Tulsa Girls’ Home is growing! Help us open doors to our new home and four brand new “Transformation” transitional townhomes for girls aging out of foster care on our new property in Jenks, OK!
Here We Grow!
Opening Doors of Opportunity
In 2024, Tulsa Girls’ Home is relocating to Jenks, OK! Our new property presents us with an office headquarters, a custom renovated home designed for our girls, and the opportunity to build four townhomes (as they are fully-funded) for girls aging out of foster care.
The town of Jenks offers incredible community support for our girls and great resources including education and job opportunities! This property is also conveniently located for our amazing volunteers and staff.
PHASE 1
MAIN HOME RENOVATIONS
Our new home renovations are COMPLETED!! The house has been gutted and received an absolute makeover to fit the needs of our girls in care.
PHASE 2
BREAK GROUND ON TOWNHOMES
In January 2024, TGH broke ground on two of our four “Transformation” townhomes which will house girls aging out of foster care and needing a safe place to grow.
PHASE 3
MAIN HOME
MOVE-IN DAY
Spring 2024 has been jam packed with all the joys of moving! We’ll be selling our home in Sapulpa and moving over to our new property in Jenks in May.
PHASE 4
OPEN
TOWNHOMES
August 2024 will mark the grand opening of two of four “Transformation” townhomes.
New TGH Campus
A place that provides healing and offers continuity of care—so all girls receive the support they need to succeed.
Homes helping foster girls become Young-Women
FUNDING NEED 1: COMPLETE
TGH RENOVATIONS
Tulsa Girls’ Home committed to fundraising efforts that generated the necessary finances to support renovations required for opening our new property in Jenks. We were able to raise $280,000 through generous donors, in-kind givers, the Mabee Foundation, Vista Pools, JSI Interiors, KMS Heat & Air, ProSource and more.
Renovations are complete and we’re so thankful for the community of support we’ve received!
CURRENT FUNDING NEED: HELP BUILD A TOWNHOME
TOTAL BUILD: $499,040
Tulsa Girls' Home needs your help to help build our new TGH Transformation townhomes which will support girls aging out of foster care.
Each town home costs approximately $125,000. Tulsa Girls’ Home is committed to ensuring each townhome as funding is secured.
As of April 15, 2024, we have secured $312,500 towards the funding of the TGH Townhome campaign. TGH will start building debt-free townhomes in March 2024. Additional townhomes will be built as funds are secured.
Transforming
WITH PURPOSE.
The reality is simple, too many kids in foster care transition out of care and end up homeless.
More than 23,000 children
will age out of the US foster care system every year.
After reaching the age of 18,
20% of the children who were in foster care will become instantly homeless.
TRANSFORMATION TOWNHOMES
Our girls deserve better than a system that continues to allow a cycle of poverty…
Tulsa Girl’s Home has seen major success in its programs for those in foster care, but we have also faced the reality that our state’s system for transitional care is limited and does not currently create an environment for our girls to succeed in life and thrive in their next steps as they transition into our community without the support of a family.
Tulsa Girls’ Home, is committed to caring for the girls who we already care for—ensuring we provide girls aging out of the system with the next steps that support transition to a successful adulthood and a healthy wellbeing.
TGH Campus in Jenks
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TGH Transformation transitional living consists of four townhomes for girls successfully aging out of Tulsa Girls’ Home between the ages of 18-21. Each home is built to house two girls.
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Case Management
Counseling Support
Assisted support in obtaining OKSA benefits
Budgeting and Financial Management Support
Basic Living & Social Skill Support
Job and education application support
Health care management and transportation coordination
Assistance in supporting residents in obtaining a driver’s license
Assist residents with obtaining any documents, identification cards, and official records
Mentorship
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Must be at least an 18 years-old, female who has obtained their high school diploma (those who have not obtained a diploma will be offered support at Tulsa Girls’ home)
Successfully complete admission application and interview
Must demonstrate a desire to make positive life choices
Be motivated to attend college, trade school, and/or tech school as a full-time student; study part-time and work part-time; or be employed full-time
Pay utility bills on time and be consistent with the outlined budget that has been provided to you by a TGH advocate
Be honest and compassionate to others
Care for living space(s) and the items given to me with respect and appreciation
Agree to a Weekend Curfew of 11 PM and Weekday Curfew of 10 PM
Refrain from alcohol abuse and substance abuse
Able to pass a clean drug screen test monthly
Ability to manage mental health issues with medication administration as necessary
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Tulsa Girls’ Home is committed to ensuring no other programs are affected during the expansion of TGH. Our goal is to have the property debt free by December 2024. Renovations were completed at the end of April 2024 and the girls will be moving in by Spring Break 2024!
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Tulsa GIrls’ Home offers room naming rights, facility name rights and other sponsorship opportunities.
Please contact Brittany.S@tulsagirlshome.org for more information. -
TGH chose this location in Jenks, Oklahoma because this unique property offers a beautiful home which would house seven girls in foster care. The property also provides the space needed to build four townhomes for girls successfully aging out of foster care!
Jenks, Oklahoma provides an ideal community for girls aging out of foster care, offering a safe and supportive environment for their transition into adulthood.
With its strong focus on community development, Jenks offers a range of employment opportunities, allowing these young women to gain valuable work experience and financial stability.
Tulsa county boasts access to higher education institutions, enabling these young women to pursue their academic aspirations and equipping them with the necessary skills to thrive in their chosen career paths.
Additionally, the commute for our staff and volunteers will be a world of a difference!
A special thanks to our local partners!
If your business, agency, or foundation would like link arms with Tulsa Girls’ Home and lend its support - please contact us today!