50 Stories of Impact

Over the past five decades, our work has transformed countless lives. While we can’t tell each and every victory, we would like to highlight 50 of these inspirational stories, which serve as a true testament to our mission.  

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View all of our 50 Stories here!



Sustaining Another 50 Years

As we enter our 50th year in the community, CCFI continues to serve children and their families who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing child abuse, neglect or other adverse experiences. With your tax-deductible gift, we can continue our mission to transform lives by providing comprehensive services to HEAL children, EMPOWER youth and STRENGTHEN families.

About Us

CCFI Mission statement

Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) began in 1969 as a shelter for youth, from birth to 18 years old, who needed a safe and nurturing place to stay while waiting to be placed in foster care. Known then as Juvenile Services, Inc. (JSI), we met a vital need in the community while laying the foundation for our mission “to improve the lives of children.” 

Today, CCFI continues to serve children and their families who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing child abuse, neglect or other adverse experiences throughout Cleveland County. Every day we dedicate our lives to create better and brighter futures for children and families in our community. Our work is based on the essential truth that healthy, supportive relationships form the basis of every baby and child's development and success in life.

Join us in our mission as we work toward giving all children the relational building blocks they need to grow into happy, healthy adults. Together, we can work toward giving every child in our community the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential. 

What We Do

CCFI offers strength-based programs and services to aide and educate families coping with abuse, neglect, divorce, separation, teenage pregnancy, a lack of quality out-of-school care, and/or other adverse experiences.

While our continuum of care is broad, with services ranging in intensity, our focus has always been to ensure that all children have safe, secure, nurturing environments and caring adults in their lives.

Heal Children

We provide hope and healing to children, youth and families who have experienced all forms of abuse, neglect, and/or other traumatic experiences. Children’s play therapy, family therapy, therapeutic groups, and individual counseling help children and their biological, foster and/or adoptive parents achieve safe, stable and healthy family relationships. Counseling services are available to children and families throughout Cleveland County and surrounding communities.

Empower Youth

Our goal is to ensure that every child and youth living in Norman has access to safe, enriching out-of-school opportunities to support their social and emotional development, enhance and enrich their academic experiences, and help them realize their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. After-school services are available to children and youth ages 6 - 18 through Boys & Girls Club of Norman.

Strengthen Families

Every family has strengths and challenges that impact the lives of their children. CCFI supports healthy parent-child relationships and family functioning through parent education and support services, supervised visits and exchanges, home visitation for parents of babies and young children, and case management and referral services.  Services are available to families in Cleveland, Pottowatamie and Oklahoma Counties.


Our Promise to Protect Children 

CCFI provides a safe environment for children and youth to heal and grow. Our agency works to protect those we serve from abuse and maltreatment by carefully screening staff and volunteers, providing training on topics such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse awareness and prevention, and by continually monitoring adult-child relationships.

 

Our Promise for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion  

CCFI is an equal opportunity employer. At CCFI, we strive to be an equitable organization that recognizes and values diversity and intersectionality within our workforce. We hope to be a place where employees representing a diversity of lived experiences feel motivated and safe to do their best work in service of our community.

 

Family Resource Center

CCFI serves as a Family Resource Center thanks to funding from the National Family Support Network, the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Oklahoma Family Support Network. Coupled with the Science of HOPE, our community-based resource center serves as a welcoming hub of services and opportunities designed to strengthen families in our community. We aim to make easily accessible resources and services based on individual’s unique needs as well as create and sustain support through goal setting.

 

The Welcoming Project

CCFI is a member of The Welcoming Project, which ensures LGBTQ individuals/allies feel welcomed as patrons. We look forward to continuing our mission to be a safe place for ALL who enter our doors.

 

Annual Supporters

CCFI recognizes and thanks all donors who continue to make a difference in the lives of children and families we serve. The supporters listed include contributions made from July 2020 - June 2021.
*Champion Level Donors have committed to give a minimum of $1,000 per year for 3 years.

