1. The Oklahoma United Methodist
Circle of Care has provided for
Oklahoma children and youth through
residential and foster care families
since 1917. Our mission is to provide
help, healing, and wholeness to
children, youth, and families who are
hurting and in need.
Circle of Care does not see the
children, youth, and families we serve
as "at-risk," but "at-promise." We
believe every person has received
special gifts from God. Love and
acceptance heals hurting that can be
mended by no other means but
through God’s perfect love.
About Circle of Care
To Be a Circle of Care
Foster Parent
Please Contact:
Foster Care
Child SHARE Headquarters
720 W. Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 117
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
405-286-3803

2. “He who welcomes this child,
welcomes Me, and he who welcomes Me,
welcomes He who sent Me.” Luke 9:48
There are over 11,000 children in
DHS custody today!
Will you help?
How Do I Become a Foster
Parent for Circle of Care?
*You will meet with a Child Share
representative to determine if
fostering is suitable for you and
your family.
*Child SHARE will assist you with
your paperwork, complete a home
study, and provide training.
*Everyone in your home over the
age of 18 will have to pass a
background check.
*The certification process should
take approximately 60 days.
*****All Circle of Care foster
parents receive the standard board
rate from the Department of Human
Services.
Receive the Support You Need
from Circle of Care
Financial Support such as paid respite care and
community involvement fund for camps and/or
memberships.
Support Groups with other foster and adoptive
parents for mutual prayer, education, and
socialization.
Training Opportunities to maintain In-Service
Training requirements.
Social Activities such as Easter celebrations,
Back to School picnics, and Christmas parties.
Prayer Support through our network of
concerned Christian families and volunteers.
Welcome Baskets that provide families with
essential items needed when a child is placed
in a home.
Clothing & Equipment Co-op provides families with
car seats, strollers, cribs, infant gates, toddler play
equipment, diapers, toys, clothing, as well as many
other items.
Who Can Be a Foster Parent
for Circle of Care?
 A responsible, mature, healthy adult at least 21
years of age with stable living arrangements
 Has healthy relationships whether married,
single, or divorced
 Can meet the medical and emotional needs of
a young child
 Has the ability to manage personal and
household financial needs
What is Foster Care?
Foster Care was created to provide a
temporary home for children who are vic-
tims of abuse and neglect.
When a child is placed in state custody,
they are taken to a shelter to wait for an
available foster home.
Foster Care allows these children to live
in a loving environment. Children stay in
foster care until they are either reunified
with their parents or until a permanent
home can be found.