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DELTA COMMUNITY ACTION

HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START

2015 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I: Overview of Delta Head Start Page 2

Overview of Delta Community Action Foundation, Incorporated

Mission Statement

Delta Head Start

Conclusions

Section II: Overview of Counties Page 14

Garvin County

McClain County

Stephens County

Conclusions

Section III: Children with Disabilities Page 48 Estimated Number

Types of Disabilities

Community Resources

Conclusions

Section IV: Head Start-Eligible Children and Families Page 56

Demographics Information

Education

Health

Nutrition

Social Services

Conclusions

Section V: Community Assessment Needs Surveys and Results Page 81 Methodology

Demographic Information

Education

Health

Nutrition

Social Services

Section VI: Other Childcare and Child Development Programs Page 117

Section VII: Executive Summary Page 125

Section VIII: Community Resources Page 145

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SECTION I:

OVERVIEW OF DELTA HEAD START

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Overview of Delta Community Action Foundation, Incorporated

Organizational Overview

Delta Community Action Foundation, Incorporated is a private, non-profit corporation organized

for the purpose of executing, coordinating, and planning programs authorized by federal, state

and local entities to alleviate and attempt to eradicate poverty in the Garvin, McClain and

Stephens counties in Oklahoma.

In 1965 a group of citizens interested in social problems began county-wide meetings in McClain

County. On April 4, 1966 the McClain County Community Action Foundation was incorporated

and funded through the Office of Economic Opportunity. That first year there were two

employees, Stan McGehee and Bea Reynolds. Delta Head Start was funded as a summer project

with a budget of $17,902 in 1967. Employees were paid $1.50 an hour. In 1968, Stephens

County was added to the foundation’s service area, becoming the Delta Community Action

Foundation with Morris Goodrich as Executive Director. In 1970, Head Start’s budget had

grown to $159,095. In 1971, Jessie Rae Stone joined the Delta program, and currently serves as

Fiscal Officer. Karen Nichols, current Executive Director, was hired in 1976 as an outreach

worker. Garvin County was added as a service area in 1978. Karen Nichols replaced Jake Civis

as Executive Director in 1992.

Delta opened its new administrative offices in Lindsay, OK on November 4, 2005, where they

remain today. The Community Action Foundation administers programs through a county office

located in all three counties served.

The core funding of Delta Community Action has been received from the Office of Economic

Opportunities (1964-1974), Community Services Administration (1974-1981), and the

Community Services Block Grant (1981 to present).

Delta Community Action Foundation operates many programs in areas such as early childhood

education, housing, employment, nutrition, senior citizens, emergency assistance, asset

development, and transit. Delta Community Action Foundation has 171 full-time employees and

21 part-time employees. Its total federal funding $4,610,056 with state appropriated funds of

$1,148,180 and funds from other sources of $491,957, equaling total revenue of $6,250,183 for

2013.

An eighteen (18) member Board of Directors governs Delta Community Action Foundation. The

Board is composed of six (6) members from the low-income sector, six (6) members from the

private sector, and six (6) members from the public sector.

Source: Delta Community Action 2014 Community Assessment Report

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DELTA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

PROGRAM OFFICES

GARVIN COUNTY (Central Office)

308 S.W. 2ND

LINDSAY, OK 73052

(405) 756-1100

FAX (405) 756-1104

GARVIN COUNTY

225 WEST MCCLURE STREET

PAULS VALLEY, OK 73075

(405) 238-3838

FAX (405) 238-7070

MCCLAIN COUNTY

223 WASHINGTON

PURCELL, OK 73080

(405) 527-6537

FAX (405) 527-6538

STEPHENS COUNTY

921 MAPLE

DUNCAN, OK 73533

(580) 255-3222

FAX (580) 255-3223

1-800-259-3632

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GARVIN COUNTY OFFICE

308 SW 2ND

LINDSAY, OK 73052

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GARVIN COUNTY OFFICE

225 WEST MCCLURE AVENUE


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PURCELL OFFICE

223 WASHINGTON

PURCELL, OK 73080

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STEPHENS COUNTY OFFICE

921 MAPLE

DUNCAN, OK 73533

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Mission Statement Our mission is to teach and reach children and families by working

together with families, communities, and creative partnerships

through comprehensive high quality services, thus, empowering

families to shape their future, one child at a time.

Delta Head Start / Early Head Start

Children and families in Garvin, McClain, and Stephens Counties of Oklahoma are included in

the Delta Head Start/Early Head Start service area. Populations served are children ages zero (0)

through five (5) years of age, some of whom have disabilities, and pregnant women from low-

income homes. As per the 2013-2014 PIR Report cumulative enrollment data Delta served 374

Head Start (HS) children, 76 Early Head Start (EHS) Center-based children, 12 Home-based

children, and 30 Pregnant Moms.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start collaborates with nine public schools and has twelve centers

housing 25 classes operate in Blanchard, Comanche, Dibble, Duncan, Lindsay, Maysville,

Marlow, Pauls Valley, Purcell, and Stratford.

Children served by Delta HS/EHS are provided with comprehensive educational, nutrition, and

social services. Children receive nutritious breakfasts and lunches and nutrition related health

area are assessed and monitored, including family education. Children are linked to Health Care

Providers so that medical and dental checkups can be obtained. The HS/EHS programs are

designed to work holistically with the children and their families in addressing physical,

cognitive, emotional and social components, resulting in optimized readiness for school and

other life areas. Parents are assisted in the development of effective parenting skills as well as

other skills needed to help their children and their families succeed in the all areas of life.

Shared information, outreach and connectivity to families, volunteers and the public at large is

enhanced by Delta Community Action’s website, www.deltacommunityaction.org, Delta

Headstart/Early Head Start Face Book pages, ongoing newsletters and the TEXT4Baby program.

The website includes access to Spanish translation. Computer kiosks with internet connection are

available at centers for parents to use for job search and other resource searches.

Budget. In the current school year Delta HS operated with the following funding sources:

$2,528,356 federal funds, $509,021 in non-federal in-kind match dollars, $53,799 from state funds,

and $153,458 in USDA reimbursement funds. In the current Fiscal Year, Early

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Head Start has been awarded $677,904 federal funds and expects to receive $168,746 in non-

federal in-kind match dollars.

Family Literacy. Delta Head Start/Early Head Start recognizes and values the far reaching and

lifelong impact of literacy in all areas of life for the children and families they serve. Literacy is

strongly promoted with the children and their families in multiple ways, including addressing

literacy and the benefits of reading at parent meetings and trainings and volunteers reading to

classes. The emphasis on literacy goes from the classroom setting into their homes through the

research based program “Raising a Reader” and the “Smart Start” grant program’s lending

library. Delta Head Start’s Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with local adult education

agencies, libraries and other literary organizations facilitate referrals and services to meet the

educational and literacy needs of families. Classes are also offered at Head Start sites for Early

Childhood Education, Parenting Groups, and regular Parent and Child Together Time.

Crisis Intervention. Head Start staff are often the frontline resource in times in times of crisis and

emergency needs for the children and families they serve. Professionals in the areas of Child

Abuse and Neglect, Drug Education and Drug Abuse Prevention, Mental Health Services, and

other crisis related topics train Delta Head Start/Early Head Start staff in a wide array of family

crisis and social service needs. The training assists staff in identifying crisis and needs in the

children and families they serve, initiating referrals to community and in-house program

resources, as well as providing follow-up on referrals. Delta and Head Start’s community

partnerships and connections play a large role in help their families overcome adversities.

Resources for crisis intervention, emergency services and other needs are available

through the Delta Resource Directory.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start’s predominately female staff consists of 74 teachers, teacher

aides, cooks, administration and support staff.

The ethnicity of the 55 non-supervisory child development staff is 6 Hispanic/ Latino staff

members and 49 non-Hispanic/Latino staff members. The reported race of the 55

nonsupervisory child development staff members is 3 American Indian/ Alaskan Native, 3

Black, 1 Native Hawaiian. Pacific Islander, and 48 white.

As per the 2013- 2014 PIR report there are 23 preschool classroom teachers. Their education

levels are: 2 have advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education (ECE), 12 have baccalaureate

degrees in ECE, 4 have baccalaureate degrees in areas other than ECE, 1 with a baccalaureate

degree is enrolled in an advanced ECE degree program, 2 have associate degrees in ECE, 1 has

an Associate degree and is enrolled in a Baccalaureate ECE program, and 1 has no ECE

credentials.

Source: Delta Head Start/Early Head Start 2013-2014 Program Information Report

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Graphs showing ethnicity, race and education levels of staff:

Source SR

0

10

20

30

40

50

American Indian Black/African American White Native Hawaiian/PacificIslander

3 3

48

1

Race

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

High School/GED Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Advanced Degree

1 2

16

2

Education

0

10

20

30

40

50

Hispanic/Latino Non-Hispanic/Non-Latino

6

49

Ethnicity

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Conclusions

Staff education levels are currently in compliance with performance standards. The focus

on the increase in education levels will continue to enhance the education of the children

served and maintain compliance with performance standards.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start provides services to eligible families, regardless of

ethnicity or race. Services are provided to a wide range of backgrounds in keeping with the

statistical ethnic/race breakdown of the community and with the enrollment guidelines. The

breakdown of our enrolled children and pregnant mothers by race is 75.63% White, 13.75

% of American Indian, 4.17% African American, 5.42% Bi-racial/Multi-racial, 0.42%

Asian.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start employs staff of diverse ethnic backgrounds and

continues to seek and recruit staff from diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds to ensure

the needs of our HS and EHS families are met. Six staff members are of Hispanic ethnicity

and are proficient in Spanish. The racial and ethnic background of Delta Head Start/Early

Head Start staff is representative of the communities and families they serve.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start utilizes multiple methods of reaching families,

volunteers and the public including a website with translator access, Face Book,

Text4Baby, and newsletters. They also provide internet access at centers to assist families

with job search and to link with other resources.

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SECTION II:

OVERVIEW OF COUNTIES

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DELTA HEAD START

GARVIN COUNTY CENTERS

LINDSAY HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

HWY 76 SOUTH

LINDSAY, OK 73052

(405) 756-3513

MAYSVILLE HEAD START

600 1st ST.

MAYSVILLE, OK 73057

(405) 867-1297

PAULS VALLEY HEAD START

500 E. GARVIN


(405) 238-3400

STRATFORD HEAD START

241 N. OAK

STRATFORD, OK 74872

(580) 759-2382 EXT. 34

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LINDSAY HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

HWY 76 SOUTH

LINDSAY, OK 73052

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MAYSVILLE

MAYSVILLE ELEMENTARY

600 1ST STREET

MAYSVILLE, OK 73057

PAULS VALLEY

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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

500 EAST GARVIN


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STRATFORD

STRATFORD ELEMENTARY

241 NORTH OAK

STRATFORD, OK 74872

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Garvin County

Garvin County is located in southwest Oklahoma and spans 807.49 square miles. The county is

comprised of 24 towns/census designated places and spans eight zip code areas. Pauls Valley

serves as the county seat.

Population

According to the U.S. Census Bureau Quick Facts, the estimated 2013 population of Garvin

County was 27,334 residents, with a growth rate between the years 2010-2013 of -0.9%. This

compares to the Oklahoma population of 3,850,568 people, with a total growth rate over the

same years at 2.6%.

Age

6.6% of the 2013 estimated population was under the age of five, 24.6% was under the age of 18,

and 17.2 % was 65 years and older. The Oklahoma School Readiness Reach by Risk Report

numbers Garvin County’s population under 6 at 2,207 children.

Gender and Race

According to U. S. Census Bureau Quickfact 2013 estimates for Garvin County, females made

up 50.8% of the population, and racial demographics consisted of 83.1% Caucasian 2.7% Black,

8.4% American Indian, 0.5 % Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian /Other Pacific Islander, 5.2% two or

more races, 7.2% reported being of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 77.3% were reported

Caucasian not of Hispanic or Latino origin.

This compares to the Oklahoma estimates with females at 50.5%, and racial demographics of

75.4% Caucasian, 7.7% Black, 9.0% American Indian/Alaskan, 2.0% Asian, 0.2%

Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 5.8% reported two or more races. 9.6% reported being of

Hispanic or Latino origin, and 67.5% were reported Caucasian not of Hispanic or Latino origin.

Garvin County Oklahoma

Sources: OK Hometownlocator, Garvin County, OK: http://oklahoma.hometownlocator.com/OK/Garvin;

U. S. Census Bureau, State & County QuickFacts: & http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40000.html

Caucasian, 77.3%

Black, 2.7%

American Indian/

Alaskan, 8.4%

Asian, 0.5%

Native Hawaiian/

Other, 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino,

7.2% 2 or more

races, 5.2%

Caucasian, 67.5.%

Black, 7.7% American

Indian/ Alaskan,

9.0%

Asian, 2.0%

Native Hawaiian/

Other, 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%

2 or more races, 5.8%

http://oklahoma.hometownlocator.com/OK/Garvin

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40000.html

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According to 2012 Kids Count data 7.9% of the Garvin County population is age 0-5. The

ethnic and racial breakdown of children under 5 is 16.1% American Indian, .6% Asian, 4.9%

black, 13% Hispanic, and 81.2% white. This compares to the 8.3% Oklahoma population

from age 0-5 and the ethnic and racial breakdown of 13.5% American Indian, 2.5% Asian,

12.1% black, 16.4% Hispanic, and 71.7% white.

Population Ages 0-5

Economics

According to the U. S. Census Bureau Quick Facts, in 2009 -2013 there were approximately

10,294 households reported in Garvin County and 1,444,081 households reported in Oklahoma.

The Garvin County person-per-household 2009 -20013 was 2.62, where Oklahoma reported an

average of 2.55 people per household.

In 2009-20013, the median household income in Garvin County was $38,245 compared to the

median household income for Oklahoma at $45,339.

From 2009 - 2013 Garvin County reported a total labor force of 11,524 and a civilian labor force

of 11,510 with 616 unemployed for an unemployment rate of 5.4%, compared to the Oklahoma

unemployment rate of 7% and the US unemployment rate of 9.7% for the same period of time.

Sources: U. S. Census Bureau, State &County QuickFacts: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40000.html;

2013 Kids Count Data Book: http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/bystate/Default.aspx?state=OK

Oklahoma School Readiness Reach by Risk 2014 Report

16.10%

0.60% 4.90%

13.00%

81.20%

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

Garvin County

Oklahoma

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Poverty Level

In 2009-2013, 19.1 % of the total population of Garvin County was reported as below the federal

poverty level, compared to the Oklahoma rate of 16.9%. The Kids Count 2013 Data Book shows

26.4% of Garvin County children are below poverty level, compared to the Oklahoma child

poverty rate of 24.1%. Garvin County was ranked #42 of out of 77 counties in the number of

children below poverty level, reflecting greater poverty levels than the previous two years.

Garvin County ranked #32 in 2011 with a child poverty rate of 24.2% and #34 in 2010 with a

rate of 24.1%. Garvin County was ranked at # 56 with a 21.9% rate of poverty for children

under 6 years old compared the state rate of 26.9% Garvin County’s 2012 Child Food

Insecurity rate was at 23.6% compared to the state rate of 25.6%.

Assistance

In FY 2014 Garvin County reported a total of 50 TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy

Families) with 124 total recipients. This was a decrease from the 54 cases with 128 total

recipients FY 2013, and 63 cases with 132 persons in FY 2012. Garvin County had 2,966 SNAP

(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance cases serving 6,900 persons. 7,698 Garvin County residents

received assistance through the Women, Infants, and Children Program in 2013.

The 2013 School Report Cards and School Low Income Nutrition Reports include school district

demographic and financial information, enrollment and district populations, poverty rate and the

percentage of children receiving free and reduced lunches. The following table shows Garvin

County Elementary schools, Delta Head Start/Early Head Start locations, the poverty rate, and

percentage of children receiving the free/reduced lunch program.

Sources: U. S. Census Bureau, State &County QuickFacts: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40000.html;

Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services, Statistics/County Profiles by year: http://www.okdhs.org/library/rpts/default.html

Oklahoma School Readiness 2014 Reach by Risk Report

2013 Kids Count Data Book: http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/bystate/Default.aspx?state=OK

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Garvin County Oklahoma

19.1 16.9

26.4 24.1

Total % in Poverty

% of Children in Poverty


http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/bystate/Default.aspx?state=OK

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Garvin County (8 of 8 schools exceed 50% rate.)

Current

Head Start

Sites

School Town Free or

Reduced

Lunches

District

Population

Poverty

Rate

Elmore

City-

Pernell

Elementary

Elmore City 70.10% 2,805 16%

Lindsay HS /

EHS

Lindsay

Elementary

Lindsay 65.39% 5,812 14%

Maysville

Head

Start

Maysville

Elementary

Maysville 77.12% 2,379 19%

Paoli

Elementary

Paoli 84.34% 1,188 12%

P.V. Head

Start

Jackson

Elementary

Pauls Valley 78.07% 7,192 16%

Stratford

Head Start

Stratford

Elementary

Stratford 74.77% 3,658 21%

Whitebead

Elementary

Whitebead 55.33% 1,688 21%

Central

Elementary

Wynnewood 64.71% 4,601 12%

Health

As per information from the Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign position statement Oklahoma

is ranked #43rd in the nation by the United Health Foundation, placing it at the bottom of the

national health rankings. The Oklahoma State Health Department’s 2014 “State of the State’s

Health” report identifies health indicators, percentages, rankings and letter grades for the US, state

and county levels and the status of key health indicators for Oklahoma compared to the same

indicators for other states shows Oklahoma is in a health crisis Cause for even more alarm is the

same indicators in the counties served by Delta Head Start/Early Head Start often fall below the

state rates, meaning in these areas the health status of families served is below the state health

status.

Poor health status and health disparities correlate to income and education levels, with the lower the

income and education the lower the health status. Health disparities negatively impact families and

children served by Delta Head Start /Early Head Start programs.

Sources: Oklahoma State Department of Education School Nutrition Reports http://ok.gov/sde/child-nutrition-documents

Education Oversight Board of Accountability, Oklahoma School Report Card, www.schoolreportcard.org

Oklahoma State Department of Health State of the State Health Report 2014:

http://www.schoolreportcard.org/

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Selected health indicators and their implications are:

Smoking Prevalence: Smoking is Oklahoma’s leading cause of preventable death. It kills more

Oklahomans than alcohol, auto accidents, AIDS, suicides, murders and illegal drugs combined.

Oklahomans spend approximately $1.16 billion per year on smoking-related health costs.

Smoking prevalence is often higher in lower socioeconomic status individuals.

Adult Dental Visits: This health indicator is a measure of adults with recent visits for dental

health care. Oral health is recognized as a key component to overall health and improved

quality of life. Oral health is linked to economic status with the lower the economic levels tied

to reduced or absence of dental care access. Studies also show dental disease among mothers is

also a strong indicator of dental disease in their children.

Usual Source of Care: This indicator measures the percentage of the population with a regular

health care provider. Its significance is persons with one or more personal health care providers

are more likely to receive routine preventive health care services, aiding in both prevention or

earlier diagnosis of serious health issues. Persons with a usual source of care are also more

likely to receive appropriate follow-up of health issues. As per the Oklahoma Health Equity

Campaign statement, Oklahoma is 49th in the nation in the limited availability of primary care

physicians per 100,000 population.

No Insurance: A lack of health care coverage is a barrier to accessing medical care. Individuals

without health insurance are less likely to receive preventive care and are more likely to delay

treatment.

* Obesity rates are addressed in the nutrition section of the report.

The following table compares Garvin County to state and national rates:

Indicator Garvin County Oklahoma United States

Smoking Prevalence 24.2% Rate

Grade C

County Ranking #47

23.3% Rate

Grade D

State Ranking #39

19.6% Rate

Grade C

Adult Dental Visits 47.5% Rate

Grade F

County Ranking #69

58.9% Rate

Grade F

State Ranking # 45

67.2% Rate

Grade C

Usual Source of Care 77.7% Rate

Grade C

County Ranking # 46

75.9% Rate

Grade C

State Ranking # 35

Rate 77.8%

Grade C

No Insurance 19.3% Rate

Grade C

Ranking #58

18% Rate

Grade C

Ranking # 29

17.1% Rate

Grade C

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health State of the State Health Report 2014

*http://www.ok.gov/health/pub/boh/state/SOSH%202014-Indicator%20Report%20Cards.pdf

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DELTA HEAD START

MCCLAIN COUNTY CENTERS

BLANCHARD HEAD START

401 NORTH HARRISON AVENUE

BLANCHARD, OK 73010

(405) 485-3394

DIBBLE HEAD START

100 Main Street

DIBBLE, OK 73031

(405) 344-7295

PURCELL HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

715 S. 4TH

PURCELL, OK 73080

(405) 527-5551

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BLANCHARD HEAD START

401 N.E. 5TH

BLANCHARD, OK 73010

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DIBBLE HEAD START

100 Main

DIBBLE, OK 73031

(405) 344-7295

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PURCELL EARLY LEARNING CENTER (HS / EHS)

715 SOUTH 4TH

PURCELL, OK 73080

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McClain County

McClain County is located in southwest Oklahoma and spans 569.67 square miles. It has 15

towns/census designated places and spans eight zip code areas. Purcell is the county seat.

Population

According to the most recent U.S. Census QuickFacts data, the estimated 2013 population of

McClain County was 36,511 residents, with a growth rate between the years 2010-2013 of 5.8%.

Age

6.4% of the 2013 estimated population was under the age of five, 26.2% under the age of 18, and

14.3% was 65 years and older. The 2014 Oklahoma School Readiness Report numbered the child

population under age 6 at 2,964.

Gender and Race According to the U. S. Census Bureau QuickFacts the 2013 estimates for McClain County, females

made up 50.3% of the population, and racial demographics consisted of 86.5% Caucasian, .9% Black,

6.7% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, .1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and 7.5% Hispanic

or Latino origin, 5.3% persons reported two or more races, and 79.8% reported Caucasian not Hispanic.

This compares to the Oklahoma estimates with females at 50.5%, and racial demographics of 75.4%

Caucasian, 7.7% Black, 9.0% American Indian/Alaskan, 2.0% Asian, 0.2% Hawaiian/Other Pacific

Islander, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino origin, and 5.8% reported two or more races and 67.5% reported

white alone, not Hispanic or Latino.

.

Source: U. S. Census Bureau, State &County QuickFacts: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40000.html

86.50%

6.70%

7.50%

0.50% 0.90%

0.10%

McClain County

Caucasian

NativeAmerican

Hispanic

Asian

Black

75.40%

9.00%

9.60%

7.70% 2.00%

0.20%

Oklahoma

Caucasian

AmericanIndian

Hispanic/Latino

Black

Asian

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander


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According to 2012 Kids Count data 7.9% of the McClain County population is age 0-5. The ethnic and

racial breakdown of children under 5 is 10.3% American Indian, .8% Asian, 2.8% black, 12.7%

Hispanic, and 86.1% white. This compares to the 8.3% Oklahoma population from age 0-5 and the

ethnic and racial breakdown of 13.5% American Indian, 2.5% Asian, 12.1% black, 16.4% Hispanic

and 71.7% white.

Population Ages 0-5 Years

Economics

According to the U. S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, for 2009-2013 there were approximately 12,749

households reported in McClain County of the total 1,444,081 households in Oklahoma. The McClain

County person-per-household in for 2009-2013 was estimated at 2.74, where Oklahoma reported an

average of 2.55 people per household.

For 2009 -2013, the median household income in McClain County was $54,426 compared to the median

household income for Oklahoma at $45,339.

For 2009 - 2013 McClain County reported a total labor force of 17,171, a civilian labor force of 17, 134

with 768 unemployed for an unemployment rate of 4.5%. This compares to the Oklahoma

unemployment rate of 7% and the US unemployment rate of 9.7% for the same period of time.

Sources: HometownLocator, McClain County, OK: http://oklahoma.hometownlocator.com/ok/mcclain

U.S. Census Bureau, Stat & County QuickFacts: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40087.html

0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%70.00%80.00%90.00%

100.00%

McClain County 0-5

Oklahoma

http://oklahoma.hometownlocator.com/ok/mcclain

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40087.html

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Poverty Level

In 2009-2013, 11.6% of the total population of McClain County was reported as below the federal

poverty level, compared to the 2009 -2013 Oklahoma total population at 16.9% below poverty level.

Kids Count 2012 data estimates 15.6% of McClain County children are below poverty level, compared

to the Oklahoma child poverty rate of 24.1%. McClain County was ranked #8 of out of 77 counties in

the number of children below poverty level. McClain County was ranked #16 in 2011 with a child

poverty rate of 20.2% and #3 in 2010 with a rate of 15.9%. McClain County was ranked at #61 with a

20.9% poverty rate for children under 6 compared to the state rate of 26.9%. McClain County’s Child

Food Insecurity rate in 2012 was 21.2% compared to the state rate of 25.6%.

