211 hotlines call on Oklahoma lawmakers for state funding
Private donations have kept the resource hotlines running for nearly a decade while state money has been on hold.
Less help for Oklahoma homeless youth unless they’re sleeping in a shelter or outside
Most youth who lack permanent housing in the state don’t fit the federal housing department’s definitions of homelessness and often don’t qualify for services.
Some of Oklahoma’s largest cities aren’t enforcing Oklahoma’s anti-camping law
After a crackdown on Tulsa homeless encampments, confusion remains over who can enforce an Oklahoma law that makes it illegal to camp on state property.
The Oklahoma County jail struggles with a shrinking number of detention officers
State health inspectors have cited the jail for insufficient staffing seven times since 2020.
Oklahoma lawmakers consider adding state oversight for homeless shelters
Two legislators behind a controversial bill that would have limited the locations of homeless shelters will hold a hearing at the Oklahoma Capitol on creating new regulations.
Oklahoma lawmaker looks to address youth homelessness
The Frontier sat down with Rep. Daniel Pae to talk about his goals for helping homeless youth in Oklahoma.
Nowhere to go: Oklahoma’s growing number of homeless youth have few options
Services for homeless youth aren’t keeping up with growing demand in the state.
Homelessness continues to rise in Oklahoma City, new numbers show
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma’s largest city has grown by nearly 20% over the past five years.
