A new program launching in August hopes to make it easier for relatives who unexpectedly take in children by connecting them with financial assistance and community resources.
Circle of Care is one of a handful of Oklahoma nonprofits selected by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to launch the new Kinship Navigation program. The initiative will serve families in several counties, including Muskogee, Okmulgee, and Tulsa.
For Matt Baccus, the program was personal. He and his family stepped in to care for a relative’s children, but he said they quickly found themselves navigating an unfamiliar system…