

children
& youth
Carter County Health Department Child Guidance
580-223-9705
405 S. Washington St.
Ardmore, OK 73401
Provides professional services to families with children under age 13, parent education, autism, hearing, speech, and developmental screenings. Circle of Security parenting classes are also offered with no age limitations for the child.
Carter County Health Department Children First
580-223-7075 x324
405 S. Washington St.
Ardmore, OK 73401
Oklahoma's Nurse-Famliy Patnership, is a voluntary family support program that offers home-based services to mothers expecting their first child. To be eligible, participants must meet the following requirements:
•First-time mother. Exceptions may be made if the first child was lost or removed at birth.
•Monthly household income at or below 185% of federal poverty level.
•Less than 29 weeks pregnant at enrollment.
Carter County Health Department Clinic Services
580-223-9705
405 S. Washington St.
Ardmore, OK 73401
Adult and childhood immunizations, WIC nutrition services, COVID-19, tetanus and flu shots, STD/STI testing, head lice checks, communicable disease investigation and intervention, maternity services up to 36 weeks, family practice including well checks and minor sick visits, and family planning services including pregnancy tests, birth control, pap smears, annual exams, and more.
Carter County Health Department Community Services
580-223-9705
405 S. Washington St.
Ardmore, OK 73401
Health education programs, car seat safety checks, restaurant and public pool inspections, food handling classes, pool maintenance classes for hotel and community pool management, and preparation and response to disasters that threaten the health and well-being of residents.
Carter County Sooner Start
580-223-9705
405 S. Washington St.
Ardmore, OK 73401
Early intervention program that provides screenings and services for children from birth to 3 years old with developmental delays. Complete the online SoonerStart Referral Form. For more information, contact Robbyn.Morris@sde.ok.gov.
CASA of Southern Oklahoma
580-226-0009
20 B Street SW Room 401, Fourth Floor
Ardmore, OK 73401
Advocates for abused or neglected children via trained volunteers whose responsibilities include investigating the circumstances surrounding the case, making an independent evaluation of what is in the child's best interest, both immediately and in the long run, and monitoring the case until a permanent plan is approved by the court.
Circle of Care, Inc.
405-312-8663
501 W. Main
Ardmore, OK 73401
Recruit, train and support foster families in Carter and surrounding counties. Support for our foster families includes a co-op with free clothing and equipment, welcome baskets for new placements, additional financial support, and monthly support groups.
Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma
580-226-1838
15 Monroe St. NE
Ardmore, OK 73401
A residential safe place for children and adolescents, as well as a provider of behavioral health outpatient counseling, prevention and intervention services. Provides food, clothing, and school supplies to anyone in need.
Counseling, Inc
580-371-3551
102 N. Neshoba
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Drug education, crisis intervention & problem solving for youth under 18, and their families serving Johnson, Marshall, Murray, Atoka counties with services including individual, group, or family counseling, crisis counseling, outreach counseling, information and referral services, advocacy services, and first-time offender program.
Department of Human Services Childcare Assistance
580-490-3600
410 Travertine Dr.
Ardmore, OK 73401
Child Care Subsidy Benefits pay part or all child care costs directly to a licensed and contracted child care provider for those eligible while you are working or attending school or training. Eligible individuals may be required to pay a portion of child care costs based on your income.
Department of Human Services TANF
580-490-3600
410 Travertine Dr.
Ardmore, OK 73401
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides a small, temporary cash assistance payment to low income families of children who are deprived of parental support due to absence, death, incapacity or chronic unemployment while gaining education and work skills leading to full time employment.
Homeless School Liaison
Zaneis School District
Cindy Rose - 580- 668-2955
30515 U.S. Highway 70 Wilson, OK 73463
Ardmore Schools
Sabra Emde - 580- 226-7650
P.O. Box 1709 Ardmore, OK 73401
Springer Schools
Carolyn Lancaster- 580-653-2471
P.O. Box 249 Springer, OK 73458
Plainview Schools
Karl Stricker - 580- 223-6319
1140 South Plainview Road Ardmore, OK 73401
Lone Grove Schools
Richie Mckee - 580- 867-4690
P.O. Box 1330 Lone Grove, OK 73443
Wilson Schools
Josh Mitchell - 580- 668-2306
1860 Hewitt Road Wilson, OK 73463
Healdton Schools
Donielle Cantwell - 580- 229-0566
P.O. Box 490 Healdton, OK 73438
Fox Schools
Mark Williams - 580- 673-2081
P.O. Box 248 Fox, OK 73435
Dickson Schools
Jennifer Mays-Krimmer - 580- 223-9557
4762 Hwy 199 Ardmore, OK 73401
Ensuring rights of all school-age students to go to school, including those without permanent housing and high school students living unaccompanied. If you are in this situation contact the Homeless Liason at your school for help.
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers Children's Services
580-226-5048
2530 S Commerce St
Ardmore, OK 73401
Provides individualized services for children and families to treat most behavioral health conditions. Services include individual, group and family therapy, case management, peer recovery support, wellness, care coordination and medication management.
Serves children ages 0 to 18 and adults in transitional ages of 18 to 24.
Accepts most insurance including SoonerCare. Services are available regardless of ability to pay. Clinics are also located in Ada, Durant, Madill, Marietta, Pauls Valley, Seminole, Sulphur and Tishomingo.
Office of Juvenile Affairs
580-223-8032
333 West Main, Suite 370
Ardmore, OK 73401
State agency entrusted by the people of Oklahoma to provide professional prevention, education, and treatment services, as well as secure facilities for juveniles to promote public safety and reduce juvenile delinquency.
Oklahoma Family Support Network
405-271-5072
Oklahoma Family Network focuses on supporting families of children and youth with special needs via emotional support, resource navigation, and ensuring quality healthcare for all children and families through strong and effective family/professional partnerships.
PAX Tools
580-436-3980 ext 86200
Techniques learned in PAX Tools workshops offer easy, fun and evidence-based strategies for teaching behavior to children in ways that contribute to more positive relationships now, and lead to improved functioning in adulthood. To register and receive a link to stream the workshop, email HofantiChokma@Chickasaw.net
Restoring Lives
580-798-3650
98 Broadlawn Shopping Center
Ardmore, OK 73401
Healing and transforming the mindset of youth and families in historically oppressed communities through holistic health supports, life skills workshops, personal and academic mentorship, and multi-dimensional family support, serving youth ages 9 to 12 and their families. Resources for families include back to school support, rent and utility assistance, mental and physical health forums and scholarships. Services are provided face to face and virtually.