Circle of Care Absorbed Foster Families Following Exit
Twenty-seven foster families moved to Circle of Care after Saint Francis Ministries ended its operations in Oklahoma.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Child Care
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Following the departure of Saint Francis Ministries from the Oklahoma foster care system, Circle of Care has integrated 27 foster families into its program. This transition aims to maintain stability for local children and families currently in care.
Why it matters
The change is designed to ensure that children in the state foster system experience continuity in their caregiving and support networks. It follows a significant shift in foster care provider availability across the state.
Circle of Care has accepted 27 foster families and 4 child welfare professionals to support ongoing service needs. The organization has operated its foster care program since 2014.
The players
Circle of Care
A long-standing Oklahoma nonprofit that has provided child welfare services and foster care support since 1917.
Saint Francis Ministries
An organization that previously managed foster care placements in Oklahoma before ending its state operations.
The details
As Saint Francis Ministries winds down its foster care operations in Oklahoma, it is coordinating with the state and local partners to transfer active foster homes to new agencies. Families previously under the outgoing provider were given the choice to move their journey to Circle of Care. The incoming child welfare professionals will assist in managing the needs of these transitioning households to prevent service gaps.
Timeline
1917: Circle of Care began serving Oklahoma families.
2014: Circle of Care launched its foster care program.
The Home Front
This transition reflects broader shifts in Oklahoma's foster care infrastructure as the state balances service capacity with private provider changes. It highlights the importance of state-mandated continuity protocols when agencies modify their local operations.
Foster families affected by provider transitions should keep all current placement documentation and case records organized in a single folder. Check with your assigned caseworker to confirm that all home-study and licensing records have been successfully transferred to the new agency.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent support networks is essential for children in foster care during agency shifts. Affected families should verify that their certification and support status is fully reflected in their new provider's database.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by News 9.
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