Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services
Teaches Independent Living Skills
Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services aka Anne Moroney Youth Services teaches the Daniel Memorial Independent Living Skills curriculum at the Okmulgee County Alternative Academy (OCAA). The curriculum emphasizes fourteen life skills that impact every youth in today’s world. Topics discussed include Money Management/Consumer Awareness, Food Management, Person Appearance, Health, Housekeeping, Transportation, Educational Planning, Job Seeking Skills, Job Maintenance Skills, Emergency and Safety Skills, Knowledge of Community Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Legal Skills and Housing. Wiley Ryal and Joe Jackson, Anne Moroney Youth Services’ School Outreach Coordinators, teach the curriculum in both an individual and group setting.
Wiley Ryal introduces OCAA students to Work Force Oklahoma, assists students in seeking employment with area businesses and helps students look to further their education after graduation. The classes encourage students to make good choices and provide an opportunity for students to discuss both the positive and negative consequences of their choices. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and to perform at their highest level of ability both in and out of the classroom. In addition to the curriculum, students are taught the importance of self esteem and respect for others. “It is the greatest pleasure in my life to be able to teach these values to the young people of this generation,” states Anne Moroney Youth Services’ School Outreach Coordinator Wiley Ryal.
Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services
Shelter Home Program
Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services aka Anne Moroney Youth Services provides temporary out of home services to children and youth through its Shelter Home Program. The agency recruits, certifies, trains and supports shelter homes in Okmulgee and Okfuskee Counties. Shelter Home families provide emergency care in their home for children ages 0 to 18 years of age. Placements are of an emergency nature and typically last seven to ten days. Referrals may be received from law enforcement, court, Child Welfare, Creek Nation, the Office of Juvenile Affairs as well as the child’s parents or legal guardian.
Shelter Home families provide care, supervision, recreation and educational opportunities to the children in their care. Shelter Home Coordinator, Mollye M. Furch, acts as a liaison between the placing agency, the child and the family until a permanent placement occurs or the child returns home. At times, a separation or respite of 24 to 48 hours may be of help to both a parent and a youth. The Shelter Home Program allows for respite care and counseling if needed.
If you have any questions, need emergency shelter home services or have an interest or desire to become a Shelter Home Parent please contact Mollye M. Furch, Shelter Home Coordinator, at (918) 756-7700. Additional information may be obtained at www.annemoroneyyouthservices.com.