The Arnall Community Funds at Oklahoma City Community Foundation granted $1,542,472 to the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA).
The funds will be distributed to OJA over a three-year period to enhance access to Functional Family Therapy (FFT) in Oklahoma County, providing vital support to youth and their families across Oklahoma County, while also reducing out-of-home placement costs.
“The Arnall Community Funds were created to support evidence-based programs that bring about transformative change for Oklahomans with systemic involvement,” said Sue Ann Arnall, President of the Arnall Family Foundation. “FTT is effective and keeps youth out of incarceration and with their families where they belong. OJA’s expansion of this program will lead to brighter futures and have an untold impact on the communities they serve.”
FFT is a proven in-home model that has shown successful outcomes in treating delinquent youth in their community.
By investing in evidence-based treatments, OJA expects to save between $1,300 and $5,000 per family annually.