Statement about shutdown of child abuse prevention program funding

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This is a sad and tragic day for Oklahoma children. The home-based family support programs provided by Parent Promise and other partners across the state provide vulnerable families the support, resources and early intervention they need to prevent the risk of child abuse and neglect. We have learned today that the Oklahoma State Department of […]

Parent Promise to expand home visiting program with grants from Sarkeys, Arnall foundations

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Sarkeys Foundation and the Arnall Family Foundation have each approved $25,000 grants for Parent Promise to expand its home visiting program to include families with older children. Parent Promise annually works with 150-170 families each year with children 0-5 using the Parents as Teachers model. With the two grants approved by Arnall Foundation and Sarkeys […]

State’s funding of child abuse prevention services stops today

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For information, contact Sherry Fair, executive director sherry.fair@hosting.soellc.com The elimination of funding for vital parent education and support services for vulnerable families starting today will affect more than 500 families statewide, including about 75 families served by Parent Promise in Oklahoma County. Parent Promise, along with eight other service providers across the state of Oklahoma, […]

McLaughlin Family Foundation provides grant to Parent Promise

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Parent Promise is pleased to announce that the McLaughlin Family Foundation has provided a major grant that will help the program continue delivering home visitation services to families in Oklahoma County. “We are extremely grateful to the McLaughlin Family Foundation for their gift and their faith in the in-home education and support Parent Promise offers […]

Prevention organizations focus on providing children #GreatChildhoods

Prevention organizations focus on providing children #GreatChildhoods

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) – During the month of April, government and community leaders will promote making great childhoods happen in every community in Oklahoma, according to Parent Promise/Prevent Child Abuse Oklahoma, a leading state organization dedicated to providing families in-home parent education and support. April is nationally observed as […]

Learn more about ACE factors and resiliency

Learn more about ACE factors and resiliency

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)? ACEs are stressful or traumatic negative experiences before age 18 that have long-lasting effects on physical, mental and social well-being. Evidence shows that early experiences, both positive and negative, are critical in building and shaping how the brain develops. Positive experiences support healthy development and give the brain a […]

CAP Awards name Jo Houston Outstanding Home Visitor for 2018

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Jo Houston, a parent educator with Parent Promise/Prevent Child Abuse Oklahoma, was named Oklahoma’s Outstanding Home Visitor for 2018 during the Child Abuse Prevention Awards ceremony held Tuesday, April 17, at the State Capitol. Houston has been a parent educator with Parent Promise for more than four years. In her role as a parent educator, […]

Arvest Foundation Grants $5,000 to Parent Promise

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(April 27, 2018) Parent Promise of Oklahoma City is pleased to announce that the Arvest Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant for in-home and family focused programs that assist vulnerable parents in providing a loving, safe and nurturing environment for their children. “Arvest Foundation provides grants to outstanding charities that are doing great work to […]

Novella: A Story of Resiliency and Hope

Novella: A Story of Resiliency and Hope

When a family is struggling, every little stress can build up to where many vulnerable parents just lose hope in being able to put themselves and their families on a course for success. It’s powerful to witness the transformation of a family when the caregivers start to gain the confidence they need to provide a […]