Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies

03/04/2026

Paula, our Oklahoma Head Start Collaboration Director, proudly attended Oklahoma Children of Incarcerated Parents Awareness Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol, joining families, advocates, and state leaders to raise awareness and strengthen support for children impacted by incarceration.

At Head Start, we know that when families face challenges, children feel it too. That’s why we remain committed to collaboration and connection, and to ensuring every child in Oklahoma has access to the resources and support they need to thrive.

Thank you to the University of Oklahoma School of Social Work and all partners who helped bring attention to this important issue.

02/05/2026

Why is necessary? Access to high-quality early childhood education is critical for working families, providing children with a strong educational foundation while enabling parents to pursue employment and career growth.

01/29/2026

Amanda Ewing, Executive Director of OACAA, met with staff from the Community Action Development Corporation and Congressman Frank Lucas at their Hobart Head Start Center. This collaboration reflects their ongoing commitment to supporting the community and enhancing early childhood education.

01/15/2026

⭐️ Wilson Head Start January Fatherhood Event⭐️

12/31/2025

As we look toward the year ahead, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible work of Community Action Agencies across Oklahoma.

Every day, your dedication helps families find stability, opportunity, and hope. From housing support to education, from crisis assistance to long-term empowerment — your impact reaches every corner of our state.

Thank you to the staff, partners, volunteers, and community members who make this mission possible. 💙

Here’s to a new year of uplifting communities, strengthening families, and expanding opportunities for all Oklahomans.

Together, we create pathways to a brighter future.

12/22/2025

Oklahoma Community Action Network, We are Thankful for You!

12/18/2025

A beautiful story titled "Guthrie Woman Cares When Times Are Hard” aired on KFOR last week. Congratulations, Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency!

“She has been a beacon of hope!”

12/10/2025

Congratulations, Tarra!!!

🎓✨ Congratulations, Tarra Harrison! ✨🎓

Today, we are thrilled to celebrate a HUGE accomplishment for one of our own, Tarra, our Parent, Family & Community Engagement Coordinator!

Tarra’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Her story with Head Start began in 2008 as a parent seeking support for her first child. Since then, 12 of her children have been part of Head Start, children she has nurtured through birth, adoption, kinship guardianship, and foster care.

What started as parent volunteer work grew into a powerful career built on service, compassion, and community action. Over the years, Tarra has served in nearly every role imaginable: Substitute Teacher, Teacher’s Aide, Nutrition Technician, Teaching Assistant, Bus Driver, On-Site Manager, Lead Teacher, and now, a leader in family and community engagement.

Before the pandemic, she even stepped into public transportation with CADC to meet community needs, another example of her willingness to go where she’s needed most. Her love for Head Start brought her back, and we are so grateful it did.

And now, Tarra has added another incredible milestone to her story:
🌟 She has earned her Bachelor’s degree! 🌟

This achievement reflects not only Tarra’s dedication to her own growth but the spirit of Community Action, lifting individuals up, breaking barriers, and helping families and staff build the futures they deserve.

At CADC, we don’t just serve our communities. We believe in and invest in the people who make our mission possible. Tarra embodies everything Community Action stands for: resilience, opportunity, empowerment, and the unwavering belief that every person deserves a chance to thrive.

💛 Tarra, we are incredibly proud of you. Thank you for your heart, your commitment, and the countless lives you’ve touched throughout your journey. Your success is our community’s success.

12/10/2025

At the Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies, our mission is simple: Support our agencies as they work to reduce poverty, strengthen families, and build thriving communities.

Together, we’re creating lasting change and expanding opportunities for Oklahomans. 💙