registered nurse visits expectant parents at home during pregnancy and the child's first years, about two and a half years in all. Oklahoma's program is Children First, Oklahoma's Nurse-Family Partnership. Nurse-Family Partnership is now run by Changent.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Nationwide

    Call or text 988 any time if you are in crisis.

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

    Nationwide

    Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA, free and confidential, for support before, during and after pregnancy.

  • Postpartum Support International HelpLine

    Nationwide

    Support and local resources for postpartum depression and anxiety.

Parenting Classes

  • CAP Tulsa — Parenting Workshops & Family Support

    Parenting workshops during the school year and free individualized support from Family Services Advocates for CAP Tulsa families.

  • Family & Children's Services — Parenting Classes

    Tulsa parenting classes, including SafeCare Parenting (and Crianza SafeCare in Spanish) and a Helping Children Cope with Divorce seminar. COPES crisis hotline: 918-744-4800; help and appointments: 918-587-9471.

  • Sunbeam Family Services — Motherhood Matters & Postpartum Support

    Free one-on-one support during pregnancy and after birth through Motherhood Matters, including help identifying and managing postpartum depression or anxiety, plus therapy from Sunbeam's mental health team and parenting programs for parents and grandparents.

  • Parents as Teachers

    Nationwide

    Free home visiting and parent education for expecting families and parents of young children, through local affiliates.

  • Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

    Nationwide

    Self-paced online parenting courses (also in Spanish). Many states and local agencies offer them free.

Pregnancy Centers

  • Hope Pregnancy Center (Oklahoma)

    Free, confidential pregnancy confirmation, ultrasound, options education, after-abortion care and weekly parenting classes for expectant parents, with centres in Oklahoma City (North and South), Edmond, Tulsa, Ardmore, Shawnee and Alva. No cost, no age restriction.

  • Mend Medical Services

    Tulsa nonprofit medical clinic (since 1987) offering free pregnancy confirmation, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, STI testing, counseling and material resources, with limited transportation to appointments on request. Text: (901) 257-9710.

  • Willow Pregnancy Support

    Free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound, pregnancy and parenting education, counseling and peer support, plus baby supplies, at Oklahoma City and Bethany centres (Monday–Thursday 9 am–4 pm).

  • Pregnancy Resource Network

    Statewide

    Statewide network of Oklahoma pregnancy centres: use Find a Center to locate free pregnancy testing, referrals and support near you, or call the national Option Line at 1-800-712-4357.

  • American Pregnancy Association

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential pregnancy helpline and a search for local pregnancy centers, adoption agencies and maternity homes.

  • Care Net Pregnancy Decision Line

    Nationwide

    Free, confidential pregnancy decision coaching by phone, and a map of 1,200+ affiliated pregnancy centers.

  • Heartbeat International (Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help)

    Nationwide

    Search 7,000+ life-affirming pregnancy help locations by state, city or ZIP.

  • Option Line

    Nationwide

    Call or text 24/7 to talk about a pregnancy and be connected with a pregnancy center near you.

Special Needs Assistance

  • Oklahoma Parents Center

    Statewide

    Special education support for people with disabilities from birth to age 26 and their families across Oklahoma, since 2000. Toll-free: 877-553-4332.

  • Sooner SUCCESS (OU Health Sciences Center)

    Statewide

    Family navigation for Oklahoma children and youth with special needs and their families through county coordinators, family partners and family caregiver retreats.

  • The Arc of Oklahoma

    Statewide

    Advocacy for Oklahomans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, including special education advocacy, self-advocacy and residential advocacy.

  • Easterseals

    Nationwide

    Services for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Find your local Easterseals affiliate.

  • Parent to Parent USA

    Nationwide

    Matches parents of children with disabilities or special health needs with a trained support parent. Find your state program on the map.

  • The Arc

    Nationwide

    Support and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through 549 chapters.

Support for Fathers

Transportation

  • SoonerRide — Free Rides to SoonerCare Appointments

    Statewide

    Non-emergency rides to and from SoonerCare appointments. Call at least three business days ahead: 877-404-4500 (TDD 800-722-0353), 7 am–6 pm Monday–Friday. Gas mileage reimbursement needs a trip authorization number from the reservation line.

  • Family Promise

    Nationwide

    Local Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.

  • Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)

    Nationwide

    Medicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.