Oklahoma State Custody / Child Welfare Accountability Scan
Oklahoma State Custody / Child Welfare Accountability Scan
OKLAHOMA STATE CUSTODY / CHILD WELFARE ACCOUNTABILITY SCAN
Investigation ID: OK-CWAS-2026-01-18
Classification: CONFIDENTIAL - LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Investigator: OPUS (Project Milk Carton Autonomous Intelligence)
Date: January 18, 2026
Scope: Statewide Fast Pass Scan | 2019-2024 | All 77 Counties
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This investigation applies the Project Milk Carton State Custody Accountability Framework to Oklahoma's child welfare system, analyzing metrics across seven risk indicators: Missing/AWOL (MICR), Classification Shield (CSI), Facility Safety (FHR), Licensing Contradiction (LCS), Federal Funds Control Failure (GCFS), Oversight Drop-Off (ODR), and Transparency Override.
KEY FINDINGS
- 78 children currently missing from DHS custody - DHS classifies 100% as "runaways" without verified recovery data
- Federal consent decree ended March 2025 after 13 years - oversight mechanisms now removed
- $791 million in federal child care funds flagged for inadequate monitoring and possible fraud
- $400 million unspent TANF surplus accumulated while services reduced
- Robert M. Greer Center abuse scandal - 6 criminal charges dropped due to "missing witness"
- Child fatalities spiked 83% from 2019 (23) to 2020 (42), with incomplete investigation data
- CPS response time degraded 19% from 47 hours (2019) to 56 hours (2023)
- 5,894 child sex crimes reported in 2023 including 14 human trafficking cases
RISK ASSESSMENT: HIGH CONCERN
| Indicator | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MICR (Missing Children) | 7/10 | ELEVATED |
| CSI (Classification Shield) | 8/10 | CRITICAL |
| FHR (Facility Harm) | 9/10 | CRITICAL |
| LCS (Licensing Contradiction) | 6/10 | ELEVATED |
| GCFS (Federal Funds Control) | 9/10 | CRITICAL |
| ODR (Oversight Drop-Off) | 8/10 | CRITICAL |
| Transparency | 7/10 | ELEVATED |
COMPOSITE ACCOUNTABILITY RISK SCORE: 77/100 (HIGH)
A) STATEWIDE METRICS TABLE (2019-2024)
Child Welfare Population & Outcomes
| Metric | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population | 953,923 | 962,995 | 963,306 | 965,518 | 966,607 | ~970,000* | +1.7% |
| Children in Custody | ~11,000 | ~9,500 | ~8,200 | ~7,100 | ~6,300 | ~5,800 | -47% |
| Missing/AWOL | NULL | NULL | NULL | NULL | 78 | 78 | NULL |
| MICR (Missing/Custody %) | NULL | NULL | NULL | NULL | 1.24% | 1.34% | NULL |
| Child Fatalities | 23 | 42 | 15 | 29 | 17 | NULL | -26% |
| Victim Rate (per 1,000) | 15.9 | 15.2 | 14.2 | 14.0 | 13.7 | NULL | -14% |
| Perpetrators Identified | 12,901 | 12,487 | 11,595 | 11,332 | 10,926 | NULL | -15% |
| CPS Response Time (hrs) | 47 | 50 | 53 | 55 | 56 | NULL | +19% |
| Screened-In Referrals | NULL | NULL | NULL | NULL | 34,139 | NULL | +2.2%* |
| Screened-Out Referrals | NULL | NULL | NULL | NULL | 50,080 | NULL | +8.1%* |
| Total Referrals | NULL | NULL | NULL | NULL | 84,219 | NULL | +2.2%* |
| Referral Rate (per 1,000) | NULL | NULL | NULL | NULL | 87.1 | NULL | NULL |
| Screened-Out Rate (per 1,000) | 47.9 | 40.4 | 43.8 | 49.6 | 51.8 | NULL | +8.1% |
*Estimated or partial data; NULL = Data not publicly available
Maltreatment in Care (MIC) Data - 2024 Monthly
| Month | Substantiated MIC | By Resource Caregiver | By Parent (in OOH) | Threat of Harm Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | 13 | 0 | N/A | 6 (46%) |
| Aug 2024 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 (50%) |
Placement Breakdown (Aug 2024 MIC):
- CW Foster Family Care: 3
- Kinship/Relative Foster Care: 2
- Kinship/Non-Relative Foster Care: 2
- Therapeutic Foster Care: 3
- Office of Client Advocacy (Congregate): 0
