General Info

Founded in 1903, Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children is a private, nonprofit organization that provides residential child care services. It operates care and residential maternity homes for children and women. The organization maintains pregnancy centers and offers pregnancy testing, abortion education, medical referral and adoption services. Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children provides training related to parenting, abstinence and maternity issues, as well as offers information on post-abortion syndrome, community resources and sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, it provides aftercare services, educational scholarships and alumni loan funds for children. The organization also conducts various activities, conferences, trips and camps. Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children offers individual and group counseling and courses related to the topics of anger management and self-esteem. It provides clothing, food, and medical and dental care services, as well as offers opportunities for exercising and sports. The organization maintains a center in Owasso, Okla.