Visionary
$50,001+

City of Norman, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, United Way of Norman, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)


Benefactor
$25,001-$50,000

*The JoAnne Loeffelholz Miller Family, Oklahoma Department of Human Services - Oklahoma Child Support Services (OCSS), Norman Public Schools, Sarkeys Foundation


Elite
$10,001-$25,000

Dobson Family Foundation, *Jill & George LeVan, Michaels, Oklahoma Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Oklahoma Bar Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Simon Fletcher Foundation, Valir PACE


Premier
$7,501-$10,000

City of Norman: Social & Voluntary Services Commission (SVSC), Cresap Family Foundation, goPuff, Heisman Trophy Trust, OU Kappa Kappa Gamma, Potts Family Foundation, *Kathryn Roberts & Steve Rogers, The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation


Sustainer
$2,501-$5,000

Beta Upsilon Chi, Boys & Girls Club of America, Cleveland-McClain County Medical Alliance, Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, *Danielson Fuel Services, *Beverly & Donald DeWitt, The Exchange Club of Norman, *First Baptist Church, First Christian Church, OEC Foundation, Inc., Colton Grantham, Junior Hospitality Club, Inc., Brian Molloy, Norman Youth Foundation, Inc., Richard L. and Charlotte Reynolds Family Foundation, *Brian Russell, *Michael and Jane Sigmon Family Foundation, *Karen & Stewart Smith, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, Tulsa Community Foundation, Donna Vint, *Mary & Jim Waggoner


Guardian
$1,001-$2,500

Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma, *Armstrong Bank, *Erin & Eric Barnhart, *Carol & Scott Bauman, Bio-Cide International, *Lee & Pat Bond, *Vicky & Aaron Bumgarner, Caleb's Cause Foundation, Sheri & Jay Cervi, Dail & Dr. James Cobb, Dental Depot, *Monica & Joseph P. Diaz, Ferguson Management Group, First Fidelity Bank, *First United Bank, Fowler Holding Company, Benevity Community Impact Fund, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Melissa Gillock, Lisa & Fred Gipson, University of Oklahoma – IBC, Brenda & David Imy, *Donna & Rhett Jackson, Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin Foundation, Sharon & Tom Johnson, *Katherine & Donovan Keith, *Lisa & Chuck Long, *Alexis Lux & Craig Sutter,  Sue Madole, *Lindsey & Brandon Martin, *Gene McKown, *Lynne Miller, Philip Miller, Molina Healthcare Inc., Xavier Neira, *Jennifer Newell, Nextep Charitable Foundation, *Katie & Ryan Noe, *NorthHaven Church, *Barbara O’Brien & Michael Carter, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, *Kristen & Casey Partridge, *Dr. Paul Plusquellec, Carol & Keith Reames, *Sharon & Rick Rentzel, *Paula & Ray Smalling, *SportsTalk 1400, *Brandi & David Sullivan


Advocate
$501-$1,000

*Roy Adams, *Virginia & Jud Ahern, *Steffani & Sam Allen, American Fidelity,   American Fidelity Foundation, *BancFirst, *Susan Barnes, *Catie & Jim Barton, *Katie Barwick-Snell & Daniel Snell, *Liz Biolley, Gabriel Bird DDS, *Susan & Terry Boehrer, *Kris & Todd Booze, *Betsy Brown, *Mallory & Grady Carter, Stefanie & John Chace, *Julia Chew, Sharri & Steve Clark, *Pam & Gary Clinton, Club Pilates Norman, Carson Cole, Craig & Streight Orthodontics, *Jim Crawley, *Maureen & Jeff Crook, Sylvia Danner, *Jennifer & John Davenport, Donna & Jim Davenport, *Dewberry Law Firm, *Lisa & Mike Dionisio, Helen & Claude Duchon, Lisa & Josh Edge, *Fellers, Snider, Blankenship, Bailey & Tippens, P.C., Gloria Jean & Phil Fenn, *Katie Fitzgerald & Bradley Stevenson, Kim & Scott Frakes, *Kathe Green, *Ryan Halloran, Susan & Bill Hetherington, Breanna Honeycutt, *Tina Kambour & Zev Trachtenberg , *Leslie & Tyler LaReau, *Christopher Lohne, Cindy Merrick, Rick Nagel, *Jennifer & Brandon Neary, Kelley & Scott Nedbalek, Norman Smile Center, *Quy Nguyen, Lindsi & Stevie Niebur, Hannah & Corey Partridge, PHM Law Group, P.C., *Kindle & Daniel Remington, *Sarah & Austin Schettler, *Christine & Jason Seapy, *Dr. Sara Spurlock & Jay Spurlock, *Kate Stanton, Cherie & Bob Staples (D), Carla Steffes, *Julie & Paul Stewart, *Anne Taylor, Katherine Anne Taylor, *Linda Terrell & David Wilson, United Way of Pottawatomie County, Valliance Bank, W.A. Waterman & Company, Susan Wilhelm, Jaci Williams, *Sarah Williams, *Erin & Jon Williford


