HISTORY OF FRNS ACROSS WV

Family Resource Networks (FRNs) were born out of the Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Families, which was created by then Governor Gaston Caperton in 1990 to share resources, build community capacity, and develop collaborative partnerships. The Cabinet wanted to take these same components and develop them at a community level, which was the inspiration behind the organization and implementation of FRNs in each county of the State.
The purpose of an FRN is to identify and address service gaps and needs in their local communities, and to seek solutions through collaboration and coordinated efforts in order to improve conditions for children and families. FRNs help serve as information clearinghouses for the community in the areas of child and family services. They facilitate discussions between organizations and agencies providing services, on how to best serve the needs of the community. FRNs across the state, while all different, strive to be a leader in community development and asset building.
The Lewis County FRN is proud to be part of the WV Association of Family Resource Networks (WVAFRN).
 

WVAFRN

The WVAFRN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation originally formed as the WV Family Resource Network Association in 1997 and re-branded in 2013 as the WV Alliance of Family Resource Networks. The WVAFRN is responsive to the needs of FRNs by encouraging communication and collaboration, discussing local, state and regional issues and establishing a collective voice. By maintaining a close relationship with community members, leaders, agencies and organizations, the WVAFRN provides a connection to matters of current interest and importance and establishes a common dialogue with local FRNs throughout the state.
Purpose: To provide a coordinated, centralized organization which supports the staff and Board of Directors of local, recognized Family Resource Networks (FRNs) in accomplishing their missions. The WVAFRN promotes communication and collaboration among FRNs, addressing training, information, and resource coordination needs of FRNs throughout the state.

 

WVAFRN Mission

The WVAFRN is a coordinated, centralized organization that supports the staff and Board of Directors of FRNs in accomplishing their community and state mission.