Child Sex Crimes (NIBRS 2023)
| Offense Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Sexual Contact | 2,878 | 48.8% |
| Rape | 1,308 | 22.2% |
| Kidnapping/Abduction | 463 | 7.9% |
| Sodomy | 426 | 7.2% |
| Statutory Rape | 261 | 4.4% |
| Sexual Assault w/ Object | 248 | 4.2% |
| Pornography/Obscene Material | 177 | 3.0% |
| Incest | 119 | 2.0% |
| Human Trafficking (CSA) | 8 | 0.1% |
| Human Trafficking (Involuntary Servitude) | 6 | 0.1% |
| TOTAL | 5,894 | 100% |
Missing Children (NCMEC Active Cases)
| County | Count | % of State |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | 6 | 31.6% |
| Tulsa County | 4 | 21.1% |
| Canadian County | 2 | 10.5% |
| Other Counties (7) | 7 | 36.8% |
| TOTAL | 19 | 100% |
Note: DHS reports 78 children missing from custody; NCMEC shows only 19 active cases. This discrepancy requires verification.
B) FACILITY RISK TABLE (Top 25 Entities)
Critical/High Risk Facilities
| Rank | Facility/Entity | Type | Location | CAP Count | Severe Incidents | Licensing Status | LCS Flag | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert M. Greer Center | Residential | Enid | 6+ | 6+ (choking, waterboarding, battery) | License Under Review | YES | CRITICAL |
| 2 | Laura Dester Children's Center | Shelter/Treatment | Tulsa | 7+ | 7 abuse cases (2017-2018) | Closed/Reopened as Treatment | YES | CRITICAL |
| 3 | Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice | Juvenile Detention | Tulsa | NULL | Multiple abuse allegations (2024) | Active | NULL | HIGH |
| 4 | Liberty of Oklahoma Corporation | Contractor | Statewide | Multiple | Lost contracts at 2 facilities | Contract Terminated | YES | HIGH |
Child Welfare Nonprofits - Financial Risk Indicators
| Rank | Organization | EIN | City | Revenue (2022) | Officer Comp | Comp/Rev % | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Angel's Foster Family Network OKC | 26-2895165 | Edmond | $1,788,211 | $161,181 | 9.0% | LOW |
| 6 | Community Youth Services of Southern OK | 23-7170658 | Ardmore | $2,070,789 | $0 | 0% | VERIFY |
| 7 | Youth Emergency Shelter Inc | 23-7157699 | McAlester | $1,145,850 | NULL | NULL | VERIFY |
| 8 | CASA of Oklahoma County | 13-4364692 | OKC | $3,660,786 | NULL | NULL | LOW |
| 9 | Janada L. Batchelor Foundation | 20-5351345 | Tulsa | $1,967,505 | NULL | NULL | VERIFY |
| 10 | Children's Hospital Foundation | 20-2843418 | Tulsa | $1,582,624 | NULL | NULL | LOW |
Group Homes / Residential Facilities
| Rank | Organization | EIN | City | Revenue | Type | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Anadarko Group Homes Inc | 20-0445875 | Anadarko | $86,683 | Group Home | LOW REVENUE |
| 12 | New Emergency Resource Agency | 23-7120781 | Ponca City | $452,036 | Emergency Shelter | VERIFY |
| 13 | Pathways Treatment Services | 20-4049619 | Edmond | $0 | Treatment | INACTIVE |
Private Foster Care Agencies (DHS Contractors)
| Rank | Organization | Type | Status | Contracts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | TFI Family Services | Private Agency | Active | DHS Contracted | Multi-state operator |
| 15 | Oklahoma Families First | Private Agency | Active | DHS Contracted | Therapeutic FC |
| 16 | Angels Foster Family Network | Private Agency | Active | DHS Contracted | 95% placement stability claim |
Statewide Oversight Entities
| Rank | Entity | Role | Risk Indicator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Office of Client Advocacy (OCA) | Investigations | CRITICAL | Delayed abuse reporting at Greer Center |
| 18 | Oklahoma Human Services - CWS | Administration | HIGH | Executive Director resigned Aug 2024 |
| 19 | OK Office of Inspector General | Audit | HIGH | $93.4M questioned costs FY2023 |
| 20 | OK State Auditor | Financial Oversight | HIGH | $791M CCDF mismanagement findings |
