WHY JOIN THE THRIVE NETWORK?
The Thrive Network provides free resources, professional development and peer connection for Oklahoma home child care providers and prospective providers. While you take care of working Oklahomans’ families, we take care of you, supplying the support and guidance you need to be successful.
BENEFITS
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National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Membership
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NAFCC Accreditation Self-Study Kit with trained mentor support
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Free Telehealth and Teletherapy for you, your family and your assistants
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Access to specialized trainings like the Pyramid Model Community of Practice
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Subscription to shared services
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Subscription to Brightwheel (child management software)
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Monthly trainings tailored towards family child care home providers
Help Oklahoma Thrive - Support working parents and your community by becoming a child care provider today!

YOUR
CHILD CARE
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Thrive Network Consultants
(click on names to email)
North Central - Tracy Hinton
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North East Region - Ryan Sierra
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North West Region - Jesse Bailey
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OKC Region - Alexiss Turner or Toni Johnson
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South Central Region - Jessica Colungo
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South East Region - Jamie Ashley
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South West Region - Athena Jarvis
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Tulsa Region - Patricia Lee or Taylor Compton
UPCOMING EVENTS
For information on how to attend events, please contact your local Thrive Network Consultant
North Central Region
Topic: Self-Talk and Why It Matters
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Date: June 7, 2025
North East Region
Topic: Emergency Preparedness
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: May 24, 2025
North West Region
Topic: What Is Your Interest Area
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: June 14, 2025
OKC Region
Topic: Houston, We Have a Problem (Impulse Control)
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: June 7, 2025
South Central Region
Topic: Emergency Preparedness
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: June 7, 2025
South East Region
Topic: Project Wet
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: June 14, 2025
South West Region
Topic: Better Together: Bring an FCCH Friend Who Isn't Already a THRIVE Member
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: June 7, 2025
Tulsa Region
Topic: Follow The Yellow Brick Road to NAFCC Accreditation Level 3
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: June 14, 2025
Spanish Providers Group
Topic: Statewide Hispanic Child Care Conference
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Champion Convention Center,
737 S. Meridian Ave., OKC, 73108
Date: June 7
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