Nonprofit calls for more foster parents in Oklahoma

May is recognized as National Foster Care Month, and The Family Initiative is sharing ways to help children in Oklahoma.

Thursday, May 22nd 2025, 2:45 pm

By: Craig Day

TULSA, Okla. -

May is recognized as National Foster Care Month, and The Family Initiative is sharing ways to help children in Oklahoma. There are 365,000 children in foster care nationwide. 6,800 of those are in Oklahoma.

WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Become a Foster Parent! Open your heart and home to a child in need.
Donate! Donations can make a significant difference to foster care agencies.
Volunteer or Provide Respite Care! Dedicate your time and skills to support foster families.

Craig Day

Craig Day anchors the 5 a.m., 6 a.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts at News On 6. An Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award winner, Craig’s work has been recognized by numerous journalism groups, including the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalism and Oklahoma Associated Press.