Counties with Highest Child Crime Concentration
| Rank | County/Area | Child Sex Crimes (2023) | Population | Rate Indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Oklahoma/Cleveland/Canadian/Pottawatomie | 970 | ~900,000 | HIGH |
| 22 | Tulsa/Wagoner/Rogers/Osage | 644 | ~700,000 | HIGH |
| 23 | Cleveland County | 379 | ~290,000 | ELEVATED |
| 24 | Oklahoma County | 325 | ~800,000 | MODERATE |
| 25 | Comanche County | 181 | ~125,000 | ELEVATED |
C) FUNDING / GOVERNANCE TABLE
Federal Funding Streams (2019-2024)
| Program | 2023 Amount | 2024 Amount | Status | Monitoring Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title IV-E (Foster Care) | ~$150M* | ~$150M* | Active | Federal formula reimbursement |
| TANF Block Grant | ~$160M | ~$200M | Active | $400M UNSPENT SURPLUS |
| CCDF (Child Care) | $791M (COVID total) | See below | FLAGGED | $15M Federal Clawback |
| Title IV-B (Child Welfare) | NULL | NULL | Active | NULL |
| Refugee Assistance (ACF) | $68M (multi-year) | See TAGGS | Active | 20+ grants to OK DHS |
*Estimated - exact amounts require state fiscal data
TAGGS HHS Grants to Oklahoma DHS (Refugee/Entrant Assistance)
| Award Period | Amount | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Various | $14,815,195 | Refugee Assistance State |
| Various | $9,831,907 | Refugee Assistance State |
| Various | $8,467,886 | Refugee Assistance State |
| Various | $6,167,145 | Refugee Assistance State |
| Various | $5,485,215 | Refugee Assistance State |
| Various | $4,968,839 | Refugee Assistance State |
| Various | $3,540,432 | Refugee Assistance State |
| Various | $2,628,153 | Refugee Assistance State |
| Various | $2,584,223 | Refugee Assistance State |
| Various | $2,309,328 | Refugee Assistance State |
| TOTAL (Top 10) | $60,798,323 |
GCFS (Federal Funds Control Failure) Indicators
| Finding | Amount | Source | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCDF Questioned Costs | $93.4M | OK State Auditor | FY2023 | OPEN |
| Federal Clawback Required | $15M | Federal Audit | 2024 | PENDING |
| CCDF Fraud (Unnamed Actor) | $2.1M | OK State Auditor | 2024 | UNDER INVESTIGATION |
| TANF Unspent Balance | $193.2M | CRS Report | FY2023 | ACCUMULATED |
| TANF Additional Unspent | ~$200M | OK State Auditor | FY2024 | ACCUMULATED |
Nonprofit Sector Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Child Welfare Nonprofits in OK | 50 |
| Combined Reported Income | $27,284,256 |
| Combined Reported Assets | $95,917,827 |
D) OVERSIGHT TIMELINE
Major Events Chronology
| Date | Event | Type | Impact on Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Pinnacle Plan announced (D.G. v. Yarbrough settlement) | Consent Decree Start | Oversight begins |
| Jun 2014 | Peak custody: 11,000+ children | Baseline | High MIC |
| 2017-2018 | Laura Dester abuse cases (7 substantiated) | Facility Crisis | Shelter closed |
| Jan 2019 | Laura Dester reopened as treatment center | Policy Change | Capacity reduced |
| 2019 | Child fatalities: 23 | Baseline | NULL |
| 2020 | Child fatalities: 42 (+83%) | Spike | COVID impact? |
| Mar 2020 | COVID pandemic - $791M CCDF received | Funding Surge | Monitoring gaps |
| Apr 2023 | 23 of 30 Pinnacle measures dismissed | Oversight Reduction | ODR elevated |
| Apr 2023 | DHS receives favorable Co-Neutrals report | Oversight Progress | NULL |
| Apr 2023 | Robert M. Greer abuse first reported to DHS | Facility Crisis | Delayed response |
| Jun 2023 | Group home abuse video goes viral | Public Crisis | Calls for reform |
| Nov 2023 | 6 men charged in Greer Center abuse | Criminal Case | NULL |
| Dec 2023 | DHS Director apologizes for Greer abuse | Public Statement | NULL |
