Pro Tem Paxton Applauds Governor Stitt for Signing Foster Care Extension Bill into Law

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Oklahoma will begin offering extended foster care services to eligible young adults through age 21 starting July 1, following the enactment of legislation signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt. The new program, created under Senate Bill 1806 authored by Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, allows eligible young adults who have aged out of foster care — as well as some who achieved permanency through guardianship or adoption after age 16 — to volunt…

Pro Tem Paxton Applauds Governor Stitt for Signing Foster Care Extension Bill into Law

Pro Tem Paxton Applauds Governor Stitt for Signing Foster Care Extension Bill into Law Alex.Gerszewski Mon, 06/01/2026 - 12:08 New law extends foster care services from 18-to-21years old OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today applauded Governor Kevin Stitt for signing Senate Bill 1806, legislation extending foster care services from age 18-to- 21 to help provide stability and support for young adults transitioning into adu…