Assistance

In FY 2014 McClain County reported a total of 69 TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

cases with 154 total recipients. This is an increase from 54 cases with 125 persons in FY 2013 and from

the 64 cases with 144 persons in FY 2012. McClain County had 2,803 Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance (Food Stamps) cases serving 6,708 persons in FY2014. 5,688 McClain County residents

received WIC in 2012.



percentage of children receiving free and reduced lunches. The following table shows McClain County

elementary schools, Delta Head Start/Early Head Start locations, the poverty rate, and percentage of

children receiving the free/reduced lunch program.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Stat & County QuickFacts: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40087.html

2013 Kids Count Data Book: http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/bystate/Default.aspx?state=OK;

Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services, Statistics/County Profiles by year: http://www.okdhs.org/library/rpts/default.html Oklahoma 2014 School Readiness Reach by Risk Report

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

McClain County Oklahoma

11.6

16.9 15.6

24.1

Total % in Poverty

% of Children inPoverty



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McClain County (3 of 6 schools exceed 50% rate.)

Current

Head

Start

Sites

School Town Free or

Reduced

Lunches

School

District

Population

Poverty

Rate

Blanchard

Head Start

Blanchard

Elementary

Blanchard 41.67% 8,133 11%

*Byars

Elementary

Byars 85.00% 507 10%

Dibble

Head

Start

Dibble

Elementary

Dibble 63.91% 3,247 29%

Newcastle

Elementary

Newcastle 37.72% 8,118 6%

Purcell

HS /EHS

Purcell

Elementary

Purcell 67.39% 7,645 13%

Washington

Elementary

Washington 29.90% 4,010 7%

Wayne

Elementary

Wayne 73.22% 2,772 16%

*Due to a lack of funding, Byars School annexed with Wayne Schools which is expected to increase the

number and percentage of free and reduced lunches at Wayne Elementary.

Health

The Oklahoma State Health Department’s 2014 “State of the State’s Health Report identifies health

indicators, percentages, rankings and letter grades for the US, state and county levels. The status of

the key health indicators for Oklahoma reflects Oklahoma is in a health crisis, and causing even

more alarm, is the same indicators in many of the counties served by Delta Head Start/Early Head

Start are worse than the state rate.

Poor health status and health disparities are often directly correlated to income and education levels,

with the lower the income and education the lower the health status and the greater disparity. The

correlation with income and education levels negatively impacts the children and families served by

Delta Head Start /Early Head Start programs.


Education Oversight Board of Accountability, Oklahoma School Report Card, www.schoolreportcard.org Oklahoma State Department of Health State of the State Health Report 2014

Health indicators and their implications are:


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Smoking Prevalence: Smoking is Oklahoma’s leading cause of preventable death. It kills more


Oklahomans spend approximately $1.16 billion per year on smoking-related health costs. Smoking

prevalence is often higher in lower socioeconomic status individuals.

Adult Dental Visits: This health indicator is a measure of adults with recent visits for dental health

care. Oral health is recognized as a key component to overall health and improved quality of life.

Oral health is linked to economic status with the lower the economic levels tied to reduced or absence of

dental care access. Studies also show dental disease among mothers is also a strong indicator of dental

disease in their children.

Usual Source of Care: This indicator measures the percentage of the population with a regular health

care provider. Its significance is persons with one or more personal health care providers are more

likely to receive routine preventive health care services, aiding in both prevention or earlier diagnosis of

serious health issues. Persons with a usual source of care are also more likely to receive appropriate

follow-up of health issues. As per the Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign statement, Oklahoma is 49th

in the nation in the limited availability of primary care physicians per 100,000 population.

No Insurance: A lack of health care coverage is a barrier to accessing medical care. Individuals without

health insurance are less likely to receive preventive care and are more likely to delay treatment.

(Indicators and information related to obesity are listed in the nutrition section of this report.)

Indicator McClain County Oklahoma United States Smoking Prevalence

21.1% Rate

Grade C

County Ranking #61

23.3% Rate

Grade D

State Ranking # 39

19.6% Rate

Grade C

Adult Dental Visits

61.5% Rate

Grade D

County Ranking # 11

58.9% Rate

Grade F

State Ranking # 45

67.2% Rate

Grade C

Usual Source of Care

79.0% Rate

Grade C

County Ranking # 33

75.9% Rate

Grade C

State Ranking # 35

77.8% Rate

Grade C


Grade C

County Ranking #14

18% Rate

Grade C

State Ranking # 29

17.1% Rate

Grade C

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health 2014 “State of the State Health Report

DELTA HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START

STEPHENS COUNTY CENTERS

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COMANCHE HEAD START

1030 Ash Ave

COMANCHE, OK 73529

(580)-439-2900

DUNCAN – CORNERSTONE EARLY HEAD START

804 ASH

DUNCAN, OK 73533

(580) 470-8471

DUNCAN – IRVING HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

1200 W. SYCAMORE

DUNCAN, OK 73533

(580) 522-5571

DUNCAN – WILL ROGERS HEAD START

1413 NORTH 13TH

DUNCAN, OK 73533

(580) 255-2460

MARLOW HEAD START/Chatterbox Child Care

503 E Main Street

MARLOW, OK 73055

(580) 658-1000

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COMANCHE

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DUNCAN

CORNERSTONE EARLY HEAD START

804 ASH

DUNCAN, OK 73533

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DUNCAN

IRVING HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START

1200 W. SYCAMORE

DUNCAN, OK 73533

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DUNCAN

WILL ROGERS HEAD START

1413 NORTH 13TH

DUNCAN, OK 73533

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DELTA HEAD START

MARLOW CENTER/Chatterbox Child Care

503 E Main Street

MARLOW, OK 73055 NEEDS UPDATE

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Stephens County

Stephens County is located in southwest Oklahoma and spans 874.04 square miles. The county is

comprised of 23 towns/census designated places and spans 10 zip code areas. Duncan serves as the

county seat.

Population

According to the most recent U.S. Census data, the estimated 2013 population of Stephens County was

44,919 residents, with a total growth rate between the years 2010-2013 of - 0.3%.

Age

6.3% of the 2013 estimated population was under the age of five, 23.9% under the age of 18, and 17.8%

was 65 years and older. The 2014 Oklahoma School Readiness Report numbers Stephens County’s

population of children under age 6 at 3,592.

Gender and Race According to the U. S. Census Bureau 2013 estimates for Stephens County, females made up 51.3% of

the population, and racial demographics consisted of 87.0% Caucasian, 2.1% Black, 5.5% American

Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander and 6.7% Hispanic or Latino origin. 4.8%

persons reported two or more races, and 81.4% reported Caucasian not Hispanic.

This compares to the Oklahoma with females at 50.5%, and racial demographics of 75.4% Caucasian,

7.7% Black, 9.0% American Indian/Alaskan, 2.0% Asian, 0.2% Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino origin, and 5.8% reported two or more races.

Stephens County Oklahoma

Sources: HometownLocator, Stephens County, OK: http://oklahoma.hometownlocator.com/ok/stephens/

U.S. Census Bureau, Stat & County QuickFacts: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40137.html

Caucasian, 81.4%

Black, 2.7%

American Indian/Alaskan, 5.5%

Asian, 0.6%

Hawaiian/Other Pacific

Islander, 0.1%


2 or More races, 4.8%

Caucasian, 75.4%

Black, 7.7% American

Indian/Alaskan, 9.0%

Asian, 2.0%

Hawaiian/Other Pacific

Islander, 0.2%


2 or More races, 5.8%

http://oklahoma.hometownlocator.com/ok/stephens/


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According to 2012 Kids Count data 7.7% of the Stephens County population is age 0-5. The ethnic and

racial breakdown of children under 5 is 9.3% American Indian, 1.0% Asian, 4.5% black, 12.3% Hispanic,

and 85.1% white. This compares to the 8.3% Oklahoma population from age 0-5 and the ethnic and racial

breakdown of 13.5% American Indian, 2.5% Asian, 12.1% black, 16.4% Hispanic and 71.7% white.

Population Age 0-5

Economics

According to the U. S. Census Bureau Quickfacts 2013 estimates there were 17,690 households reported

in Stephens County of the total 1,444,081 households in Oklahoma. The Stephens County person-per-

household in 2000 was estimated at 2.51, where Oklahoma reported an average of 2.55 people per

household.

The 2009- 2013 median household income in Stephens County was $43,885 as compared to the

Oklahoma median household income of $45,339 for the same time frame.

For 2009 - 2013 Stephens County reported a total labor force of 20,345, a civilian labor force of 20,244

with 1,599 unemployed for an unemployment rate of 4.5%. This compares to the Oklahoma

unemployment rate of 7% and the US unemployment rate of 9.7% for that period.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Stat & County QuickFacts: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40137.html

Poverty Level

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

70.00%

80.00%

90.00%

Stephens

Oklahoma


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In 2009-2013, 19.1 % of the total population of Stephens County was reported as below the federal poverty

level, compared to the 2009 -2013 Oklahoma total population at 16.9% below poverty level. Kids Count

2012 data estimates 20.7 % of Stephens County children are below poverty level, compared to the

Oklahoma child poverty rate of 24.1%. Stephens County was ranked #22 of out of 77 counties in the

number of children below poverty level. They ranked #27 in 2011 with a child poverty rate of 23.6% and

#34 in 2010 with a rate of 24.1%. Stephens County ranked # 66 with a child under 6 poverty rate of 17.6%

compared to the state rate of 26.9%. The 2012 Child Food Insecurity rate was 23.1% compared to the state

rate of 25.6%.

Assistance

In FY 2014 Stephens County had a total of 128 TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cases

with 293 total recipients were reported in Stephens County, a decrease from the 137 cases with 319

persons in FY 2013 and 141 cases with 332 persons in FY 2012. Stephens County had 4,382 SNAP

cases with 10,170 persons in FY 2014. 8,237 Stephens County residents received WIC in 2012.



percentage of children receiving free and reduced lunches. The following table shows Stephens County

elementary schools, Delta Head Start/Early Head Start locations, the poverty rate, and percentage of

children receiving the free/reduced lunch program.

Sources: 2013 Kids Count Data Book: http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/bystate/Default.aspx?state=OK Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services, Statistics/County Profiles by year: http://www.okdhs.org/library/rpts/default.html Oklahoma State Department of Education School Nutrition Reports http://ok.gov/sde/child-nutrition-documents


Oklahoma 2014 School Readiness Reach by Risk Report

Stephens County (9 of 14 schools exceed 50% rate)

Current School Town Free or District Poverty

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

Stephens County Oklahoma

19.1

15.7

20.7

24.1

Total % in Poverty

% of Children in Poverty


http://www.okdhs.org/library/rpts/default.html


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HS/EHS

Sites

Reduced

Lunches

Population Rate

Bray-Doyle

Elementary

Marlow 48.56% 2,727 10%

Central High

Elementary

Marlow 47.11% 1,925 7%

Comanche

Head Start

Comanche

Elementary

Comanche 63.82% 5,012 12%

Cornerstone

EHS

Emerson

Elementary

Duncan 75.80% 23,753 15%

Duncan-

Irving

HS/EHS

Duncan-

Irving

Elementary

Duncan 79% 23,753 15%

W.R

Head Start

Will Rogers

Elementary

Duncan 59.27% 23,753 15%

Horace Mann

Elementary

Duncan 43.16% 23,753 15%

Mark Twain

Elementary

Duncan 79.4% 23,753 15%

Plato

Elementary

Duncan 28.75% 23,753 15%

Woodrow

Elementary

Duncan 92.76% 23,753 15%

Empire

Elementary

Duncan 57.79% 2,091 10%

Grandview

Elementary

Comanche 67.70% 785 9%

Marlow

Head Start

Marlow

Elementary

Marlow 56.88% 7,118 12%

Velma-Alma

Elementary

Velma 47.60% 2,523 10%

Health

The Oklahoma State Health Department’s 2014 “State of the State’s Health Report identifies health

indicators, percentages, rankings and letter grades for the US, state and county levels.

The status of the key health indicators for Oklahoma reflects Oklahoma is in a health crisis, and causing

even more alarm, is the same indicators in many of the counties served by Delta Head Start/Early Head

Start are worse than the state rate.



Oklahoma State Department of Health 2014 State of the State Health Report http://www.ok.gov/health/pub/boh/state/

Poor health status and health disparities are often directly correlated to income and education levels,

with the lower the income and education the lower the health status and the greater disparity. The


http://www.ok.gov/health/pub/boh/state/

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correlation with income and education levels negatively impacts the children and families served by

Delta Head Start /Early Head Start programs.

Health indicators and their implications are:

Smoking Prevalence: Smoking is Oklahoma’s leading cause of preventable death, killing more


Oklahomans spend approximately $1.16 billion per year on smoking-related health costs.

Adult Dental Visits: Oral health is a key component to overall health and improved quality of life.

Dental disease among mothers is a strong indicator of dental disease in their children.

Usual Source of Care: People with one or more personal health care providers are more likely to receive

routine preventive health care services.

No Insurance: A lack of health care coverage is a barrier to accessing medical care. Individuals without

health insurance are less likely to receive preventive care and are more likely to delay treatment.

Health indicators with percentages, rankings and letter grades for McClain County and in

comparison to the state and national rates are in the table below.

(Information related to obesity and nutrition are listed in the nutrition section of this report.)

Indicator Stephens County Oklahoma United States

Smoking Prevalence

21.6% Rate

Grade D

County Ranking # 21

23.3% Rate

Grade D

State Ranking 39

19.6% Rate

Grade C

Adult Dental Visits

58.1%Rate

Grade F

County Ranking # 19

58.9% Rate

Grade F

State Ranking # 45

67.2% Rate

Grade C

Usual Source of Care

79.0% Rate

Grade C

County Ranking # 33

75.9% Rate

Grade C

State Ranking # 35

77.8% Rate

Grade C


Grade C

County Ranking # 8

18% Rate

Grade C

State Ranking # 29

17.1% Rate

Grade C

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health 2014 State of the State Health Report http://www.ok.gov/health/pub/boh/state/


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Conclusions:

Garvin County’s child poverty rate of 26.4% is the highest of the three counties and exceeds the

state rate. Garvin County’s poverty rate of 21.9% for children under age 6 is also the highest rate of

the three counties.

Based on poverty levels, potential expansion or relocation sites may be Wayne, Duncan

(Mark Twain district), with additional slots at Marlow and or Pauls Valley; however, the

availability of additional space is a barrier in Marlow and Pauls Valley. Wayne’s annexation of

Byars School may increase the feasibility of supporting a classroom and active wait list there.

While some districts have high poverty rates they do not have enough children to support a

classroom and maintain an active wait list.

Donation of classroom space from a collaborative partner is needed in addition to a sufficient child

population to support a classroom and wait list as well as meet required poverty levels. The

classroom space must also meet the Oklahoma Department of Human Services child care licensing

standards such as required indoor and outdoor space per child, bathrooms, etc. In-kind donations of

space are documented as the 20% required match to Head Start’s 80% funding.

20 funded enrollment slots were lost due to sequestration in FY 2013 which resulted in cutting the 4

year old class at the Stratford site in Garvin County and cutting 4 slots at the Irving Center in

Stephens County. The sites were selected for cuts because of low enrollment. *A sustainable

classroom should have a full enrollment plus an active waiting list so that if a child is withdrawn,

the slot can be filled in a timely manner.

In August 2014 new three and four year old sites were opened at Dibble in McClain County and at

Comanche in Stephens County. The opening of these sites demonstrates Delta Head Start’s

responsiveness to changing community demographics and needs and expands preschool

opportunities to rural populations.

All three counties are in need of health improvement, including oral health, and improved health

access in the adult populations based on their scores on State Department of Health report card

health indicators.

The free and reduced lunch income qualification rate is higher than Head Start income guidelines.

All HS/EHS eligible children in Oklahoma qualify for free lunches per Child & Adult Care Food

Program (CACFP) regulations. Based on free and reduced lunch percentages and child food

insecurity rates, child food security is a concern for Head Start families and their children,

especially during times school is not in session. Garvin County has the highest child food

insecurity rate, but all three counties exceed 20%.

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SECTION III:

CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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Garvin County, McClain and Stephens Counties

Services to children with disabilities and their families is one of Head Start/ Early Head Start’s

strengths. Head Start strives to meet their needs through direct services at the center level,

advocacy efforts within the community, collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEA’s)

and most importantly with parents regarding their rights for a free and appropriate education for their

children with the fewest restrictions. Although the numbers of children with disabilities fluctuates

year to year Delta continues to meet the funding requirement of a minimum of 10% of the children

served have disabilities. Continued fluctuation is expected in the number of children with

disabilities served by the program.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start has 24 Lead Education Agency (LEA) agreements to coordinate

transition services and 2 Part C program agreements to coordinate disabilities services.

In program year 2013-2014 the three counties served 49 Head Start children with IEP’s and 3 Early

Head Start children with IFSP’s for a total of 52 children. This is a 7 % reduction of total children

with disabilities from the previous year. Thirty of the children were determined eligible for disability

services prior to the enrollment year and 22 children (42%) were determined eligible for services

during the enrollment year. Disabilities were predominately speech impairment and non-categorical

developmental delay, but also included intellectual disabilities, orthopedic impairment, autism, and

multiple disabilities. 100% of the children received services for their disabilities.

In program year 2012-2013 the three counties served 51 Head Start children with IEP’s and 5 Early

Head Start children with IFSP’s for a total of 56 children with disabilities. This is a 26% reduction

of total children with disabilities from the previous year. Twenty-six of the children were determined

eligible for disability services prior to the enrollment year and 30 children (54%) were determined

eligible for services during the enrollment year. Disabilities were predominately speech impairment and

non-categorical developmental delays but also included emotional disturbance and multiple disabilities.

100% of the children received services for their disabilities.

In the program year 20111-2012 the three counties served 67 Head Start children with IEP’s and 9

Early Head Start children with IFSP’s for a total of 76 children with disabilities. Twenty-six of the

children were determined eligible for disability services prior to enrollment and 50 (66%) were

determined eligible during the school year. Disabilities were predominately speech impairment and

non-categorical development delay but also included hearing impairment, orthopedic impairment,

visual impairment, autism, and multiple disabilities. 100 % of the children received services for their

disabilities.

Source: Delta Head Start/Early Head Start Program Information Reports for 2014, 2013, and 2012.

Chart Reflecting Disability Services Numbers and Percentages:

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2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012

Total Cumulative

Enrollment

480 507 509

Total Children with

IEP or IFSP

52

(11%)

56

(11%)

76

(15%)

Total Determined

Before Enrollment

30 26 26

Total Determined

During Enrollment

22

(42%)

30

(54%)

50

(66%)

Resources:

Most children in receive special education services through their Local Education Agency

(LEA).

Some LEAs contract services with the local coops, hospitals and other service providers.

Delta Head Start/ Early Head Start serves children between the ages 0 and 5 years with

developmental, behavioral, speech, hearing and vision screenings, dental screenings, health

screenings, developmental assessments, referral services and ongoing monitoring. Delta

also assists with transitions and family supports. Delta Head Start collaborates with

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start has MOA’s with 4 regional Part C program (Sooner

Start), serving children birth to 3 years of age.

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Area Office is

located in Pauls Valley.

Duncan Regional Hospital contracts with LEA to provide Speech, Occupational, and

Physical Therapies. They also provide the same services to children who may need

additional supports or who do not meet the LEA’s qualifications.

The Stephens County Parent Support Group meets monthly and has trainings for parents of

children with disabilities.

AmBucs Club provides adaptive equipment for Stephens County children.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start staff maintain resource information to assist families to

access needed services.

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Statewide Services for Children with Disabilities

Although many of the communities are rural with limited resources statewide resources are available

to provide services to children with disabilities and their families. Delta Head Start/Early Head Start

maintains current resource information to provide to families to assist them in identifying,

contacting and utilizing appropriate services to meet their needs.

Statewide services include:

Alternative Dispute Resolution Program IDEA

AMVETS

Autism Oklahoma

Developmental Disabilities Council

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Governor’s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped Commission on Persons with

Disabilities

Human Rights Commission

J D McCarty Center

Learning Disability Association

Miracle on Wheels

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities

Oklahoma Able Tech

Oklahoma Area Wide Services Information System (OASIS)

Oklahoma Child Study Center

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Oklahoma

Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services

Oklahoma Disability Law Center

Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Policy Council

Oklahoma Family Network

Oklahoma Health Care Authority / Medicaid Office/

Oklahoma Library for the Blind

Oklahoma Office for Handicapped Concerns

Oklahoma School for the Blind

Oklahoma School for the Deaf

Oklahoma State Department of Education

Partners in Policy Making

Protection and Advocacy Children’s Hearing Aid Assistance

Rubicon School and Learning Center

Smart Start

Social Security Administration Southwest Disability/Business Tech

Sooner Care

Sooner Start

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)

Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Program

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SECTION III: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Conclusions:

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start is an integral part of the comprehensive process of

providing services to disabled children to assure optimum health and educational outcomes.

Within the 3 counties Delta HS/EHS serves, there has been a 32% decrease (24 children) in

children with diagnosed disabilities ages 0 to 5 years old from program years from 2012 to

2014. Despite the progressive decrease in numbers Delta Head Start/Early Head Start

continues to meet the 10% requirement of serving children with disabilities. Meeting the

10% requirement is a concern if the number of disabled children in the program continues to

decrease.

Delta Head Start has agreements with 24 Lead Education Agencies and the two regional

Part C programs (Sooner Start) in the three county area to assure services for the children

with disabilities they serve.

Strong and effective collaborations between Sooner Start, Head Start/Early Head Start, the

Local Education Agencies and other agencies, children with disabilities and their families

are receiving better services earlier in life and are experiencing smoother transitions from 0-

3 services into Head Start/Preschool programs and then into kindergarten.

Delta Head Start/ Early Head Start screening services are determining a significant

percentage of previously unidentified of disabilities during the enrollment year.

100% of children with disabilities are receiving services for their disabilities.

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SECTION IV:

HEAD START-ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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School Readiness Definition

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start promotes School Readiness by providing a safe and nurturing

environment. In that environment, children will be given intentional opportunities to develop socially and

cognitively by providing educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children. We

recognize parents as their children’s most important teachers. We will strive to engage them in their

children’s educational process and help them find community resources to become successful in attaining

their family goals of education, literacy, and employment.

The school readiness definition developed by Delta Head Start/Early Head Start staff, parents and

stakeholders clarifies the holistic approach used to address the multiple areas in preparing children

for success in school, including components of family involvement and strengthening families.

Demographics of Head Start Eligible Children & Families

Based on the most recent Delta program information report (September 2014), 480 Head Start-

eligible children and pregnant mothers were cumulatively enrolled in three counties (Garvin,

McClain, and Stephens). Of those, 21.66% (22%) were Hispanic or Latino, 78.33% White, 15.02%

American Indian or Alaskan Native, 5.10% Black, .50% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander,

4.80% Biracial/Multiracial, and .3% Unspecified or Other. English was the primary language for

88.75% of the children and pregnant mothers, Spanish for 10.83%, East Asian for .21 % and other

language for .21%.

RACE

Source: Delta Head Start/Early Head Start 2014, 2013, and 2012 Program Reports

AmericanIndian

AsianBlack/ African

American

NativeHawaiian orother Pacific

Islander

WhiteBi-

Racial/Mulit-Racial

2012 12.00% 0.20% 4.00% 0.00% 81.00% 3.00%

2013 12.00% 0.20% 4.00% 0.00% 79.00% 5.00%

2014 14.00% 0.40% 4.00% 0.40% 76.00% 5.00%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80% 2012

2013

2014

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Education, Health, Nutrition, and Social Service Needs

The Delta Family Program Information Report (PIR) school year 2013- 2014 data shows a

cumulative number of 439 families receiving services. Of those 220 were two-parent families

and 219 were single-parent families. The following tables illustrate families’ education levels,

receipt of benefits, employment status, job training/school and whether they received services

through Delta Head Start, as well as types of services received:

Highest Level Education

Of 439 persons reporting educational levels 23% have less than a high school education; 69%

ended their education when completing high school or equivalent, and 9% have additional

education beyond high school.

