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Foster Care Services Extended to Age 21 Under New Law

Young adults in Oklahoma’s foster care system will be able to continue receiving services until age 21 under legislation signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt. Senate Bill 1806 allows eligible individuals receiving services through Oklahoma Human Services to voluntarily remain in foster care after turning 18. The measure also allows certain young adults who previously aged out of foster care to reenter the program if they are under 21. Oklahom…

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Oklahoma will begin offering extended foster care services to eligible young adults through age 21 starting July 1, following the enactment of legislation signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt. The new program, created under Senate Bill 1806 authored by Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, allows eligible young adults who have aged out of foster care — as well as some who achieved permanency through guardianship or adoption after age 16 — to volunt…

Pro Tem Paxton Applauds Governor Stitt for Signing Foster Care Extension Bill into Law

Pro Tem Paxton Applauds Governor Stitt for Signing Foster Care Extension Bill into Law Alex.Gerszewski Mon, 06/01/2026 - 12:08 New law extends foster care services from 18-to-21years old OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today applauded Governor Kevin Stitt for signing Senate Bill 1806, legislation extending foster care services from age 18-to- 21 to help provide stability and support for young adults transitioning into adu…