One

Oklahoma makes a persistent commitment to help every child, youth and family achieve and maintain stability, and permanence in a safe environment. 

Two

Services and supports are developed to best ensure the safety of the child, youth , family, and community. 

Three

Services and supports are provided in the best interest of the child to ensure that all of the child’s needs are being met. 

Four

The child is viewed as a part of the whole family.  Children, youth ad their families have access to discussions related to their plans, an opportunity to voice their preferences, and ultimately feel thy own and drive the plan. 

Five

Plans for children, youth and their families are individualized to the unique culture beliefs and values, strengths, and needs of each child and family. 

Six

Services and supports build on the identified strengths of the child, youth, family, and community. 

Seven

Services and supports are offered early to facilitate wellness for the family. 

Eight

Services are provided in the most appropriate and least restrictive environment in the home and community of the child.  The system of care is community oriented with management and decision-making at the community level. 

Nine

Children and families are supported by friends and community social networks and resources (e.g., service and faith based organizations). 

Ten

Collaboration between agencies, schools, community resources, youth and families is the basis for building and financing a local comprehensive and integrated system of care. 

Eleven

Family and youth are equal partners in identifying, creating, and evaluating the comprehensive and integrated system. 

Twelve

Services and supports are outcome based with clear accountability and cost responsibility.  This includes accountability for the use of public and private funds and the ability to use savings for early intervention.