Mentor
$200-$500

Christopher Abernethy, Renee & Jim Adair, Kristine & James Akey, Jr., Alpha Phi, Whitney Alvis, Amazon Smile Foundation, Arvine Pipe and Supply Co., Inc., Sean Boyd, Susan & Jim Brandon, *Beth Brown, Chris Brown, Jennifer & Ben Bynum, Rose Cannicott, Meg & Fred Carr, Castleberry & Associates, PC,  Margaret Cejda, Leslie & Jason Christopher, Debbie & Mickey Clagg, Rita Claros & Mark Cox, Maggie & John Coffman, Crooked Oak Public School, William Daves, Rebecca Davis, Shirley Davis, Dental Design Studio, Jane &    Dr. John Dmytryk, Merry Dorean, Janet Dulin, Sherri & David Durica, Julie & Larry England, Windi Epperson, Eskridge Lexus of Oklahoma, Kelly Forristall, Bailey Gordon, Ben Gray, Kerry & David Hampstead, Kathy & Randy Hays, Henry Home Interiors, David Hudgens, Ryan Hybl, Holly & Lisanne Iker, Janice Jansing, Kristal Johnson, Julia Anne Jordan, JustGive, Carla & Andy Kimberling, Stephanie & John Kiosterud, Barb & Lon Kruger, Rodger Lalli, Debbi Leonard, Randahl Lillard, Jessica Marie Linke, Lisa & Bob Linke, Joan Long, Andrew Madden, Gregory Mahaffey, Katrina & Ken McBride, Barbara McEndree, *Linda & Keith Miller, Mary & Guerry Moore, Janet & Monty Moore, Matt Nash, Loan Nguyen, Norman Galaxy of Writers, Norman NEXT, Dr. Marilyn Ogilvie, John & Susan O'Hare, Omega Investments LLC, Leslie Osburn & John Cornwell, Laura & Larry Patrick, Teresa & Don Pope, Presbyterian Thrift Shop, Danna Primm, Lori & Tony Rahhal, Dee Ann Russell, Randall L. Sewell, SFO Capital Advisors,     LLC, Martha Skeeters & J.R. Cruz, Rhonda Stock, Sara Sweet, Tinker Federal Credit Union, *Lynne Tompkins-Siano & Joseph Siano, Vanguard Charitable    Endowment, Anne Vargas, Amber & Brandt Vawter, *Van A. Vawter, Sue & Alan Velie, Suzanne & Randall Venk, Jamie & Brett Wade, Jim Wade, *JJ & Tony Waggoner, Karen Walker, Barbara & Hugh Wilson, Victor Wilson M.D., The Winston, Linda Young


COVID RELIEF FUNDING

In response to COVID-19, CCFI received assistance through various state and federal funding sources including: CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), Oklahoma Business Relief Program (OBRP), Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HSS) CARES Act Provider Relief Fund

 


If there are any errors or omissions to the information presented, please contact Trevor Davis at tdavis@ccfinorman.org or 405-364-1420

Beacon Awards

To help commemorate our 50th anniversary, we have started a new tradition to honor individuals who have shaped the direction of our agency. The CCFI Beacon Award recognizes those who’ve made a difference, in ways both large and small, and who truly carry out our mission to heal children, empower youth and strengthen families. 