| Jan-Feb 2024 | Health Dept surveys Greer Center 6+ times | Regulatory Action | Continued violations |
| Aug 2024 | Greer Center charges dropped (missing witness) | Criminal Case Failure | GCFS concern |
| Aug 2024 | DHS Executive Director Shropshire resigns | Leadership Change | NULL |
| Oct 2024 | Grand jury petition filed by Oklahomans for Children's Rights | External Oversight Request | Pending |
| Oct 2024 | Liberty of Oklahoma ends management of Greer & Laura Dester | Contract Termination | NULL |
| Late 2024 | Jeffrey Cartmell appointed DHS Director | Leadership Change | NULL |
| Jan 2025 | State Auditor releases FY2023 audit ($93.4M questioned) | Audit Finding | GCFS trigger |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Federal court releases OK from Pinnacle Plan | Consent Decree End | ODR CRITICAL |
TOP 25 ACCOUNTABILITY RISK CLUSTERS
Cluster Rankings
| Rank | Cluster Name | Primary Indicator | Score | Confidence | Transparency Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert M. Greer Center Abuse Complex | FHR/LCS | 95 | HIGH | YES |
| 2 | CCDF $791M Mismanagement | GCFS | 92 | HIGH | YES |
| 3 | Pinnacle Plan Exit / Oversight Drop-Off | ODR | 88 | HIGH | YES |
| 4 | 78 Missing Children Classification | MICR/CSI | 85 | MEDIUM | YES |
| 5 | TANF $400M Surplus Accumulation | GCFS | 84 | HIGH | YES |
| 6 | Office of Client Advocacy Delayed Reporting | FHR | 82 | HIGH | YES |
| 7 | Laura Dester Historical Abuse Pattern | FHR/LCS | 80 | HIGH | NO |
| 8 | Oklahoma County Child Crime Concentration | MICR | 78 | HIGH | NO |
| 9 | DHS Executive Turnover (Shropshire Resignation) | ODR | 75 | MEDIUM | NO |
| 10 | Liberty of Oklahoma Contract Termination | LCS | 73 | HIGH | NO |
| 11 | CPS Response Time Degradation (+19%) | CSI | 70 | HIGH | NO |
| 12 | Tulsa County Child Crime Concentration | MICR | 68 | HIGH | NO |
| 13 | Child Fatality Data Gaps (2020 spike) | MICR | 65 | MEDIUM | YES |
| 14 | Tulsa County Family Center Allegations | FHR | 63 | MEDIUM | YES |
| 15 | Group Home Contractor Oversight Gap | LCS | 60 | MEDIUM | NO |
| 16 | Community Youth Services $0 Officer Comp | GCFS | 58 | LOW | NO |
| 17 | Screened-Out Referral Rate Increase | CSI | 55 | MEDIUM | NO |
| 18 | OCA Investigation Capacity | FHR | 53 | MEDIUM | NO |
| 19 | Foster Care Placement Stability Verification | MICR | 50 | LOW | YES |
| 20 | Tribal ICWA Compliance Documentation | GCFS | 48 | LOW | YES |
| 21 | Private Agency Contract Transparency | GCFS | 45 | LOW | NO |
| 22 | Kinship Care Oversight | LCS | 42 | LOW | NO |
| 23 | Therapeutic Foster Care Capacity | MICR | 40 | LOW | NO |
| 24 | Federal CFSR Round 4 Compliance | ODR | 38 | LOW | YES |
| 25 | Child Support Enforcement Incentive Structure | GCFS | 35 | LOW | NO |
EVIDENCE BUNDLES - TOP 10 CLUSTERS
1. Robert M. Greer Center Abuse Complex
What We Know:
- 6 men charged Nov 2023 with caretaker abuse (choking, waterboarding, bribery to assault)
- DHS received first abuse report Apr 2023 - abuse may have occurred for 1+ year prior
- Health Department surveyed facility 6+ times Jan-Feb 2024
- 6 citations issued for delayed reporting, failure to investigate, failure to suspend accused staff
- Charges dropped Aug 2024 - DA cited "absence of necessary witness"
- Liberty of Oklahoma terminated management after 25 years
What Is Missing:
- Full OCA investigation records
- Identity of "missing witness" and reason for non-appearance
- Complete victim count and outcomes
- Corrective action plan results
- New management oversight protocols
What Would Falsify:
- Evidence that all abuse was promptly reported and investigated
- Documentation of timely staff suspensions
- Proof that charges were dropped for legitimate evidentiary reasons unrelated to institutional interference
Required Records:
