Oklahoma OKDHS – Transportation Assistance

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Oklahoma Department of Human Services offers transportation assistance for TANF recipients and certain child care subsidy families to help with getting to work, training, or child care. Fathers enrolled in qualifying work activities may receive reimbursement, bus passes, or gas assistance through their local county office. Call the N Kelley Avenue office in OKC or visit a county DHS office to apply. Bring photo ID and case information.

Contact & Details

Address: 2409 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Phone: 405-521-3076

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Transportation for Fathers

Transportation assistance helps fathers get to work, court, medical appointments, and childcare. Public transit passes are often available free or discounted through TANF, Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), and social service agencies. Many job training programs cover bus passes. The Ways to Work program and some community action agencies provide low-interest car loans to working parents. State DMVs typically require proof of insurance and current registration; low-cost insurance programs exist for low-income drivers in several states (California's Low Cost Auto Insurance is one example). For rural fathers without reliable transit, dial-a-ride and volunteer driver programs are coordinated through Area Agencies on Aging and community action agencies. Medicaid NEMT covers rides to covered medical visits at no cost. This directory includes transit authorities, Medicaid NEMT providers, and car-ownership assistance programs.

Transportation in Oklahoma

Oklahoma district courts hear family matters in each of its 77 counties. The Oklahoma Child Support Services division operates under DHS. Oklahoma City and Tulsa dominate, with Norman, Broken Arrow, and Edmond rounding out the major cities. Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services provide civil legal aid statewide.

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Transportation — Common Questions

Can I get help affording a car?
Some community action agencies and programs like Ways to Work, Wheels to Work, or Good News Garage offer low-interest loans or donated vehicles to working parents. Eligibility typically requires employment or training and income under a threshold. Waitlists can be long.
What is Medicaid NEMT?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Medicaid must cover rides to and from covered medical appointments at no cost. Call the transportation number on the back of your Medicaid card to schedule. Rides must be arranged in advance (usually 2–3 business days).
Are there reduced-fare transit options?
Most transit agencies offer reduced fares for seniors, disabled riders, and Medicaid enrollees. TANF and some workforce programs include transit passes. Some employers subsidize transit through pre-tax benefits. Contact your local transit authority for eligibility.
What if I live in a rural area with no bus?
Dial-a-ride services, volunteer driver programs through Area Agencies on Aging, rural transit partnerships, and Medicaid NEMT serve rural residents. Community action agencies coordinate much of this. Call 211 for a local referral.