Partner Employers
How partnering with Work Ready Oklahoma benefits employers:
Program Participants
Whether you’re looking for your first job, a better job, or you’re returning to the workforce, we’ve got your back. We provide our program participants with job training workshops, community connections, and ongoing job coaching that give them with the skills and support they need to find, get, and keep the right job.
Short-Term Family Solutions
Parents in Canadian County may utilize the Caring Center Emergency Shelter for up to 48 hours in a crisis situation. This can often provide the parent and child with the critical time they need to de-escalate and gain a new perspective on a difficult situation.
For further help, please contact:
Shelter Director
(405) 262-6555
Emergency Shelter
Our Caring Center Emergency Shelter provides short-term care in a family like setting for children ages 0-18. On average, the Caring Center supports 100 children each year. These children are offered a place of safety during uncertain and turbulent times. Additionally, counseling services within Youth & Family Services, Inc. may be accessed as necessary, making a difference in assisting these children on their path to healing and recovery. We are also a designated runaway Basic Center. The Caring Center offers a homelike setting, with plenty of recreational opportunities, in a healthy environment.
For further help, please contact:
Shelter Director
(405) 262-6555
Intergenerational at Intrada
Structured, intentional opportunities for low-income seniors, other vulnerable adults, youth and young adults to connect and bond through shared social, recreational, educational, and volunteer activities.
For further help, please contact:
Youth and Family Services
(405) 262-6555
Transitional Living
The Transitional Living Program provides services for young adults between the ages of 16 – 21 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including pregnant and young adult parents with their children. The program provides counseling, life skills, education, and mentoring to enable young adults to become more self-sufficient.
25 young adults were served through the Transitional Living Programs this past year, and provided with supportive services and long-term housing (18 months). 118 young adults received short-term support including groceries, clothing, transportation, utilities, rent, deposits, mentoring, counseling, life skill classes, and referrals.
For further help, please contact:
Youth & Family Services
(405) 262-6555
Street Outreach
The Street Outreach program provides help for homeless teens and young adults who may not be ready for the structure of a live-in program. Street Outreach provides a place to get a meal, do laundry, take a shower or access a computer.
For further help, please contact:
Youth & Family Services
(405) 262-6555
Respite and Emergency Placements
For further help, please contact:
Foster Care Staff
(405) 262-6555
fostercare@yfsok.org
Foster Care
As a YFS foster family, you can help to provide a temporary home for children between placements or provide respite for other YFS foster families as needed. This additional support for children and foster families leads to better placement stability and successful outcomes for children in care.
For further help, please contact:
Foster Care Staff
(405) 262-6555
fostercare@yfsok.org
Outreach Counseling
Outreach counselors move from school to school reaching children and adolescents in three counties with crisis intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, and educational programs. Behavior management consultation is also made available to school personnel.
The Journey of Hope program uses a youth-centered, strengths-based approach to provide young people with positive resources to understand and cope with emotions caused by traumatic situations in a group setting. This program gives young people the opportunity to normalize their emotions and develop positive coping strategies through cooperative play, creative arts and literature.
School systems served are Canadian Blaine and Kingfisher counties.
For further help, please contact:
(405) 262-6555
counseling@yfsok.org
Individual Counseling
YFS’ counseling service is a compassionate haven for individuals seeking support and healing. Specializing in trauma, crisis intervention, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, social skills development, and positive relationship building, we are dedicated to helping youth navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope. Our counseling provide a safe and understanding environment, guiding troubled youth towards recovery and personal growth.
