Senate leaders applaud DHS Pinnacle Plan progress

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat and Senate Health and Human Services Committee chair Sen. Paul Rosino released the following statement Thursday in response to the latest co-neutrals commentary for progress on the Pinnacle Plan.

“I am proud of the work done by DHS to continue the monumental progress on the Pinnacle Plan. This is an issue I have been involved in since very early in my time in the Senate and I couldn’t be more pleased in the strides our state has made to improve our foster care system and protect our most vulnerable children. I commend Director Brown and his team at DHS, my legislative colleagues past and present, but especially Representative Jason Nelson, Senator Kim David, Senator AJ Griffin, and Chairman Paul Rosino, who have been laser focused on this issue. Also, I'm grateful that both the Fallin administration and the Stitt administration have shown absolute commitment to this plan and to our kids in state custody. I look forward to continued progress in coming years within our foster care system.” – Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City.

“Every child deserves to have a safe, loving home and family. We have worked tirelessly in the Legislature, along with our colleagues at the Department of Human Services, to strengthen our state’s foster care system and better protect the welfare of Oklahoma’s children. This past year was a difficult one with the ongoing pandemic, and I applaud the commitment and tireless effort of our state’s child welfare workers to help families. There is no greater gift than being a foster parent, and I hope more Oklahoma families will open their hearts and homes to this special opportunity.” – Sen. Paul Rosino, Senate Health and Human Services Committee chair, R-Oklahoma City

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Media Contact: 
Jeff Peters at 405-521-5532 or email Jeff.Peters@oksenate.gov
Sen. Paul Rosino at 405-521-5618 or email at Paul.Rosino@oksenate.gov