Posts by OKUM Circle of Care
Tulsa Certification Specialist
At Oklahoma United Methodist Circle of Care, we are committed to providing great foster homes for children across Oklahoma. We believe foster care has a strong correlation with the local community, specifically, the Church has a role in calling people to action as Circle of Care seeks to train, support, and assist those families in…
Read MoreStephanie Peña to emcee Let’s Talk event
Circle of Care is excited to announce that Stephanie Peña will take the stage as our emcee for the Nov. 6 event, “Let’s Talk.” BB King’s Jazz & Blues Club crooner, Stephanie Peña has served as Voice Announcer and National Anthem Vocalist for UnidosUS; the largest Latino, social justice organization in the nation for 20 years.…
Read MoreLifeline Fall 2021
Lifeline Summer 2021
Reflections from a new foster parent
So much has happened in the last fifteen days. I took my first placement on 04/16/2021 very late at night. The two brothers, seven and twelve. It has been very challenging but we have all survived so far. I believe things are beginning to turn a corner. Please pray for these boys, their parents, and…
Read MoreSTORIES OF REUNIFICATION: The Schlarb Family
Sheila and James Schlarb have been foster parents for 18 years — spending the first 17 as therapeutic foster parents (foster parents with specialized training to care for children with significant emotional, behavioral, social issues or medical needs). A little over a year ago, the Schlarbs switched their fostering agency to Circle of Care. Their…
Read MoreHome Study Specialist (subcontractor) – Enid, Ponca City, Clinton
At Oklahoma United Methodist Circle of Care we are committed to providing great foster homes for children across Oklahoma. We believe foster care has a strong correlation with the Gospel and that the local community, specifically, the Church has a role in calling people to action as Circle of Care seeks to train, support, and…
Read MoreLifeline Spring 2021
Lifeline Winter 2020
Circle of Care collaborate with local non-profit Flourish Homes Inc.
Tulsa, Okla. — Two Tulsa area non-profits have joined forces to continue serving single women, mothers and their children. Flourish Homes was looking for a new residence during the first stages of COVID-19 and Circle of Care was looking to help provide space for a local non-profit who had a like-minded mission and focus. The…
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