The training will take place October 16–17, 2024, from 8 AM to 5 PM each day.

The event will be hosted at the OKC Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. 

Click here for more information about the venue and to view their website. 

The Familyhood Statewide Training is a comprehensive, in-person event designed to foster collaboration and enhance support systems for families across Oklahoma. Over two days, you will connect with more than 1,000 human services professionals, engage in high-impact plenaries and breakout sessions, and learn about new strategies under the Familyhood initiative that support family resilience and well-being. 

All staff from Oklahoma Human Services’ Adult and Family Services division and specialized contractors are required to attend the Familyhood Statewide Training. Alongside them, select community partner organizations are also strongly encouraged to participate. This event is a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing the well-being and support systems for families across Oklahoma. 

Partner organizations include a variety of professionals from sectors such as education, community health, social services, and local government agencies that align with the goals of the Familyhood initiative. Essential to our mission, these partners help to ensure that our comprehensive support reaches every family in need throughout the state. 

Familyhood is an integrated framework developed by Oklahoma Human Services to enhance the support provided to families across the state. It aligns various initiatives under one comprehensive strategy to promote the well-being and economic stability of families, particularly those that are low-income or vulnerable. By focusing on critical areas such as parenthood, childhood, neighborhood, and livelihood, Familyhood seeks to strengthen community ties and ensure that every family has the resources they need to thrive. This initiative represents a commitment to using evidence-based approaches to uplift families and improve their quality of life. 

The Familyhood Statewide Training is fully funded by OKDHS Adult and Family Services, ensuring no cost to attendees. This includes all sessions, materials, meals provided during the training, and accommodations for those eligible. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity and hope to see you there! 

For OKDHS Adult and Family Services staff, attendance is mandatory, as this event is critical for aligning our strategies and enhancing our service to vulnerable families. For other invited groups, organizations, or divisions attending, please check with your respective leaders to understand your attendance policy for this event. This training is designed to benefit a wide range of professionals committed to supporting families, and we encourage broad participation to maximize the impact of our collective efforts. 

Various departments and teams within OKDHS are arranging pre-meetings to coincide with the Statewide Training. If you’ve been invited to one of these sessions, it’s an excellent opportunity for focused team discussions and strategic planning before the main event. Your team leader or direct supervisor will provide you with specific details about the time, location, and agenda closer to the date. 

Hotel accommodations within the Statewide Training room block are pre-arranged and funded for specific groups by their departments or divisions. If you are a member of one of these groups, you will receive information about your hotel, including location and check-in times, via email prior to the event.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our room block to include options for personal reservations! This is your chance to stay right near all the action at the OKC Convention Center. Please discuss any reimbursement possibilities with your organization or supervisor as needed.

OFFER EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 15!

Book your room using the links below:

• Hyatt Place

• AC Hotel Oklahoma City Bricktown

At check-in, you’ll need to provide a credit or debit card for any incidental expenses such as room service or minibar use. The hotel will place a temporary hold on your card to cover these potential costs, which will be released upon checkout if no charges are made. This hold may take 5-7 business days to be removed from your account. Please note, any incidental expenses incurred during your stay are your responsibility to cover. 

For event parking at the OKC Convention Center (OKCCC), you have two main options: 

• Parking Garage: Located northeast of the OKCCC at Shields and Mick Cornett Drive, with access from Broadway & Mick Cornett. This garage charges $10 per vehicle. Once parked, you can reach the 2nd floor of OKCCC via the skybridge on the 3rd floor of the parking garage or by walking across the street to the street-level entrance of the OKCCC.  

• Surface Parking Lot: Situated at Robinson and 6th, south of the convention center. This lot charges $10 per vehicle. After parking, you may enter OKCCC from the entrance doors on the west side of the building, off Robinson. 

Once inside the OKCCC, proceed to the 4th floor for event check-in outside the Painted Sky Ballroom. For more details, please visit the Directions and Parking page on the OKCCC website. 

Attendees are required to cover parking fees initially. Please retain your parking receipts and follow the reimbursement guidelines set by your organization for processing. 

The full agenda, including session times, locations, and speakers, will be available on our website closer to the event date. Expect engaging plenary sessions, diverse breakout discussions, and hands-on workshops—all focused on providing you with actionable strategies and insights to enhance your support for Oklahoma’s families. 

All plenary sessions will take place in the Painted Sky Ballroom on the top floor (4th floor) of the OKC Convention Center, gathering the entire group for significant discussions and keynotes. Breakout sessions will be distributed across the 2nd and 3rd floors, catering to specialized topics and smaller group interactions. 

Upon arrival, please come directly to the 4th floor to register and start your day with the plenary session. Detailed maps and instructions for locating specific meeting rooms will be provided through signage around the venue, in the printed program, and on our website, ensuring you can easily navigate and make the most of the event. 

No. Information about the Familyhood Statewide Training is accessible via desktop or mobile phone by visiting familyhood.org/statewidetraining. Here, you can register to attend, access the two-day training agenda, and learn about speakers and sessions closer to the event date—all in one place. Access the website anytime, without the need for a username or password. 

No, this year’s Familyhood Statewide Training will be held in person only. With many of us working remotely or across different parts of the state, this event is a crucial chance to connect face-to-face. We believe that personal interactions are key to building stronger relationships and understanding, enhancing our joint efforts to support families effectively. 

This training may qualify you for learning credits depending on your organization’s policies. We will provide a certificate of completion detailing the sessions attended, which can be submitted to your organization for potential credit. During registration, please be prepared to provide your U number or CDS Learner ID if applicable.