Support for Foster Teens and Prayers for #MightyMillerThis time of year can bring stressful times for children who endure traumatic experiences.As we approach the end of...

May Your Season Be Bright and JoyousI hope each of you is looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break and will have time to spend with loved ones.As a Christian,...

Handling stress over the holidaysWith the beginning of December and upcoming celebrations, stress is an inevitable part of the season. Holidays are often portrayed as...

November 2025 was a warm and mostly dry month across Oklahoma, much like the climatological fall season as a whole (Sept. 1–Nov. 30). Those conditions allowed drought to...

OICA Expresses Thanks for Child Advocacy Award WinnersAs we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for...

Elevate Learning, Not Just Test ScoresOklahoma has consistently lingered toward the bottom of state rankings when it comes to reading comprehension with elementary-aged...

Protecting your generosityAs we approach the holiday season, Oklahomans will once again demonstrate the extraordinary generosity that defines our state. From local food...

OICA Kid Governor®, 4-H Junior Governor Inspire Future Leaders, Elevate Importance of VotingThe work done by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, while always...

2026 “Children’s Legislative Agenda” sent to lawmakersIn October, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) held our Fall Forum, a conference which annually...

The summer warmth that lingered through much of September carried into the first three weeks of October before Mother Nature finally switched the channel to a more autumnal...

Food Assistance and Health Coverage Key Factors During Government ShutdownI want to start by saying “thank you” to the governor and Oklahoma’s legislative leaders for the...

SNAP Assistance to halt in Oklahoma on November 1 unless shutdown endsThe federal government entered a shutdown on Oct. 1 when Congress failed to pass the required 12...

Combined Federal Campaign for Nonprofits Faces Uncertain FutureJust over one month ago, notice was issued that the federal government had paused the Combined Federal...

When I'm home in southwestern Oklahoma, nobody asks me about administrative law. They ask about schools, grocery prices and whether their kids will have good jobs here in...

Shutdown, Healthcare, and Opportunities for OklahomansWith the federal government “shutdown” of services continuing, one likely outcome will be that Affordable Care Act...