Source: Head Start/Early Head Start 2012, 2013, and 2014 Program Information Reports

Hispanic/Latino origin Non-Hispanic/Latino Origin

2012 18.00% 82.00%

2013 22.00% 78.00%

2014 22.00% 78.00%

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

Ethnicity

2012

2013

2014

050

100150200250300350

Less Than HighSchool

High School orequilavent

Some College,VocationalTraining or

Associates Degree

Bachelor's oradvanced degree

99

302

5 33

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These tables reflect the employment status and school or training enrollment:

Two Parent Households

Single Parent Households

Social Services

The following table shows the number of families receiving services for the school year 2013 –

2014. All of our families have a FPA agreement with Delta Head Start FPA process. Head Start

Family Advocates work closely with families to ensure they are linked with available social

service resources.

72

129

7 19

194

0

50

100

150

200

250

Both ParentsEmployed

One ParentEmployed

Both ParentsNot Working

One Parent InTraining/School

No Parents InTraining/School

125

94

24

195

0

50

100

150

200

250

Parent Employed Parent NotWorking

Parent inTraining/School

Parent Not inTraining/School

0

100

200

300

400

500

Temp Aid to NeedyFamilies

SNAP Social Security Income Family PartnershipAgreement

Homeless

8

196

19

439

0

Receiving Benefits

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service needs are met and requests are followed up in a timely manner. The following tables show

the number of referrals and types of referrals made:

Update to add years

Community resources provide essential benefits for many Head Start children and families. Delta

Head Start staff make hundreds of referrals to state and community agencies and partners to help

the families and children they serve meet ongoing and emergency needs. A resource directory

is also available to assist them in locating and utilizing services not directly available through

Head Start.

Source: Delta Head Start/Early Head Start 2013-2014 Program Information Report

Source: Delta Head Start/Early Head Start 2012, 2013, and 2014 Program Information Reports

Education/Training Related Referrals

75

11 1 2

19

4 0 1 3 0

68

8 0 0

10 3 0 1 1 2

88

11 13

2 7

1 1 0 1 1

0

20

40

60

80

100

Family Service Referrals

2012

2013

2014

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Education of Children

Head Start and Early Head Start use proven evidenced based curriculums to assure school

readiness educational outcomes are achieved. Curriculums include Creative Curriculum, Second

Step (Social/Emotional) MESS – Marvelous Explorations in Science and Stories), Risk Watch,

Food Fun and Fitness, We Are Moving, We Are Learning and Picturing America.

Children are assessed three times during the year using the Teaching Strategies GOLD

assessment tool to measure growth in the thirty-six objectives and indicators for learning. The

23

5

59

24

0

24

12

28 29

0

14

8

30

48

4

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Adult Education Job Training ParentingEducation

Health Education ESL

2012

2013

2014

0

50

100

150

200

2012 2013 2014

159

127 142

Number of Families Receiving At Least 1 Family Service

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objectives are aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Developmental Framework and the

Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines. Assessments are conducted fall, winter and spring using

the measurement values of below expectations, meets expectations and exceeds expectations.

The following charts show the 2013 -2014 assessments, performance results, and summaries

from the September 2014 Annual Report and the 2013-2014 Head Start/Early Head Start

Educational Outcome Reports:

Head Start Social Emotional Assessments

Head Start Cognitive Assessments

Head Start Physical Assessments

Head Start Physical Assessments

Early Math Assessments

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

Fall Assessment WinterAssessment

Spring Assessment

147

68

23

111

193

159

14 28

108 Below Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds expectations

020406080

100120140160180200


Spring Assessmnet

150

65 37

106

181

128

45

128 108

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

Below Expectations Meets Expectations ExceedsExpectations

151

121

1

86

176

28 23

159

90

Fall Assessment

Winter Assessment

Spring Assessment

63

Head Start Literacy Assessments

Head Start Language Assessments

0

25

50

75

100

125

150

175

200

225

FallAssessment

WinterAssessment

SpringAssessment

115

44

12

135

207

151

22 38

107

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expctations

64

Head Start Math Assessments

Early Head Start Social Emotional Assessments

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

Fall Assessment Winter Assessment Spring Assessment

162

86

28

94

168

153

16

36

91 Below Expectations

Meets Expectations


0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200


Spring Assessment

158

76

9

110

190

158

5

24

79

Expectations

Meets Expectations


65

Early Head Start Gross Physical Assessments

Early Head Start Fine Motor Physical Assessments

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35


3 2 2

23

28

34

11

6 8

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations


0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35


3 3

0

25 27

34

9

6

10

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Meets Expectations


0

5

10

15

20

25

30


4 5

1

20

24

30

13

10

13

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations


66

Early Head Start Language Assessments

Early Head Start Cognitive Assessments

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35


6

12

5

29

20

33

8

4 6

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations


67

Early Head Start Literacy Assessments

Early Head Start Math Assessments

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35


3 4

2

29

26

32

11

6

10

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations


0

5

10

15

20

25

30


2

8

3

19 19

28

17

9

12

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations


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2013-2014 Head Start Assessments Summary

Domain Fall Assessment

Winter Assessment

Spring Assessment

Percentage Change Fall to Spring

Social Emotional 81% 91% 94% +13%

Cognitive 77% 86% 95% +18%

Physical 78% 88% 92% +14%

Literacy 84% 91% 99% +15%

Language 77% 82% 93% +16%

Mathematics 83% 90% 99% +16%

2013-2014 Early Head Start Assessments Summary

Domain Fall Assessment

Winter Assessment

Spring Assessment

Percentage Change Fall to Spring

Social Emotional 91% 95% 94% +3%

Physical 90% 94% 92% +2%

Language 86% 90% 93% +7%

Cognitive 91% 96% 95% +4%

Literacy 89% 95% 99% +10%

Mathematics 98% 102% 99% +1% Sources: Delta Head Start/Early Head Start 2013-2014 Program Information Report

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start September 2014 Annual Report

Delta Head Start and Early Head Start 2013-2014 Educational Outcomes Report

Children with Disabilities

0

5

10

15

20

25

30


Spring Assessment

5

14

9

25

19

30

8

3 5

Below Expectations

Meets Expectations


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One of Delta Head Start/Early Head Start’s many strengths is the disabilities component of the

program. Delta Head Start/Early Head Start strives to meet the needs of the children and

families with disabilities by providing direct services at the center level for the child, advocacy

efforts within the community, collaborations with local LEAs and, most importantly, through

education of parents on their rights for a free and appropriate education with the fewest

restrictions for their children. The following tables illustrate services to children with

disabilities.

Sources: Head Start/Early Head Start 2013-2014 Program Information Report

Head Start/Early Head Start September 2014 Annual Report

Head Star/Early Head Start March 2014 Community Assessment Update

Nutrition

Delta Head StartChildren Determined

To Have A Disbility

% Of DiagnosedChildren Receiving

Special Services

Early Head StartDetermined to have a

Disability

Early Head StartChildren Receiving

Special Services

2012 17.00% 100.00% 11.00% 100.00%

2013 13.00% 100.00% 5.00% 99.00%

2014 13.00% 100.00% 4.00% 100.00%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

120%

Disabilities

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

2012 2013 2014

76

55 52

Children with an IEP or IFSP

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Oklahoma follows the national trend of an increasingly obese population, including among pre-

school age children. Multiple health risks, including diabetes, heart disease, and reduced life

spans accompany obesity. Childhood obesity among preschoolers is more prevalent among those

from lower-income families, and the higher the income to poverty ration the higher the rate of

obesity. Food choices and physical activity are the two greatest determinants of obesity and these

areas must be addressed to end this negative health trend. The Oklahoma State Department of

Health 2014 State of the State’s Health reports data for health risk factors and behaviors

including obesity and diabetes rates which is often a result of obesity. The report includes rates

and a corresponding letter “A to F” letter grade in each area, with “A” being the most favorable

and “F” the least favorable.

The US rates and grades, Oklahoma state rates, grades and national rankings and the three

counties served by Delta Had Start and their ranking among 77 counties are in the table below:

Health

Indicator

Garvin McClain Stephens Oklahoma US

Obesity 33.1% Rate

Grade D

County

Rank # 48

32.8% Rate

Grade F;

County# 36

32.3% Rate

Grade D

County

Rank # 25

32.2% Rate

Grade F

State Rank #

27.6% Rate

Grade C

No Physical

Activity

32% Rate

Grade F

County

Rank #54

28.2% Rate

Grade D

County

Rank# 14

30.1% Rate

Grade F

County

Rank # 30

28.2% Rate

Grade D

State

Rank # 44

22.9 %

Rate

Grade C

Minimal Fruit

Consumption

(>1 per day)

52.7% Rate

Grade F

County

Rank #57

51.9% Rate

Grade F

County

Rank #40

51.1% Rate

Grade F

County

Rank #25

50.2% Rate

Grade F

State

Rank

# 50

37.7% Rate

Grade C

Minimal

Vegetable

Consumption

(> 1 per day )

28.2% Rate

Grade F

County

Rank #25

26.2% Rate

Grade D

County

Rank # 14

26.1% Rate

Grade D

County

Rank #13

26.8% Rate

Grade D

State

Rank # 44

22.6% Rate

Grade C

Diabetes

Prevalence

12.4% Rate

Grade F

County

Rank #45

11% Rate

Grade D;

County

Rank # 14

11.9% Rate

Grade D

County

Rank #34

11.5% Rate

Grade D

State Rank

# 41

9.7% Rate

Grade C

Diabetes As A

Leading Death

Cause

27.7% Rate

Grade F

County

Rank #44

23% Rate

Grade D

County

Rank # 29

16.3% Rate

Grade A

County

Rank #7

23% Rate

Grade D

State

Rank

#46

20.8% Rate

Grade C

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health 2014 “State of the State’s Health” Report

Children enrolled in Delta Head Start/Early Head Start are assessed using Body Mass Index

(BMI) and EPSDT charts. When a Child’s percentage of fat falls within the 95% or 5% of the

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average of the average the child is considered overweight or underweight and teachers begin

documentation using a dietary intake guide and the recordings are submitted to a registered

dietician for monitoring. The children are also weighed monthly and results reported to the

registered dietician. In some cases the children are referred to their primary care provider.

The following table shows the children outside normal range over the last 3 years:

In Program Year 2012 within the cumulative enrollment of 403 children 6% of were

underweight, 8% were overweight and 12% were obese. The combined overweight /obesity rate

was 22 %.

In Program Year 2013 within the cumulative enrollment of 396 children 6% were underweight,

11% overweight, and 14% were obese. The combined overweight/obesity rate was 25%, with

one in four children in excess of normal weight standards.

In Program Year 2014 within the cumulative enrollment of 374 children 7% were underweight,

9% were overweight, and 22% were obese. The combined overweight/obesity rate was 31%, a

6% increase, with almost one in three children in excess of normal weight standards.

Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.htm http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/table-adults.htm


National Conference of State Legislatures http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/childhood-obesity-

As an early childhood educator, Head Start recognizes its critical role and crucial opportunity in

preventing obesity and its health risks among preschool children. The health and nutrition habits

25 25 28

32

45

35

47

56

81

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

2012 2013 2014

Underweight

Overweight

Obese

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/table-adults.htm


http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/childhood-obesity-

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Head Start imparts to its children and families today can reduce current obesity and prevent

future obesity leading to improved lifelong health. Delta Head Start/Early Head Start’s

curriculum supports and teaches the food pyramid and quality nutrition concepts and “I Am

Moving, I Am Learning” curriculum to promote physical activity.

Parent training in nutrition is provided on a regular basis. Head Start families are also referred to

nutrition programs such as the WIC and the Chickasaw Nation “Get Fresh” program for

additional nutrition training.

The Delta Head Start/Early Head Start Centers in all three counties were recognized in 2014 by

the State of Oklahoma Turning Point Council as “Gold Level Certified Healthy Child Care

Facilities” for their practices in promoting healthy living, nutrition and physical activity.

Child Abuse

The Oklahoma Kids Count Factbooks list county child abuse rankings in Oklahoma from 1 to

77 with 1 being the best and 77 being the worst. Kids Count data also shows the county’s

confirmed child abuse rate per 1,000 for each year. Depending on the rates of confirmed child

abuse in the 77 counties, the ranking may improve while the abuse confirmation rate increases

and vice versa. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services Factsheets show the number of

child abuse investigations and abuse confirmations. Statistics and data for the counties served

by Delta Head Start and Early Head Start are:

Garvin County:

2012 - # 15 ranking with a 8.3% abuse confirmation rate.



Despite fluctuations in rates in the three most recent years reported Garvin County rankings

improved overall in the past three years. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS)

Garvin County SFY 2014 Factsheet shows Garvin County had 510 Child Protective

Investigations with 49 substantiated reports.

Sources: http://www.okturningpoint.org/partnerships/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.org, Delta Head Start / Early Head Start 2013-2014 Program Information Reports

DHS Annual Report, http:ww//okdhs.org/library/rpts/ar2014/docs

Oklahoma Kids Count Fact Book 2013, http://www.odl.state.ok.us/kids/factbook/kidscount2013/download.html

McClain County:

2012 - #17 ranking with a 9.5% abuse confirmation rate.


http://www.okturningpoint.org/partnerships/

http://www.cdc.org/

http://www.odl.state.ok.us/kids/factbook/kidscount2013/download.html

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2010 - #7 ranking with a 3.9% abuse confirmation rate.

McClain County child abuse rates have fluctuated and ultimately worsened in state rankings

in the past three years. The DHS McClain County factsheet SY 2014 shows McClain County

had 541 Child Protective Services Investigations with 67 substantiated reports.

Stephens County:



2010 - # 49 rankings with a 10.3% abuse confirmation rate.

Despite fluctuations in rates in the three most recent years, overall the Stephens County child

abuse rates have improved in state rankings. The Oklahoma DHS Stephens County SFY 2014

Factsheet shows 837 Child Protective Services Investigations with 117 substantiated reports.

Kids Count data shows the State of Oklahoma had a 8% child abuse confirmation rate with no

fluctuation for 2012, 2011, and 2010. As documented in the Adverse Childhood Experience

(ACE) Study the effects of childhood negative experiences have negative consequences,

including health and economic status, into adulthood. The Center for Disease Control found

among the factors of higher risks for being a victim of child abuse is being a younger than 4

years of age and in families with parental characteristics such as young age, low education,

single parenthood, and low income. Children’s Health (NSCH) data found Oklahoma has

significantly higher rate than the U.S. in a greater number than 2 adverse childhood

experiences. It a significant concern many children and families served by Delta Head Start and

Early Head Start fall into the identified risk factors and child abuse confirmation rates in the

counties Delta serves all exceed the state rate in the most recent year reported as well in many of

the previous years reported.

The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY) provides professional support and

funding to statewide Community Partnership Boards to address local issues facing children,

youth and families. McClain County’s Community Alliance of Resources for Everyone

(C.A.R.E.) coalition serves as both as an OCCY Community Partnership Board. Delta

Community Action and Delta Head Start are founding members and leaders of CARE.

There are no OCCY Community Partnership Boards in Garvin County or Stephens County.

Sources: 2013 Kids Count Data Book:http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/bystate/Default.aspx?state=OK

Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services, Statistics/County Profiles by year: http://www.okdhs.org/library/rpts/default.html

http://www.ok.gov/occy/Programs/Office_of_Planning_and_Coordination/P&C_Oklahoma

In 2013 the Oklahoma Legislature through House Bill 1467 mandated all counties to form

Freestanding Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Teams, which are also overseen by OCCY. Head

Start staff are members of the McClain County team, MOCCA. OCCY information shows

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Stephens County is in the process of forming its team but no action has been taken in Garvin

County yet.

Staff training, parent education, and community partnerships will continue to focus on

preventing and reducing child abuse and its contributing risk factors.

Volunteers

Our fatherhood initiative program, D.A.D.S., is a support program designed to foster quality

parenting skills for the father figures of Delta Head Start children. Some activities for fathers

have included Game Day with Dad, Bird House Building with Dad, My Dad and Me Quilt,

Toolboxes for Dads, Waffles with a Buddy, and INDY Race Day with Dad. The following table

reflects the number of participating fathers in the various activities.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start DADS Participation

Sources: Oklahoma Kids Count Fact Book 2013, http://www.odl.state.ok.us/kids/factbook/kidscount2013/download.html,

DHS Annual Report, http:ww//okdhs.org/library/rpts/ar2014/docs


http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/riskprotectivefactors.html http://www.childhealthdata.org/docs/drc/aces-data-brief_version-1-0.pdf?Status=Master

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190

202

170

175

180

185

190

195

200

205

210

215

220

225

2012 2013 2014


http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/riskprotectivefactors.html

http://www.childhealthdata.org/docs/drc/aces-data-brief_version-1-0.pdf?Status=Master

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Health Needs of Delta Head Start Children

Addressing children’s health needs, including oral health and mental health, is an important

component of preparing children to learn. Delta works to assure children receive assessments and

necessary treatment in all areas. Delta was also 1 of 3 Oklahoma programs participating in the

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation pilot.

The following tables show the health needs and services provided:

Sources: http://www.ok.gov/occy/Programs/Office_of_Planning_and_Coordination/P&C_ /

Delta Head Start/ Early Head Start 2013-2014 Program Information t

Delta Head Start/ Early Head Start Annual Report September 2014

0

200

400

600

800

1000

2012 2013 2014

846

689 729 697

404 456

Number of Volunteers

Total Volnteers

Parent Volunteers

Children Up to Dateon Schedule of

Preventative andPrimary Health Care

Children NeedingMedical Treatment

Children ReceivingMedical Treatment

Children Up to Date orHave Received All

PossibleImmunizations

2012 97.00% 35.00% 90.00% 92.00%

2013 100.00% 4.00% 100.00% 98.00%

2014 85.00% 4.00% 100.00% 97.00%

0%20%40%60%80%

100%120%

Head Start Health

2012 2013 2014

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Sources: Delta Head Start/Early Head Start September 2014 Annual Report

Delta Head Start / Early Head 2013-2014 Program Information Reports

Children Up to Dateon Schedule of

Preventative andPrimary Health Care

Children NeedingMedical Treatment

Children ReceivingMedical Treatment

Children Up to Dateor Have Received All

PossibleImmunizations

2012 94.00% 0.00% 0.00% 93.00%

2013 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00%

2014 25.00% 0.00% 0.00% 84.00%

0%20%40%60%80%

100%120%

Early Head Start Health

2012 2013 2014

ChildrenCompleting Dental

Exams

Children NeedingDental Treatment

Children ReceivingDental Treatment

Children WithContinuous

Accessible DentalCare

2012 90.70% 43.27% 92.59% 98.00%

2013 91.01% 27.39% 89.15% 100.00%

2014 93.02% 33.89% 81.96% 99.00%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

120%

Head Start Dental

2012 2013 2014

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Although the United States has made progress in reducing lead exposure among children it

remains a serious environmental health hazard for those living in poverty and young children

under the age of six. Children often do not display obvious symptoms of elevated lead levels.

Therefore, the best way to detect elevated lead levels is through a blood test. Estimates based on

screenings show that low-income children are nearly five times more likely to have harmful

blood lead levels than the general child population. In 2012 Delta Head Start/Early Head Start

had 1 child with medical services for high lead levels. There was no need for medical services for

children with high lead levels in 2013 or 2014.

Sources: President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks Page A-26 and Safety Risks to Children

http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/data/Website_StateConfirmedByYear_1997_2013_10162014.htm Delta Head Start/Early Head Start September 2014 Annual Report

Continuous accessible dental careChildren Up to Date on Preventative and

Primary Oral Health Care

2012 96.00% 77.00%

2013 100.00% 80.00%

2014 80.00% 76.00%

0%20%40%60%80%

100%120%

Early Head Start Dental 2012 2013 2014

97.00%

99.50%

99.50%

2012

2013

2014

10% 30% 50% 70% 90%

Head Start and Early Head Start Children With Health Insurance

http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/data/Website_StateConfirmedByYear_1997_2013_10162014.htm

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Source: Delta Head Start/Early Head Start September 2014 Annual Report

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Mental HealthConsultation With

Staff

Mental HealthConsultation with

Parent/s

Referrals forMental Health

(outside program)

Referrals receivingMental Health

Services(OutsidePrograms)

2012 4.00% 3.00% 4.00% 100.00%

2013 4.00% 2.00% 3.00% 67%

2014 2.00% 2.00% 1.00% 67.00%

Delta Head Start Mental Health Services

2012 2013 2014

0%1%1%2%2%3%3%4%4%

Mental HealthConsultation

With Staff

Mental HealthConsultation with

Parent/s

Referrals forMental Health

(outsideprogram)

ReferralsReceiving Mental

HealthServices(Outside

Programs)

2012 2.00% 1.00% 4.00% 0.00%

2013 1.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0%

2014 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Delta Early Head Start Mental Health Services

2012 2013 2014

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Sources: Delta Head Start/Early Head Start 2012, 2013, and 2014 Program Reports

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start September 2014 Annual Report

0%

50%

100%

Receiving Mental Health Services(outside program)

100%

67% 67%

Mental Health

2012

2013

2014

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Conclusions:

Percentages of Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/ Native Alaskan population, and two

or more races numbers continued to increase in the counties following the state trend. Also

following the state trend, the percentages of the Caucasian population is decreasing.

The 2012 reported rate of child abuse confirmations is higher than the state rate in all three

counties served by Delta Head Start/Early Head Start and is a serious concern Delta will

continue to address. Garvin County’s state rankings in child abuse confirmation rates

improved in the 77 county rankings from 24th

in 2010 to 15th in 2012. McClain County’s

rankings in child abuse confirmation rates in the 77 counties worsened from 7th

in 2010 to

17th

in 2012. Stephen’s County’s rankings in child abuse confirmation rates improved in

the 77 county rankings from 49th

in 2010 to 29th

in 2012.

The number of Volunteers, including in the Fatherhood Initiative, DADS, has fluctuated

over the past three years with a decrease from 2012 in 2013 and an increase from 2013 in

2014.

Delta’s percentage of children who are overweight and obese has continued to increase in

the past three years.

Overall educational outcomes for Head Start and Early Head Start children increased in all

domains from fall to spring from 14% to 18%.

The number of children receiving Outside Mental Health referrals has decreased in the past

three years.

The majority of Head Start children have medical and dental assistance but often parents do

not. Delta Head Start will work with available resources to assist the parents obtain medical

and dental assistance.

Dental screenings will continue to follow EPDST guidelines with children receiving 2

dental screenings each year.

Adult education levels are a concern with 22% of parents/guardians having less than a high

school education and 69% with no additional education beyond high school.

Employment in single parent households is a concern with 43% of single parents

reporting they are not working.

SECTION V:

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COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYS

AND

SURVEY RESULTS

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Delta Head Start Community

Assessment Study

2014

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Delta Head Start Community Assessment Study

Purpose of Study

The purpose of the Head Start Community Assessment Study was to determine the demographic

composition of Head Start-eligible families in Garvin, McClain, and Stephens Counties, and to

evaluate the perception of immediate community needs. The results of this study are part of

Delta’s comprehensive Community Assessment, which will evaluate demographic trends in

areas served by Delta head Start, as well as consider current and appropriate future goals based

on this and other sources.

Study Methodology

This study was conducted in one part. The study gathered information regarding demographic

characteristics and community needs in the areas of education, health, nutrition and social

services determined by individuals and families in the with Head Start service area.

Measure. The survey instrument was previously constructed by Delta Head Start staff with a

research team from OU. The 69 item questionnaire consists of demographic questions, 28 Likert-

type questions assessing immediate family needs pertaining to education, health, nutrition and

social services. The survey was targeted at adults in the Delta Community Action Foundation

and Delta Head Start/ Early Head Start service area.

Procedure. The study was administered in partnership with Delta Community Action Foundation

for 30 days in October 2014 at DCAF sites as well as at a variety of community events in Garvin,

McClain and Stephens counties. The survey was given in both English and Spanish, but no

Spanish versions were returned. A total of 61 surveys were completed in the three county

area.

I. Summary

Although needs identified by the community assessment will be discussed in the categories

of health, nutrition, education, and social services, it is important to recognize the

interdependence of the categories with the needs and potential solutions in one category

are intertwined with other category areas. The common denominator of the majority of

identified needs is low socioeconomic status.

Health: 72% of the 57 survey respondents indicated the need for health care, 67% the need for

prescription drug assistance, 53% each for dental and vision care, and 81% for home health care.

The need for health improvement is great in Oklahoma including the three counties served by

Delta and Delta Head Start programs. Improving health, including oral health, and reducing

health disparities for low socioeconomic populations is a priority focus area for Delta Head Start

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and Early Head Start. In addition to the indicated areas of health needs indicated in the survey,

the Oklahoma State Health Department’s 2014 report substantiates the need for improvement in

health care and dental care access, especially for adults, as well as the need to change risk

behaviors impacting health. Improving health literacy is another area identified by at the

national, state, county and Head Start levels to decrease health disparities and improve health

outcomes.