2023 Beacon Award Recipients

This year, we honored two individuals with our agency’s top award: Cindy Merrick and Lee Bond.

Cindy Merrick is a passionate individual who has been involved with our organization for decades. She played an integral role in our Champions for Children campaign, served on our Board of Directors and has been a hands-on volunteer. Cindy has made an invaluable mark on the Norman community as well as right here at CCFI. 

Lee Bond has been a steadfast volunteer for more than 5 years, serving as our “resident handyman.” Lee’s helpful nature and can-do attitude is welcomed by all, and he can truly do it all! Driven by his passion for service and a love for our mission, Lee has volunteered close to 1,200 hours over his tenure and keeps our ever-growing agency functioning and beautiful.


2022 Beacon Award Recipient

At Hands & Hearts, we proudly honored Kate Stanton as the 2022 Beacon Award recipient. Over 12 years ago, Kate Stanton began her journey as a champion for CCFI. During her special two-year term as Board President, Kate led CCFI’s major capital campaign and oversaw the establishment of Boys & Girls Club of Norman. A few years after rolling off the board, CCFI somehow drew her back to Co-Chair the 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Kate is generous with her time, her resources, her talents and her passion. She is a fierce advocate for CCFI and for our community. She is a leader who invites others to come alongside her and join the cause. Congratulations, Kate!

Kate is pictured with Melissa Simpson Klink, CEO (left) and Vicky Bumgarner, 2021-2022 Board President (right).


2021 Beacon Award Recipient

Fran Roberson was selected as the 2021 Beacon Award recipient. Fran served as CCFI’s first Clinical Director and dedicated nearly three decades to helping grow our mission. She helped lay the framework for our counseling program and was instrumental in shining a light on child abuse and trauma informed service in our community.

 
 

2019 Beacon Award Recipients

CCFI is pleased to announce the very first group of Beacon Award recipients: Lynn Wendelbo, Robert “Bob” Staples, Jenny Brannon and Anne & Alan Brinkley. These individuals were honored at the 2019 Hands & Hearts fundraising luncheon, where they were each presented a beautiful custom piece of glass work created by Art Fusion Studio. To learn more about each Beacon Award winner, please view their profiles below.

 

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LYNN is a retired play therapist who joined CCFI as a volunteer in the late 1980s. After falling in love with the agency’s mission, Lynn became a full-time employee who was instrumental in bringing play therapy practices to the counseling program. After her retirement, Lynn offered her professional services as a volunteer for many years and still remains an advocate for children and families.

 

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BOB was an active community member who’s supported CCFI for more than a decade. Whether rain or shine, Bob volunteered weekly to manage CCFI’s recycling needs, all with a smile on his face. He was passionate about lending a helping hand and truly had a servant’s heart.



 

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JENNY dedicates 10+ hours each week serving as the Boys & Girls Club of Norman Kids Café manager. Every day, she preps meals for at least 80 Club members, all while offering a shoulder to lean on. The Kids Café would not be able to run as smoothly as it does without her help and her assistance is both greatly needed and appreciated.


 

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ANNE & ALAN are long-time agency advocates who have provided support in a multitude of ways. They have played a vital role in bringing new and innovative treatments to CCFI, with the most recent one being Trauma Drama. Their generosity, vision and selfless dedication has helped catapult the nonprofit to where it is today, and is what ultimately continues pushing the agency into bigger and better things.

 

2023 - 2024 Board of Directors

Officers

Secretary

Shaun Mendez
CEC Entertainment

Boys & Girls Club Liaison

John Downs
Retired

Immediate Past President

Leslie Christopher
Bricks 4 Kidz

President

Sarah Jensen-Schettler
Norman Police Department

President-Elect

Monica Diaz
West + Main

Treasurer

Tyler Montgomery
First United Bank & Trust


Board Members

Christian Caswell
Vision Martial Arts

Ryan Clark
First Citizens Bank

Jeremy Garnand
Norman Police Department

Natasha Graf
Attorney

Nikki Howell
Sysco

Francisca Jensen
Norman Public Schools

Jeanne Miller
Retired

Quy Nguyen
University of Oklahoma

Sehrish Shahabuddin
Wellington Experience

Andrea Spencer
Brunch Club Catering

Amanda Ward
Norman Pediatric Dentistry

Matthew Woodard
Norman Police Department

 

