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Helping Children Through Mentorship

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017 admin

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy takes the role of championing causes for kids very seriously.  OICA has worked at the state capitol and around Oklahoma for 34 years to see better opportunities, primarily for at-risk kids.  While we will… Read More

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KIDS COUNT Conference a Success

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 admin

Office of Juvenile Affairs Director Steve Buck addresses the KIDS COUNT Conference participants   This past week, the OK KIDS COUNT Conference saw more than 250 advocates come together to discuss issues impacting the children of Oklahoma.  We were fortunate… Read More

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Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!

October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 admin

With Halloween approaching, everyone has to be on the watch for ghouls and goblins.  That does not mean to be fearful, but to be careful as children are out collecting bags full of treats. Our friends at the American Academy… Read More

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Early Education Has Long Been the Oklahoma Standard

October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 admin

It is far nicer to be able to brag about successes in our state than to explain why other areas rank near the bottom.  I luckily found myself in this position recently.  The mayor of New York City, Bill de… Read More

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Education 2016 Legislation

August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 admin

 To download pdf click the following Education 2016. For the full 2016 Legislative Report click here.

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Early Childhood 2016 Legislation

August 2, 2016August 2, 2016 admin

 Click the following to download full pdf Early Childhood 2016. To view full 2016 Legislation click here.

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Health and Safety 2016 Legislation

August 2, 2016 admin

 To download the pdf click the follwing Health 2016. View the full 2016 Legislation here.

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2016 Legislative Report

July 7, 2016July 21, 2016 admin

Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy 2016 Legislative Session Highlights For Children, Youth and Families FOSTER CARE   The Department of Human Services Pinnacle Plan:  The FY 2017 budget includes SB 694, which requires the Department of Human Services to appropriate funds to… Read More

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Project LAUNCH

May 24, 2016May 24, 2016 admin

The health and prosperity of Oklahoma’s families and communities requires an investment in early experiences and supporting relationships between infants, toddlers and their caregivers and is a primary prevention strategy to paying for negative health and social outcomes later. The… Read More

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Why invest in strong families?

February 21, 2014September 27, 2017 admin

When the Institute released its policy priorities last month, the list included protecting programs and interventions that strengthen families. This may appear very vague. But the truth is that supporting families is at the heart of our policy interests because… Read More

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