Although the health indicator “No Health Insurance” received a passing grade of “C” in all

three counties with Garvin County at 19.8%, McClain at 15.4%, and Stephens County at 14.8%

uninsured rates, it is believed the uninsured rate of families served by Delta is higher than the

overall county percentages. Oklahoma has not expanded Medicaid coverage adding to the

challenges in obtaining health insurance for low socioeconomic adults who are not pregnant,

elderly or disabled and are working in low paying or part time jobs. The income standards for

these adults remain tied to AFDC payment standards from 1988, for example, the maximum

income standard is $451 for a parent to receive Medicaid benefits, known as Soonercare.

67% of the respondents indicated the need for prescription care coverage.

Access to affordable prescriptions are needed for both preventative health and immediate or

emergency health needs.

53% of the survey respondents stated the need for dental care. Adults have even greater

difficulties in accessing dental care than children as noted in the Oklahoma State Department of

Health’s 2014 State of the State’s Health Report. Oklahoma ranked 45th

in the nation in adult

dental care with only 58.9% of adults having dental visits in the past year. Garvin County’s

percentage was 47.5%, McClain County’s was 61.5% and Stephens County’s was 58.1%.

Oklahoma’s Medicaid program does not cover routine and preventative dental care for adults,

only emergency extractions. Oral health is a key component to overall health and an improved

quality of life. Dental disease among mothers is a predictor of dental disease in their children.

Access to dental health care correlates to economic status with the less income individuals and

families have the less likely they are to receive dental care. Oral health access is a health

initiative for Head Start and Delta Head Start and Early Head Start focus efforts to assure its

children and families receive dental services.

53% of the survey respondents also indicated the need for assistance in vision care. As in dental

care, often adult access to vision care is excluded from government sponsored medical programs

as well as most basic private insurance programs. The absence of financial resources and

insurance to correct vision has negative consequences in literacy, employment and daily living

activities.

Tobacco continues to be the leading preventable cause of death in Oklahoma, causing about

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6,000 deaths in the state per year. Smoking kills more Oklahomans than alcohol, auto accidents,

AIDS, suicides, murders and illegal drugs combined. Oklahomans spend approximately $1.62

billion per year on smoking-related health costs. Approximately one in four Oklahoma adults

smoke compared to one in five nationally. Tobacco use is more prevalent among low

socioeconomic status groups. Oklahoma’s smoking prevalence rate of 23.3% exceeds the

national rate of 19.6%. The county rates are 24.2% in Garvin County, 21.1% in McClain

County, and 21.6% in Stephens County. The state has a Tobacco Helpline to promote cessation.

McClain County has been served by a Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust community

tobacco control grant since 2010 and Delta collaborates with the grantee to promote tobacco

cessation for its McClain County families. Garvin and Stephens are not currently served by

tobacco control grants.

In its “Literacy and Health Equity Campaign” position statement the Oklahoma Health Equity

Campaign reiterates the Healthy People 2020 definition of health literacy as “The degree to

which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information

and services needed to make basic health decisions.” Low health literacy is recognized barrier to

families in accessing preventative and necessary health care services. Persons with low health

literacy are less likely to seek preventative care and thus enter the healthcare system when they

are sicker and make greater use of health systems designed to treat complications, such as

emergency rooms, which is associated with higher health care costs. The literacy skills of an

individual impacts the health of both the individual and the individual’s children and ultimately

poor literacy skills results poor health outcomes. Delta Head Start/Early Head Start’s 2014

Program Information reports 23% of the parents reported less than a high school education and

70% reported no education above the high school level, indicating improving literacy and health

literacy as a needed focus area.

Nutrition: The 57 survey respondents indicated assistance was needed by 88% in meal planning,

86% in nutrition information and 82% in food supplies. In comparing the US census estimated

2013 county population to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services number of persons in

the county receiving SNAP benefits in FY 2014 (through June 30th

2013) the percentages of

county residents receiving SNAP benefits were 25% in Garvin, 18% in McClain and 23% in

Stephens. Kids Count data shows child food insecurity rates at 23.6% in Garvin County, 21.1%

in McClain County, and 23.1% in Stephens County. School nutrition programs help meet the

nutrition and food needs of children in low income families and reduces food expenses for the

family. During weekends, summer breaks, holidays and other school breaks children receiving

free and reduced meals at school are at greater risk of having their food and nutrition needs

unmet and a greater financial strain is placed on families to provide meals provided during

school sessions. School districts with 50% or more of the students qualifying for free or reduced

meal plans may qualify for children’s summer feeding programs through the Regional Food

Bank of Oklahoma. The number of elementary schools in each county with over 50% of their

students qualifying for free and reduced lunches are 8 of 8 (100%) in Garvin County, 3 of 6

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(50%) in McClain County, and 6 of 14 (43%) in Stephens County.

Obesity is a significant concern in Delta’s service area with all three counties exceeding the

Oklahoma’s obesity rate of 32.2%. Garvin County’s obesity rate is 33.1%, McClain County’s

rate is 32.8% and Stephen County’s rate is 32.3%. The 2014 State of the State Health Report

shows the need for increased fruit and vegetable consumption in all three counties.

Educational Needs: Two areas of educational needs were addressed on the survey – parent

education and family community education. Education services are needed to improve literacy

which in turn impacts income and employment, health, and parenting skills. Improving literacy

levels can improve all other areas of life for Head Start families and children. Low maternal

education is one of the most important variables that explains gaps in young children’s academic

performance. 2014 program information shows 99 Head Start parents (23%) have not completed

a high school or basic information classes and 309 parents have not attained educational levels

beyond high school. Literacy is an essential component of Head Start programs and assisting

families in increasing literacy is a Head Start Initiative and a critical service.

Social Service Needs: The respondents indicated very high social service needs with ranges

of 93% to 70% for each of the 19 areas of social service needs identified on the survey. Indicated

needs for family counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, and domestic violence assistance were

in excess of 90%, homeless shelter services, child care, tax filing assistance, household

budgeting skills, mental health services, recreational services, and disability services were

indicated in 86% to 89% of the responses. Rent assistance, emergency clothing, legal assistance,

employment, and adequate housing were indicated by 84% to 81%, transportation and utilities

by 75% to 79%, and senior citizens services and weatherization by 70% to 74%. Although many

of the social service needs identified fall outside the realm of programs and services directly

provided by Delta, it is crucial Delta facilitates access to needed social services whenever

possible to improve family functioning. Continued education and promotion of the many

services and programs Delta provides, such as weatherization and transportation, is needed also

needed. Social service needs are intertwined and interdependent and for example, day care and

transportation are needed for employment and household budgeting skills are needed to assure

basic living expenses including housing and food are met. Meeting one area of social service

can lead improved outcomes in other areas of need.

Child Abuse in Garvin, McClain, and Stephens Counties is a grave concern for Head Start

families. In Oklahoma the rates of adverse child hood experiences are significantly higher than

in other parts of the United States. The 2012 child abuse rates in Garvin, McClain and Stephens

Counties are higher than the Oklahoma child abuse rate. As shown by the Adverse Child

Experience (ACE) Study child abuse results in lifelong negative effects in the health, mental

health, educational attainment, and socioeconomic status the victims of abuse. A combination of

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individual, relational, community, and societal factors contribute to the risk of child

maltreatment. Children and families served by Head Start/Early Head Start are at high risk for

child abuse as children younger than 4 years of age and those with special needs, such as

disabilities increase the risk of being a victim. Contributing factors for perpetuators include

parents' lack of understanding of children's needs, child development and parenting skills,

parents' history of child maltreatment in family of origin, and parental characteristics such as

young age, low education, single parenthood, large number of dependent children, and low

income and familial risk factors for perpetuators include family disorganization and dissolution,

and parenting stress and poor parent-child relationships.

In 2013 the Oklahoma Legislature via House Bill 1467 mandated all counties to form

“Freestanding Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Teams” consisting of professionals from law

enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, medicine, counseling and other related fields

to promote the coordination and teamwork needed to ensure a timely and appropriate response

to investigations. Freestanding Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Teams conduct formalized case

reviews, and allowing team members to immediately share information and eliminate duplicate

efforts. This approach ensures children are not further traumatized during the process of child

abuse investigations. Of Delta’s three counties only McClain County currently has a team.

The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY) also provides professional support

and funding to statewide Community Partnership Boards to addressing local issues facing

children, youth and families. Again, of the three counties, only McClain County has a team.

Low parental educational levels is an area of concern with 22% of Head Start parents reporting

less than a high school education and 69% reporting no education beyond high school. Low

education and literacy levels reduce employment and earning potential thereby increasing

potential poverty levels.

Lack of employment among single parents is another area of concern with 43% of Head

Start/Early Head Start single parents reporting they are not employed.

II. Industry Overview

In 2014, according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), there were 17,732

total non-profit organizations listed for in the state of Oklahoma. These included Public

Charities, Private Foundations, and Other Non-Profit organizations. The DCAF falls under the

501(c) (3) Public Charity category. For each of the counties that the DCAF serves, as of February

2014, there were 108 registered 501(c) (3) organizations in Garvin County, 128 in McClain

County and 189 in Stephens County, reflecting an increase of 122 total number of registered

nonprofit organizations across the three counties since 2010. With the increasing number of non-

profit organizations in each county, there is significant competition for federal and state funding,

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charitable contributions and volunteer time. This increased competition can result in reduced

revenue and in-kind donations for Delta Head Start/Early Head Start.

The opportunity for increased funding is available as the Obama Administration has taken

important steps to make Head Start services available to additional children. To expand

preschool programs the U.S. Department of Education will allocate dollars to states based their

share of four-year olds from low- and moderate-income families and funds would be distributed

to local school districts and other partner providers to implement the program. Although more

funds will be available there will be increased program requirements and increased competition

for the funds, including potential competition from schools that currently partner with Head

Start Programs.

The Oklahoma economy is struggling due to the fall of oil prices. The current FY 2015 budget is

680 million dollars below the FY 2009 budget with 52 of 73 State agencies receiving cuts or flat

growth in their budgets, despite population growth, heavier caseloads, and new mandates and

responsibilities. Agencies serving low income families and individuals such as the Oklahoma

Health Care Authority, the Department of Human Services, the State Health Department and

state schools are all affected by the budget shortfall. The decline in oil prices is a double edged

sword for low income families with the benefits of reduced transportation and home energy costs

and the negative impact of income reduction or loss and the reduction in programs and services

for low income families.

III. Objectives

a. Long Term

i. Continuous Quality Program and Services Improvement in Head Start

ii. Improve Economic Self- Sufficiency For Families

iii. Improve Health / Reduce Health Disparities

iv. Utilize Community Partnerships to Collectively Address Family Concerns and Needs

b. Short-Term

i. Continued Expansion of Literacy and Education Services

ii. Increase Access and Utilization of Health and Oral Health Services for Adults

iii. Decrease Child Food Insecurity Rates

iv. Decrease Obesity Rates

v. Reduce Child Abuse Rates

IV. Product Offerings

The Delta Community Action Foundation offers a variety services to low socioeconomic status

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residents of McClain, Garvin, and Stephens Counties. These services include asset development,

emergency assistance, jobs, health care assistance, housing, nutrition information and guidance,

senior citizen services, transit assistance, and youth programs. Total funding received in 2013

was approximately $9,038,896 which included federal, state and other funding. The mission

statement of the Delta Head Start/Early Head Start is “to teach and reach children and

families by working together with families, communities, and creative partnerships through

comprehensive high quality services, thus, empowering families to shape their future, one child

at a time” (Delta Head Start Community Assessment, 2010, p.10).

V. Competitive Analysis

SWOT Analysis (Strengths/ Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats)

Strengths

- Experience and Stability of Staff

- Successful History of Providing Services

- Positive Government and Community

Relationships

- Local Presence and Branding

Weaknesses

- Funding Restrictions

- Increased Program Mandates

- Family Needs Exceed Available Resources

Opportunities

- Increased funding for Preschool and Head

Start Programs

- State and Local Comprehensive Health

Improvement Programs

- Partnerships with Community and State

Organizations to Increase Resources

and Services

Threats

- Limited Employment Opportunities and

Earning Capacity

- Decrease in donations

- State Funding Shortfalls Reducing Services

for Low Income Families

- Time and Staffing Needed for Increased

Community Outreach and Resource

Development

VI. Alternatives

A. Health Alternatives: Information on free and income based fee health clinics by county search

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is available at http://www.freemedicalsearch.org by city search at http://www.needymeds.org.

Clinics listed for Garvin County are the South Central Medical Resources Center in Lindsay; for

Stephens County Charity Care and Sanford Children’s Clinic, both in Duncan. Although no

clinic is listed in McClain County Purcell’s First Baptist Church provides a free monthly clinic.

Limited services are also available at county health departments. Garvin, McClain and Stephens

Counties are in the Chickasaw Nation and tribal health services are available to tribal members

with CDIB (Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood) cards.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority Community Relations partners can assist the public with

enrolling into the SoonerCare program. The partners assist community members with online and

paper applications through the training and technical assistance from OHCA. They also forward

information about where to get an application through your current intake process, and/or display

of posters and other outreach materials. There is no contract or agreement necessary to be a

partner.

The Oklahoma Health Improvement Plan known as “OHIP” (Healthy Oklahoma 2020) is a

comprehensive statewide plan seeking to address the improvement of the physical, social and

mental well-being of all Oklahomans through a high-functioning public health system. The plan

focuses on four targeted “flagship initiatives” including behavioral health, children’s health

improvement, tobacco use prevention, and obesity reduction. The counties also have County

Health Improvement Plans known as “CHIPS”. These plans have assessed health needs at the

state and county levels and identified priorities and strategic plans to improve identified health

needs.

The Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign provides data and action plans on health issues and

barriers for Oklahomans. Delta Community Action provides the Rx for Oklahoma Program

which assists the uninsured and underinsured population in receiving prescriptions.

MobileSmiles Oklahoma is a nonprofit program dedicated to eliminating barriers to dental care

access with the help of volunteer dental professionals and mobile dental units that deliver dental

care and education across the state. Community partners, such as nonprofits, schools, churches

and agencies, serve as local site partner hosts, and qualify patients and set appointments. The

Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) provides a two day MASH-style free dental clinic

designed to treat the most pressing needs of patients who are uninsured, underinsured or would

normally not have access to dental care. Patients undergo medical and dental triage to identify

their needs and then are routed to the appropriate areas of treatment: oral surgery, extractions,

restorations, pediatrics and cleanings. It provides free dental care to as many adults and children

as time, volunteers and supplies will allow. OkMOM is sponsored by the Oklahoma Dental

Association, the Oklahoma Dental Foundation and primarily funded by the Delta Dental of

Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation. The Oklahoma State Department of Health endorses and

supports its mission. The Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation strives to connect

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those needing dental care with volunteers and other resources by publishing the Resource for

Dental Care guide, a directory of every free or low-cost Oklahoma dental care resource. The

guide is a PDF document divided into regions: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and

Southwest and is available for download at www.ResourceForDentalCare.org. County Health

Departments provide limited dental services for children and pregnant women and also provide

dental health educators.

Vision is a primary service area for International Lions Clubs and local clubs are in many of the

counties and communities served by Head Start/Early Head Start. Local clubs often assist

individuals obtain eye exams and glasses.

Health literacy is a focus area of Oklahoma Turning Point. Turning Point Regional Consultants

have the expertise to develop comprehensive, organized outreach, education, and communication

campaigns and to convene a wide variety of community leaders, providers, groups, and decision-

makers, etc. Convening cross-sector representation helps stakeholders collectively identify

populations with the greatest need, coordinate efforts, facilitate discussion, and leverage

resources. The Turning Point Consultants work with coalitions in all three counties and will also

work with other groups.

The Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign seeks to address barriers to improved health, including

poverty, educational attainment, limited access to care, housing, and transportation.

The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust addresses both tobacco use and obesity.

The tobacco helpline is available for all state residents. Although at this time only McClain

County has a tobacco prevention program, in July 2015 it is expanding programs to include

obesity prevention and to additional counties.

B. Educational Alternatives:

Educational alternatives are limited in the counties. Existing alternatives include public libraries

for literacy programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and GED preparation

classes. Some school districts also offer GED preparation classes. The Duncan Adult Learning

Center at the Red River Technology Center provides GED preparation for Stephens County.

C. Social Service Needs Alternatives:

As many of the service needs indicated by the survey are outside the parameters of what Delta

Community Action Foundation and Delta Head Start/Early Head Start programs can provide it

is critical that a comprehensive resource and referral system be developed to benefit the wellbeing

of families and children in their service area.

Continued marketing and promotion of the programs and services Delta and Delta Head Start has

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available through all available venues and encouraging utilization of these services will assist

families and individuals in making their limited income go further to meet other needs. These

services include weatherization, income tax preparation, prescription drug assistance,

transportation, rent, and crisis needs.

Budgeting skills are even more important in low income families. The Oklahoma Cooperative

Extension Agency provides programs in budgeting and money management.

County Department of Human Services offices and local youth services agencies can provide

both staff and parents education and training in recognizing and preventing child abuse. Youth

services can also provide parenting education and home based services.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Family Support & Prevention Services provides

training, information, educational materials and technical assistance to prevent and reduce child

abuse. County Health Departments have the Children First Nurse-Family Partnership Programs

to provide home based parenting education.

The new legislatively mandated Freestanding Multi-Disciplinary Child Abuse teams are

important partners in addressing child abuse issues. The OCCY Community Partnership Board,

in McClain County, C.A.R.E., is another partner to promote safe and healthy children and

families.

C. Food and Nutrition Needs Alternatives: Food and nutrition needs alternatives include the

SNAP program, the WIC program, the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank partners and programs, and

community food banks and gardens. The Chickasaw tribe provides a food commodity program for

tribal members who not participating in SNAP.

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma provides a Summer Food Service Program for children

near schools in low income areas as indicated by 50% or greater low income as shown on the

annual report from the State Department of Education. It also has a Back Pack program to send

food home with children on weekends and school holidays.

Personal and community gardens are becoming more prevalent as a source of fresh, healthy and

low cost food choices for area residents. Failure to consume fruits and vegetables is a

contributing factor to the obesity trend and gardens help reverse this trend.

Purcell has a Bountiful Basket Food Coop site which allows participants to purchase low cost

fruit and vegetables on a biweekly basis. Participation information is available at

www.bountifulbaskets.org.

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V. Recommendations

A. Health Needs Recommendations:

As part of the Community Resource Directory DCAF should also develop a health resource data

base in separate health area segments that can be easily updated and printed to facilitate referrals.

An online resource is amenable to maintaining current information and printing only pertinent

sections when needed will facilitate easier use and reduce printing costs. The database should

also include sample forms, eligibility requirements, and needed verification in the appropriate

program information to share with families requested and needed.

As many government medical assistance programs are now accessible online DCAF staff can

partner with the agencies to provide training to staff and parent groups.

Delta staff should maintain relationships with the free and income based health facilities in their

counties through personal contact to facilitate referrals and maintain current program

information.

Delta Head Start should investigate becoming an Oklahoma Health Care Authority Community

Partner to assist families in applying for and maintaining eligibility in Soonercare and other

medical programs.

To meet oral health care needs dental care needs it is recommended Delta Community Action

Foundation (DCAF) develop linkages with free and low cost dental providers statewide. DCAF

can work with community partners to host the MobileSmiles clinic and publicize Missions of

Mercy locations and dates to the families they serve. They can also work with county health

department dental programs to access dental services and provide dental health education for

children and parent groups.

Individual Head Start sites should contact Lions Clubs in their communities to learn their

program guidelines on providing eye examinations and glasses and share this information with

families needing vision care.

DCAF can partner with Turning Point Coalitions to enhance outreach efforts, participate in

focused discussions, and participate in targeted activities to provide cross-cutting solutions to

challenging issues, as well as leverage technology and other educational materials to improve

and promote health communication and literacy as well as improve health and well-being in each

of the counties. (Delta Head Start staff is actively involved with the Community Alliance of

Resources for Everyone, a Turning Point Coalition.)

Delta Head Start staff should also join the Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign ListServ to access

information and resources (trainings, position statements, recommendations) to address literacy

and health equity and share with Head Start families.

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B. Social Service Needs Recommendations:

A comprehensive online social service data base is needed to link Head Start/Early Head Start

children and families to statewide and community social service resources. The data base

should be in an easily accessible, simple to modify, and printable by section to facilitate use and

reduce waste.

Delta needs to assure Head Start families and low income residents of the counties are familiar

with the programs and services they can provide. Promotion of the programs can be achieved

through participation in community events such as fairs, health fairs, Chamber of

Commerce festivals, school and Head Start enrollment and back to school nights. The

programs can also be promoted through partner agencies websites and informational materials as

well as informational articles in local papers.

Delta needs to continue and expand child abuse recognition and prevention training for staff and

parents to assist in lowering the current rates in all three counties. Delta should partner with

community and state resources, including law enforcement, to provide parent education to reduce

child support rates.

C. Food and Nutritional Needs Recommendations

It is recommended Delta continue its long term collaborative relationships with agencies

providing food assistance such as SNAP, WIC, and tribal commodities as well as local food

banks to link the families and individuals with available food resources. To facilitate referrals

to DCAF can provide a fact sheets with information on locations, hours of operation and

documentation required to receive assistance as well as sample forms in Spanish and English.

Delta can also partner with the alternate food sources to provide onsite training at parent

meetings, enrollment and other events.

As food program applications and periodic reviews are now accessible online it is recommended

DCAF collaborate with Department of Human Services county staff to provide group training

sessions on the online process for DCAF staff and families. The online applications and reviews

provide 24 hour access, which will especially benefit the employed as they will not have to miss

work and those with limited transportation options.

It is also recommended that DCAF work with Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and community

partners in each county to assure food and nutrition needs of children are met when schools are

not in session. DCAF can provide information and referrals to existing Summer Food Service

Programs and collaborate with local community partners (schools, churches and other service

agencies) to establish programs in qualifying school districts without a Summer Food Service

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Programs. Head Start can also apply with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to participate in

the Backpack program which sends food home with children on weekends.

DCAF can refer the families it serves to existing community gardens and collaborate with

community partners (local governments, schools, community organizations, churches and the

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Agency} to provide educational and technical assistance in

establishing both personal and community gardens.

For meal planning and nutrition information needs Delta Head Start/ Early Head Start should

continue its partnerships with the Chickasaw Nation and the Oklahoma State Extension Agency

to provide education and training for staff and families.

Delta can also partner with Turning Point coalitions and the Tobacco Settlement Endowment

Trust grantees to address obesity prevention at the community level.

References

Bountiful Baskets Food Coop www.bountifulbaskets.org

http://www.bountifulbaskets.org/

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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. (2014). State Tobacco-related costs and revenues [fact sheet].

http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/research/factsheets/pdf/0178.pdfReferences

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (January 2009). State-specific smoking attributes

mortality and years of potential life lost – United States, 2000-2004

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OU-Tulsa Center of Applied Research for Non-Profit Organizations.

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uninsuredpopulation/>.

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National Center for Children in Poverty, “Young Child Risk Calculator.” National Center for

Children in Poverty, 2012. www.nccp.org

Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign - State of Oklahoma Website

http://www.ok.gov/health/Community_Health/Community_Development_Service/Health_E

quity_%26_R...

Oklahoma Health Improvement Plan, 2010-2014. Urban Institute and Kaiser Commission on

Medicaid and the Uninsured (Estimates of 2007-2008 data). U.S. Census Bureau, March

2008 and 2009, Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic

Supplements).

Oklahoma Kids Count 2014 http://datacenter.kidscount.org/about/state-providers/details/37-

oklahoma-institute-for-child-advocacy

Oklahoma Public Policy Institute Budget Trends and Outlooks. http://okpolicy.org/budget-trends-

outlooks-march-2015

Oklahoma Regional Food Bank https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/programs

http://getreadingoklahoma.org/aboutus.html

http://nccs.urban.org/

http://datacenter.kidscount.org/about/state-providers/details/37-oklahoma-institute-for-child-advocacy

http://datacenter.kidscount.org/about/state-providers/details/37-oklahoma-institute-for-child-advocacy

http://okpolicy.org/budget-trends-outlooks-march-2015

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OKLAHOMA SCHOOL READINESS RISK REPORT 2013

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6D3C88532262/0/S13046_OklahomaSchoolReadinessRiskReport_oprs_04012013.pdf

Oklahoma State Department of Health

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ice/

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APPENDIX A:

SURVEY RESULTS

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http://www.ok.gov/health/Child_and_Family_Health/Family_Support_and_Prevention_Service/

http://www.ok.gov/health/Child_and_Family_Health/Family_Support_and_Prevention_Service/

http://www.okturningpoint.org/partnerships/

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Garvin, McClain and Stephens Counties

General Demographic Characteristics of Respondents:

Of 61 survey respondents, 72% of respondents were female, ranging in age from 18 to 92 years.

