Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) is a statewide network for family support and the Oregon chapter of the national Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.  Founded in 1991, the mission of OFSN is: Families throughout Oregon supporting famlies with children and/or adolescents with mental, emotional, behavioral and related challenges. 

Services include:  Support groups with childcare.  Warmline.  Peer Support.  Newsletters.  Web Site.  Conference Events.  Guest Speakers.  Respite.  Recreation.  Family fun activities.  Information.  Referral.  Resource Directory.  Education.  Awareness.  Outreach.  Leadership Training.  Advocacy.  Technical Assistance.  Family Empowerment.  Family Involvement Assessments.  Family Voice.  Youth Voice.  FP3 Training - Families and Professionals Partnering with Policymakers.  YP3 Training - Youth and Professionals Partnering with Policymakers.  TAY - Transition Age Youth programs.  SOS - Stamping Out Stigma & Sharing Our Stories Fundraising, Education and Outreach Campaign.

OFSN is one of the partners "Working together to keep our kids at home, in school, out of trouble and with friends."

Values:

>  Parents comprise over 51% of OFSN board membership
>  Families are the experts on their Children
>  Services are Family-centered, Family-driven
>  Services are Individualized based on Family Strengths
>  Services are Culturally Sensitive
>  Support is Inclusive, Unconditional and Nonjudgemental
>  Involvement of Extended Family and Caregivers of All Kinds is Encouraged
>  Working together so children may successfully live at home, stay in school,
     contribute to their community, have friends and plan for a future of self-reliance
>  Honoring the unique culture of every family