Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) is the state agency designated to administer Title IV-B and Title IV-E programs, the Child Abuse and Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), and the Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood as well as the federal safety net programs. OKDHS, an umbrella agency, was established by the state legislature in 1936. Support programs and services that are currently provided statewide in 77 county offices include Child Welfare Services (CWS), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid (SoonerCare), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Aging Services (AS), Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS), Child Care Services (CCS), and Child Support Services (CSS). CWS is the OKDHS division responsible for administering the state's child welfare (CW) services and operates under the direction of CWS Director Deborah Shropshire, M.D. The CWS Director reports directly to the OKDHS Director, who reports directly to the Governor's Office.