The average of total respondents was 40 years.

Of 58 respondents, 48% were married, 30% were single, 16% were divorced, 3% reported

common law marriages, and 3% were separated. Of 52 respondents, 58% listed themselves as the

Head of Household, 35% listed their spouse as Head of Household and 7% listed another type of

relationship as being Head of Household.

Marital Status

Figure 1

Relationship to Head of Household

Figure 2

Race and Language

58% 35%

7%

Head of Household

Spouse Is Head ofHousehold

Head of Household IsAnother Type ofRelationship

48%

30%

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Of 57 respondents, 77% were Caucasian, 17% were American Indian, 3% were Hispanic, and

3% were Black. Regarding primary language spoken in the home, based on 59 respondents,

97% listed English and 3% listed Spanish. Additionally, 2% of respondents reported that a

second language was spoken in their home.

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17%

3% 3%

Race

White

American Indian

Hispanic

Black

English 97%

Spanish 3%

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Public Transportation

Of 51 respondents, 14% reported use of public transportation in their community. When asked if

public transportation was offered in their community, of 59 respondents, 61 indicated yes, 20%

indicated no and 13% indicated that they did not know.

Respondents Use of Public Transportation

Figure 5

Knowledge of Community Public Transportation

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14%

86%

Uses PublicTransportation

Did Not Use PublicTransportation

61%

20%

13%

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Education and Employment

Of 59 respondents, 47% had completed high school or earned a GED, 19% had less than a 12th

grade education, 19% had completed some college, 7 % were college graduates, 5% had post

graduate degrees, and 3% reported other education.

Regarding employment, of 55 respondents, 40% were employed full-time, 20% unemployed due

to a disability, 9% were unemployed but looking for work, 13% were employed part-time, and

18% were unemployed but not looking for work.

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47%

19%

19%

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Education

High School or GED

Less Than High School

Some College

College Graduate

Post Graduate Degree

Other Education

40%

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13%

18%

Employment Status

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Health Insurance

Of 30 respondents, 25 reported that children in the house had health insurance. Regarding types

Of insurance coverage for children, 10 had Soonercare, 7 had private insurance, 1 indicated other

insurance coverage, and 7 had Tribal coverage.

Regarding whether adults in the household had insurance coverage, of 57 respondents, 48

indicated that they did have coverage. Of the 48 adults who did have coverage, 20 had private

coverage, 7 had Medicare, 7 had Soonercare, 6 had Tribal coverage, and 8 responded they had

other insurance coverage.

Types of Health Care - Children

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Income and Assistance

60 respondents listed types of income for their household and, of those, 8 listed employment, 33

listed a combination of types of income, 10 listed social security income, 5 listed disability

benefits, 1 listed other types of income and 3 listed child support as their source of income.

In addition to income, survey participants were asked to indicate types of assistance received by

their household. Of 52 respondents, 47 listed a combination of assistance, 1 listed SNAP, 2 listed

Medicaid, and 2 listed Social Security

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Types of Household Income

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Types of Assistance Received

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Social Security

Disability

Child Support

Other

2

47

2

1

0

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

Medicaid

Combination

Social Security

SNAP

Housing

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Community Needs Assessment

A list of 29 items was used to assess community needs pertaining to the education, health,

nutrition and social service needs of Head Start-eligible children and families. In the study,

families were asked to rate the degree to which they considered each item as an immediate need

in their own family on a 4-point Likert scale rating 1-Not Needed, 2-Somewhat Needed, 3-

Needed and 4-Very much needed. Responses have been collapsed into two categories here, either

“Needed” or “Not Needed.”

Health Needs

To gauge health care needs, survey participants responded to five health items – health care,

dental care, vision care, prescription drug assistance and home health care. A total of 57

participants responded to various questions. 41 responded health care, 30 dental care, 30 vision

care, 38 prescription drug assistance, and 48 home health care. The following graph

depicts the responses to each item.

Health Needs

Figure 13

48

30

30

41

38

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Home Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Care

Health Care

Prescription Drug Assistance

Not Needed

Needed

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Nutrition Needs

Nutrition needs were indicated by responses to three items – the need for meal assistance,

nutrition information and emergency food supplies. 57 persons responded, indicating high needs

in all three areas.

Nutrition Needs

Figure 14

Education Needs

Education needs in terms of family community education and parent education were measured,

with 57 family members responding.

Education Needs

Figure 15

Social Service Needs

10

8

7

47

49

50

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Food Supplies

Nutrition Information

Meal Planning

Needed

Not Needed

7

50

5

52

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Needed

Not Needed

Family Communityeducation

Parent Education

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Social service needs were assessed by “needed” or “not needed” responses on 19 social service

items. The 57 respondents indicated high levels social service needs in multiple areas with the

responses of “needed” ranging from of 93% to 70% for each area.

Social Services Needs

Figure 16

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0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Weatherization for Home

Senior Citizens Services

Utilities Assistance

Transportation

Adequate Housing

Employment

Legal Aid

Emergency Clothing

Rent Assistance

DisabilityServices

Recreational Services

Mental Health Services

Household Budgeting Skills

Tax FilingAssistance

Childcare

Homeless Shelter Services '

Help for Domestic Violence

Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Family Counseling

Not Needed

Needed

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Information requested in this survey will be used to determine strengths and needs in Garvin, McClain and

Stephens counties, so that we may expand and improve services available in these areas. We sincerely appreciate your participation in this assessment.

1. Today’s date: ____ /____ / ____ 2. What is your zip code? ___________

3. What county do you live in? Garvin McClain Stephens

4. What is your gender? Female Male 5. What is your age in years? ___________

6. Highest level of education completed: 7. What is your current employment status? Less than 12th grade College Graduate Employed full-time Unemployed – looking HS/GED Some College

Post Graduate Other: ____________

Employed part-time Unemployed – Disabled

Unemployed – not looking

8. If unemployed, do any of the following prevent or hinder employment? Transportation Health or disability Need for childcare Other: _____________

9. Marital status of Head of Household: 10. Your relationship to Head of Household: Married Divorced Self Other: _____________ Common law Single Spouse Separated

11. What is your race? 12. Is public transportation available in your community? American Indian Caucasian No Yes Don’t know Asian Hispanic 13. Does your family use public transportation? Black Other: ______________ No Yes

14. What is the primary language spoken in your home? 15. Is a secondary language spoken in your home? English Native American No Yes, specify: ______________ Spanish Other: ____________

16. How many adults live in your home? _____ Ages ___________________

17. How many children live in your home? _____ Ages __________________

18. Are there any foster children living in your home? No Yes Ages ________________

19. Are you the primary caregiver? 20. Is someone in your household pregnant? No Yes No Yes

21. Does anyone in your household have a: If yes, is she receiving pre-natal care? Developmental disability If yes, age: ______ No Yes Physical disability Mental illness

If yes, age: ______ If yes, age: ______

22. Does your family currently receive any of the following? Mark all that apply.

23. Which best describes your family’s annual income: Less than $10,000 $20,651 - $24,130

Food stamps WIC TANF Medicaid SSI Day Care Assistance Housing Assistance

$10,001 - $10,210 $24,131 - $27,610 $10,211 - $13,690 $27,611 – $31,090 $13,691 – 17,170 $31,091 - $34,570 $17,171 - $20,650 Over $34,571

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27.

28.

Do you have a child enrolled in a local Head Start? No Yes

Do you have a child enrolled in another child development program, day care center, or local pre-school other than Head Start? No Yes

Very much needed

Needed

Please rate the following in regard to Somewhat needed

your family’s immediate needs: Not needed

29. Access to health care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

30. Access to dental care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

31. Prescription drug assistance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

32. Access to vision care -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

33. In-home health care --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

34. Meal planning ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

35. Nutrition information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

36. Emergency food supplies -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

37. Emergency clothing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

38. Rent assistance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

39. Family counseling services -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

40. Alcohol & drug counseling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

41. Childcare – quality, affordability, flexible hours ---------------------------------------------------

42. Disability services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

43. Mental health services ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

44. Legal aid --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

45. Homeless shelter services --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46. Help for domestic violence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

47. Senior citizen services ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

24.

What are the sources of your family’s income? Check all that apply. Employment Child support Title XX Day Care Assistance TANF Veteran’s Disability Unemployment Benefits Disability Social Security Other: __________________

25. Do you have health insurance? No Yes

If yes, which of the following: Private Soonercare Medicare

Tribal Other ________

26. Do the children in your household have health insurance? No Yes

If yes, which of the following: Private Soonercare Medicare

Tribal Other ______

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Very much needed

Needed

Somewhat needed

Not needed

48. Assistance with filing taxes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49. Household budgeting skills ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

50. Utilities assistance -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

51. Transportation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

52. Weatherization for home ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

53. Parenting education classes / child development information -------------------------------------

54. Community education classes for the family ----------------------------------------------------------

55. Recreational activities for the family -------------------------------------------------------------------

56. Adequate housing -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

57. Employment -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Strongly agree

Agree

Slightly agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Please indicate the extent to which you Slightly disagree

agree with the following statements. Disagree

Strongly Disagree

58. I can get what I need in my community. -------------------------------------------------------------------

59. My community helps me fulfill my needs. -----------------------------------------------------------------

60. I feel like a member of my community. --------------------------------------------------------------------

61. I belong in my community. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

62. I have a say about what goes on in my community. ----------------------------------------------------

63. People in my community are good at influencing each other. ---------------------------------------

64. I feel connected to my community. -------------------------------------------------------------------------

65. I have a good bond with others in my community. -----------------------------------------------------

66. In most ways my life is close to ideal.-----------------------------------------------------------------------

67. The conditions of my life are excellent. --------------------------------------------------------------------

68. I am satisfied with my life. --------------------------------------------------------------------

69. So far I have gotten the most important things I want in life. ------------------------

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SECTION VI:

OTHER CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

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Oklahoma is recognized as a national leader in providing early childhood education and Oklahoma

Public Schools have increased their four year-old programs so that almost all public school districts

have these programs available.

Delta HS/EHS is committed to serving the most at-risk children and families. To achieve this

commitment it collaborates with public schools and has Community Partnerships with licensed

day care facilities in its service area. This enables Delta to continue to provide comprehensive

services to children and families and provide additional resources to public schools. Eight of

Delta’s HS centers are located inside public schools, and one center houses both Head Start and

the public school Pre-K program. Two centers are stand alone centers. All of Delta’s centers

are as diverse as the communities they serve, and strive to change as do the communities to best

meet the needs of Head Start/Early Head Start-eligible children and families.

Delta Head Start has 12 centers and 25 classrooms which serve a funded enrollment of 345 children

ages 3-5. The Early Head Start has 4 centers, 5 classrooms and 20 Home-based child/pregnant

moms’ slots which serve a funded enrollment of 64 children/families. The following tables illustrate

childcare facilities, including Delta Head Start and Early Head Start, and public schools located in

Delta’s service area (there are currently no accredited Faith Based schools in any of these service

areas). Each program’s enrollment numbers and/or licensed capacity are also reported:

County Total Number of

licensed

daycare facilities

(Homes/Centers)

Total

Licensed

Capacity

DHS

Licensed

Capacity

For Delta

Head Start

Delta Head

Start

Funded

Enrollment

Delta Early

Head Start /

Pregnant

Moms Prog.

Funded

Enrollment

Public Schools

Pre-K

Enrollment

2013-2014

Garvin 34 585 184 148 10 396

McClain 35 1024 139 88 18 479

Stephens 28 1,220 202 109 36 545

Totals 104 3,106 525 345 64 1420

Quality of Care

Oklahoma has implemented a variety of initiatives to improve child care quality. Its

“Reaching for the Stars” program is a tiered system of quality and reimbursement which

provides licensing baselines and financial incentives for programs based on “star” criteria.

Source: Oklahoma Child Care & Early Education Data, www.okchildportfolio.org for Garvin, McClain, & Stephens Counties

Datacenter.kidscount.org/data/Tables/8232-pre-k-enrollment

www.okdhs.org/library/rpts/ar/2014/docs

Facilities are rated in four levels:

http://www.okchildportfolio.org/

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One Star programs meet minimum licensing requirements.

One Star Plus programs meet additional quality criteria which include additional training,

reading to children daily, parent involvement and program assessment.

Two Star programs meet additional quality criteria or are nationally accredited.

Three Star programs meet even further additional quality criteria and are nationally

accredited.

All Delta Centers are ranked at the Two-Star program level. The following table shows the

number of facilities, including Head Start, their star rankings and number of slots in the three

counties served by Delta Head Start.

County One

Star

One

Star Plus

Two

Star

Three

Star

Total

Facilities

Number of

Slots

County

Quality

Ranking

Garvin 18 2 11 0 31 675 31

McClain 17 1 14 0 32 1,092 23

Stephens 11 0 16 0 27 1,267 26

The quality of child care plays an essential role in school readiness and ensuing academic

success. The Oklahoma School Readiness Reach by Risk report identifies risk factors and

assesses their impact on school readiness. Three sets emerged from the analysis as significantly

associated with school readiness: Hispanic background (Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, having

poor English language skills, and being born to mothers with low educational levels), family

structure and economic distress (risk associated with being born to a teenage mother, having a

single-parent, and being of American Indian or Alaska Native race, all of which are highly

related to poverty. *In Oklahoma, the correlation between race/ethnicity and poverty is

considerably higher for American Indian than for Hispanic.) and children in child welfare (This

component represents risk associated with having an abusive and/or neglectful family

environment, which may result in foster care placement. Children in abusive and neglectful

environments are at an elevated risk for slowed brain development and poor academic

performance. Among all risk factors, abuse and neglect and entering protective custody are most

strongly correlated with being born to a teenage mother.

Counties are ranked according to the severity of the overall score with the higher numbers

representing higher risks to school readiness. (Smart Start Data)

Need for Child Care

Child care supports working families and is crucial in a county’s economy. The necessity of two

incomes are in order to support households with children is increasingly the norm, sending both

parents in many married-couple families to the workplace. Single-parents typically must also

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work outside the home. The economic necessity to work requires families to place their children

in the care of someone else. Whether care is provided by a relative, friend, neighbor, a school or

a licensed child care facility, it is a critical factor in a family’s economic well-being.

As you can see from the tables below, child care is critical to family well-being.

The tables also show data for children birth to five years of age (Head Start eligibility):

County Child

Population

Ages 0-5

Children

with

Working

Parents

*Avg. # of

Children

needing

Childcare

per every

licensed

child care

slot

Waitlist

for Delta

Head Start

Waitlist

for Delta

Early

Head Start

County School

Readiness Risk

Ranking

(Lower Number =

Greater Risk)

Garvin 2,207 1,141 1.69 (0-5)

4.34 (0-12)

69 15 48

McClain 2,964 1,429 1.31 (0-5)

3.76 (0-12)

28 18 71

Stephens 3,592 2,032 1.6 (0-5)

3.98 (0-12)

84 48 59

Average number of children needing child care is reached by using the Smart Start formula

of dividing number of children with working parents by number of licensed child care slots

available. Average for all 3 counties for ages 0-5 is 1.53.

Ages and Time Care Sought

(2012 Requests to Oklahoma Child Care Request and Referral)

Garvin County

Ages Percentage

Infants 0.0%

Toddlers 10.0%

2-years 10.0%

3-5 years 30.0%

McClain County

Time Percentage

Full-Time 100%

Part-Time 0%

Both 0%

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Ages Percentage

Infants 83.3%

Toddlers 0.0%

2-years 16.7%

3-5 years 0.0%

Stephens County

Ages Percentage

Infants 40.0%

Toddlers 20.0%

2-years 0.0%

3-5 years 0.0%

Affordability of Child Care Many parents with a full-time jobs struggle to afford child care. The average cost of full-time,

licensed child care in a center-based program in for one infant was $118.10 per week, or $6,141.20

per year. Child care expenses can consume a significant portion of the earnings in low income

families. The following tables show child care costs for children ages birth to 5 years:

Garvin County

Age Centers Average

Cost Full-

Time Weekly

Homes Average Cost

Full-Time

Weekly

% of Children

Receiving

Childcare

Subsidy

Under 1Year $115.00 $92.00

4.7%

1 Year $110.00 $89.88

2 Years $100.00 $84.88

3 Years $93.75 $83.93

4-5 Years $82.50 $84.38

Source: 2014 Oklahoma Child Care & Early Education Data, www.okchildportfolio.org for Garvin, McClain, & Stephens Counties

McClain County

Time Percentage

Full-Time 100%

Part-Time 0%

Both 0%

Time Percentage

Full-Time 100.0%

Part-Time 0.0%

Both 0.0%


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Age Centers Average

Cost Full-

Time Weekly

Homes Average Cost

Full-Time

Weekly

% of Children

Receiving

Childcare

Subsidy

Under 1Year $129.00 $111.20

5.4%

1 Year $120.50 $106.12

2 Years $110.00 $99.56

3 Years $107.00 $99.25

4-5 Years $92.58 $98.07

Stephens County

Age Centers Average

Cost Full-

Time Weekly

Homes Average Cost

Full-Time

Weekly

% of Children

Receiving

Childcare

Subsidy

Under 1Year $110.92 $95.62

8.1%

1 Year $104.79 $88.75

2 Years $99.96 $83.33

3 Years $97.11 $83.33

4-5 Years $93.00 $81.43

Sources: 2012 Oklahoma Child Care & Early Education Data, www.okchildportfolio.org for Garvin, McClain, & Stephens Counties

http://childcarefind.okdhs.org/childcarefind/

http://www.smartstartok.org/sites/default/files/pprq%20risk%20and%20reach.pdf


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Conclusions

The need for child care continues to increase in correlation to the growing rate of

employment for both two-parent families and single-parent families all three counties

served by Delta Head Start/Early Head Start. The average number of children ages 0-5 for

whom care is being sought at a child-per-childcare-slot in Delta’s service area is 1.53.

Successful collaborations with public schools have been beneficial to the communities in

which these partnerships have taken place.

Maysville has only 1 other licensed child care facility in its community other than

Delta Head Start.

Delta will explore additional collaborations with licensed child care facilities to possibly

convert Head Start slots to Early Head Start slots where appropriate.

Delta will search for creative partnerships with childcare facilities to expand EHS hours

with local, and state community partners.

Source: 2014 Oklahoma Child Care & Early Education Data, www.okchildportfolio.org for Garvin, McClain, & Stephens Counties

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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2015 Delta Head Start / Early Head Start Community Assessment

Executive Summary

The community assessment is a valuable tool to help determine needs, strengths, and resources in

communities. Assessments are completed every three years with an annual follow up to identify

if significant changes have occurred. When conducting assessments we look for key items such

as the demographic make-up of Head Start eligible children, the estimated number of children

with disabilities under the age of four, education, and nutrition, health, and social service needs

of our eligible families. The assessments also help create a public awareness of our program and

help to identify other resources in our service area that focusing on the development of young

children.

After analyzing 61 community assessment surveys, and other resources, the following areas

emerged as needing to be addressed:

DEMOGRAPHICS:

Staff education levels are currently in compliance with performance standards. The focus

on the increase in education levels will continue to enhance the education of the children

served and maintain compliance with performance standards.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start provides services to eligible families, regardless of

ethnicity or race. Services are provided to a wide range of backgrounds in keeping with the

statistical ethnic/race breakdown of the community and with the enrollment guidelines. The

breakdown of our enrolled children and pregnant mothers by race is 75.63% White, 13.75

% of American Indian, 4.17% African American, 5.42% Bi-racial/Multi-racial, 0.42%

Asian.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start employs staff of diverse ethnic backgrounds and

continues to seek and recruit staff from diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds to ensure

the needs of our HS and EHS families are met. Six staff members are of Hispanic ethnicity

and are proficient in Spanish. The racial and ethnic background of Delta Head Start/Early

Head Start staff is representative of the communities and families they serve.

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start utilizes multiple methods of reaching families, volunteers

and the public including a website with translator access, Face Book, Text4Baby, and

newsletters. They also provide internet access at centers to assist families with job search

and to link with other resources.

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OVERVIEW OF COUNTIES:

Garvin County’s child poverty rate of 26.4% is the highest of the three counties and exceeds

the state rate. Garvin County’s poverty rate of 21.9% for children under age 6 is also the

highest rate of the three counties.

Based on poverty levels, potential expansion or relocation sites may be Wayne, Duncan

(Mark Twain district), with additional slots at Marlow and or Pauls Valley; however, the

availability of additional space is a barrier in Marlow and Pauls Valley. Wayne’s

annexation of Byars School may increase the feasibility of supporting a classroom and

active wait list there. While some districts have high poverty rates they do not have enough

children to support a classroom and maintain an active wait list.

Donation of classroom space from a collaborative partner is needed in addition to a

sufficient child population to support a classroom and wait list as well as meet required

poverty levels. The classroom space must also meet the Oklahoma Department of Human

Services child care licensing standards such as required indoor and outdoor space per child,

bathrooms, etc. In-kind donations of space are documented as the 20% required match to

Head Start’s 80% funding.

All three counties are in need of health improvement, including oral health, and improved

health access in the adult populations based on their scores on State Department of Health

report card health indicators.

The free and reduced lunch income qualification rate is higher than Head Start income

guidelines. All HS/EHS eligible children in Oklahoma qualify for free lunches per Child

& Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations. Based on free and reduced lunch

percentages and child food insecurity rates, child food security is a concern for Head

Start families and their children, especially during times school is not in session.

Garvin County has the highest child food insecurity rate, but all three counties exceed

20%.

In August 2014 new three and four year old sites were opened at Dibble in McClain

County and at Comanche in Stephens County. The opening of these sites demonstrates

Delta Head Start’s responsiveness to changing community demographics and needs and

expands preschool opportunities to rural populations.

DISABILITIES:

Delta Head Start/Early Head Start is an integral part of the comprehensive process of

providing services to disabled children to assure optimum health and educational outcomes.

Within the 3 counties Delta HS/EHS serves, there has been a 32% decrease (24 children) in

children with diagnosed disabilities ages 0 to 5 years old from program years from 2012 to

2014. Despite the progressive decrease in numbers Delta Head Start/Early Head Start

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continues to meet the 10% requirement of serving children with disabilities. Meeting the

10% requirement is a concern if the number of disabled children in the program continues to

decrease.

Delta Head Start has agreements with 24 Lead Education Agencies and the 2 regional Part C

programs (Sooner Start) in the three county area to assure services for the children with

disabilities they serve.

Strong and effective collaborations between Sooner Start, Head Start/Early Head Start, the

Local Education Agencies and other agencies, children with disabilities and their families

are receiving better services earlier in life and are experiencing smoother transitions from

0-3 services into Head Start/Preschool programs and then into kindergarten.

Delta Head Start/ Early Head Start screening services are determining a significant

percentage of previously unidentified of disabilities during the enrollment year.

100% of children with disabilities are receiving services for their disabilities.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS:

Respondents of the Community Assessment survey reported high social service needs in all

areas. As many of the needs are outside the programs and services Delta Community Action

and Delta Head Start/Early Head Start can provide, a comprehensive and easily accessible

resource directory /referral system is needed. Utilization of collaborative and mutual

beneficial partnerships with established groups can also help provide links to additional

resources needed to meet the needs of Head Start families and children.

The 2012 reported rate of child abuse confirmations is higher than the state rate in all three

counties served by Delta Head Start/Early Head Start and is a serious concern Delta will

continue to address. Garvin County’s state rankings in child abuse confirmation rates

improved in the 77 county rankings from 24th in 2010 to 15th in 2012. McClain County’s

rankings in child abuse confirmation rates in the 77 counties worsened from 7th in 2010 to

17th in 2012. Stephen’s County’s rankings in child abuse confirmation rates improved in the

77 county rankings from 49th in 2010 to 29th in 2012.

The number of Volunteers, including in the Fatherhood Initiative, DADS, has fluctuated

over the past three years with a decrease from 2012 in 2013 and an increase from 2013 to

2014.

Employment in single parent households is a concern with 43% of single parents reporting

they are not working.

Adult education levels are a concern with 22% of parents/guardians having less than a high

school education and 69% with no additional education beyond high school.

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HEALTH AND NUTRITION:

Delta Head Start Centers in all three counties were recognized in 2014 by the State of Oklahoma

as Certified Healthy child care Facilities, Gold Level, for their practices promoting healthy

living, nutrition and physical activity.

Delta’s percentage of children who are overweight and obese has continued to increase in

the past three years. This is a serious concern to be addressed.

The majority of Head Start children have medical and dental assistance but often parents do

not. Delta Head Start will work with available resources to assist the parents obtain medical

and dental assistance.

