Posts by Anna's House Foundation

A common question asked by prospective foster families as they begin the fostering process is “Why go through an agency? Why not just go through DHS?” That is a good question to ask when familiarizing yourself with the world of foster care. Both entities, the Department of Human Services and agencies, provide levels of support…

What an amazing April it’s been for our agency! After 2 years of having altered events + volunteer groups due to COVID, we are thrilled to have our events back to normal and weekly volunteer groups in our office/community. Read below for April highlights! April 1st was our Easter Party! Our board members, young professional…

It was an emotional day for our agency on March 12th, 2022. That particular afternoon, a fire heavily damaged one of the homes in our foster care community. The Lord is sweet in his blessing and the family is safe. For those looking to help, we ask for your prayers. We pray for peace for…

Dr. Scott and Karla Stubbs, long time supporters of Anna’s House Foundation, met in a pasture with their friends and family during the lockdown of 2020. Wanting to read the word of God and connect with other believers, they soon found themselves coming together every Sunday, lawn chairs in tow, and Simply Church Stillwater was born.…

The Pickett Family, who has been serving with Anna’s House since 2017, recently donated over 1,000 diapers and 2,000 wipes to our foster families! We sat down with them to talk a little bit about their fostering journey, why they chose Anna’s House, and the significance of receiving a blessing and being a blessing. “We…

Paycom Software, Inc., (NYSE:PAYC), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, presented a $75,000 check to The Anna’s House Foundation to help support local foster families. Paycom employees also participated in a toy drive, donating nearly 600 holiday gifts. “It’s exciting to watch our employees’ drive to help ensure these kids and their families…

The Manzano Family has been fostering with Anna’s House Foundation since June of 2020. In a scary time where everyone was closing their doors, they chose to open their heart and their home to children in need. “I began interpreting for the Department of Human Services and that’s when I saw the need for advocates…

November 22nd, 2021 Oklahoma City – Kimray, an oil and gas manufacturer, donated 35 Thanksgiving Goody Baskets to foster families of Anna’s House Foundation.  This year Kimray employees made Thanksgiving possible for 35 local foster families. Kimray stocked 35 baskets with Thanksgiving goods for Anna’s House Foundation, an Edmond foster care agency. “We had an…

We are honored to be the 2021 Champions of Children’s Health Winner! Thank you BCBS for this award. The Champions of Health Awards is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, in partnership with Care Providers Oklahoma.

August 8th, 2021 Edmond – Local volunteers and UMC Connect Church fulfilled all 43 school aged foster children’s backpacks from The Anna’s House Foundation. Foster families lovingly open their homes to foster children in need, and as a supporting agency, Anna’s House walks beside them in every season – including back to school. UMC Connect Church…