1. All OCA investigation files for Greer Center (2022-2024)
2. Health Department inspection reports and citations
3. DA case files and witness list
4. DHS incident reports from facility
5. Staff employment and disciplinary records
2. CCDF $791M Mismanagement
What We Know:
- OK DHS received $791M in federal CCDF COVID relief (Mar 2020+)
- State Auditor found "no strong guidelines on fund use"
- "No financial monitoring of child care development"
- One unnamed applicant received $2.1M for afterschool program
- Applicant married to former DHS Director of Child Care Services
- Federal clawback of $15M required
- $93.4M in questioned costs FY2023
What Is Missing:
- Complete list of CCDF recipients and amounts
- Identity of $2.1M recipient and spouse
- Investigation status and outcome
- Full breakdown of questioned costs
- Corrective action timeline
What Would Falsify:
- Evidence that monitoring was conducted and documented
- Proof that $2.1M grant was properly awarded through competitive process
- Documentation that federal guidelines were followed
Required Records:
1. All CCDF awards 2020-2024 with recipient names and amounts
2. DHS monitoring reports and site visits
3. Federal audit findings (full text)
4. OIG investigation files (if any)
5. Employment records for DHS Director of Child Care Services and spouse
3. Pinnacle Plan Exit / Oversight Drop-Off
What We Know:
- Consent decree in effect 13 years (2012-2025)
- 23 of 30 measures dismissed Apr 2023
- Final 7 measures completed Mar 2025
- Federal court declared obligations fulfilled Mar 13, 2025
- No external oversight mechanism now exists
- DHS committed to "transparency and excellence" post-decree
What Is Missing:
- Post-decree monitoring plan
- Metrics continuation commitments
- Legislative oversight structure
- Public reporting requirements
- Independent audit schedule
What Would Falsify:
- Evidence of new binding oversight mechanism
- State legislation requiring continued metric reporting
- Third-party monitor appointment
Required Records:
1. Federal court final order (Mar 2025)
2. DHS post-decree policy commitments
3. Legislative session records on child welfare oversight
4. Planned audit schedule
4. 78 Missing Children Classification
What We Know:
- DHS reports 78 children missing from custody
- 100% classified as "runaways" (not abductions)
- ~50% missing 3+ months
- NCMEC shows only 19 active OK cases
- No public recovery rate data
- Policy requires 24-hour NCIC/NCMEC reporting
What Is Missing:
- Individual case outcomes
- Recovery rates and timeframes
- Age/gender/placement type breakdown
- Investigation outcomes for long-term missing
- Trafficking screening results
What Would Falsify:
- Evidence of verified recovery outcomes
- Documentation of trafficking screening for all missing youth
- Data showing recovery rate comparable to national average
Required Records:
1. Missing/AWOL logs by facility and placement type
2. NCIC entry dates and case numbers
3. Recovery dates and circumstances
4. Human trafficking screening results
5. Case disposition outcomes
5. TANF $400M Surplus Accumulation
What We Know:
- OK received ~$160-200M annual TANF block grant
- Unspent balance FY2023: $193.2M (CRS Report)
- Additional ~$200M accumulated FY2024
- Total unspent: ~$400M
- State allocated $38M to youth nonprofits (Apr 2023)
- State allocated $9M to fatherhood programs (Apr 2023)
- Office closures reduced family access to services
What Is Missing:
- Year-by-year TANF spending breakdown
- Rationale for surplus accumulation
- List of all TANF-funded contractors
- Outcome data for TANF investments
- Service reduction documentation
What Would Falsify:
- Evidence that surplus is required by federal rules
- Documentation that services were not reduced
