by Oklahoma Human Services
Waypoint is an Oklahoma Human Services podcast intended to inform, educate and enhance collaboration in service to Oklahomans. Welcome to our journey together. Learn more about our work to serve Oklahomans at https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs.html and https://www.ourokdhs.org/s/. Music credit to Tayvon Lewis. Check out more of Tayvon's music at https://www.needhitbeats.com/. Editing credit to Christina Cabbiness and Robert Shackelford.
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August 23, 2022
<p>Welcome back to Waypoint, an Oklahoma Human Services podcast intended to help you chart your course, by informing, educating and enhancing collaboration in service to Oklahomans.</p> <p>In our 11th episode, we’re talking with Community Living, Aging and Protective Services director, Jeromy Buchanan, Shanika Lovett and Jayme Winkler, about Adult Protective Services (APS). APS helps adults who need help taking care of themselves, and who may be experiencing abuse, self-neglect or financial exploitation.</p> <p>In SFY 2021, APS received over 24,000 reports of maltreatment of vulnerable adults and substantiated over 2,200 of those reports. They respect the autonomy of those they serve and seek community partners to provide resources and services that can help vulnerable adults improve their safety, health and independence and continue to live at home for as long as possible. This discussion will teach us the basics about APS, including some myth-busting about the program and how we, as a community, can prevent adult abuse, neglect and exploitation.</p> <p>Buchanan, Lovett and Winkler have a shared passion to advocate for those our agency serves and their teams work each day to improve outcomes and provide hope for vulnerable adults. If you suspect a vulnerable adult is the victim of abuse, neglect or exploitation, please submit an online report at <a href="http://www.okhotline.org/">www.OKHotline.org</a>.</p> <p>We hope you’ll continue to join us on this podcast where we’ll explore topics that affect and uplift Oklahomans. New episodes drop monthly, and will be available wherever you find your podcasts, like Anchor, Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more. Please rate each episode and subscribe so you know when a new episode posts. And don’t forget to share to this podcast with your friends so we can take them on this journey with us together.</p>
June 1, 2022
<p>In our tenth episode, we’re talking with Adult and Family Services employees, Cari Crittenden and Amber Margarit, about SNAP Education and Training (SNAP E&T) or “OK SNAP Works,” farmer’s markets programs and SNAP as a whole. These programs are critical pieces of the social safety net and help families lift themselves out of poverty. This discussion will teach us the basics of <a href="https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/snap.html">OK SNAP Works and the SNAP program</a> as a whole, including how to apply for or access services. We’ll also talk about how SNAP customers can get more out of their SNAP dollar through the <a href="https://www.doubleupoklahoma.org/">Double-Up Oklahoma</a> program by using their benefits at participating farmer’s markets, grocers or mobile markets.</p> <p>Cari and Amber have been with the agency since 1998 and 2009 respectively and have served in many capacities throughout their time with the agency. They share a passion for creating pathways and removing barriers so our customers can reach their ultimate goals.</p> <p>We hope you’ll continue to join us on this podcast where we’ll explore topics that affect and uplift Oklahomans. Don't forget to like this episode and subscribe, so you'll know when each new episode drops! To learn more about SNAP and the OK SNAP Works program, search for “SNAP” at <a href="https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs.html">okdhs.org</a>. To make application for the SNAP program, visit <a href="https://okdhslive.org/">OKDHSLive.org</a>.</p>
February 28, 2022
<p>In our ninth episode, we’re talking with OKDHS Child Care Director, Brittany Lee to learn about the importance of early childhood education through quality, licensed child care. Through this discussion, we learn how Child Care Services focuses on safety and quality for every child and the critical part child care programs play in the lives of Oklahoma’s children and families. Brittany also discusses some exciting initiatives coming later this year for child care programs across the state!</p> <p>Brittany was named the Director of Child Care Services in December of 2020 after nearly twenty years of professional experience in the early childhood sector. She has experience in everything from teaching in the classroom, directing a child care center and supervising operations for multiple early childhood education programs to facilitating professional development and mentoring young educators. Brittany is passionate and committed to enriching the lives of children and the child care professionals who work with them.</p> <p>We hope you’ll continue to join us on this podcast where we’ll explore topics that affect and uplift Oklahomans. Don't forget to like this episode and subscribe, so you'll know when each new episode drops! To learn more about how to find quality child care in your area, visit the <a href="http://childcarefind.okdhs.org/childcarefind/">OKDHS Child Care Locator</a>.</p>
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Waypoint is an Oklahoma Human Services podcast intended to inform, educate and enhance collaboration in service to Oklahomans. Welcome to our journey together.
Learn more about our work to serve Oklahomans at https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs.html and https://www.ourokdhs.org/s/.
Music credit to Tayvon Lewis. Check out more of Tayvon's music at https://www.needhitbeats.com/. Editing credit to Christina Cabbiness and Robert Shackelford.
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