Business Details
34 Years
experience
Supporting Oklahoma Youth Impacted by Parental Incarceration
Founded in 1992, New Hope Oklahoma has dedicated over three decades to supporting children impacted by parental incarceration. Our mission centers on creating nurturing environments where youth can navigate grief, build relationships, and cultivate pathways to lifelong success. Through trauma-informed after-school programs, summer camps, case management, and community events, we address the physical, social, and emotional needs of Oklahoma families. Our staff utilizes research-backed frameworks like Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Benevolent Childhood Experiences (BCEs) to foster resilience. With strategic partnerships and a licensed social worker on staff, we provide free services to qualifying participants.Our work extends to correctional facility visits and collaborations with state agencies, ensuring comprehensive support. By prioritizing safe spaces for peer interaction and mentorship, we aim to break cycles of intergenerational trauma. As Oklahoma faces one of the worlds highest incarceration rates, our programs remain critical in empowering vulnerable youth. Our team combines decades of experience in youth development, mental health, and trauma-informed care to deliver impactful interventions. Through annual events like summer camps and community celebrations, we strengthen family connections and community ties.
Services
After-School Programs
Summer Camps
Case Management
Community Events
Mentorship Services
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed programs developed over 30 years of specialized experience.
- Our licensed social worker provides expert case management services.
- We partner with state agencies and correctional facilities for comprehensive support.
- All programs are provided free of charge to qualifying participants.
- Our staff combines youth development expertise with mental health specialization.
Services
After-School Programs
Our after-school programs focus on social-emotional learning through trauma-informed practices. Twice-weekly sessions at multiple school locations address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) while building resilience. Participants engage in structured activities promoting critical thinking, decision-making, and healthy relationship development.
Summer Camps
We offer day and overnight summer camps for ages 5-14 with activities like team-building, outdoor education, and creative arts. Camps combine recreation with therapeutic interventions at partner locations, providing safe spaces for youth to develop self-confidence and social skills away from daily stressors.
Case Management
Licensed social workers provide case management connecting families to community resources. Services include correctional facility visits, referrals to state agencies, and personalized support plans addressing housing, education, and mental health needs for justice-involved families.
Community Events
Annual events like Back-to-School Bashes and holiday parties create opportunities for family connection. These gatherings provide resource access, foster peer relationships, and offer seasonal support through gift programs and community partnerships.
Volunteer Programs
We engage volunteers as mentors, camp counselors, and event assistants. All volunteers complete background checks and training to ensure safe interactions. Our programs allow community members to directly impact youth through structured mentorship and program support opportunities.
People
Danielle Hovenga
Executive Director
Danielle leads New Hope Oklahoma's strategic initiatives with over 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience. She oversees program development and community partnerships while advocating for policy changes addressing intergenerational trauma.
Michelle Murphy
Office Manager
Michelle manages daily operations and administrative systems. With a background in nonprofit finance, she ensures efficient resource allocation to support program delivery and organizational sustainability.
Lori McQuarters
Program Manager
Lori directs program implementation across multiple locations. She trains staff in trauma-informed practices and monitors service quality to maintain alignment with evidence-based frameworks for youth development.
Amanda Maxwell
Program Access Navigator
Amanda connects families to services and coordinates intake processes. Her work focuses on removing barriers to participation through personalized outreach and community resource mapping.
Sara Murphy
Volunteer and Community Engagement
Sara manages volunteer recruitment and coordinates community partnerships. She develops engagement strategies that leverage local resources to expand program capacity and community impact.
Questions
What services does New Hope Oklahoma provide?
We offer after-school programs, summer camps, case management, and community events for children with justice-involved parents. All services are trauma-informed and provided free of charge.
How can families qualify for your programs?
Families qualify if they have a child with an incarcerated parent or caregiver. We assess eligibility based on household needs and program capacity during intake interviews.
Do you serve all of Oklahoma?
Our primary service areas include Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Wewoka. We partner with local organizations to expand reach while maintaining program quality in these key regions.
How can I volunteer with New Hope?
Complete our online application and background check. We offer opportunities in mentoring, event support, and summer camp staffing with required training provided for all volunteers.
What impact have you made in Oklahoma?
Over 30 years, we've served thousands of youth through 26,000+ program hours annually. Our work addresses Oklahoma's crisis-level incarceration rates by breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma.
How are donations used?
Donations fund program materials, camp operations, and family support services. 85% of funds directly support program delivery, with annual financial reports available upon request.
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Michelle R.
Sep 20, 2020
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We came here for my grandson to play intramural basketball. It wasn't very large, but they did have great food options. In wish the parking area was bigger. But overall it was a good venue for the young men to play.