We have been on a sharp learning curve with this planning grant, but have had our most successful year yet. We have served over 1,500 students this year through our activities, some based on exploration of the various economies and possible structuring options available in Muskogee through our feasibility study. We personally have learned so much about running a science … Read More

P.N. is a 13-year-old Caucasian male that was brought to C.I.C five different times within a month. He was brought in from school a couple of times for disorderly conduct, twice for resisting arrest, and the last time for burglary in the third degree. P.N. was one of those juveniles that would get brought in then immediately start talking about … Read More

The story today is about a gentleman who has been in trouble with the law for a very long time. Some of his charges date back over 15 years. About a year ago, he had been “running” and “hiding” to get away from the law, evading active warrants for his arrest, and could no longer do that. He turned himself … Read More

As Amy* sat on the couch, preparing herself for her final court date, she couldn’t help but think about how far she had come. Had it really only been two years since DHS came into her life and removed her daughter, Keely, from her home? To Amy, it felt like forever. Amy had been involved with drugs for quite sometime … Read More

Story 1: Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma’s Community Development program is adroit at ensuring each girl forms positive identities and learns how to develop and maintain healthy relationships. Onikah started her Girl Scout experience this past year as a Daisy (K-1st) at Cherokee Elementary. As a Daisy, Onikah was quiet and hesitant to forge relationships with not only her troop … Read More

Casey* was abused by his step-dad over a two year period. He disclosed to his grandparents, who then told Casey’s mom. His mom filed a police report and he was brought to Kids’ Space for his forensic interview and exam. While Casey was receiving services that day, his mom, Sasha*, met with our Family Advocate who offered to make a … Read More

Blake, 9, disclosed domestic violence and parental substance abuse to our Child Abuse Education Advocate after Play it Safe! He told our advocate that his dad has a drug problem and drinks and then “hurts his mom”. He said that he sees this a lot and that he doesn’t know how to help his mom. Blake appeared very anxious and … Read More

Carl and Jean were moving to Oklahoma from Kansas when their U-Haul broke down in Muskogee. They were looking for a community with low-income housing. The couple are in their 60’s and both are receiving Social Security income due to disability. They had mismanaged their money and were unable to secure quality affordable housing in Kansas. After the truck broke … Read More

Since 1985, the Rollin’ Raiders have been rolling down the courts of Muskogee. Hopping from one practice location to the next, Coach Mike Brown reached out to the Muskogee Teen Center. A full circle occurred as The Rollin’ Raiders had practiced at the Muskogee Teen Center many years ago. As soon as they asked we jumped on the opportunity to … Read More

A small boy (age three) and his brother (age seven) were both placed in DHS custody in April. The children were living with their Mother in a shed in Muskogee. The father was not in their lives. The shed had no running water and no electricity. During the springtime months, the weather gets down into the 40’s and can be … Read More