Dental screenings will continue to follow EPDST guidelines. Our children will continue to

receive 2 dental screenings.

The number of children receiving Outside Mental Health referrals has decreased in the past

three years.

EDUCATION

Overall educational outcomes for Head Start and Early Head Start children increased in all

domains from fall to spring from 14% to 18% (2013-2014). The number of children meeting

and exceeding educational outcome expectations in the federally mandated program Domains

and Domain Elements for HS children enrolled in Delta Head Start

Conducting assessments three times during the year provides clear and accurate mapping of

progress achieved and areas needing more focus and assists in providing each child with an

individualized education plan. This assists both Head Start staff and parents in working with the

child to achieve optimum school readiness.

CHILD CARE

The need for child care continues to increase in correlation to the growing rate of

employment for both two-parent families and single-parent families all three counties

served by Delta Head Start/Early Head Start. The average number of children for whom

care is being sought at a child-per-childcare-slot in Delta’s service area is 2.2.

Successful collaborations with public schools have been beneficial to the communities

in which these partnerships have taken place.

Maysville has only 1 other licensed child care facility in its community other than Delta

Head Start.

Delta will explore additional collaborations with licensed child care facilities to possibly

convert Head Start slots to Early Head Start slots where appropriate.

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After thorough analysis, we have concluded our ethnic breakdown of families currently enrolled in

our program is consistent with the total ethnicity in our services area. Staff found that our

community resource directory is an effective tool for leading families to find the right program to

meet any particular need our families may have. Our staff is trained to assist families with social

services, health, nutrition, and educational needs. Our attendance, waiting list, and enrollment status

show that our children are finding transportation to and from our centers each day. We remain in

contact with our community partners in order to provide optimized services for all our families.

Delta Head Start continues to pursue collaboration opportunities with local public schools and child

care facilities. Deeper research will take place when funding opportunities with local schools and

child care facilities become available. The Delta Board of Directors and Policy Council have

approved the center-based program option, home-based option, and services to pregnant women

living in the service area of Delta Head Start/Early Head Start. Delta Head Start/Early Head Start

finds that our program options are appropriate at this time.

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SECTION VIII:

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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DELTA

HEAD START

RESOURCE

DIRECTORY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A.) Hot line numbers listed alphabetically

B.) Government numbers

State Government

Local Government listed by counties

City Hall (listed by county)

Law Enforcement Agencies (listed by county)

Local emergency numbers (listed by counties)

C.) Health and medical services (listed by counties)

Clinics: Medical based, Faith based

Health Department

Dental- dentistry, dental school

Mental health

Specialty Associations

D.) Adult Education/ Literary and Extending Education

Vocational Technical

Colleges

GED classes, community based, school, church based

Public Schools listed by county

Public Libraries listed by county

E.) Community Services (listed by counties)

Abuse/Crisis

Substance Abuse

Basic needs *food, clothing, shelter, utilities*

Nutrition Programs

Public Transportation

Department of Human Services

Youth and Family

Birthright

Child Support Enforcement

F.) Job Training / Employment Services

Employment agencies

Job Training

G.) Disabilities

Local Services

State Services

H.) Services for the Elderly

Home Health/Hospice

Job Training

Foster Grandparent Program

Nutrition Programs

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HOTLINE NUMBERS

A

A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) 1-800-711-6375

AIDS HOTLINE 1-800-535-AIDS (2437)

AIDS NATIONAL 1-888-225-2437

APA SPINAL CORD INJURY INFORMATION 1-800-526-3456

AMBUCS 1-405-360-1521

AMBUCS www.soonerambucs.org

AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND 1-800-424-8666

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 1-800-722-5448

AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND 1-800-638-8299

AMERICAN RED CROSS 1-405-232-2606

AUTO SAFETY/CARSEAT 1-800-424-9393

B

BATTERED WOMEN’S JUSTICE PROJECT 1-800-903-0111

BIRTHRIGHT OF PURCELL 1-405-527-2335

BIRTHRIGHT OF OKC, INC. 1-800-848-5683

C

CANCER INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-422-6237

CARE UNIT HOTLINE 1-800-854-0318

CHILD OR ADULT ABUSE/NEGLECT HOTLINE 1-800-522-3511

CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRALS 1-800-862-5593

CHILD FIND 1-800-426-5678

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT 1-800-522-2922

CHILDREN’S HEARING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1-405-232-6602

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COMPU-SERV-HANDICAP USERS DATA 1-800-848-8990

CONTACT (24 Hr. Suicide & Crisis Help Line) 1-405-848-2273

COVENANT HOUSE HOTLINE FOR TEENS AND PARENTS 1-800-999-9999

CRISIS INTERVENTION ASSISTANCE

TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE 1-800-799-SAFE

D

DHS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES DIVISION 1-800-522-1086

G

GARVIN COUNTY INDIGENT DRUG PROGRAM 1-405-238-3838

GRANDFAMILIES (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren) (OKDHS) 1-877-283-4113

H

HANDICAPPED CONCERNS (OKLAHOMA OFFICE) 1-800-522-8224

HEARING AID HELP LINE 1-800-521-5247

HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-544-3284

HEALTH RESOURSE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1-800-313-1310

HEPATITIS INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-223-0179

I

IBM SUPPORT CENTER FOR

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 1-800-IBM-2133

INFORMATION FOR HOTLINE NUMBERS 1-800-555-1212

J

JUVENILE DIABETES ASSOCIATION 1-800-223-1138

L

LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA 1-888-534-5243

LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OKLA-NORMAN LAW 1-405-360-6631

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M

MEDICARE HOTLINE NUMBER 1-800-638-6833

MISSING CHILDREN NATIONAL HOTLINE 1-800-843-5678

N

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HEARING AND SPEECH 1-800-638-TALK (8255)

NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT HOTLINE 1-800-422-4453

NATIONAL DOWM SYNDROME SOCIETY 1-800-221-4602

NATIONAL EYE CARE PROJECT 1-800-222-3937

NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-336-4797

NATIONAL LIFE CENTER PREGNANCY HOTLINE 1-800-848-5683

NATIONAL PRENATAL CARE HOTLINE 1-800-311-BABY

* SPANISH*

1-800-504-7081

NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1-800-537-2238

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD

1-800-621-4000

NATIONAL SPECIAL NEEDS CENTER 1-800-833-3232

NATIONAL SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE HOTLINE

1-800-227-8922

O

OASIS (Oklahoma Area wide Services Information System) 1-800-426-2747

OK HEARING IMPAIRED NETWORK (Relay Oklahoma) 1-800-522-8506

OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF HANDICAPPED CONCERNS 1-800-522-8224

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OKLAHOMA PARENT CENTER 1-877-553-4332

OKLAHOMA TOBACCO HELPLINE 1-800-784-8669

P

POISON CONTROL CENTER 1-800-522-4611

PARENTS REACHING OUT IN OKLAHOMA

1-405-681-9710

PRENATAL CARE 1-800-331-2229

PREVENT BLINDNESS 1-580-353-5115

R

RAPE CRISIS/BATTERING 1-800-522-1090

RAINN (RAPE, ABUSE, INCEST NETWORK) 1-800-656-4673

REACH OUT: (Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence) 1-800-522-7233

RED CROSS 1-405-232-7121

RUNAWAY HOTLINE 1-800-231-6946

S

SAFE LINE (Domestic Violence) 1-800-522-7233

SAFELINE (Shelters) 1-800-522-7233

SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER 1-877-909-0710

SOCIAL SERCURITY ADMINISTRATION 1-800-234-5772

T

TEEN HOTLINE-CRISIS COUNSELING 1-800-227-8922 OKLAHOMA TOBACCO HELPLINE 1-800-784-8669

TEFRA Children Overview

Care for children with disabilities

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TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982) gives states the option to make Medicaid

(SoonerCare in Oklahoma) benefits available to children with physical or mental disabilities who

would not ordinarily be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because of their

parent's income or resources. This option allows children who are eligible for institutional services to

be cared for in their homes.

U

USPHS 1-580-353-0350

United Way Helpline 1-580-355-7575

V

Veterans

Y

YOUTH CRISIS/RUNAWAY 1-800-448-4663

1-800-231-6946

ELECTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS PHONE NUMBERS

GOVERNER –Mary Fallin 1-405-521-2342

CAPITAL STRAIGHT LINE 1-405-521-2011

ATTORNEY GENERAL –Scott Pruitt 1-405-521-3921

LT. GOVERNER – Todd Lamb 1-405-521-2161

U.S. SENATOR - James Langford OKLAHOMA OFFICE 1-405-521-2161

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WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE

1-202-224-5754

U.S. SENATOR JAMES INHOFE OKLAHOMA OFFICE 1-405-608-4381

WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE 1-202-224-4721

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TOM COLE OKLAHOMA OFFICE 1-405-329-6500

WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE 1-202-225-6165

GARVIN COUNTY

STATE SENATOR SUSAN PADDACK Dis.13 1-405-521-5541

REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES McCALL Dis. 22 1-405-557-7412

REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY CLEVELAND Dis. 20 -405-557-7308

REPRESENTATIVE LISA BILLY Dis. 42 1-405-557-7365

McCLAIN COUNTY

STATE SENATOR COREY BROOKS Dis. 15 1-405-521-5535

STATE SENATOR ANTHONY SYKES Dis. 24 1-405-521-5569

REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY CLEVELAND Dis. 20 1-405-557-7308

REPRESENTATIVE LISA BILLY Dis. 42 1-405-557-7365

REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT BIGGS

STEPHENS COUNTY

STATE SENATOR COREY BROOKS Dis. 15 1-405-521-5535

STATE SENATOR ANTHONY SYKES Dis. 24 1-405-521-5569

STATE SENATOR DON BARRINGTON Dis. 31 1-405-521-5563

REPRESENTATIVE DENNIS JOHNSON Dis. 50 1-405-557-7327

REPRESENTATIVE RAYMOND McCARTER Dis. 51 1-405-557-7405

GOVERNMENT OFFICES PHONE NUMBERS

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 1-405-239-6081

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS ANADARKO 1-405-247-6673

CHICKASAW 1-580-436-0784

SHAWNEE 1-405-273-0317

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CAPITAL STRAIGHT LINE 1-405-521-2011

CONSUMER PRODUCT AND SAFETY COMMISSION 1-800-638-2772

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 1-405-425-2820

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

1-405-290-7770

FEDERAL INCOME TAX 1-800-829-4477

REFUND INFORMATION

HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1-405-553-7401

IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION 1-800-375-5283

INSURANCE COMMISION 1-800-522-0071

OIL, CHEMICAL, & HAZARDOUS 1-800-424-8802

MATERIAL SPILLS

OKLAHOMA BUREAU OF NARCOTICS 1-800-522-8031

AND DANGEROUS DRUG CONTROL

OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION 1-800-522-8154

OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL ARDMORE 1-580-223-8800

OKC 1-405-425-2043

LAWTON 1-580-353-0783

OKLAHOMA HOUSING & FINANCE AUTHORITY 1-800-256-1489

OKLAHOMA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 1-405-521-2360

OKLAHOMA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1-800-522-8017

OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISION 1-405-521-3637

STATE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS 1-405-271-4040

STATE HEATH DEPARTMENT 1-405-271-4040

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 1-800-722-1213

ADA OKLAHOMA

STATE OF OKLAHOMA TAX INFORMATION 1-800-522-8165

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 1-800-827-1000

U.S. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 1-800-368-1019

OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS

CITY HALL BY COUNTY GARVIN

ELMORE CITY 1-580-788-2345

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LINDSAY 1-580-756-4900

MAYSVILLE 1-405-867-5850

PAOLI 1-405-484-7844

PAULS VALLEY 1-405-238-3308

STRATFORD 1-580-759-2371

WYNNEWOOD 1-405-665-4141

McCLAIN

BLANCHARD 1-405-485-9392

BYARS 1-405-783-4255

COLE 1-405-485-3374

DIBBLE 1-405-344-6659

NEWCASTLE 1-405-387-4427

1-405-387-5509

PURCELL 1-405-527-6561

WAYNE 1-405-449-3451

WASHINGTON 1-405-288-2578

STEPHENS

BRAY 1-580-658-5688

CENTRAL HIGH 1-580-658-2212

COMANCHE 1-580-439-2417

DUNCAN 1-580-252-0250

MARLOW 1-580-658-5401

VELMA 1-580-444-3393

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (Listed by county)

GARVIN

GARVIN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 405-238-7368

GARVIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 405-238-7591

SHERIFF LARRY RHODES 405-238-7591

ANNOYMOUS DRUG REPORT LINE 405-238-7591

PAULS VALLEY CRIME STOPPERS 405-238-7767

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McCLAIN

McCLAIN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 405-527-2141

SHERIFF DON HEWITT 405-527-2141

ANNOYMOUS DRUG REPORT LINE DEP. 405-650-1003

PURCELL CRIME STOPPERS 405-527-4600

STEPHENS

STEPHENS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 580-255-8726

STEPHENS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 580-255-3131

SHERIFF WAYNE McKINNEY 580-255-3131

ANNOYMOUS DRUG REPOT LINE 580-255-3131

STEPHENS COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS 580-252-4636

EMERGENCY NUMBERS BY COUNTY

GARVIN CITY FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE ANTIOCH 405-867-4447

580-788-2340

911

405-238-7591

911

405-527-5555

580-788-2340

911

ELMORE CITY

580-788-2340

911

580-788-2340

911

580-788-2340

911

ERIN SPRINGS

405-756-3232

911

405-756-4481

911

405-756-4321

911

FOSTER

580-788-2340

911

405-238-7591 580-788-2340

HENNIPEN 580-788-2340

911

405-238-7591

911

580-788-2340

911

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KATIE 580-788-2340

911

405-238-7591

911

580-788-2340

911

LINDSAY

405-756-3232

911

405-756-4481

911

405-756-4321

911

MAYSVILLE 405-867-4447

911

405-867-4447

911

405-867-4447

405-527-5555

911

PAOLI 405-484-7595

405-484-7599

911

405-484-7599

911

405-527-5555

911

PAULS VALLEY 911 911 911

PERNELL 580-432-5314

580-788-2340

405-238-7591

911

580-788-2340

911

PURDY 405-756-3232

911

405-238-7591

911

580-788-2340

911

STRATFORD 580-759-3041

911

580-759-2371

911

580-759-2323

911

TUSSY 580-856-3311

911

580-856-3534

911

911

WHITEBEAD 911 405-238-7591

911

911

WYNNEWOOD 405-665-2121

911

405-665-4360

911

405-665-2770

911

MCCLAIN CITY FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE BLANCHARD 405-485-3711

911

405-485-9391

911

405-485-2000

911

BYARS 405-238-2121

911

405-527-4604

911

405-238-5500

911

COLE 405-485-3911

911

911 911

DIBBLE 405-344-6200

911

405-344-6653

911

911

GOLDSBY 405-288-6675

405-527-3132

911

911 911

PAYNE 405-867-5541

911

405-527-2141

911

405-527-5555

911

PURCELL 405-527-4600

911

405-527-4600

911

405-527-5555

911

ROSEDALE 911 911 911

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WAYNE

911 911 911

WASHINGTON

911 911 911

STEPHENS

CITY FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE BRAY 580-658-2121

911

580-255-3131

911

580-658-9112

911

CENTRAL HIGH 580-658-6507

911

911 911

COMANCHE 580-439-2211

580-439-5252

911

580-439-2211

580-439-5212

911

911

CORUM 580-439-8181

580-439-5151

911

911 911

COUNTY LINE 580-856-3311

911

580-856-3534

911

911

DUNCAN 580-255-8410

911

580-255-2112

911

580-252-4513

911

EMPIRE CITY 580-252-8040

911

580-252-3131

911

580-252-3131

911

MARLOW 580-658-2121

911

580-658-2122

911

911

VELMA 580-444-3380

911

580-444-3380

580-444-3393

911

580-444-3380

911

HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL AND FAITH BASED CLINICS

(Listed by county)

GARVIN

MAYSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER 1-405-867-4404

504 WILLIAMS

MAYSVILLE, OK 73057

GAVULA, THERESA, PA 1-405-238-5501

PAULS VALLEY CLINIC

100 VALLEY DRIVE


BRIAN ALLEE, DO 1-405-207-9800

149

JULIE BOWRING, PA

106 N CEDAR STREET


KUBIER, MARTIN PA 1-405-759-2336

STRATFORD MEDICAL CLINIC

STRATFORD, OK 74872

ROBBERSON, JAMES K, MD 1-405-665-4351

ROBBERSON CLINIC

116 E. ROBERT S. KERR

WYNNEWOOD, OK 73098

HINES, MARILYN DO 1-405-756-9513

216 S. MAIN

LINDSAY, OK 73052

JERE CLAUNCH, PA 1-405-756-9513

216 S. MAIN

LINDSAY, OK 73052

KENDRICK, MARY S, DO 1-405-756-3335

104 S. MAIN

LINDSAY, OK 73052

WESTCOTT, ROBERT M, MD 1-405-756-1240

310 W. CHEROKEE

LINDSAY, OK 73052

SOUTH CENTRAL MEDICAL RESOURCE CENTER 1-405-756-1414

210 NW 4TH

STREET

LINDSAY, OK 73052

FEES: Sliding scale, must bring income to office visit

MCCLAIN

HOLDER, DEBORAH, PA 1-405-387-4546

TRICITY FAMILY PHYSICIANS

300 N.W. 32ND

NEWCASTLE, OK 73064

LEE, EDWARD A, MD 1-405-527-2194

Main Street

PURCELL, OK 73080

SHANDY, TONJA S, PA 1-405-527-6657

PURCELL MEDICAL CENTER

1500 N. GREEN AVENUE

150

PURCELL, OK 73080

POPE, WESLEY, MD 1-405-387-4546


300 N.W. 32ND

NEWCASTLE, OK 73064

SCHOELEN, STEVE MD 1-405-387-4546


300 N.W. 32ND

NEWCASTLE, OK 73064

**Need to add physicians and Hospital & Clinic –

STEPHENS

COX, DEMETRA MD 1-580-252-1373

DUNCAN FAMILY PHYSICIANS

1324 HARVILLE ROAD

DUNCAN, OK 73533

STEWART, WILLIAM, MD 1-580-252-1373


1324 HARVILLE ROAD

DUNCAN, OK 73533

IVORY, MATHEW, MD 1-580-252-1373


1324 HARVILLE ROAD

DUNCAN, OK 73533

HOKETT, JAMIE, MD 1-580-252-1373


1324 HARVILLE ROAD

DUNCAN, OK 73533

COOK, AUDRA, MD 1-580-252-1373


1324 HARVILLE ROAD

DUNCAN, OK 73533

EDWARDS, WILLIAM, MD 1-580-252-1775

2120 ELK

DUNCAN, OK 73533

GILBRETH, JUDITH, MD 1-580-252-1918

1330 HARVILLE

DUNCAN, OK 73533

HERNDON, CHHRISTOPHER, MD 1-580-252-6080

DUNCAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

2515 W ELK

151

DUNCAN, OK 73533

JONES, JEFFERY, MD 1-580-252-6080


2515 W ELK

DUNCAN, OK 73533

GREEN, CHERYL, PA 1-580-252-6080


2515 W ELK

DUNCAN, OK 73533

McGOURAN, JAMES, MD 1-580-255-8564

1313 JACKIE ROAD

DUNCAN, OK 73533

KING, KENT, MD 1-580-658-6679

MARLOW PHYSICIANS CLINIC

501 N. 4TH

MARLOW, OK 73055

SABEDRA, MIGUEL, MD 1-580-658-6679

MARLOW PHYSICIANS CLINIC

501 N. 4TH

MARLOW, OK 73055

Speaks Spanish and English

SNIDER, RUTH ANN, ARNP 1-580-658-9100

MARLOW FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC

1710 S. BROADWAY STREET, # A

MARLOW, OK 73055

FREE MEDICAL CLINICS

McCLAIN COUNTY FREE MEDICAL CLINIC 1-405-527-3327

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

4TH

AND MAIN STREET

PURCELL, OK 73080

MONDAY-THURSDAY (8:00 – NOON/ 1:00-5:00 PM) FRIDAY (8:00-NOON)

Offered one a month MONDAY evening (6:30-7:30 PM) for residents with low incomes. Dates

vary- generally third or fourth Monday of the month, call for dates and an interpreter for

those who speak Spanish.

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER 1-405-329-4161

317 E. HINES

NORMAN, OK 73070

Women’s clinic – 2nd

Monday beginning at 6:00 pm

Adult clinic – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm

152

General Dental clinic - Wednesday s 9:00- 4:00 pm

Free Dental Extraction Clinic – Thursdays at 6:00 pm

Prescriptions refilled – Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 pm

Provides medical and dental treatment to low income patients ranging from infants to senior

citizens. Medical clinics have a $5.00 clinic fee. However, no one is turned away for lack

of money.

Dental clinics are on a sliding scale which depends on the services done and the patient’s ability to

pay. There is a minimum charge of 40% of the normal dental fee. Extraction clinic, this is

free. Donations are always appreciated. Proof of income is required for all clinics.

CHILD HEALTH SERVICES 1-580-252-0270

1401 BOIS D’ARC

DUNCAN, OK 73533

MONDAY- FRIDAY (8:00-5:00)

Provides well checkups, physical examinations, counseling with the parents on infant care, child

behavior and nutrition. Also provided are EPSDT and Sooner Start Early Intervention.

Eligibility standards determined by state regulations.

PRENATAL CLINIC 1-580-252-0270

1401 BOIS D’ARC

DUNCAN, OK 73533

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY (8:00-11:00 / 1:00-4:00) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Provides physical examinations, including urinalysis, blood pressure, weight, anemia, pelvic exams,

breast exams, pap test, rubella screening, pregnancy testing, Rh factor, sickle cell, and

diabetic screening. Eligibility standard determined by state regulations.

TRIBAL CLINICS AND HOSPITALS

LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL 1-580-353-0350

1515 LAWRIE TATUM, DR

LAWTON, OK 73505

CARL ALBERT INDIAN HEALTH FACILITY 1-580-436-3980

1001 N. COUNTRY CLUB ROAD 1-800-851-9136

ADA, OK 74820

ANADARKO INDIAN HEALTH CENTER 1-405-247-2458

115 OLD TOWN DRIVE, N.E.

ANADARKO, OK 73005

ARDMORE CHICKASAW HEALTH CENTER 1-580-226-8181

2510 CHICKASAW BLVD.

ARDMORE, OK 73401

PURCELL INDIAN HEALTH CLINIC 1-405-527-4700

1438 HARDCASTLE BLVD.

PURCELL, OK 73080

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COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

GARVIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1-405-756-2928

700 W COMMANCHE

LINDSAY, OK 73052

MONDAY-FRIDAY (8:00-4:30 PM)

ALL FREE- Tetanus shots, flu shots, TB skin tests, chronic disease screenings including pap

smears, and breast exams, blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar screening, anemia check

including sickle cell, B12 shots with medicine prescribed by doctor when purchasing your

own medicine.


PO BOX 593



ALL FREE- Tetanus shots, flu shots, TB skin tests, chronic disease screenings including pap

smears, and breast exams, blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar screening, anemia check

including sickle cell, B12 shots with medicine prescribed by doctor when purchasing your

own medicine.

McCLAIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1-405-527-6541

919 N. 9TH

STREET

PURCELL, OK 73080

MONDAY- FRIDAY (8:00-5:00 PM)

SERVICES: This program provides routine immunizations, blood pressure monitoring, TB skin

test, sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment. Family planning clinic, well

child clinic, immunizations, WIC program, and head lice checks. Child Development

Services and Guidance clinic, Eldercare, Consumer Protection.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Families of McClain county and individuals needing services.

FEES: A sliding scale is used. Services would never be refused due to inability to pay.

McCLAIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1-405-485-3319

(BLANCHARD OFFICE)

107 S. MAIN STREET

BLANCHARD, OK 73010

MONDAY-FRIDAY (8:00-5:00 PM) CLOSED NOON-1:00 PM

SERVICES: Family planning clinic, well child clinic, immunizations, WIC program, and head lice

checks. Child Development Services and Guidance clinic, Eldercare, Consumer Protection.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Families of McClain county and individuals needing services.


STEPHENS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1-580-252-0270

1401 BOIS D’ARC

DUNCAN, OK 73533

154

MONDAY- FRIDAY (8:00-5:00)

SERVICES: This program provides routine immunizations, blood pressure monitoring, TB skin

test, sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment. Family planning clinic, well

child clinic, immunizations, WIC program, and head lice checks. Child Development

Services and Guidance clinic, Eldercare, Consumer Protection.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: Families of McClain county and individuals needing services.