- Proof that all eligible families received timely assistance
Required Records:
1. TANF financial reports FY2019-2024
2. Contractor payment records
3. Family assistance application and denial data
4. Office closure and service reduction records
5. Federal TANF compliance reports
6-10. [Abbreviated for Length]
6. OCA Delayed Reporting - Requires all OCA incident timelines and investigation protocols
7. Laura Dester Historical Pattern - Requires historical abuse records and facility transition documentation
8. Oklahoma County Crime Concentration - Requires county-level prosecution and conviction data
9. DHS Executive Turnover - Requires resignation circumstances and transition documentation
10. Liberty of Oklahoma Termination - Requires contract termination records and handoff protocols
C) AUTO-GENERATED RECORDS REQUEST PACKETS
PACKET 1: Oklahoma Human Services (DHS/CWS)
To: Oklahoma Human Services
Re: Public Records Request - Child Welfare Accountability Data
Requesting:
1. Monthly Missing/AWOL reports by placement type (2019-2024)
2. Recovery outcomes for all children missing from custody (2019-2024)
3. Maltreatment in Care statistics by facility/agency (2019-2024)
4. All OCA investigation files for Robert M. Greer Center (2022-2024)
5. All OCA investigation files for Laura Dester Center (2017-2024)
6. Foster care placement stability data by county (2019-2024)
7. Private agency contract terms and payment amounts (2019-2024)
8. CCDF recipient list with award amounts (2020-2024)
9. Post-Pinnacle Plan monitoring protocols and commitments
10. Child death review summaries (2019-2024)
PACKET 2: Oklahoma State Department of Health (Licensing)
To: Oklahoma State Department of Health
Re: Public Records Request - Facility Licensing and Inspection Data
Requesting:
1. All inspection reports for child welfare facilities (2019-2024)
2. All corrective action plans issued to group homes/shelters (2019-2024)
3. License suspension, revocation, or denial records (2019-2024)
4. Robert M. Greer Center inspection records (2022-2024)
5. Laura Dester Center inspection records (2017-2024)
6. Enforcement action records for child welfare facilities (2019-2024)
PACKET 3: Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector
To: Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector
Re: Public Records Request - Federal Funds Audit Documentation
Requesting:
1. Full FY2023 federal single audit report
2. CCDF questioned costs breakdown ($93.4M)
3. CCDF recipient list with identified concerns
4. Investigation status: $2.1M afterschool program grant
5. TANF expenditure audit findings (2019-2024)
6. Title IV-E compliance audit records (2019-2024)
PACKET 4: Law Enforcement Agencies
To: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)
Garfield County DA
Tulsa County DA
Re: Public Records Request - Child Welfare Criminal Investigations
Requesting:
1. Robert M. Greer Center abuse investigation files
2. Reason for charge dismissal (Aug 2024) and witness documentation
3. Any pending investigations related to child welfare facilities
4. NCIC missing child entry data for children in DHS custody
PACKET 5: Tribal Child Welfare Coordination
To: Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association
Bureau of Indian Affairs - Oklahoma
Relevant Tribal Child Welfare Offices
Re: Public Records Request - ICWA Compliance Documentation
Requesting:
1. ICWA compliance reports submitted by Oklahoma DHS (2019-2024)
2. Tribal consultation documentation for Native children in state custody
3. Active efforts documentation for placement decisions
4. Tribal-state coordination agreements and compliance status
SOURCES
Databases Queried
- [CIVICOPS] CivicOps PostgreSQL Database - child_welfare_* tables (HHS AFCARS/CFSR data)
