Creating a safe space for children is fundamental to their healthy development and overall well-being. A safe environment nurtures trust, encourages open communication, and fosters emotional security. To establish such a space, caregivers must prioritize physical safety by removing hazards and ensuring supervision. Equally important is emotional safety—children need to feel heard, respected, and free from judgment or fear of punishment.
Consistency in routines and clear boundaries provide predictability, which helps children feel secure. Encouraging empathy, kindness, and positive reinforcement supports the development of healthy social skills. It is essential to create environments where children can express themselves openly, explore their interests, and make mistakes without fear.
By combining physical protection with an atmosphere of warmth and respect, True Path Family Services will provide children with the foundation to thrive, build resilience, and develop a strong sense of self-worth. True Path Family Services is committed to helping families and communities create these vital safe spaces where every child can flourish.
Reserve Short Term Care
Discover bounteous support and stability with the innovative solution designed to provide short term care for children in the custody of Oklahoma Child Welfare. True Path Family Services offers a stabilizing, trauma-informed Short Term Care Center designed to:
Provide safe, supervised, short-term overnight stays for children in OHS custody.
Deliver behavioral and emotional support from trained staff.
Relieve Child Welfare staff and office resources burdened by after-hours supervision.
Promote child well-being and placement stability through structured care and assessment.
Reservations made with scheduling agent of True Path Family Services.
Background and Need
Child Welfare offices across Oklahoma are increasingly being used as temporary housing for children who:
Enter custody without an immediate foster or kinship placement, or
Exhibit behavioral or emotional needs that complicate traditional placements.
These “office stays” create multiple challenges such as:
Safety and supervision limitations in office settings
Fatigue and morale decline among OHS staff required to provide overnight supervision
Emotional distress and uncertainty for the children involved
Inefficient use of state resources and facilities
Short Term Care Center provides a compassionate and practical solution to bridge the gap between custody entry and placement readiness.
Program Objectives:
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Upon a child's entry into custody, immediate stabilization is paramount to ensure their emotional and physical well-being. This process involves creating a safe, supportive environment where the child feels secure and understood. Key steps include:
Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the child's medical, psychological, and social needs.
Establishing consistent routines to provide structure and predictability.
Engaging trained professionals to address trauma and attachment challenges.
Facilitating communication with family members when appropriate to maintain relational continuity.
Ensuring access to necessary healthcare and therapeutic services without delay.
By prioritizing stabilization at the point of custody entry, we lay a foundation for healing and positive developmental outcomes.
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Reducing reliance on office space for children to sleep while in OHS custody is essential to ensure the dignity, safety, and well-being of these vulnerable individuals. Office areas are not designed to provide the comfort or security that children require, and prolonged use of such spaces can negatively impact their physical and emotional health.
True Path Family Services advocates for the development and expansion of dedicated child-friendly facilities that include safe, age-appropriate sleeping quarters. These spaces are equipped to meet the unique needs of each child, offering privacy, comfort, and a nurturing environment that supports recovery and stability.
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Support emotional and behavioral regulation to improve future placement success by partnering with True Path Family Services. Our newly program is designed to equip children with the essential skills to manage emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and develop resilience. By fostering self-awareness and coping strategies, we empower children to create a stable foundation for lasting personal growth and healthy relationships.
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True Path Family Services offers the Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) a reliable solution for consistent, predictable short-term placement in ensuring immediate availability, that assist with reducing delays and administrative burdens. We prioritize stability and safety, providing children with nurturing environment while maintaining transparent communication with OHS caseworkers. By partnering with True Path, OHS can confidently meet fluctuating placement demands without sacrificing quality, supporting child welfare goals efficiently and effectively. Trust True Path for seamless placement services that deliver both peace of mind and measurable results.
OUR TRUE PATH MISSION
We are called to heal and protect the children of the world. We stand for every child who has been trafficked, abused, neglected, abandoned, and maltreated. We honor our ancestors who were silenced and the little ones who never had the chance to grow up due to harsh treatment. Our purpose is to bring restoration, safety, and hope to every child in need, working tirelessly to create a world where all children are free, cherished, and able to thrive.
