Building Resilient Children, Families and Communities.
Let’s work together to help all Oklahomans thrive.
Who We Are
Every child deserves a life filled with promise and opportunity. Together, as a statewide community, we have a shared responsibility to ensure every child has the opportunity to flourish.
Know and Grow Oklahoma is a statewide initiative to build resilient children, families and communities. We’re equipping community and state leaders to collaborate with families and caregivers where children live, learn, grow and play to help everyone thrive.
Let’s join together and pledge to support the well-being of young children, their families and their communities.
0-5 years old
A critically important time for a child’s brain development.
Center for the Developing Child, Harvard University.
Children born during
2019 – May 2023
may face barriers to healthy development.
Of the
148,000
children born during the pandemic, many could be experiencing developmental delays.
Source: Potts Family Foundation
What We Know
The earliest years of a child’s life lay the groundwork for lifelong health, well-being and success. The pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges for families, overloading parents, caregivers and community support systems.
Research shows that of the approximately 148,000 children born in Oklahoma during the pandemic years, many could be experiencing developmental delays or other challenges. This impact could have long-lasting individual and societal effects. However, if we act now, we can change the course.
Feedback from parents and caregivers reveals a path forward as we navigate the complexities and aftereffects of the pandemic. Through social connections, supportive employers, local community resources and programs, we can help provide lifelines for Oklahoma families with young children.
Community Impact
Imagine an Oklahoma where every child feels safe, nurtured and ready to learn. Know and Grow Oklahoma unites communities like yours to understand the unique challenges families with young children are facing and equip them with the connections and community-based resources to help them thrive.
By bringing communities together to help families with children born from 2019 through May 2023, we can provide a strong foundation for future growth and create a more resilient Oklahoma.
Learn how we are working together with Oklahoma communities through:
- Know and Grow Oklahoma Community Discovery Project
- Early Relational Health
- Family Resource Centers
- Self-Healing Communities
Know and Grow Oklahoma is a call to action for all Oklahomans to support children and families. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, doctor, business owner, community leader or neighbor, let’s come together to pave the way for a brighter future for our communities and our entire state!
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Know and Grow Oklahoma in Action
Know and Grow For a Better Oklahoma
By AJ Griffin, EdD, Potts Family Foundation CEO Welcome to Know and Grow Oklahoma: Building Resilient Children, Families & Communities. This is an exciting project of the Potts Family Foundation (PFF) in partnership with the state, particularly the Oklahoma State Department of Health. It is funded by a portion of the Oklahoma Legislature’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and today, we celebrate the launch of this great project. As a private foundation with a focus on serving...