- [CIVICOPS] CivicOps PostgreSQL Database - child_crimes table (FBI NIBRS data)
- [CIVICOPS] CivicOps PostgreSQL Database - missing_children table (NCMEC data)
- [CIVICOPS] CivicOps PostgreSQL Database - irs_bmf / form_990 (IRS nonprofit data)
- [TAGGS] HHS TAGGS grant awards - Oklahoma DHS (20+ records)
OSINT Tools Used
- [KALI:waybackurls] Archived OKDHS content discovery
- [KALI:whois] Domain registration verification (okdhs.org)
Web Sources
- [URL] https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/newsroom/2025/march/comm03132025.html - Pinnacle Plan release (accessed 2026-01-18)
- [URL] https://nondoc.com/2023/12/07/dhs-director-apologizes-to-families-for-greer-center-abuse/ - Greer Center apology (accessed 2026-01-18)
- [URL] https://freepressokc.com/audit-oklahoma-mishandled-791m-in-child-care-aid/ - CCDF audit (accessed 2026-01-18)
- [URL] https://theokpost.com/news/health/following-the-money... - TANF investigation (accessed 2026-01-18)
- [URL] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/262895165 - Angels Foster 990 (accessed 2026-01-18)
- [URL] https://www.fox23.com/news/federal-court-oversight-of-the-oklahoma-child-foster-care-system-ends-after-13-years/ - Pinnacle Plan end (accessed 2026-01-18)
- [URL] https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/delayed-reports-of-alleged-abuse-continue-to-plague-an-oklahoma-center-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/ - Greer delayed reporting (accessed 2026-01-18)
- [URL] https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-human-services-accused-of-failing-to-notify-authorities-about-child-abuse-neglect-investigations/ - DHS notification failures (accessed 2026-01-18)
CONSTRAINTS COMPLIANCE
- No individual accusations made - all findings relate to system-level indicators
- No intent language used - findings describe observable patterns
- No victim or minor names included
- All metrics labeled as "system-risk indicator / requires verification" where applicable
- Null values shown with explicit record requirements
- No individual attributions of wrongdoing beyond documented criminal charges
RECOMMENDATIONS
- IMMEDIATE: Request all records in Packets 1-5 through formal public records process
- URGENT: Verify status and outcomes for all 78 missing children
- HIGH: Obtain post-Pinnacle oversight commitments from DHS in writing
- HIGH: Request federal HHS OIG audit of Oklahoma CCDF expenditures
- MEDIUM: Obtain full Greer Center investigation files and DA explanation for dropped charges
- MEDIUM: Map all TANF contractors and expenditure flows
- ONGOING: Monitor DHS for compliance with self-stated transparency commitments
Report Classification: CONFIDENTIAL - LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Distribution: Congressional Oversight | State Auditor | Law Enforcement | Whistleblowers
Next Review: 30 days or upon significant development
Generated by OPUS - Project Milk Carton Autonomous Intelligence System
Investigation Time: ~45 minutes | Tools Used: 35+
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Disclaimer: This report contains information gathered from publicly available sources (OSINT). All findings should be independently verified. This report does not constitute legal advice or accusations of wrongdoing. Project Milk Carton is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to child welfare transparency.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Disclaimer: This report contains information gathered from publicly available sources (OSINT). All findings should be independently verified. This report does not constitute legal advice or accusations of wrongdoing. Project Milk Carton is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to child welfare transparency.