Happy 1-Year Anniversary to Rebecca! π
She's our "git-r- done" person, and we're so thankful for all she does behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly.
Rebecca, thank you for an incredible first year! We're so grateful you're part of the Marland's Place family.π
A big thank you to Pioneer Tech BIS for investing in our staff and board! We spent the day planning for the future. We're grateful they partnered with us as we continue serving children and families. π
Help us welcome Meagan Figueroa to the Marland's Place team as our new Placement & Certification Coordinator! π With a heart for foster care and a lifelong connection to serving children, we're excited to have her on board. Interested in fostering? Call 580-762-4156 ext. 208. π
Celebrating one year with the Hudson family today! π
Some families just make people feel at home, and that's exactly who they are. We are so grateful they're part of Marland's Place and for the care they pour into the children they serve.
Happy one year!
Meet the Jamieson family! π
"We felt called to foster children to provide them with a place where they feel wanted and loved while their families work on improving their circumstances."
We're so thankful they answered the call to foster. Welcome to the family! π
Please join us in congratulating our Director of Development, Aprille Ostler, on being selected for this year's Ponca City Leadership Class! π
Congratulations, Aprille! We are so proud of you and excited to cheer you on during this journey! π
A huge thank you to NewPoint Church for serving on our campus last week! π
From outdoor projects to organizing our resource closet, your hard work made a huge difference. We're so grateful for your servant hearts and for investing in the children and families we serve. π«Ά
Thank you, Oklahoma SkillsUSA Summer Leadership Institute! π Four groups spent two days serving on our campus, tackling projects big and small. Your hard work made a lasting difference, and we're so thankful for each of you!
Thank you to the Ponca City Homeschool Resource Fair for the invite to be part of this year's event! We loved meeting so many wonderful families, sharing what we do, and connecting with our community. We appreciate the opportunity and look forward to coming back! π
While parents learned practical ways to prevent burnout, the kids spent the day splashing, laughing, and just being kids. We love investing in our families! π«§π΄
Huge thanks to Jeremy with NOYS, Golden Chick for lunch, and our amazing volunteers for making it all possible!
A very special birthday means a very big new adventure. π
One of our former teens recently moved across the country to begin a new job and a new adventure. We're so proud of her and excited for all that's ahead.
Cue the celebration! π
Every foster care journey looks different. Sometimes, that journey leads to adoption. π
Congratulations to the Tredway family on officially welcoming their teen daughter into their family! We are so happy for you and honored to be part of your story.
Help us welcome De DeLeon to the Board of Directors here at Marland's Place! De retired from Kay County Detention Center in 2024. He holds a Masterβs in Clinical Psychology and continues work as a mental health professional. Thank you for joining our team!
It is the final days of our partnership with HTeaO! This month theyβve been partnering with us in honor of #FosterCare, and weοΏ½οΏ½οΏ½re so grateful for businesses that choose to stand with children.
So if youβre needing a tea run, go show them some love. It means more than you know. π
Another member recently joining our board is Riley Calhoun! Riley is a Ponca City native, part owner of Creative Cabinets and dedicated mother of two young children. Help us welcome Riley to our great team of directors!
Join us tomorrow for a Q&A Breakfast on Foster Care! Whether you have questions about fostering or you just want to check out our beautiful campus, we would love to have you join us! Wednesday, May 27th from 7:30am-9:30am at Marland's Place campus 1300 Summers Place!
Up this week for National Foster Care month: Q&A Breakfast! If you've ever had a question about foster care or just haven't seen our beautiful campus in a while, join us for breakfast on May 27th! This will be a come and go event from 7:30a-9:30a with breakfast by Grand Cafe.