The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY) conducts inspections of all public and private children's facilities. They are a state agency with authority to investigate complaints against public, private, for-profit or not-for-profit agencies or facilities that serve children and youth.

Typical complaints include allegations that child welfare is violating policy and procedure in the placement of children outside their homes, a residential faciltiy is not providing required services or programs for the youths who are in residence or in treatment, or children are being denied a free appropriate public education. OCCY accepts complaints concerning services to children in mental health facilities, training schools, shelters, jails, group homes, institutions, foster care, schools, and specialized community homes, among others. OCCY also investigates compliance with laws, policies, procedures, licensure, or accreditation requirements.

Anyone can file a complaint. It is not necessary to give your name.

To file a complaint, call 405/606-4900. For more information, contact Kevin Rodgers at 405/606-4909.

last modified: December 2005