Help Oklahoma Families Thrive
Too many foster, kinship, and adoptive families struggle alone. More than half stop serving within the first year because ongoing encouragement and support rarely exist. At Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children (OBHC), we believe every church in Oklahoma can play a vital role in changing this story.
By joining the Foster Care Support Ministry, you equip your congregation to wrap around families with compassion, practical help, and the love of Christ. Together, we can form a statewide network of “Churches that C.A.R.E.S.” and transform countless lives.
The Challenge
Sustaining Foster and Resource Families
Children in foster care experience deep loss and disruption. Foster, kinship, and adoptive families often feel overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving and the complexities of the system. Burnout sets in quickly without dedicated support.
Your church can become the difference-maker.
The C.A.R.E.S. Ministry Model
OBHC will help your church launch and grow a Foster Care Support Ministry built on the C.A.R.E.S. framework:
Commits
Dedicate your church to caring for vulnerable children in your community.
Appreciates
Encourage resource families and child welfare staff with tangible acts of love.
Recruits & Retains
Inspire new foster families, and help existing ones stay encouraged and supported.
Equips
Offer Christ-centered training and practical resources needed for success.
Surrounds
Build a community of prayer, presence, and ongoing practical help.
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With this model, families never have to walk the foster care journey alone.
Join a Statewide Movement of Hope
OBHC stands ready to mobilize and equip Oklahoma churches. Through partnership, we provide resources, training, and ongoing support, empowering you to make a lasting impact on foster families and the children they serve.
Together, we can:
- Build a connected network of “Churches that C.A.R.E.S.” statewide.
- Maximize the impact of Christ-centered care for families in crisis.
- Ensure that every family finds encouragement, prayer, and practical support year-round.
Start Your Ministry
Change a Life
Ready to launch or strengthen your church’s foster care support efforts? We will walk beside you every step of the way.
- Contact Us – Learn how to implement the C.A.R.E.S. model, and engage your congregation.
- Access Training – Get resources and step-by-step guidance from the OBHC team.
- Mobilize Volunteers – Create opportunities for every member to serve foster families directly.
Fuel the Mission
Support Foster Families
Your generosity powers a movement of hope for foster families across Oklahoma. Every gift helps recruit, train, and equip churches, ensuring that families experience Christ’s love in action.
Lives Changed by Love
Foster Parent Oklahoma FAQ
OBHC partners with local churches to help them support foster families in their congregations and communities. We equip churches with tools and resources to encourage, strengthen, and walk alongside those who are caring for children in foster care.
What are the requirements to become a foster parent in Oklahoma?
To become a foster parent in Oklahoma, you must be at least 21, pass background checks, complete required training, show financial stability, and complete a home study.
Do I need to own my home to foster a child?
No, you do not have to own your home—renters can foster as long as they provide a safe environment, enough space, and a separate bed for the child.
What support does OBHC provide to foster parents?
OBHC supports foster parents by partnering with churches to build strong, caring ministry support. We provide churches with training, practical resources, and a trusted network so they can better encourage and serve foster families.
- Through this partnership, churches are equipped to:
- Support foster parents with care and encouragement
- Strengthen their ministry to foster families
- Respond to the needs of children in their communities
- Create a dependable circle of help for families in foster care
OBHC helps churches serve with confidence, compassion, and purpose so that foster parents do not have to walk this journey alone.
Do foster families receive financial assistance?
Yes, foster families receive a monthly reimbursement from the state to help cover the child’s basic needs.
How can I apply to become a foster parent through OBHC?
OBHC does not license foster parents, but we support those who are already licensed or in the process of becoming licensed. We help churches connect foster families to resources, care, and encouragement.
For more questions, you can contact our campus staff by visiting our Contact Us page.