Oklahoma Successful Adult Program (OKSA)
About this resource
OKSA (Oklahoma Successful Adulthood) is a program that helps teens in foster care get ready for adult life. It’s a team effort between Oklahoma Human Services and the National Resource Center for Youth Services.
We offer training and support for both young people and the adults who care about them—like caseworkers, foster parents, and mentors. We talk about important topics like how to get services, build life skills, plan for the future, and find local resources. We also host events where you can learn, ask questions, and connect with others.
You might have heard this program called Independent Living or IL before. That just means we help teens get the tools and support they need to move confidently into adulthood.
Who can use this resource (eligibility)?
In a nutshell, OKSA serves youth ages 14 -18, in OKDHS or tribal custody, and who are in out-of-home placement. This includes youth who remain in voluntary care up to the age of 21.
Additionally, OKSA serves youth who are ages 16-23, who exited DHS or tribal custody and out-of-home placement on or after their 16th birthday.
This includes young people who exited to adoption, guardianship, or reunification, as well as young people who “aged out” after turning 18.