DENTAL SERVICES

To access on the web: www.health.ok.gov/program/dental/index.html

PEDIATRIC DENTAL ASSOCIATES 1-580-226-6290

1103 WALNUT DRIVE

ARDMORE, OK

DR. JAMES WARD 1-405-238-3937

112 NORTH OAK


TRAVIS SCOGGIN, K. DDS 1-405-238-3600

318 MELVILLE DR

PAULS VALLEY, OK

DR. STEVEN PRACHT 1-405-756-4093

210 NW 4TH

LINDSAY, OK 73052

MEAD, GLENN A. DDS GENERAL DENTIST 1 -405-527-6568

129 N THIRD

PURCELL, OK 73080

JAMES HERNDON. DDS 1-405-527-7070

425 W TRUMAN PLACE

PURCELL, OK 73080

AGES 3 AND UP MEDICAID ACCEPTED

KHANHLAM PHAN, DDS 1-405-527-7070

425 W TRUMAN PLACE

PURCELL, OK 73080

AGES 3 AND UP MEDICAID ACCEPTED

GREGG, STEVEN, DDS 1-580-252-5480

1022 W. MAIN

DUNCAN, OK 73533

SCOTT, BRUCE, DDS 1-580-658-5464

SCOTT FAMILY DENTISTRY

155

SOUTH HIGHWAY 81

MARLOW, OK 73055

WHITE, JAY LYNN, DDS 1-580-252-9422

1502 W. MAIN

DUNCAN, OK 73533

WELLS, WAVEL, DDS 1-580-248-8418

4417 W. GORE

LAWTON, OK

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER 1-405-329-4161

317 E. HINES

NORMAN, OK 73070

Women’s clinic – 2nd

Monday beginning at 6:00 pm

Adult clinic – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm

General Dental clinic - Wednesday s 9:00- 4:00 pm

Free Dental Extraction Clinic – Thursdays at 6:00 pm

Prescriptions refilled – Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 pm

Provides medical and dental treatment to low income patients ranging from infants to senior

citizens. Medical clinics have a $5.00 clinic fee. However, no one is turned away for lack

of money.

Dental clinics are on a sliding scale which depends on the services done and the patient’s ability to

pay. There is a minimum charge of 40% of the normal dental fee. Extraction clinic, this is

free. Donations are always appreciated. Proof of income is required for all clinics.

Indian Health Services Oklahoma City Area Office (405) 951-6028

1214 N. Hudson, Oklahoma City (405) 232-1526

4913 W. Reno, Oklahoma City (405) 948-4900

El Reno (405) 262-7631

• Certified Native American CDIB cardholders only

• Cleanings, fillings, extractions, anterior root canals, dentures for diabetics

Ocean Dental - several locations

• Medicaid only practice.

• Children ages 1-20.

Downtown Oklahoma City - 47 N.E. 23, (405) 525-1222

South Oklahoma City - 1610 S.W. 74 (I-240 & Penn), (405) 605-4900

Warr Acres - 3919 N. MacArthur, (405) 787-7827

Moore - 2305 South I-35, (405) 799-0800

Lawton – 5314 NW Cache Rd (580) 595-9492

Norman – 500 W. Main, Ste 200 (405) 321-2349

Oklahoma Community Health Services (405) 636-4233

1025 Straka Terrace, Oklahoma City 73139

• M, T, Th, F 8:30-5:30

• Emergency patients first come, first served 8:30

156

• Age 6 and up

• Sliding fee scale

• Medicaid cards accepted

• $30 minimum fee

• No dentures

Oklahoma Dental Association 1-405-848-8873

1-800-876-8890

317 N.E. 13th, Oklahoma City, 73104

• “Senior-Dent” age 65+, <$8,000 single, <$12,000 married.

• 20% discount on general dentistry w/ participating dentists.

• “Care-Dent” any age.

• Dentures $400 w/ participating dentists.

OU Medical Center

The Children’s Hospital 1-405-271-4750

940 N.E. 13th

Street, Oklahoma City

• Adults and children

• Monday – Friday 8:00-4:00

• General Dentistry – fillings, cleanings, basic extractions (no impacted teeth)

• Medicaid, insurance, or self-pay

Rose State College – Dental Hygiene Program 1-405-733-7336

I-40 at Hudiburg Road, 6420 SE 15, Rm 220, Midwest City, 73110

• August through March.

• Screening and teeth cleaning $5.

• Sealants, fluoride treatment, nutritional consultation.

Small Smiles Dental Clinic of Oklahoma City 1-405-631-2700

SW 59th

& Walker (Walker Square Shopping Center)

• Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00

• Serving children from first tooth thru 20 years old with Medicaid or SoonerCare

University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry 1-405-271-6326

1001 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Oklahoma City Information Desk (paging #)

• Below standard fee if provided by dental student. September through June.

• Diagnosis and Denture Service ($420 complete set).

• Faculty Practice (same price as private) Appointments 271-2209,

• Oral Surgery 271-4079.

• Emergency 271-6056.

• Pediatrics 271-2360.

Cleveland County Health Department 1-405-321-4048

250 NE 12th

Street

Norman, OK 73071

Contact: Pat Murray

157

COMPASSION CARE CENTER 1-580-255-2650

802 N. 10th

Street

DUNCAN 73533

• Thursdays only.

• First come/first served, in line by 2:00. Doors open 3:00 pm.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE

GARVIN COUNTY

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA COMMUNITY SERVICE 1-405-360-5100

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 1-405-573-3958

909 E. ALAMEDA (PO BOX 400)

NORMAN, OK 73070

MONDAY- FRIDAY (8:00-5:00) 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION

SERVICES: comprehensive mental health substance abuse services. Outpatient, emergency

intervention, counseling, screening, referral, community education, aftercare, case

management, geriatric services, children’s services, and gate keeping.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Adults and children with a severe mental illness.

FEES: sliding scale


1212 SOUTH CHICKASAW


MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA 1-405-238-3520

109 SOUTH WILLOW


NORMAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP 1-405-579-7560

3625 W MAIN #100

NORMAN, OK 73072

NORTHCARE COUNSELING CENTER 1-877-858-2801

550 24TH

AVE. NW, STE.E

NORMAN, OK

MCCLAIN-GARVIN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER 1-405-238-9105

225 W. MCCLURE


THE JETTY COUNSELING CENTER 1-405-665-4385

202 SOUTH WASHITA

WYNNEWOOD, OK 73098

HARMONY HOUSE 1-405-238-5820

111 N. CHICKASAW STREET


158


CONTACT: Jennifer Williams or Brandy Johnson

SERVICES: Outpatient counseling and outpatient day program services Garvin and the

surrounding counties.

FEES: Sliding scale

MCCLAIN COUNTY

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA COMMUNITY SERVICE 1-405-360-5100

MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 1-405-573-3958

909 E. ALAMEDA (PO BOX 400)

NORMAN, OK 73070

MONDAY- FRIDAY (8:00-5:00) 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION

INFINITY COUNSELING 1-405-255-7514

330 W GRAY #409

NORMAN, OK 73069

CONTACT: Marty Hughes [email protected]

MCCLAIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PURCELL OFFICE 1-405-527-6541

919 NORTH 9TH

PURCELL, OK 73080

BLANCHARD OFFICE 1-405-485-3319

BLANCHARD, OK 730

MCCLAIN-GARVIN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER 1-405-527-2424

118 SOUTH 2ND

PURCELL, OK 73080

MULTI-COUNTY COUNSELING 1-405-527-1785

112 WEST MAIN

PURCELL, OK 73080

NAIC (NORMAN ADDICTION INFORMATION and CONSELING, INC) 1-405-321-0022


3625 W MAIN #100

NORMAN, OK 73072

mailto:[email protected]

159

NORTHCARE COUNSELING CENTER 1-877-858-2801

550 24TH

AVE. NW, STE.E

NORMAN, OK

PURCELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-405-527-2146

COUNSELING SERVICES

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXT. 204

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL EXT. 236

JR HIGH SCHOOL EXT. 503

HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-527-5561

809 N. 9TH

STREET

PURCELL, OK 73080

DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR/ MONDAY- FRIDAY (8:00-3:30)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Students must be enrolled in the Purcell School system.

STEPHENS COUNTY

STEPHENS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1-580-252-0270

1401 BOIS D’ ARC STREET

DUNCAN, OK 73533

STEPHENS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES 1-580-255-8800

16 SOUTH 7TH

STREET

DUNCAN, OK 73533

CHRISTIAN FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER 1-580-255-2458

2110 HWY 81 NORTH

DUNCAN, OK 73533

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS 1-580-255-3480

806 CHESTNUT

DUNCAN, OK 73533

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 8:00P.M.

CHRISTIAN FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER 1-580-255-2458

2110 N. 81 STE. 900

DUNCN, OK 73533

TUESDAY-THURSDAY

CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER 1-580-255-6654

115 S. 15th

DUNCAN, OK 73533

HIV COUNSELING 1-580-255-8800

BY APPOINTMENT

1400 W. BIOS D’ARC

DUNCAN, OK 73533

160

YOUTH SERVICES 1-580-255-8800

16 SOUTH 7th

DUNCAN, OK 73533

DUNCAN DAY TREATMENT 1-580-252-3132

1618 JONES

DUNCAN, OK 73533

MONDAY- FRIDAY (8:00-5:00 PM)

Outpatient counseling and day treatment services; age range includes preschool through adults.

Accepts Medicaid, insurance; fees negotiable for self pay.

DAYSPRING BEHAVIOR HEALTH SERVICES 1-580-255-4323

110 S W MAIN, SUITE 1

DUNCAN, OK 73533

ADULT EDUCATION/LITERARY AND EXTENDING EDUCATION

VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL

Vocational Technical Institutes offer a wide range of training for High School students, adults, and

people with disabilities. Financial Aid is accepted, with on staff advisors for assistance. Enrollment can

be one half day (3 hours) or whole day (6 hours), and short term evening enrollment depending on

the class career classes available.

SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA TECHNOLOGY CENTER 1-580-223-2070

2610 SAM NOBLE PARKWAY

ARDMORE, OK. 73401

CANADIAN VALLEY AVTS 1-580-224-7220

1401 MICHIGAN AVE.

CHICKASHA, OK. 73018

RED RIVER AVTS 1-580-255-2903

P.O. BOX 1807

DUNCAN OK, 73534

MOORE-NORMAN VTC 1-405-364-5763

4701 12th

Ave. NW

NORMAN, OK. 73069

MID AMERICA TECHNOLOGY CENTER 1-405-449-3391

P.O. BOX H

WAYNE, OK. 73095

COLLEGES

EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY 1-580-322-8000

1100 E. 14TH

STREET

ADA, OK 74820-6999

161

COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1-405-682-1611

7777 SOUTH MAY AVE.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73159-4444

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 1-405-325-0311

660 PARRINGTON OVAL

NORMAN, OK 73019-0390

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA 1-800-933-8726

1727 WEST ALABAMA

CHICKASHA, OK 73018-5322

ARDMORE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER 1-580-223-1441

611 VETERANS BLVD

ARDMORE, OK 73401

CAMERON UNIVERSITY 1-580-581-2403

2800 W. GORE BLVD.

LAWTON, OK 73501

GED CLASSES

RED RIVER AREA VO-TECH SCHOOL 1-580-255-2903

PO BOX 1807

DUNCAN, OK 73534

MONDAY – FRIDAY (ongoing enrollment)

Preparation for taking the GED as well as basic studies

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GARVIN COUNTY

ELMORE CITY/ PERNELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SUPERINTENDENT 1-580-788-2566

ELEMENTARY 1-580-788-2869

HIGH SCHOOL 1-580-788-2565

LINDSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL



MIDDLE SCHOOL 1-405-756-3133

HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-756-3132

MAYSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL



HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-867-4410

162

PAOLI PUBLIC SCHOOL



HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-484-7869

PAULS VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL


ELEMENTARY

JACKSON 1-405-238-2312

JEFFERSON 1-405-238-6413


HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-238-6497

STRATFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL



HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-759-2381

WYNNEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL




HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-665-2045

McCLAIN COUNTY

BLANCHARD PUBLIC SCHOOL




HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-485-3392

DIBBLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS



HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-344-6380

NEWCASTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL




HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-387-4304

163

PURCELL PUBLIC SCHOOL



INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 1-405-527-2146


JR HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-527-2146

HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-527-6591

WASHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL




HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-288-2354

WAYNE PUBLIC SCHOOL




HIGH SCHOOL 1-405-449-3317

STEPHENS COUNTY

BRAY-DOYLE PUBLIC SCHOOL




HIGH SCHOOL 1-580-658-5071

CENTRAL HIGH PUBLIC SCHOOL




HIGH SCHOOL 1-580-658-2929

COMANCHE PUBLIC SCHOOL




HIGH SCHOOL 1-580-439-2933

164

DUNCAN PUBLIC SCHOOL


ELEMENTARY

EMERESON 1-580-255-7146

HORACE MANN 1-580-255-6530

MARK TWAIN 1-580-255-1324

PLATO 1-580-255-6167

WILL ROGERS 1-580-255-9012

WOODROW WILSON 1-580-255-8107


HIGH SCHOOL

EMPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL 1-580-255-0700




HIGH SCHOOL

GRANDVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL 1-580-255-7515



HIGH SCHOOL

MARLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL 1-580-439-2467



165


HIGH SCHOOL

VELMA-ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOL 1-580-658-2718




HIGH SCHOOL 1-580-444-3356

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

(LISTED BY COUNTIES)

GARVIN

LINDSAY COMMUNITY LIBRARY 1-405-756-3449

112 W. CHOCTAW

LINDSAY, OK 73075

M-T-W-F (9am-4pm) TH(11am-7pm) SAT (9am-noon)

MAYSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1-405-867-4748

508 WILLIAMS

MAYSVILLE, OK. 73057

M-TH (8am-5:30pm)--F (8am-12pm)

NORA SPARKS MEMORAIL LIBRARY 1-405-238-5188

210 N. WILLOW


CHANDLER-WATTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1-405-759-2684

340 N. OAK

STRATFORD, OK 74872

WYNNEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY 1-405-665-2512

108 N. DEAN A McGEE

WYNNEWOOD, OK 73098

McClain

PURCELL PUBLIC LIBRARY (PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM) 1-405-527-5546

919 N. 9TH

ST

PURCELL, OK 73080

BLANCHARD PUBLIC LIBRARY (PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM) 1-405-485-2275

300 N. MAIN

BLANCHARD, OK 73010

NEWCASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM) 1-405-387-5076

705 NW 10TH

NEWCASTLE, OK 73065

166

STEPHENS

DUNCAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 1-580-255-0636

2211 N. HIGHWAY 81

DUNCAN, OK 73533

LIBRARY GENEALOGICAL 1-580-255-8718

301 NORTH 8TH

DUNCAN, OK 73533

MARLOW

GARLAND SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY 1-580-658-5354

407 W. SEMINOLE

MARLOW, OK 73055

COMMUNITY SERVICES

ABUSE/ CRISIS

AREA SERVICES FOR BATTERED WOMEN 1-580-436-3524

P.O. BOX 2274 1-580-436-3504

(HOTLINE)

ADA, OK. 74820

MONDAY-FRIDAY (8:00-5:00P.M.)

Provides information and skills necessary to break the cycle of family violence. Services include a

24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, transportation, informational and referral and

counseling for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

BETHESDA ALTERNATIVE, INC 1-405-364-0333

800 ROCK CREEK, SUITE 121

NORMAN, OK. 73069

Provides assessment and treatment of child sexual abuse, including psychotherapy treatment

programs for the victims of sexual abuse as well as for the spouses and families and the

offenders in an outpatient setting.

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

PURCELL OFFICE 1-405-527-2424

112 ½ W. MAIN

PURCELL, OK. 73080

167

PAULS VALLEY OFFICE 1-405-238-9104

225 McCLURE

PAULS VALLEY, OK.73075

MONDAY-FRIDAY (8:00-5:00)

A primary and secondary prevention program including public awareness activities, parent

education, support services, and life skills, pre-parenting training to adolescents.

Counseling of needed and TRUST Group which is a woman’s group for incest survivors.

Information and referral, prevention program, first time juvenile offenders program,

individual, group and family counseling, only requirements to participate are that families

have at least one child in the home that is less than 18 years of age.

McCLAIN COUNTY DHS 1-405-527-3222

CHILD WELFARE SERVICES (HOTLINE) 1-800-522-3511

2148 S. GREEN AVENUE P.O. BOX 467

PURCELL, OK.73080


SERVICES: This program identifies treats and prevents child abuse/ neglect and ensures that they

attempt to maintain and protect children in their own homes whenever possible. Child

Welfare handles adoptions and foster care programs; also Preventive Service and Maternity

Services.

STEPHENS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES 1-580-255-8800

1203 W. MAIN

DUNCAN, OK. 73534


A prevention program for families who show abusive cycles or a predisposition for abuse. The

primary goal is to strengthen families and prevent abuse from occurring.

STEPHENS COUNTY VOLUNTEERS FOR 1-580-252-HELP

CRISIS INTERVENTION (4357)

P.O. BOX 555

DUNCAN, OK. 73534

Provides services to families victimized by domestic violence.

NORMAN SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN 1-405-360-0306

P.O. BOX 5089 1-405-360-0590

168

NORMAN, OK. 73070

(HOTLINE)

24 HOURS A DAY; 7 DAYS A WEEK

Emergency shelter (up to 30 days), counseling, and advocacy for women, who are being physically

abused or under the threat of physical abuse, and their dependent children.

FAMILY CRISIS CENTER 1-580-436-3504

P.O. BOX 2274

ADA, OK. 74820


Services for victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Including crisis line,

shelter, counseling, emergency transportation, support groups, advocacy, and referral to

community resources, community education. Referral for abusive partners.

JUVENILE SERVICES INC. (JSI) 1-405-364-1420

A HELPING HAND FOR TROUBLED FAMILIES

1 WEST GRAY P.O. BOX 1363

NORMAN, OK. 73070

SERVICES: Gives confidential help to children and parents in many different areas including:

Extended families care for: children who are abandoned or abused, children who have a

parent in the hospital or jail, children whose families are having financial problems, children

who have no place to live. Parent’s assistance services include: weekly counseling groups

for parents, Special play groups for children during adult groups, classes to learn to be better

parents, individual counseling for parents and play therapy and play therapy for children.

Divorce Visitation Arbitration program assists with: helping parent and step-parents cope

with the problems and responsibilities of parenting after a divorce, provide safe and secure

visitation and exchange for the children, serve as an advocate for the children and as a

neutral third party in working out the issues between the divorced parents, offer supportive

education groups for divorced parents and their children. Teenage parenting offers: support

group, childbirth classes, “the nutrition program”. Educational workshops, child care,

transportation to services and appointments, school support groups, baby steps day care in

Norman, a clothes closet, counseling, and the mentor program.

FEES: No cost or for a very small charge. No one is denied service for lack of ability to pay.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

169

OPTIONS COUNSELING SERVICES 1-405-222-3018

2211 S. 4th

, SUITE 1

CHISKASHA, OK.

Options counseling service provides and EAP service which includes the following services:

substance abuse supervisor training, evaluation, intervention, and after care, individual,

family, and support group counseling, 24-hour crisis intervention, wellness seminars, and

consultation regarding drug free workplace policies, state and federal guidelines. The EAP

is administered by Masters Level Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA 1-405-238-7311

109 S. WILLOW 1-800-522-1090

PAULS VALLEY, OK. 73075

MONDAY (8:30-7:00P.M.); TUESDAY-FRIDAY (8:30-5:30P.M.) (ALSO EMERGENCY)

Mental health and substance abuse; screening, emergency, outpatient, detoxification, follow-up,

transitional living, psychological/psychiatric evaluations, community support, community

education.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 1-405-238-6158

225 W. McCLURE (OLD GARVIN COUNTY BUILDING 2nd

FL) 1-405-238-7122


For the purpose of helping alcoholics who have a sincere desire to be helped.

CO-DEPENDENT ANONYMOUS (CODA) 1-405-238-7839

225 W. McCLURE


MEETINGS ARE THRUSDAY AT 8:00 P.M.

CODA is a 12-step support group to address co-dependency issues for those persons raised in

dysfunctional family systems (addictions, physical and/or mental illness, physical, mental

and/or sexual trauma, etc.)


3625 W MAIN #100

NORMAN, OK 73072

CONTACT: Bobby Martin, PhD, Executive Director

SERVICES: Individual, family, and group counseling. Substance abuse assessments (DUI

Assessments), Emotional, Educational, and \ADHD testing.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: All groups and populations welcome.

FEES: Most insurance policies accepted also accept Medicaid and Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard,

and Discover)

ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS 1-580-255-3480

806 CHESTNUT

DUNCAN, OK.


Helping alcoholics who have a sincere desire to be helped.

170

McCLAIN COUNTY TREATMENT CENTER & FAMILY 1-405-527-5533

THREAPY ASSOCIATES, INC.

108 E. MAIN (P.O. BOX 1502)

PURCELL, OK. 73080

FLEXIBLE HOURS

Offers alcohol and drug abuse programs. Offers a wide variety of mental health counseling services

on an individual, group, and family basis. Also provides DUI School, Home Study

evaluations, etc. Call for more information about current services.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA) 1-580-255-6165

809 W. CEDAR (ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH)

DUNCAN, OK. 73533

MEETS ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS/ AL-ANON GROUPS 1-405-321-0022

215 W. LINN

NORMAN, OK.73070

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY AT 7:30P.M.

Helping alcoholics in this vicinity who have a sincere desire to be helped.

NAIC –CENTER FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG 1-405-321-6446

SERVICES, INC. AREA PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER

215 W. LINN P.O. BOX 824

NORMAN, OK. 73070


CONTACT: Theresa Collado, Director of Prevention Services

SERVICES: Clearinghouse for substance abuse prevention related brochures, pamphlets, posters,

videos, books, and curriculums. The APRC provides peer mediation, enhancing emotional

competence, second step violence prevention, and life skills for substance abuse prevention

in the schools. Additional training include TRUE COLORS, HIV/AIDS, Stress

Management, Cultural Diversity are available.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: Cleveland and / or McClain county resident

FEES: School Programs and materials are free. Trainings are $75.00 an hour.

COMMUNITY HOUSE 1-405-424-4347

1501 N.E. 11th

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK.73117

Adult Residential Recovery Program for Chemical Dependency. Addresses all facts of life from

the causes and conditions of addiction to developing better relationships, work habits,

leisure activities and spirituality. Residents learn life coping skills so their return to the

community need not be a return to using chemicals.

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL AND 1-405-271-7474

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

1200 N.E. 13th

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. 73117

171

This program provides these services : Chemical Dependency Counseling; Crisis Intervention;

Domestic Violence Shelters; Family Counseling; Individual and Group Counseling.

THE OAKS BEHAVIOR HEALTH CENTER 1-405-527-1167

103 S. GREEN AVENUE

PURCELL, OK.73080

WEDNESDAY (9:00-NOON) – THURSDAY (9:00-7:00P.M.) – FRIDAY (9:00-5:00P.M.)

CONTACT: Gordon Gilley

SERVICES: Alcohol and Drug Counseling for probation and parole including outpatient services

and court ordered clients in McClain and Garvin Counties. Provide alcohol assessments.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: Referrals from the Oaks Residential Treatment Center in

McAlester, Oklahoma

BASIC NEEDS *FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, UTILITIES*

INFANT CRISIS 1-405-528-3663

1933 NW 39TH

STREET

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118

Information @ www.infantcrisis.org

PAULS VALLEY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE

PRESBERTIAN CHURCH



People in need, with I.D., will be taken to the Police Station. Individual will have option of (1)

MEAL, (2) ROOM FOR ONE NIGHT, (3) BUS TICKET. All other request took on

individual basis.

LINDSAY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE 1-405-756-8242

19 LINDSAY PLACE

LINDSAY, OK. 73052

(8:00-NOON/1:00-2:00)

People in true need contact a minister or authorized personnel and they give them a voucher to be

taken to the police station to have it signed then they can go to the source for help. Funds

for Ministerial Alliance are from community Thanksgiving service love offering and from

United Fund.

McCLAIN COUNTY OSU EXTENSION CENTER 1-405-527-2174

McCLAIN COUNTY COURT HOUSE

PURCELL, OK. 73080


SERVICES: Education programs in agriculture, home economics and rural development, leadership

and coordination of home economics and 4-H groups, conducts programs for all phases of

home economics involving family living, clothing, health, and nutrition, stress management,

etc. . “ Co-parenting Class for Divorce

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: McClain County resident

FEES: Non except 4-H literature

http://www.infantcrisis.org/

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STEPHENS COUNTY OSU EXTENSION CENTER 1-580-255-0510

STEPHENS COUNTY COURT HOUSE

DUNCAN, OK. 73533


Education programs in agriculture, home economics and rural development, leadership and

coordination of home economics and 4-H groups, conducts programs for all phases of home

economics involving family living, clothing, health, and nutrition, stress management, etc. .

