A Family Resource Network is a group of providers, community members, and families who are consumers of services, who work together to better meet the needs of children and families in their local area. FRN’S SEEK TO PROMOTE OUTCOMES SUCH AS:
Safe communities
Stable homes
Strong families
Healthy people
Children ready for school
Skilled workforce
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORKS IMPROVE SERVIES FOR
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY:
Assessing community needs and resources
Developing and implementing local plans
Coordinating services
Increasing public awareness
Mobilizing the community around issues affecting children and families
Evaluating the results of their efforts
FRN’S WORK ON ISSUES IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITIES FOR THEIR COMMUNITY SUCH AS:
Welfare reform
Access to health care
Early education and health care
Parenting education and support
Violence prevention
Literacy
Family resource centers
Volunteer recruitment
FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORKS ADDRESS THESE ISSUES SO:
Resources are invested wisely
Services for children and families are more effective and efficient
The need for new or expanded services to shape their community is identified
Public support for children and families is increased
