Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma · CHILD CARE
Indian Child Welfare — Family Preservation and Foster Care
Kickapoo ICW provides referral for services, family support, transportation assistance, case oversight and ICWA advocacy in court, and “is responsible for the well-being and safety of Kickapoo Children and any native child that resides on tribal trust land.” Family Preservation serves families whose children are at risk of removal by ICW, DHS or a court: families may be referred or come in on their own, complete an intake, and follow a voluntary service plan with home visits by a prevention worker. ICW also certifies foster homes for tribal children removed by court order and handles adoptive placement when reunification does not occur. A 24/7 urgent line, 405-915-5221, is for emergencies only (call 911 first).
Who's eligible
Any CDIB Holder Geographic
Family Preservation requirements: provide CDIB cards for every person in the household plus bills, check stubs, lease, SSI/SSD or TANF award letters and other documents requested at intake; "if you are not Kickapoo but enrolled with another tribe you must reside within the Kickapoo Service area"; and participate in and follow the prevention worker's recommendations. Foster parents must be at least 21, pass OSBI, DHS (CANIS) and federal fingerprint background checks for every adult in the home, have transportation, appropriate sleeping arrangements, good mental and physical health, references, and be able to meet household expenses without foster care reimbursement.
Where it's offered
Regional
Kickapoo children anywhere (with oversight of state and out-of-state court cases), any Native child on tribal trust land, and members of other tribes living in the Kickapoo service area, which is described by rivers and roads rather than counties.
Location:
105365 S. Hwy 102 (Building G), McLoud, OK 74851
How to apply
Complete the Family Preservation Application (or the Foster Care Application with the CANIS, DPS, OSBI and tribal background check forms, all on the Forms page) and bring it with the required documents to the ICW office at Building G, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., or email icw@okkt.net. Main line 405-964-4227; ICW direct 405-964-5426. Urgent 24/7 line 405-915-5221 (no texts).
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Contact
Phone: 405-964-4227
Email: icw@okkt.net
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-21.