.

SALVATION ARMY 1-405-756-2382

METHODIST CHURCH

112 W. CHICKASAW

LINDSAY, OK.


Heating or cooling programs, some special needs of people in need of help with clothing, medicine

CHRISTIAN HELPING HANDS 1-580-439-5712

115 NORTH 2nd

COMANCHE, OK.73529

CHRISTIANS CONCERNED 1-580-252-9120

P.O. BOX 811

DUNCAN, OK 73533

Provides food and clothing to families in need

COMPASSION HEALTH CLINIC 1-580-255-2650

802 N. 10th

DUNCAN, OK.

Food closet Wednesday 9-11; Clothes closet Wednesday 1-4; Health clinic Thursday; Legal

assistance Thursday 6-9

DUNCAN RESCUE MISSION 1-580-255-4679

102 N. 5th

DUNCAN, OK.

MARLOW SAMARITIANS 1-580-658-5771

817 OUTLAW AVE.

MARLOW, OK.

MEALS ON WHEELS 1-580-252-1174

1110 N. 7th

DUNCAN, OK. Delivery of food to the elderly and to shut-ins

RAY OF HOPE CHURCH 1-580-439-6835

410 S. 2nd

COMANCHE, OK.

SALVATION ARMY 1-580-252-9120

173

FIRST BANK AND TRUST 1-580-255-1810

Helping with hearing aids, glasses, etc…

DUNCAN LIONS CLUB 1-580-255-1241

Preschool and school age children

PREVENT BLINDNESS OF OKLAHOMA 1-405-848-7123

School age children

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1-405-527-3327

WEST MAIN

PURCELL, OK.

MONDAY-THURSDAY (10:00-NOON)

Provides food and clothing to families in need

Must live in the Purcell area.

DELTA COMMUNITY ACTION 1-405-527-6537

223 WASHINGTON

PURCELL, OK.

Provides food and clothes for families in need.

http://www.foodpantries.org/st/oklahoma

SUPPORT GROUPS

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 1-580-251-8893

DUNCAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

3rd

Thurs, 2p.m. Health Education Center For caregivers of seniors, special children, nursing

homes, etc...

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP 1-580-658-5779

DUNCAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

3rd

Mon. 6p.m.

MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS

MIRACLE ON WHEELS 1-800-749-8778

Assistance in obtaining motorized wheelchairs.

FANS

AMBUCS 1-580-255-1810

ASCOG 1-580-252-0595

SALVATION ARMY – PAULS VALLEY 1-405-238-3838

SALVATION ARMY – PURCELL 1-405-527-6537

174

NUTRITION PROGRAMS

WIC – STEPHENS COUNTY 1-580-252-0270

1401 BIOS D’ARC

DUNCAN, OK. 73533


WIC Program provides vouches to buy specific foods for good health and nutrition. An opportunity

to participate in group classes or individual counseling. Requirements are that the person

must be a pregnant or breast-feeding woman, or have recently delivered a baby and children

to age 5.

WIC – McCLAIN COUNTY 1-405-527-6541

919 N 9th

street

PURCELL, OK 73080

MONDAY – FRIDAY (8:00-5:00)




to age 5.

WIC – CHICKASAW NATION 1-405-527-7723

1801 S GREEN

PURCELL, OK 73080




to age 5.

WIC – GARVIN COUNTY (PAULS VALLEY) 1-405-238-7346

PO B0X 593





to age 5.

WIC- GARVIN COUNTY (LINDSAY) 1-405-756-2928

700 W COMANCHE

LINDSAY, OK 73052




to age 5.

SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA NUTRITION PROGRAM 1-580-332-1095

1710 E. BROADWAY SUITE 2 1-888-418-7667

ADA, OK. 74820

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MONDAY-FRIDAY(8:00-5:00P.M.)

CONTACT: All Staff

SERVICES: Garvin County daily lunch hot meal Monday through Friday home delivery meals,

outreach and advantage programs. Call for the center nearest you.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: All persons in Garvin County 60 years old and older others by

special qualification

FEES: None (Donations are greatly appreciated, but a suggested donation is $1.50 NO ONE WILL

BE TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY.)

NUTRITION EDUCATION 1-580-252-0270

STEPHENS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1401 BIOS D’ARC

DUNCAN, OK.


Provides food and clothing to families in need.

CHICKASAW NATION – NUTRITION PROGRAM 1-405-527-7723

1801 S GREEN AVE

PURCELL, OK 73080

Provides cooking classes

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

DELTA PUBLIC TRANSIT 1-866-THAT-BUS

308 SW 2nd

1-866-842-8287

LINDSAY, OK 73052


Provides transportation for a minimal fee to the open public. For doctor’s appointments to

OKC/NORMAN call for scheduling.

CHICKASAW NATION VAN 1-580-255-6966

RED RIVER AREA TRANSPORTATION 1-580-255-7883

$1.00 charge each way

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

GARVIN COUTY DHS –SNAP &TANF & DAY CARE 1-405-238-6461

RT. 1 BOX 34 1-800-433-6846

PAULS VALLEY, OKLAHOMA 73075


Food Stamps are in the form of a credit card that can be used to buy food, available to low income

households that meet eligibility requirements. TANF is money there to help families that are

needy due to the absence of one or both of the parents in the home or where there is no

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income to support their families due to physical or mental incapacity. Day care services for

income eligible families that pay directly to licensed facility.

McCLAIN COUNTY DHS 1-405-527-6511

2148 S. GREEN AVENUE

PURCELL, OK. 73095


CONTACT : Pat Bain, County Director – Patty Johnson, Family Support Supervisor

SERVICES: Services for low-income families and individuals, administration of state supplemental

programs, TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Title XIX programs, medical assistance and

information and referral, employment services.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: Low-income families of McClain County who meet criteria cut

off point of an allowable household income.

FEES: None

STEPHENS COUNTY DHS 1-580-251-8300

1401 BIOS D’ARC

DUNCAN, OK. 73533


AFDC- AFDC helps families who are needy because of a parent’s death, continued absence from

home, or inability to support the family due to physical or mental incapacity. For income

eligible families, day care for children can be paid in a licensed facility. FOOD STAMPS-

Food Stamps are an account on a credit card to be utilized to buy food products, ONLY;

available to low-income households that meet eligibility standards.

GARVIN COUNTY CHILD WELFARE SERVICES 1-405-238-5519

ROUTE 1, BOX 34

PAULS VALLEY, OK.73075


This program identifies, treats, and prevents child abuse/neglect and ensures that they attempt to

maintain and protect children in their own homes whenever possible. Child Welfare handles

adoptions and foster care programs’ also Preventive and Maternity Services.

CHILDREN FIRST PROGRAM 1-405-238-7346

GARVIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1809 S. CHICKASAW


Service available to first-time mothers and families which provides home visits, health promotion

during pregnancy, parenting skills and care of newborn, assistance in helping families locate

needed resources.

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C.A.R.E. 1-405-527-6611

(COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OF RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE)

P.O.BOX H

WAYNE, OK. 73095

MONTHLY MEETINGS 3rd

TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH (9:00-11:00A.M.)

Program provides education to the public regarding services offered in the McClain County and

Lexington area. MOTTO: “Local people solve local problems”

YOUTH AND FAMILY

YOUTH SERVICES 1-580-255-8800

16 S. 7th

STREET

DUNCAN, OK 73533

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING FAMILY CENTER 1-580-255-2458

2110 N. HWY 81

DUNCAN, OK. 73534

TUESDAY-THURSDAY (9:00-5:00P.M.)

DUNCAN DAY TREATMENT 1-580-252-3132

1618 JONES

DUNCAN, OK. 73533


Out patient counseling and day treatment services; age range includes preschool through adults.

Accepts Medicaid, insurance; fees negotiable for self pay.

STEPHENS COUNTY GUIDANCE CENTER 1-580-252-1141

1401 BIOS DC’ARC

DUNCAN, OK.73533


Provides broad range of services to children (birth to eighteen) and their families to include

individual/family counseling, parenting classes, and speech/language and child development

services.

OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS 1-405-527-6755

McCLAIN COUNTY JUVENILE SERVICES UNIT 1-405-527-0021

124 N. 3rd

, SUITE A

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PURCELL, OK. 73080


SERVICES: Children under 18 years of age delinquent and in need of supervision, provide court

intake, probation and parole services and family counseling.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: Children under 18 years of age and a resident of McClain

County.

FEES: None

PURCELL SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 1-405-527-5070

228 N. 2nd

1- 405-527-9462 (MEAL DELIVERY)

PURCELL, OK. 73080


CONTACT: Imogene Cody – Rhonda Harrington, Nutritionist

SERVICES: Meal program for eligible individuals through Delta Nutrition Program, home

delivered meals and activities for senior citizens.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: Individuals 55 years and older: 60 years and older are eligible for

the daily meal program.

FEES: None (Donations are accepted)

DELTA COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION 1-405-756-1100

Delta Head Start

302 SW 2nd

LINDSAY, OK 73052

AUGUST-MAY/ MONDAY-FRIDAY (8:30-4:00P.M.)

CONTACT: SHARON HORTON, Head Start/Early Head Start Director

SERVICES: Delta Head Start serves children and families in Garvin, McClain and Stephens

Counties. We serve children ages 0-5. Children are linked to a health care providers and

the program is designed to work with the total child, through physical, cognitive, emotional,

and social channels in order to allow the child to enter school ready to learn. We serve

children with disabilities and their families, including severe disabilities. Children are

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provided two meals and supplement daily, medical and dental check-ups. Parental

assistance provided in developing effective parenting skills.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: Low income and/or children with disabilities ages 3 – 4 years.

FEES: None

McCLAIN _GARVIN COUNTY YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER, INC 1-405-527-2424

118 S. 2nd

P.O.BOX 349

PURCELL, OK. 73080

FAX

1-405-527-6406

E-MAIL – [email protected]


(EVE

SERVICES: Information and referral, crisis intervention, consultation services available to other

professionals, Parenting after Divorce Program, parenting classes / support groups, child

abuse prevention project (HEALTHY BEGINNINGS), first time juvenile offenders

program, individual, group and family counseling, Victims Impact Panel (VIP) and

Community Education Presentations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: Any McClain County resident under the age of 18 years of age or

a family member living in the home of a youth under the age of 18 years old.

FEES: None (Donations Accepted)

McCLAIN-GARVIN COUNTY YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER, INC 1-405-238-9104

225 W. McCLURE FAX 1-405-238-9194


E-MAIL – [email protected]

MONDAY-FRIDAY (8:00-5:00P.M.) (EVENING SERVICES ALSO

PROVIDED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.)

SERVICES: Information and referral, crisis intervention, consultation services available to other

professionals, Parenting after Divorce Program, parenting classes / support groups, child

abuse prevention project (HEALTHY BEGINNINGS), first time juvenile offenders



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program, individual, group and family counseling, Victims Impact Panel (VIP) and

Community Education Presentations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: Any Garvin County resident under the age of 18 years of age or a

family member living in the home of a youth under the age of 18 years old.

FEES: None (Donations Accepted)

DEACONESS HOME ADOPTION SERVICES 1-800-567-6631

UNPLANNED PREGNANCY

5300 N. MERDIAN AVENUE SUITE 9

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK.

AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY INCLUDING WEEKENDS

CONTACT: Jennifer Jones, Director

SERVICES: Legal, medical, living arrangements, counseling and loving support, and you choose

the family for your baby.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: None

FEES: None

DEMASTUS LAW OFFICE 1-866-552-3678

4117 N.W. 122


MONDAY-FRIDAY (8:00-5:00P.M)

CONTACT: Lauri Lampkin, Adoption Coordinator – Julie Demastus Attorney

SERVICES: Living, medical and legal expenses, counseling you chose and meet the family for

your baby, or chose a closed confidential adoption. Adoption service for new born.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS: Servers all of Oklahoma

FEES: None

YOUTH SERVICES FOR STEPHENS COUNTY 1-580-255-8800

P.O. BOX 1603 16 S. 7th

STREET FAX 1-580-255-8842

DUNCAN, OK. 73534 [email protected]

This program serves first-time expectant parents past the 28TH

week of pregnancy, second-time

expectant parents and parents of newborns. Also offers Parent-child drop-in activities,

family support events, and program related transportation

CHILDCARE

CHICKASAW NATION HEADQUARTERS 1-580-436-4585

520 ARLINGTON BLVD.

http://[email protected]/

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ADA, OKLAHOMA

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

For all information pertaining to the Chickasaw Nation.

CHICKASAW NATION 1-580-436-2603

901COUNTRY CLUB ROAD

ADA, OK.74820

For most programs clients must have their CDIB card or documentation from a tribe. Provides

Housing, Medical, Detoxification, WIC, Commodities, Financial Assistance, Burial

Assistance, Early Childhood Program (Johnson O’Malley)

CHICKASAW NATION 1-405-527-6667

1801 S. GREEN P.O. BOX 1620 FAX 1-405-527-8058

PURCELL, OK. 73080


SERVICES: Resource Specialist, Community health representatives / LPN WIC Program, Youth

Specialist, Family Advocacy, Child Support Enforcement, Employment and Training,

Vocational Rehabilitation, Martial Arts, Senior Citizens Site, Transportation to Carl Albert

Health Facility / prescription pick up upon request on Thursday, cultural and tourist

information, Social Worker, Food Distribution Program.

FEES: None

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA 1-405-528-0221

619 NW 23rd

STREET FAX 1-405-528-1517

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73103-1457

CONTACT: Tiffany Spezio, Specialty Services Coordinator

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORMENT

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT 1-800-522-2922

Oklahoma City- main office 1-405-522-2273

Web site www.OKDHS.org/childsupport 1-405-522-8901

CHICKASAW NATION CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM 1-580-436-3410

124 EAST MAIN ST.

ADA, OKLAHOMA 74820

http://www.okdhs.org/childsupport

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GARVIN COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT 1-800-522-2273

110 WEST PAUL 1-405-238-1481

PAULS VALLEY, OKLAHOMA 73075

McCLAIN COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT 1-800-522-2922

112 EAST EFAULA

NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 73069

STEPHENS COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT 1-580-255-1176

1609 A BROOKWOOD AVENUE FAX 1-580-255-1175

DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA 73534

Child support offices assist with establishing paternity if needed or requested, assist in establishing

court ordered child support and collection, will work with other agencies out of state to find

non-custodial parents, and assist in collection of back child support.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRMENTS; The child or children cannot be over the age of 18 years or have

graduated from high school.

FEES: None

JOB TRAINING/ EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

BIG 5 COMMUNITY SERVICE INC. 1-405-238-7732

225 McCLURE


ADULT EDUCATION 1-405-238-5568

301 N. WILLOW


ASCOG 1-580-224-6792

ASSOCIATION SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS

ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, YOUTH SERVICES

WORKFORCE OKLAHOMA CENTER- CHICKASHA 1-888-840-WORK

301 SOUTH 2ND

STREET (PO BOX 886)



WORKFORCE OKLAHOMA CENTER- NORMAN 1-405-701-2000

1125 E MAIN

NORMAN, OK 73071


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ASCOG- 1-580-255-9563

ASSOCIATION SOUTH CENTRAL OKLA GOVERNMENTS

ON THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM

PO Box 1647

DUNCAN, OK, 73534

MID-AMERICA TECHNOLOGY CENTER (405) 449-3391

P.O. BOX H

WAYNE, OK. 73095

RED RIVER TECHNOLOGY CENTER 1-580-255-2903

3300 W. BOIS D'ARC (TOLL-FREE) 1-888-607-2446

DUNCAN, OK 73534

OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT OFFICE (405) 557-7100

WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL OFFICE BUILDING

2401 NORTH LINCOLN BOULEVARD

OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73105

TRIO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (405) 225-9100

OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

655 RESEARCH PARKWAY SUITE 200


DISABILITIES

AMVETS SERVICE OFFICE 1-918-687-2179

VA REGIONAL OFFICE

125 S. MAIN STREET

MUSKOGEE, OK 74401

CONTACT: Archie P. Henderson

BLANCHARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-405-485-3394

SPECIAL SERVICES

AUGUST – MAY / MONDAY-FRIDAY (7:45 AM- 3:30 PM)

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SERVICES:

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Hearing, deafness, speech, and language, visual, emotional, orthopedic, other health impairment,

specific learning disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, developmental delay (preschool

children ages 3-5 only).

RELATED SERVICES: Speech and language therapy, psychological/ education evaluation.

Physical therapy, occupational therapy, early identification and assessment. Counseling,

school health services (para or nurse) special transportation, etc.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Children with disabilities ages 3-21 who require special

services.

FEES: Services provided at no cost to parents of eligible students.

CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1-800-522-8224

OKLAHOMA OFFICE FOR HANDICAPPED CONCERNS 1-405-521-3756

2712 VILLA PROM FAX 1-405-943-7550


DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL 1-405-521-4984

OKLAHOMA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR FAX 1-405-521-6684

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

2401 NW 23RD

SUITE 74


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1-405-231-4911

OKLAHOMA AREA OFFICE

531 COUCH DRIVE


HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 1-405-521-2360

ROOM 480 2101 NORTH LINCOLN BOULEVARD


GOVERNOR’S COMMITTEE ON 1-405-521-3756

EMPLOYMENT OF THE HANDICAPPED 1-800-522-8224

COMMISSION ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

OFFICE OF HANDICAPPED CONCERNS 1-405-943-7550

2712 VILLA PROM

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LEARNING DISABILITY ASSOCIATION 1-405-743-1336

P.O. BOX 2315

STILLWATER, OK. 74076

MEDICAID OFFICE 1-405-530-3439

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

4545 N. LINCOLN BLVD. SUITE 124 FAX 1-405-530-3471


SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION 1-405-521-4880

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-2

DEPARMENT OF EDUCATION

2500 N. LINCOLN BLVD. ROOM 411


CONTACT: Mark Sharp

STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT 1-405-521-2991

1901 W. WALNUT P.O. BOX 53408


CONTACT: Staff

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 1-405-521-3351

SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION

OLIVER HODGE MEMORIAL BUILDING

2500 N. LONCOLN BLVD. ROOM 4111


CONTACT: Misty Kimbrough

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 1-405-521-4876

SPECIAL EDUCATION SECTION

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5

2500 N. LINCOLN BLVD. ROOM 411


CONTACT: Mark Sharp

PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY 1-800-880-7755

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY MENTAL ILLNESS

INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

OKLAHOMA DISABILITY LAW CENTER INC.

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2915 CLASSEN BLVD. 300 CAMERON BUILDING


STATE BRAIN INJURY RESOURCE 1-405-271-3430

GOVENOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR

TRAUMATIC SPINAL CHORD & TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

INJURY PREVENTION SERVICES 1-405-271-8766

STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

1000 NE 10th

STREET


CONTACT: Ruth Azeredo, Dr. PHD

STATE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION 1-405-271-8777

DEPARMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

P.O. BOX 53277


STATE WORKER’S COMPENSATION 1-405-557-7600

DENVER N. DAVISON COURT BUILDING

1915 N. STILES


VA REGIONAL OFFICE 1-918-687-2500

125 SOUTH MAIN STREET 1-800-827-1000

MUSKOGEE, OK. 74401

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 1-405-951-3498

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

3535 NW 58th

, SIUTE 500


CHILDREN’S HEARING AID ASSISTANCE 1-405-232-6602

PROGRAM (CHAAP)

837 NW 10TH


Provides hearing aids to children less than 18 years of age whose families earn $15,000 or less

annually but who is not eligible for welfare assistance. Sponsored by Oklahoma Hearing

Aid Association. Doctors and audiologist examine children to be fitted with hearing aids.

PURCELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-405-527-2164

SPECIAL SERVICES

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201 LESTER LANE

PURCELL, OK 73080










services.


STRATFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-405-759-2382

SPECIAL SERVICES



Hearing, deafness, speech, and language, visual, emotional, orthopedic, other health

impairment, specific learning disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, developmental

delay (preschool children ages 3-5 only).





services.


LINDSAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-405-756-3134

SPECIAL SERVICES

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services.


PAULS VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-405-238-2312

SPECIAL SERVICES










services.


MAYSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-405-867-5550

SPECIAL SERVICES



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services.


DUNCAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-580-255-0686

SPECIAL SERVICES










services.


MARLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1-580-658-3126

SPECIAL SERVICES






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services.


OASIS 1-800-24-OASIS

PO BOX 26091



Provide information and referral to such services as diagnosis and evaluation, medical counseling,

therapy, rehabilitation support, financial, transportation, residential arrangements,

specialized equipment, and education.

SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN AND THE SHRINERS BURNS

INSTITUTES

Shriners is a pediatric healthcare hospital system provides excellent, no-cost medical care to

children with orthopedic problems and burn injuries, cancer and other services. Application

forms are available from Shriners, Shrine Temples offices, local Shrine Clubs, any Shriners

Hospitals for Crippled Children 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL. 33607. (1-800-237-

5055).

ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL 1-888-226-4343

St. Jude focuses on treatment and research for children with cancer and other life-

threatening disorders.

NICHCY 1-800-695-0285

NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER

FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES

P.O. BOX 1492

WASHINGTON, DC 20013 [email protected]

Information clearinghouse providing free information and resources on disabilities and disability-

related issues with special focus on children and youth with disabilities (birth to age 22).

TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982) gives states the option to make

Medicaid (SoonerCare in Oklahoma) benefits available to children with physical or mental

disabilities who would not ordinarily be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

benefits because of their parent's income or resources. This option allows children who are

eligible for institutional services to be cared for in their homes.

SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY

HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE

Oklahoma Hospice and Palliative Care Association - 1- 405-513-8602

Provides education and information to patients, families, professionals and member

providers. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.caringinfo.org

http://[email protected]/


http://www.caringinfo.org/

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JOB TRAINING

ASCOG 1-580-224-6792

ASSOCIATION SOUTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA GOVERNMENTS

ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, YOUTH SERVICES

WORKFORCE OKLAHOMA CENTER- CHICKASHA 1-888-840-WORK

301 SOUTH 2ND

STREET (PO BOX 886)



SERVICES: Assist area employers with their needs for employees and assist eligible job seeking

adult, youth, and dislocated worker customers with employment and career decisions.

Assist in providing job opportunities for persons aged 55 and older. Serves Caddo, Grady,

and McClain counties.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: A proof of citizens and draft registration. Some income

guidelines. Some programs have age requirements. Residency is not a requirement.

FEES: None

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM 1-405-238-9367

1-800-522-1086

1-580-252-4085

The Foster Grandparent Program is a federally funded volunteer service program for low-income

older Americans. The Foster Grandparent Program is part of the corporation for National

service and the National Senior Service Corp.

NUTRITION PROGRAM

SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA NUTRITION PROGRAM 1-580-332-1095

1710 E. BROADWAY SUITE 2 1-888-418-7667

ADA, OK 74820


CONTACT: all staff

SERVICES: Garvin county daily hot lunch meal Monday through Friday home delivery meals,

outreach and advantage programs. Call for the center nearest you.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All persons in the Garvin county 60 years old and older, others

by special qualification.

FEES: None (donations are greatly appreciated, but a suggested donation is $1.50. (NO ONE

WILL BE TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY)

PURCELL SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER 1-405-527-5070

228 N. 2ND

MEAL DELIVERY 1-405-527-9462

PURCELL, OK 73080

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SERVICES: Meal program for eligible individuals through Delta Nutrition Program, home

delivered meals and activities for senior citizens.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Individuals 55 yrs and older: 60 years and older are eligible

for the daily meal program.

FEES: None (donations are accepted)

HEALTH INFORMATION

Dental Assistance

D-DENT (Dentists for the Disabled and Elderly in Need of Treatment) (405) 424-8092

222 NE 2 1-800-522-9510

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

• Statewide referral service for free dental care for low-income elderly age 60+ or developmentally

disabled.

• Call for appointment (2-3 year waiting list).

Oklahoma Dental Association (405) 848-8873

317 N.E. 13th

1-800-876-8890

Oklahoma City 73104

• “Senior-Dent” age 65+, <$8,000 single, <$12,000 married.

• 20% discount on general dentistry w/ participating dentists.

• “Care-Dent” any age.

• Dentures $400 w/ participating dentists.

MIRACLE ON WHEELS 1-800-749-8778

Assistance in obtaining motorized wheelchairs.

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