Oklahoma
Independent reporting on CPS, foster care, adoption and family court — the cases the system would rather keep quiet.

Washington County, Oklahoma DHS Case Raises Medical Kidnapping Concerns After Mother Sought Emergency Care for Infant
Washington County Oklahoma DHS case raises medical kidnapping concerns after a mother sought emergency care and lost access to all three children.

Oklahoma County DHS Under Fire After Newborn Removed Hours After Birth Over Disputed Drug Test
Oklahoma County DHS case raises concerns after newborn removal over disputed drug test, missed deadlines, and denied kinship placement.

Cleveland County, Oklahoma DHS Case Raises Questions About Emergency Removal, ICWA Compliance, and Family Separation
Cleveland County Oklahoma DHS case raises concerns about child removal, ICWA compliance, due process, and family separation.

Arrest Warrants Issued for Haskell Foster Parents in Child Neglect Case
Update on the Haskell, Oklahoma Foster Care Abuse Case A disturbing case of alleged child neglect in Haskell, Oklahoma, has taken a serious legal turn as

Are children abused in foster care? A deep dive into this issue.
When the safety of a child is in question, foster care is frequently seen as the immediate and best solution. However, recent statistics and troubling incidents

Former DHS Employee Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping and Document Falsification
Allegations Against Former Oklahoma DHS Employee A shocking case in Midwest City, Oklahoma, has raised serious concerns about the abuse of authority within child welfare agencies.





