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Ed Lake
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Ed Lake is director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
Recent Articles
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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma Pinnacle Plan
The Oklahoma Pinnacle Plan came about as a result of the settlement of a class action lawsuit in 2012.Ed Lake | June 28, 2016
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Culture & the Family
Improvements in Child Welfare System Encouraging
Oklahoma has made a substantial and wise investment over the past four years in improving its child welfare services. I have the privilege of leading the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the opportunity to see and hear stories every day that demonstrate why we do this work with such passion. This work isn’t just about following sound and effective policies and practices; it’s about people—children, families, foster parents, and case workers.Ed Lake | June 28, 2016