Holiday Hope Wish List Portal Now Open for Oklahoma Children and Youth in State Care

OKLAHOMA CITY (November 10, 2026) - To ensure the magic of the season reaches every young person in state care, Oklahoma Human Services is calling on foster parents to submit their children's holiday wish lists through Holiday Hope.

Whether a child is living with a foster family, staying in a shelter, or under state care, Holiday Hope ensures they are remembered. Building on last year's effort that delivered gifts to more than 5,300 children across Oklahoma, generous community donors stand ready once again to fulfill individual wish lists—from special toys and warm clothes to gift cards for teenagers.  

"For children in state care, Christmas morning isn't just about the gifts under the tree," said Michael C. Williams, Child Welfare Director for Oklahoma Human Services. "It's a crucial reminder that they haven't been lost in the system, and that their community still sees them, values them, and remembers them."

Elgible groups include: 

• Foster Families: Parents and guardians providing loving homes for children in the foster system across Oklahoma. 

• Children in Child Welfare Services: Kids placed in foster care, trial home placements, or otherwise under the care of the state. 

• Youth in Shelters: All youth residing in Child Welfare shelters for the holidays. 

Information for caregivers: 

• Submission Deadline: All wish lists must be submitted by Friday, November 14. 
• Submit Wish Lists Online: Visit https://holidayhope.dhs.ok.gov/ 
• For Assistance: If you need help submitting requests, reach out to your assigned Child Welfare Specialist or email HolidayHope@okdhs.org