Alyssa Sims
JCPenney Leadership Program Board Fellow


2023-2024 Meeting Schedule

All meetings will be held at New Life Bible Church(3308 Broce Ct, Norman, OK 73072) from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

  • Monday, April 22, 2024

  • Monday, May 27, 2024

  • Monday, June 24, 2024 | Annual Meeting | Location TBD


 

Career Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in joining Center for Children and Families, Inc.  Every day we dedicate our lives to create better and brighter futures for children and families in our community by carrying out our mission to heal children, empower youth and strengthen families. Together, we can work toward giving every child the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, because every child deserves to grow up safe, nurtured and loved. 

Our Promise to Protect Children 

CCFI provides a safe environment for children and youth to heal and grow. Our agency works to protect those we serve from abuse and maltreatment by carefully screening staff and volunteers, providing training on topics such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse awareness and prevention, and by continually monitoring adult-child relationships.


Our Promise for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion  

CCFI is an equal opportunity employer. At CCFI, we strive to be an equitable organization that recognizes and values diversity and intersectionality within our workforce. We hope to be a place where employees representing a diversity of lived experiences feel motivated and safe to do their best work in service of our community.

Family Positive Workplace

CCFI is proud to be recognized as a 2020 Family Positive Workplace by the Potts Family Foundation. The goal of the program, which supports the Foundation’s focus on families with children pre-birth through five, is to recognize companies that have implemented family positive policies that better support their employee base.

The Welcoming Project

CCFI is a member of The Welcoming Project, which ensures LGBTQ individuals/allies feel welcomed as patrons. We look forward to continuing our mission to be a safe place for ALL who enter our doors.

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Work Study

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a need-based program that allows eligible students to earn money by working part-time while in school. Students are offered FWS based on their unmet need as determined by their annual FAFSA. To learn more about FWS qualifications, click HERE.

FWS Boys & Girls Club of Norman Youth Development Professional

  • Position available Aug 1, 2023 to May 17, 2024

  • Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexible around students class schedule)

  • $12.00/hr based on experience


Student Learning Opportunities

We offer a variety of different student learning opportunities for undergraduates and graduate-level students seeking training to gain professional experience or fulfill a degree requirement.

We do not have any openings for students until April 2024. Please note we do NOT offer short term, 16-week professional placement opportunities. Fingerprints and background checks are required at the cost of the student. COVID vaccination records are also required.

To learn more, please contact Jessica Schonlau at JSchonlau@ccfinorman.org.

Champions for Children Campaign

In August of 2014, Center for Children and Families announced that it raised over $3.9 million during the Champions for Children Capital Campaign to complete the purchase and renovation of a facility specifically designed to improve and expand services for children and families.  

The renovated facility, located at 210 S. Cockrel, is the first agency-owned building since CCFI’s inception in 1969. This facility has allowed CCFI to double the time children and youth can participate in after-school and summer services; expand its therapeutic program for children who have experienced child abuse, neglect, or other traumatic experiences; and integrate prevention and education services for families under one roof. The new facility has also allowed for the expansion of community partnerships, which CCFI considers to be a critical strategy for addressing the complex needs of children and families.

Center for Children staff, Board of Directors, clients, and supporters are all immensely appreciative of the following foundations and donors who made this project possible.

