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October is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month 🧸

The steps that help keep babies safe while they sleep are simple, and they work best when everyone who cares for your baby follows them the same way.

Swipe through for a quick guide to the ABCs of safe sleep: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib.

Save this post or share it with someone who has a little one at home. by @okdhs

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Already have Medicare? Open Enrollment starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.

It’s your yearly chance to review your health and drug plans and make changes for 2027. Plans can change their costs and covered drugs each year, so take a few minutes to check that yours still works for you.

If your plan still fits your needs, you don’t need to do anything. Any changes you make start Jan. 1.

New to Medicare? Your sign up window is based on your 65th birthday.

Compare plans at Medicare.gov or call 1‑800‑MEDICARE. For free one on one help in Oklahoma, contact the Oklahoma Medicare Assistance Program at 1‑800‑763‑2828 by @okdhs

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Scotty knows his way around a kitchen, and at the Garden Cafe in Duncan, he gets to show it every day☀️

The Garden Cafe is part of Think Ability, a Duncan nonprofit that builds job skills and creates work for Oklahomans with developmental disabilities. Their community garden grows fresh food for the cafe, and the Garden Hub brings that work to the community. Every part of the operation gives people a place to learn, grow and do work they care about.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are celebrating Scotty and every Oklahoman who brings their talent to work.

📺 Explore the full story of the Garden Cafe and Garden Hub by watching the video on our YouTube channel. Link in bio. by @okdhs

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The hardest part of school for Alyssa was not the coursework. It was the hours away from her kids.

She did it anyway, for a year, while still working in childcare at Lil Buckaroos in Bartlesville.

"It was all worth it because I knew I was working toward a better future and the opportunity to provide more for my children."

Alyssa finished the Accounting program at Tri County Tech with her tuition covered by SNAP Works. She is now starting a new career in accounting at Gorman Management.

That is what more than a job looks like. Not just a paycheck, but training, support, and a career worth the year it took to get there.

🔗Link in bio to see what SNAP Works offers and who it is for. by @okdhs

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Ready for your next step?

Child Welfare Specialists show up for Oklahoma families when life gets hard. They check on children's safety, connect parents to support, and work toward keeping families together when it is safe.

We are hiring for Child Welfare Specialist I, II and III, with room to grow from one level to the next.

Explore open positions through the link in our bio. by @okdhs

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is a time to listen to survivors, learn what abuse can look like and think about how we can show up for the people around us.

Domestic violence affects people in every Oklahoma community. Supporting survivors can be simple. Listen without judgment. Believe what they share. Respect their choices. Share resources when they are ready.

Awareness is where it starts. What we do next is what matters. This month, we stand #WithSurvivors and the families working toward safer days ahead.

If you or someone you know needs support, the Oklahoma SafeLine is free, confidential and available 24/7. Call 1-800-522-SAFE (7233) to connect with resources and support options.

When calling isn't an option, the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers text and online chat support.
☎️Text START to 88788
💬Chat at thehotline.org

#DVAM2026 #WithSurvivors #DomesticViolenceAwareness by @okdhs

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Sometimes all it takes is someone who believes you can.🎨

Sam found his voice through art at Daily Living Centers. Through Developmental Disabilities
Services, Oklahoma Human Services supports community programs that help Oklahomans with disabilities discover what they’re capable of.

Watch Sam’s full story through the link in our bio. by @okdhs

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Need to apply for SNAP?

The fastest way to get started is online at OKDHSLive.org—no phone call required.

You can also:
✔️ Apply for benefits
✔️ Upload documents
✔️ Check your application status
✔️ Manage your case

Start your application anytime at OKDHSLive.org. by @okdhs

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18 days ago

Important update for families using Child Care Subsidy:

📅The State Median Income (SMI) eligibility realignment for Child Care Subsidy previously scheduled for October 1, 2026, will now take effect February 1, 2027.

This gives families, providers and our system administrators more time to prepare.
If your family currently receives Child Care Subsidy, you do not need to do anything right now.
Your current eligibility and copayment will stay the same through your next renewal, as long as your household continues to meet program guidelines.

We know how important dependable child care is to your family. We are committed to keeping the Child Care Subsidy program stable and predictable and making sure families have clear information and time to prepare.

We’ll continue sharing updates before February 1.

Learn more at OKDHS.org. by @okdhs

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23 days ago

The 2026 DDS Hackathon in about 30 seconds ➡️

DDS staff from across the state came together for the 2026 DDS Hackathon. A day of learning, building and solving problems side by side.

Everything is better when we work together. by @okdhs

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A new state. A tornado. Surgery. A family to care for. Any one of those is a reason to put school off another year. Morgan started anyway.

September is Workforce Development Month, and we are sharing the stories of people who built careers through SNAP Works. This week, Morgan.

She enrolled in cosmetology school at Tri Country Tech in Bartlesville not long after arriving in Oklahoma, with training costs covered through SNAP Works. "School had its challenges but the support from the staff and my peers pushed me to keep going even when I felt like giving up. I would not be where I am in my career without tech and the SNAP E&T program!"

That is what more than a job looks like. Not just a paycheck, but training, support, and a reason to keep going on the days it would be easier to stop.

🔗Link in bio to see what SNAP Works offers and who it is for. by @okdhs

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September is Direct Support Professionals Month and a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and impact DSPs, also known as Habilitation Training Specialist (HTS), make in providing essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as other support needs.

DSPs provide needed caregiving, but also serve an integral role in helping individuals reach their goals, teaching daily living skills and training for increased independence.

See the impact one amazing DSP, Lynn, has made in Jackson’s journey on our YouTube.

🔗Link in bio by @okdhs

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