FAQ
Is The Anna's House Foundation part of state funded social services?
No. It is the goal of The Anna's House Foundation to work alongside state agencies and services as well as with county DHS workers to provide the best possible care for infants, toddlers and their siblings in state custody.
What do I need to do to become an "Anna's House Foster Family"?
All foster family applicants must comply with any and all criminal background checks, sex offender registry checks, must not have been convicted of any criminal offenses and be at least 21 years of age. The Anna's House Foundation strives to find spiritually healthy, two parent family unit, however single parent homes will be considered on a case by case basis. We ask that every AHF family agree to abide by AHF policy as well as DHS policy and hold to our Statement of Faith.
What are the training requirements for an Oklahoma foster family?
All foster families in the state of Oklahoma must participate in 27 hours of PRIDE training prior to the completion of the certfication process. AHF will also provide additonal training throughout the calendar year to maintain the neccessary 12 addtional hours required every 12 months post-certification.
Who is responsible for monitoring the children in AHF homes?
The AHF Director of Social Services will work alongside the DHS caseworker in partnership to ensure all children in state care are receiving the highest quality of care available. As these children are in state custody, OKDHS has full responsibility for this.
Where does The Anna's House Foundation receive its operating funds?
AHF relies solely upon donations and financial gifts to pay it's employees and maintain it's programming, training, etc. The Board of Directors holds itself to the highest standards of accountability and biblical stewardship. For more information on how you can give to the ministries of AHF , please visit the DONATIONS page of this website.
What is the typical length of a foster placement in Oklahoma County?
There is nothing "typical" about a child welfare case in Oklahoma. Each one is unique to the child and the biological parents situation.
Does AHF families care for older foster children?
Our ministry is to infants and young toddlers and their siblings. While will always work to keep siblings groups together when we can, our focus is on meeting the unique needs of the youngest of the young.
Are AHF babies adoptable?
Once parental rights have been terminated in the courts, AHF will work to maintain placement of the child in their foster home as a first choice for adoptive placement.
Will The Anna's House Foundation help connect foster children with families from outside Oklahoma County?
Yes. However, our first priority is to meet the needs that exist right here in our own backyard.
Where will AHF families live?
At this time, all AHF families will welcome children into their existing homes. However, we are in the process of developing a state of the art foster care community where we will provide qualified families with low cost housing as they commit to long term foster care of babies and toddlers.
What support is available for an AHF family?
AHF provides opportunities for support groups, Bible study, fellowship with other foster families, weekly devotionals and many other opportunity for connecting with other Christian foster families who share the same calling to minister to Oklahoma babies and toddlers. We have a well-stocked resource room with cribs, car seats, diapers, clothing and many of the other essentials needed to care for these little ones that are available to AHF families as well as any Oklahoma foster family caring for little ones with a tangible need.
How do I find out more?
An AHF staff member is available to answer any questions you may have during regular office hours! We look forward to sharing our hearts with you and plugging you in to this vital ministry! Please contact us for more information!