TULSA, Okla. — “This is really the community’s efforts and the community’s cry for kids,” Rosario Chico said.

She said she has been pressing the Department of Human Services for an investigation since her children were taken away three years ago.

He said it wasn’t easy.

2News covered previous attempts to get the petition approved: PETITION FILED: Advocates want grand jury to investigate DHS

PETITION FILED: Advocates want grand jury to investigate DHS

“I couldn’t give birth to my children for three years. “I have not been found unfit by DHS,” Chico said. “My children are under guardianship. “This is a default tutelage and has been very difficult to reverse.”

An Oklahoma Judge has approved a five-thousand-signature petition calling for an investigation into the Department of Human Services.

Rosario said she decided to work within the department to make changes and see what was happening for herself.

“I didn’t want to be the mother who said my kids were failed by DHS,” Chico said. “I wanted to know that through experience, through education, through politics, yes, in fact, my children were failing.”

He said the community is upset with the way the department is handling certain issues.

“Mostly what happens is reports of sexual abuse and physical abuse of children,” he said. “These may be reported to DHS, but not to law enforcement.”

After reaching out to DHS, 2News received the following statement from a representative:

Many people supported the campaign on social media. Page Six Oklahoma I even help recruit volunteers who are interested in collecting signatures.

Rosario said people interested in joining the cause can reach him directly at (316) 300-3172 for more information.

“The people who have the hardest time with these systems are the families who don’t have a say,” he said. “I’m hopeful for an Oklahoma human services that is truly Oklahoma human services.”

The deadline to receive all 5,000 signatures is December 23.

Below are some dates and times for petition signing and volunteer opportunities. Tulsa Central Library For those interested:

• Thursday, 14 November 2024: 10:00 – 21:00
• Friday, 15 November 2024: 10:00 – 18:00
• Saturday, 16 November 2024: 10:00 – 17:00

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