OKLAHOMA COMPLETE HEALTH DONATES $75,000 TO THE FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA TO SUPPORT FOSTER FAMILIES

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Oklahoma Complete Health, a subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), has announced a $75,000 donation to the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) to support foster families. This investment will help grow the Foster Parent Mentoring Program, which has served 200 foster families since its creation in 2021. The program aims to support new foster families during their first 12 months.

Oklahoma Complete Health CEO Clay Franklin emphasized the importance of supporting community needs and enriching the lives of children in foster care. FCAO Executive Director Sarah Herrian highlighted the program's role in providing experienced support to new foster families. Since 2021, Oklahoma Complete Health has donated a total of $150,000 to launch and sustain this mentoring program.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oklahoma Complete Health, a care management organization serving the needs of Oklahomans with a range of health insurance solutions, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a $75,000 investment in the recruitment, training, and retention of foster and adoptive families. This funding allows the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma (FCAO) to continue to grow the Foster Parent Mentoring Program.

"FCAO continues to be a critical support system for our foster and adoptive families," said Oklahoma Complete Health CEO, Clay Franklin. "We're proud to invest in programs and organizations to support the needs of our community and enrich the lives of children in foster care."

Since 2021, Oklahoma Complete Health has donated $150,000 to launch the Foster Parent Mentoring Program. The program was created to meet the needs of the foster families just starting out. Since its creation, the program has served 200 foster families.

"This program embodies the voice of experience, and I know the challenges firsthand – the gaps we faced as an adoptive family and the support we needed," said Foster Care Association of Oklahoma Executive Director Sarah Herrian. "With support from Oklahoma Complete Health, foster families can thrive and we're here to ensure no one has to search for the help they need; together, we are building a community where new foster families find their way and strength." 

The additional funding from Oklahoma Complete Health will continue to provide support and resources to foster parents starting their journey within the 12-month mentor program.

"If it hadn't been for the mentor program, I know I would not have continued fostering," said a mentee of the program. "I would have missed out on meeting my sweet, current placement. And it's nice knowing there is someone you can reach out to with questions and advice."

About Oklahoma Complete Health
Oklahoma Complete Health is a Care Management Organization that serves the needs of Oklahomans through a range of health insurance solutions. Oklahoma Complete Health serves our communities by focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan (Ambetter) and its Medicare Advantage Plan (Wellcare). Oklahoma Complete Health is a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise. For more information visit www.oklahomacompletehealth.com.

 

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SOURCE Oklahoma Complete Health

FAQ

How much did Oklahoma Complete Health donate to the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma in 2024?

Oklahoma Complete Health donated $75,000 to the Foster Care Association of Oklahoma in 2024 to support foster families through the Foster Parent Mentoring Program.

What is the total amount Oklahoma Complete Health has donated to the Foster Parent Mentoring Program since 2021?

Since 2021, Oklahoma Complete Health has donated a total of $150,000 to launch and sustain the Foster Parent Mentoring Program.

How many foster families has the Foster Parent Mentoring Program served since its creation?

The Foster Parent Mentoring Program has served 200 foster families since its creation in 2021.

Who is the CEO of Oklahoma Complete Health mentioned in the press release?

The CEO of Oklahoma Complete Health mentioned in the press release is Clay Franklin.