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

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: 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: 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.

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