Visionaries ($100,000 - $499,999)

John Campbell, Sr.
Le Tour de Vin: Cross Timbers, Norman & Sooner Rotary Club
Norman Youth Foundation
Sarkeys Foundation
Tom Russell Charitable Foundation

Legacy Donors ($500,000+) 

Anonymous
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation
The JoAnne Loeffelholz Miller Family

 

Sustainers ($25,000 - $49,999)

Anderson-Vukelja Foundation
Arrow Oil and Gas
Shelba J. Bethel
Bio-Cide International
Barbara and Jay Scott Brown
The Sharri and Steve Clark Family
Cleveland-McClain County Medical Alliance
Crawley Family Foundation
Fowler Holding Company
Herbalife Family Foundation
Jill and George LeVan
Cindy Merrick
Norman North High School SPUD
Republic Bank & Trust
Bob Stoops Champions Foundation
Top of the World
Vernon and Lori Smith Family

Investors ($50,000 - $99,999)

The Farzaneh Family
Eric Fleske
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
Norman High School - Tigerpalooza
Kathryn Roberts & Steve Rogers
The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
The Kirkpatrick Family Fund
The Phillip Boyle Foundation
Sonia Seabrook Gans
The McKinney Partnership

Guardians ($10,000 - $24,999)

Anonymous
Dobson Family Foundation
First Fidelity Bank
Jimmie Forister Trust
The Graves Family
Ideal Homes
Insurance Solutions by Irwin Agency
Journey Church
Judy and Gene McKown
NorthHaven Church
OEC Foundation
The Oliver Foundation
Richard L. and Charlotte Reynolds Family Foundation
Jaci McAfee Williams
Sooner Copy Machines

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Advocates ($5,000 - $9,999)

Anonymous
Renee and Jim Adair
Jamie Belknap
Amy and Courtney Brackin
Shirley and Art Breipohl
Linda and John Campbell, Jr.
Janet and Steve Corley
Rita Claros and Mark Cox
First American Bank
Gymboree Play & Music of Norman
Judi and Bob Hartsock
Immuno Mycologics (IMMY)
Donna and Rhett Jackson
The Kerr Foundation
Lisa and Chuck Long
unter Miller Family
Lisa and David MillingtonKandi and Rick Nagel
Libba Smith
Lisa and Sam Talley
Kay and Bill Woods
The Forest Group
Katie and Will Merrick
Deidra and Fred Peters
Waggoners Heating and Air

Mentors ($1,000 - $4,999)

Mehdi Azimi
Artman Appraisal Company
The Bank of America Foundation
Erin and Eric Barnhart
Bob Usry and Sons
Susan and Terry Boehrer
Jody and MacKenzie Britt
Debby and Larry Burns
Margaret Cejda
Cleveland County Abstract
Pam and Gary Clinton
Jane and Manning Close
Craig & Streight Orthodontics
Angela and Patrick Dorney
Jennifer Edwards
Ferguson Buick - GMC
First Presbyterian Church
Dolores and Hiram Fitzgerald
Judith and Don Garrett
Samia and Joseph Harroz, Jr.
Samia Harroz Design
Kathy and Harold Heiple
Joan Johnson
Karen and Ronald Kirkpatrick
Bonnie and Kevin Kloesel
Lashar Home Comfort Systems
Judith Evans and Perry Lovelace
Paulette and Tom McCaleb
 

 


Jenna and Mike McIntosh
Linda and Keith Miller
Patricia Gilman and Paul Minnis
Diane and Phillip Moershel
Oklahoma Hospitality Club
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center - Norman, P.C.Barbara and Steve Owens
RBG, Inc.
B.K. Reed
Kirk Reed
Lindy and John Ritz
Martha and Donald Roberts
Royal Printing Company
S.P. Rieger, LLLC
Jeri Saliba
Mary and Don Sherman
Richard Smalley, III
Kate Stanton
Cherie and Bob Staples
Katie Fitzgerald and Bradley Stevenson
Mary Louise and Don Symcox
Pam and Robert Talley
Glenda Thomas
Walton Family Foundation
Barbara and Scott Alan White

 

 

 

We would also like to thank our dedicated Campaign Cabinet, the McKinney Partnership Architects, Republic Bank & Trust, Sun Construction Services and Grossman and Keith Engineering for their commitment and leadership of this project. 

