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Learn about our programs!
Met Cares is committed to empowering North Tulsa residents to lead change within their own community. Our signature programs are designed to do this by boosting school attendance, strengthening parent leadership, and creating workforce pathways for North Tulsa families.
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Parent Action leads to Student Impact
At Met Cares, we are committed to parent-led change. We believe that when families are supported to turn their ideas into action, communities thrive.
Grounded in Ella Baker’s belief that “strong people don’t need strong leaders,” our work is rooted in collective power and shared leadership.
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By lifting up community stories and investing in parent leadership, we create pathways for bold, community-driven solutions that lead to lasting impact together.
Current Programs
Accelerate Schools
As part of our Accelerate Schools initiative, the Walking School Bus provides North Tulsa students with a safe, fun, and reliable way to get to school together. Guided by trusted and trained parent volunteers, the program improves attendance, encourages healthy habits, and strengthens connections between families, schools, and neighborhoods.
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Parent Alliance
North Tulsa Parent Alliance is a coalition of parents trained to advocate for their scholars. Through quarterly workshops participants will learn about how to create success road maps for their families, how district outcomes are measured,education policy and methods to engage teachers, district administrators, and more.
Youth Workforce Initiative
Hometown Collective, a youth workforce development initiative from the Met Cares Foundation, exists to cultivate leadership in North Tulsa students by placing them in 8-week summer internships to gain personal and professional skills, as well as a greater pride for their community.