ICYMI: Is Your Child Resilient?
Tulsa Kids Magazine (July 2017) story by Brandon Schmitz The article begins, “Most parents and caregivers want to raise resilient children – children who are able to overcome hardships of…
Helping over 91,000 families cope with divorce
“My parents got divorced when I was seven, and it’s been really hard since then. I’m afraid that I’ll end up like my parents. I hope that I can one…
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) can affect mental and physical health
Did you know that one in 14 children in Tulsa County will be involved in a child abuse or neglect investigation? Oklahoma has one of the highest rates of child…
Catherine Claybrook: Using specialized skills to treat complex traumas
Catherine Claybrook is the Clinical Supervisor for Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) Women in Recovery (WIR) program. She has worked at F&CS since 2006 holding numerous positions within the agency…
Elizabeth’s Story
Ten-year- old Elizabeth was kidnapped when she was only eight. When she was rescued, Family & Children’s Services was there from the start. Elizabeth wrote and illustrated a book, sharing…