3+ hour, 22+ min ago  (321+ words) Integris Health will shut down its childcare centers and Fun and Fit programs in August due to financial losses, highlighting a growing childcare crisis in Oklahoma. Integris Health, one of Oklahoma's largest hospital groups, will close its childcare centers in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (316+ words) The Children's Promise Act, which aims to provide tax credits for donations to non-profits supporting children in Oklahoma, passed out of committee with an 8-2 vote. A bill proposing the creation of the Children's Promise Act, which would offer tax credits…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (356+ words) Child care workers and advocates in Oklahoma voiced their frustrations at a public hearing regarding new emergency rules from the Department of Human Services, which they argue negatively impact childcare centers and families. Child care workers and advocates in Oklahoma…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (272+ words) Child care providers and advocates in Oklahoma are voicing concerns over emergency rules by the Department of Human Services. Child care providers and advocates in Oklahoma are speaking out against emergency rules implemented by the Department of Human Services, claiming…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (296+ words) The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is halting new child care subsidy applications and ending a provider incentive because of the federal government shutdown and funding issues. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services announced Thursday that it will pause new…...