Oklahoma is facing a growing crisis in early childhood and school-age education — one thatputs families, workers and children at serious risk. At 5 p.m. Oct. 30, Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) ...

After huge budget cuts, child care providers across the state took their concerns straight to lawmakers.

Oklahoma is set to enhance its early childhood education and child care access with a $14.7 million federal grant, targeting the state's significant childcare desert issue, especially in rural areas.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater, writes a note during the State of the State Address on Feb. 2, 2026, at the state Capitol in ...

TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma daycare owners are raising concerns after learning the state will keep pandemic-era funding cuts in place for school-age children — cuts originally blamed on the federal ...

Child policy advocates say a state program is keeping more children out of foster care. It brings social workers onto school campuses. In February, Oklahoma Human Services partnered with nearly 80 ...

Nationwide, childcare funding is facing federal challenges and possible cutbacks. In Oklahoma, a plan is in place for state changes that will happen in 2026, which will impact childcare facilities and ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma is leading the charge, becoming the first state to join a new national initiative aimed at ensuring that every child in foster care has a safe and stable home. Leaders ...