Children’s Health Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant from Potts Family Foundation to Support Belonging Project

OKLAHOMA CITY (August 19, 2026)— Children’s Health Foundation (CHF) has received a $10,000 grant from the Potts Family Foundation to support the Belonging Project, an initiative of the Oklahoma Autism Center that helps early care providers better serve children with developmental delays and disabilities in classroom settings.

This is the first grant CHF has received from the Potts Family Foundation and marks the beginning of a new partnership focused on creating more inclusive early learning environments across the Oklahoma City metro area.

The Belonging Project uses a three-level approach to provide early care providers with practical strategies, group learning, classroom support and real-time coaching. The goal is to help children remain engaged in the classroom, participate in daily routines and build meaningful relationships with their peers.

The project builds on proven early childhood practices, helping teachers apply them consistently and effectively in real classroom settings. Providers receive support in creating structured, predictable classrooms with clear routines, defined spaces and inclusive materials that help children stay engaged and reduce situations that can lead to frustration or behavioral challenges.

“Every child deserves to feel like they belong in their classroom and have the opportunity to learn, connect and grow alongside their peers,” said Brandon Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Health Foundation. “We are grateful to the Potts Family Foundation for helping us deepen our support for the Oklahoma Autism Center and create more inclusive experiences for children across Oklahoma.

Through guided practice and in-classroom coaching, providers can immediately put new strategies into action and tailor their approach to the needs of each classroom.