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OK Kids Korral · About this organization
What you get
A free private overnight suite during your child’s cancer treatment.
How to start
Your social worker starts the request. You can’t send it yourself. Ask them to fill in the request form with you.
Good to know
- Families under an active Child Protective Services investigation cannot stay.
- A stay longer than 30 days in a treatment cycle requires approval.
The details, as published
OK Kids Korral provides one of 12 no-cost private overnight suites for a child age 18 or younger in active cancer treatment and eligible accompanying caregivers. The home address generally must be at least 30 miles or a one-hour commute from treatment, and a health-care provider must submit the first referral. Admission may begin one day before treatment and end 24 hours afterward, with a 30-day per-treatment-cycle limit unless an extension is approved; space and volunteer meals are not guaranteed.
What help you may get
Lodging Near Treatment
OK Kids Korral — lodging near treatment
OK Kids Korral provides one of 12 no-cost private overnight suites for a child age 18 or younger in active cancer treatment and eligible accompanying caregivers. The home address generally must be at least 30 miles or a one-hour commute from treatment, and a health-care provider must submit the first referral. Admission may begin one day before treatment and end 24 hours afterward, with a 30-day per-treatment-cycle limit unless an extension is approved; space and volunteer meals are not guaranteed.
Noncash help
Can cover
- Day room for families who need a place between appointments
- Dinners Sunday through Thursday and available leftovers
- Private overnight suite for up to five people
- Shared kitchen, laundry, and family common spaces
Does not cover
- The Korral does not provide transitional housing.
- There is no charge to eligible families; the lodging and meals are noncash support.
- Overnight stays are limited to 30 days per treatment cycle unless an extension is approved.
Meals And Food
OK Kids Korral — meals and food
OK Kids Korral provides one of 12 no-cost private overnight suites for a child age 18 or younger in active cancer treatment and eligible accompanying caregivers. The home address generally must be at least 30 miles or a one-hour commute from treatment, and a health-care provider must submit the first referral. Admission may begin one day before treatment and end 24 hours afterward, with a 30-day per-treatment-cycle limit unless an extension is approved; space and volunteer meals are not guaranteed.
Noncash help
Can cover
- Day room for families who need a place between appointments
- Dinners Sunday through Thursday and available leftovers
- Private overnight suite for up to five people
- Shared kitchen, laundry, and family common spaces
Does not cover
- The Korral does not provide transitional housing.
- There is no charge to eligible families; the lodging and meals are noncash support.
- Overnight stays are limited to 30 days per treatment cycle unless an extension is approved.
Check the main eligibility rules
Diagnosis
B-ALL is in scope. The program serves children age 18 or younger receiving cancer treatment, which includes pediatric B-ALL treatment.
Age
Age 0 to age 18, measured at application.
- The official FAQ states that patients must be 18 years old or younger.
Treatment status
Active Treatment
- A provider must verify the patient or diagnosis.
- A physician or social worker must submit the referral for a family's first visit.
- No income cutoff is published; financial need may affect priority.
Where you live and where your child is treated
Where your family lives
Residence coverage is not published clearly; confirm with the program.
- The family's permanent address generally must be more than 30 miles from OK Kids Korral.
Where your child is treated
Treatment must be connected to: The child must be receiving cancer treatment at Oklahoma Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center or another nearby treatment facility accepted by the Korral..
- The child must be receiving cancer treatment at Oklahoma Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center or another nearby treatment facility accepted by the Korral.
Where the service, camp, stay, or experience happens
- Oklahoma — Oklahoma — Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health and nearby treatment facilities — Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health and nearby treatment facilities
- Oklahoma City — Oklahoma City
How to get started
Set up the ask for my social worker
Does a social worker or care team need to start it? Yes. Ask your child’s social worker or care team to begin the request.
Who can start: Social Worker, Physician, Healthcare Team
- Prepare facts for the referring provider.
- Complete and submit the referral; families cannot self-refer.
- Contact the family and referral source about capacity.
- Call one day before arrival to confirm capacity.
Ways to apply or ask
- Downloadable Form · Open form or page — Official Word referral form for a first visit.
- Fax · 405-271-6221 — Official form fax.
- Phone · 405-271-6552 — Questions and family confirmation or repeat booking.
Documents to prepare
- Official physician/social-worker referral form
- Staff confirms eligibility and availability before the stay; no payment is charged.
Availability and timing
| Program | Active |
|---|---|
| Applications | Not Published |
| Funding or space | Not Published |
| Application window | Rolling |
| Last checked | Aug 24, 2026 |
- Current official pages publish referral, admissions, and reservation instructions.
- Room assignment is subject to suite availability and current admissions rules.
- Referrals are accepted around scheduled cancer treatment; room assignment remains subject to availability.
- The family must call one day before arrival to confirm room availability; submit the initial referral earlier when possible.
Limitations and things to confirm
- A stay longer than 30 days in a treatment cycle requires approval.
- Families under an active Child Protective Services investigation cannot stay.
- Lodging is not guaranteed because the Korral has limited suites.
- The Korral does not provide transitional housing.
- The official pages do not publish every acceptable nearby treatment facility or the criteria for a distance exception.
- Can staff waive the 30-mile rule, and under what circumstances?
- What current screening or admissions restrictions apply?
- Which documents or identification must a family bring to check in?
- Which nearby cancer-treatment facilities qualify beyond Oklahoma Children's Hospital?
Official sources
Program details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.
- About OK Kids Korral · checked Aug 24, 2026
- About OK Kids Korral · checked Aug 23, 2026
- FAQs - OK Kids Korral · checked Aug 24, 2026
- FAQs - OK Kids Korral · checked Aug 23, 2026
- Referrals and Admissions - OK Kids Korral · checked Aug 23, 2026
- OK Kids Korral daytime suites · checked Aug 24, 2026
- OK Kids Korral daytime suites · checked Aug 24, 2026
- OK Kids Korral daytime suites · checked Aug 24, 2026