November 9, 2024 Issue, Page 10 of 18

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10+ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024 The Elk City News LETTER TO THE EDITOR OKDHS Foster Care Children in Beckham County Greetings from OHS Foster Care 5,902 Oklahoma children in the tional learning and makes visits with County. hours to a few days. You will still be this letter with your family, friends, Recruitment. As the holiday seasons custody of Oklahoma Human ser- their family and services providers a Dewey County has 8 children in required to meet all ofthe foster care coworkers and neighbors it would unfold, we find ourselves reflecting vices, and 1,015 of those children little easier. Keeping a child in their foster care. There are 3 children be- requirements and should you desire be greatly appreciated. I can also on the incredible journey we've em- are in Region 1 (data current as of current church also provides the tween the ages 6-12 years old and 4 toshift from short term to long term provide additional brochures and barked upon and are humbled by 11/01/2024). These children enter child and the parents much needed children ages 13 and older. foster care, the transition would be fliers. the unwavering support of individ- the foster care system through no added support and comfort during Beckham County has 68 children quick and easy. Please reach out to a Foster Care uals and families who have been and fault of their own and need a foster such a scary situation. in foster care. There are 16 children My name is Roxanne Freeman Recruiter today! I cover Woodward, continue to be a beacon ofhope for family to offer them a safe home T wanted to share some local sta- between the ages 0-2 years old, 17 and I am one of the Oklahoma Ellis, Dewey, Beckham & Roger foster children and teens in need of and a chance for them to heal. We tistics so you can see for yourself children between the ages 3-5 years Human Services Foster Care Re- Mills is Roxanne Geddes and she safe, loving and stable homes. are in desperate need for more foster why there is such a need for foster old, 23 children between the ages cruitment Social Workers for Re- can be reached at (580)744-0049 ‘This holiday season, we are hum- parents, specifically needing people families. 6-12 years old and 9 children age 13 gion 1 West. The counties I serve or via email at RoxanneGeddes@ bly asking you to consider opening who are open-minded and will take Woodward County has 32 chil- and older. Five children are placed are Woodward, Ellis, Dewey, Roger your hearts and homes to a local teens, kids with special needs and dren in foster care. There are 9 chil-in contiguous counties and 18 chil- Mills and Beckham Counties. My If you need a recruiter in a differ- foster care child or teen in your sibling groups. These are the chil- dren between the ages of 0-2 years dren are placed in non-contigu- goal is to reach out to several busi- ent county I can provide you their community in need of placement. dren who are hardest to place and old, 7 children between the ages of ous counties. ness, agencies, organizations and contact information. You would be making a profound who need special families willing to 3-5 years old, 10 children between Roger Mills has 2 children in individuals in hope to spread the Thank you for your timeand con- difference in the lives you touch. meet them where they are. the ages of6-12 years old and 6 chil- foster care. There are 2 children be- awareness of the need and also do sideration. By opening your hearts and homes, We also need foster families dren ages 13 and older. There are 10 tween the ages 0-2 years old. presentations followed by Q and Respectfully, you are sowing the seeds of love, in every community around the children placed outside of Wood- Oklahoma Human Services is ‘A. If you or someone you know Roxanne Freeman| CWS III support and healing. state to ensure that children are ward County. also seeking Emergency Placement has ever considered becoming a Child Welfare | Region 1 West Understandably this isa BIG ASK able to be placed within their home Ellis County has 4 children in Resources and Respite Resources. If foster parent, I would be happy to Foster Care Recruitment & Reten- and we acknowledge that. However, communities and their home school foster care. There are 2 children be- long term foster care seems over- visit with you or them. I can share tion the need in your very own backyard tween the ages 6-12 years old and whelming, then please consider information about the application Cell: 580-744-0049 is dire. as little disruption as possible in the 2 children ages 13 and older. There doing short term foster care, Short approval process and requirements. Available Monday - Thursday / CANUTE As of 11/05/2024 there are child’ life, maintains their educa- is one child placed outside of Ellis term can be anywhere from a few If you would be willing to share 7:30am - 6:00pm ASR October Students of the Montt Pistol Pete (Lakelynn Newcomb) and Spirit Rider (Brynlee Newcomb) Teague Farris, Reid Carlson, Reilly Potenshy, & Jayda Reynolds brought the OSU spirit today at school for Halloween. We proudly support the students, staff and administration at Canute Schools Great Plains Bank ~ Lipscomb Chrysler ~ Dodge Jeep Ram ~ First National Bank Farms Union Go-Gi HI-PRO 720 S. Main, Elk City One of the largest metal 918 N. 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