Statewide Training
October 16 – 17, 2024
8 AM – 5 PM
Oklahoma City Convention Center
A New Era of Human Services Collaboration to Fuel Families
We’re excited to welcome you to the inaugural Familyhood Statewide Training, where Oklahoma Human Services staff, specialized contractors, and community partner organizations will unite under one roof and one mission: supporting vulnerable families.
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Welcome to the
Familyhood Table
We're looking forward to working hand-in-hand with you to uplift vulnerable families across Oklahoma. Each of us brings a unique service or support to the table, but together, we are making a real impact on families across the state.
At the Familyhood Statewide Training, you will:
Explore the wide range of services and supports under the Familyhood umbrella and learn how to effectively utilize these resources for impactful change.
Discover how your individual contributions align with the overarching goals of the Familyhood initiative, enhancing your awareness of where you fit within the broader ecosystem.
Participate in sessions to build your knowledge, build connection, and ultimately build our capacity to effectively serve.
Experience firsthand how our collective efforts weave together various strengths to create a robust fabric of community and statewide support for vulnerable families.
Absorb the core values of Familyhood, where each pillar of family support — Parenthood, Fatherhood, Motherhood, Childhood, Neighborhood, and Livelihood — works to promote resilience and well-being for families and communities across Oklahoma.
What Makes the Familyhood Statewide Training a Must-Attend Event
Targeted training sessions are designed to address your daily challenges — offering actionable advice to enhance your support of families.
This training enhances and increases your capacity to eliminate barriers for low-income and vulnerable communities, strengthening their families and making your work more enjoyable, achievable, and impactful.
Celebrate the “why” of your work by joining a network of peers who share your commitment to making a difference, restoring families, and building resilient communities.
Connect with experts and leaders to learn strategies that foster deeper collaboration and more effective outcomes within your supportive systems and communities.
Join a new era of empowering Oklahoma’s families. Together, we’ll grow our mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets to perform this essential work with passion, excitement, and enduring impact.
Targeted training sessions are designed to address your daily challenges — offering actionable advice to enhance your support of families.
This training enhances and increases your capacity to eliminate barriers for low-income and vulnerable communities, strengthening their families and making your work more enjoyable, achievable, and impactful.
Celebrate the “why” of your work by joining a network of peers who share your commitment to making a difference, restoring families, and building resilient communities.
Connect with experts and leaders to learn strategies that foster deeper collaboration and more effective outcomes within your supportive systems and communities.
Join a new era of empowering Oklahoma’s families. Together, we’ll grow our mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets to perform this essential work with passion, excitement, and enduring impact.
Understanding Familyhood
A Unifying Strategy for Family Success
Familyhood represents over 25 years of commitment by Oklahoma Human Services to improving the well-being and self-sufficiency of vulnerable families across the state. This research-informed, best-practice strategy engages systems, communities, and local entities to provide comprehensive support for family success under the pillars of Parenthood, Fatherhood, Motherhood, Childhood, Neighborhood, and Livelihood.
Familyhood represents over 25 years of commitment by Oklahoma Human Services to improving the well-being and self-sufficiency of vulnerable families across the state. This research-informed, best-practice strategy engages systems, communities, and local entities to provide comprehensive support for family success under the pillars of Parenthood, Fatherhood, Motherhood, Childhood, Neighborhood, and Livelihood.
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At its core, Familyhood embraces the complex nature of poverty and responds with a multilayered approach designed to improve family well-being, economic stability, and mobility. As a unifying initiative, it coordinates a broad array of resources to deliver high-quality services, apply evidence-informed practices, and build community capacity. The strategy emphasizes developing the skills and capabilities of both adults and youth through targeted education, coaching, and comprehensive care. Supported by essential training, technical assistance, and practical tools, Familyhood ensures that every family has the resources necessary to thrive.
Through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches, Familyhood not only supports individual families but strengthens communities — making Oklahoma a place where every family can succeed.
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What to Expect
Don’t miss this empowering and transformative event designed to inspire and empower your work with families across Oklahoma. Here’s what you can expect during our time together.
Dynamic Plenaries
Begin each morning together, gaining key strategies and essential skills from top experts that will guide the day’s breakout discussions.
Customized Afternoon Collaborations
Tailored Breakout Sessions
Engage in multiple “pick one” breakout times, which allow you to select sessions that best meet your interests and professional needs.
Skill-Building Workshops
Participate in hands-on sessions that build on key skills introduced in the plenaries, refining your professional capacity.
Regional Connections
Network with local peers to share success stories, exchange strategies, and enhance regional partnerships.
Efficient Schedule & On-Site Amenities
- Activities run from 8 AM to 5 PM each day, all held within the convention center.
- A working lunch and afternoon snacks are provided, allowing you to fully focus on learning and connecting.
Introducing Your Host
Greg Bennick
Greg Bennick is not just a master of ceremonies — he’s a catalyst for collaboration and focus. With a knack for transforming complex concepts into engaging experiences, Greg expertly guides diverse teams through the intricacies of professional development and service enhancement. His ability to juggle multiple topics mirrors the multitasking demands of human services work, making him the perfect fit to lead our discussions on strengthening family support across Oklahoma. Greg’s interactive style blends humor, insight, and energy to keep you engaged and inspired as we explore new strategies to empower families and communities.
If we want to build a better future, we need to build a better now®.
Who You’ll Meet
Connect with a diverse community of professionals dedicated to strengthening family support systems across Oklahoma. This unique gathering organized by OKDHS Adult and Family Services (AFS) will bring together:
Meet colleagues from outside of AFS — including Child Support Services, Child Care Services, Child Welfare, and more — who are integral to the broader mission of supporting Oklahoma families.
Network with contractors focused on critical aspects of family support such as family strengthening, fatherhood initiatives, economic self-sufficiency, and services tailored for Tribal communities.
Discover new perspectives from educators and members of youth associations, cooperative extensions, community action agencies, and workforce development boards — all working toward cohesive support systems for families.
Build connections with groups involved in delivering the frontline services of community support, including teen-pregnancy-prevention programs, food banks, faith-based organizations engaged in DHS strategies, and legal aid services.
Explore the multidisciplinary approach to family welfare by engaging with representatives from the Department of Health, Healthcare Authority, and Department of Corrections, as well as leadership from career technology centers.
Meet colleagues from outside of AFS — including Child Support Services, Child Care Services, Child Welfare, and more — who are integral to the broader mission of supporting Oklahoma families.
Network with contractors focused on critical aspects of family support such as family strengthening, fatherhood initiatives, economic self-sufficiency, and services tailored for Tribal communities.
Discover new perspectives from educators and members of youth associations, cooperative extensions, community action agencies, and workforce development boards — all working toward cohesive support systems for families.
Build connections with groups involved in delivering the frontline services of community support, including teen-pregnancy-prevention programs, food banks, faith-based organizations engaged in DHS strategies, and legal aid services.
Explore the multidisciplinary approach to family welfare by engaging with representatives from the Department of Health, Healthcare Authority, and Department of Corrections, as well as leadership from career technology centers.
This two-day event is your opportunity to expand your professional capacity and get energized alongside fellow advocates, leaders, and decision-makers. Together, you’ll explore effective collaborations and innovative strategies to enhance the well-being of families across our state.