BUILDING COMMITTEE

Jim Adair
Mehdi Azimi
Mackenzie Britt
Mark Cox

CAMPAIGN CHAIRS

Cindy Merrick
Chuck and Lisa Long
Honorary Chair
Sherri Coale

CABINET MEMBERS

Jamie Belknap
Darlene and Charlie Bowline 
Anne and Alan Brinkley 
John Campbell Sr.  
Bridget and Adam Childers
Pam and Gary Clinton
Molly and Jim Crawley
Sam Fulkerson 
Jeanne and Joe King  
Judith Evans and Perry Lovelace 
Gene and Judy McKown
Marrae and Dan Quinn  
Patti Rogers    
Scott Shuler 
Katie Barwick Snell and Dan Snell 
Linda Terrell     
Jaci Williams

Shelba Bethel
Amy and Courtney Brackin
Mike Bumgarner
Robert Castleberry
Sharri and Steve Clark
Janet and Steve Corley
The Farzaneh Family
Donna and Rhett Jackson
Jill and George LeVan
Andrea and Randy Marler
Steve Owens
Lindy and John Ritz
Cindy and Jim Rosenthal
Libba Smith
Mary Louise and Don Symcox
Chuck Thompson

Location

210 S. Cockrel Ave., Norman, OK 73071
We are located on the corner of South Cockrel Avenue and East Eufaula Street

 
 

Contact/Contáctenos

Phone: 405-364-1420
Fax: 405-364-1433

Monday - Friday/ Lunes – Viernes
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

contact@ccfinorman.org

Se habla español

 
 

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Latest News & Updates

2023 News & Updates

Staff Directory

Leadership

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Melissa Simpson Klink
She/Her/Hers
Chief Executive Officer


Liz Biolley, MA
She/Her/Hers
Operations Director

Sara Jane DelMonte
She/Her/Hers  
Development Director

Whitney Dunn
She/Her/Hers
Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Norman

 

Megan McCaffrey, MA, LPC-Candidate
She/Her/Hers
Program Director

Kathryn Morris-Scott, LCSW, IMH-E®
She/Her/Hers
Clinical Director, Infant Family Specialist

Amanda Pulis
She/Her/Hers
Marketing & Communications Director


Program & Support Staff

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Alicia Allen
Program Coordinator,
Boys & Girls Club of Norman

Emma Autrey
Academic Success Coordinator,
Boys & Girls Club of Norman

 

Lee Brandon, LCSW
She/Her/Hers
Director of Social Services,
Boys & Girls Club of Norman

Seth Coleman
Parent Educator

Olivia Collado-Jackson
Site Coordinator,
Boys & Girls Club of Norman

 

Carla Garcia
Family Navigator

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Bob Hamm, LPC-S
Therapist

 

Hannah Handy, MS, CFLE, IMH-E®
Assistant Program Director,
Infant Family Associate 

Chelsea Hinkle
Executive Assistant

 

Bri Ingalls
Database & Grant Coordinator

Kristal Johnson
She/Her/Hers
Human Resources Manager

 

Lindsey Ledbetter
She/Her/Hers
Lead Client Service Representative

Debbie Marshall-Gill
Certified Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Professional (CDSVRP)
Parent Educator

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Lauren Mattingly, M.Ed
Data & Finance Coordinator

 

Kelley Nedbalek, LCSW, PMH-C,
IMH-E®

She/Her/Hers
Therapist, Infant Mental Health Mentor – Clinical   

Eric Noreen, BSW
He/Him/His
Program Assistant – Parent Educator

Winter Norvelle
Senior Parent Educator

 

Julia Reese
She/Her/Hers
Office Manager

Idalis Rodriguez-Solis
Parent Educator

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Jessica Schonlau, LCSW, CATP,
PMH-C, IMH-E®

Clinical Supervisor - Practicum Liaison, Infant Family Specialist

 

Oyinda Smith
She/Her/Hers
Parent Educator

Sade Sogunro
She/Her/Hers
Data & Counseling Support Coordinator

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Kevin Stansel, LPC-S
Clinical Supervisor -
Trauma-Responsive Care

 

Emily Wagnon Elflein
Volunteer & HR Coordinator

Alli Wilson-Burns, BSW
She/Her/Hers
Parent Educator

 
 

Malika Williams, IMH-E ®
Parents as Teachers Supervisor,
Infant Family Associate