Foster Care Program Transitioned Families in Oklahoma
Twenty-seven foster families moved to a new provider after Saint Francis Ministries ended operations.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Child Care
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Circle of Care has accepted 27 foster families and 4 child welfare professionals following the departure of Saint Francis Ministries from the state foster care system. This transition aims to maintain stability for local children and families currently in the foster care journey.
Why it matters
Transitions in child welfare providers directly affect the continuity of care for vulnerable children and their foster parents. Ensuring these families have a new agency helps maintain stable environments during a significant administrative change in Oklahoma.
The transition involves the relocation of 27 foster families and 4 child welfare professionals to a new service provider. The ultimate impact on statewide foster placement availability remains under evaluation following this change.
The players
Circle of Care
A long-standing Oklahoma organization that has provided services to children and families since 1917 and operated a foster care program since 2014.
Saint Francis Ministries
A former provider of foster care services in Oklahoma that recently concluded its operations in the state.
The details
The shift occurred as Saint Francis Ministries ended its foster care operations, requiring families to find a new provider to continue their support. By bringing on these families and professionals, Circle of Care aims to ensure that existing foster placements remain secure and that caseworkers can continue providing necessary oversight and resources without interruption.
Timeline
1917: Circle of Care began serving Oklahoma children and families.
2014: Circle of Care launched its foster care program.
- 2026-09-22
The transition of 27 foster families was completed.
Health Landscape
This transition follows the exit of a major service provider from the Oklahoma foster care system. It represents an ongoing effort to maintain continuity of care within the state's social services infrastructure.
Foster families impacted by agency closures should maintain close communication with state case workers regarding their status and support resources. Any concerns about the continuity of household services or clinical support should be raised directly with the new agency representative.
The takeaway
Maintaining stable support networks is essential for the health and well-being of children and foster families during agency transitions. Families should always confirm their active support status and caseworker contact information with their new service provider.
Further reading
Learn more about local resources for families in our Child Care section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 9.
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