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About Oregon Family Support Network

WHO WE ARE

Our Strategic Leadership Team

Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) is a statewide organization providing education and advocacy from the family level through to state government. Our work is community and family-driven to provide the best access and support to the county/community being served.

WHAT WE DO

Provide referral, technical information, systems navigation assistance and emotional support to families	Facilitate family-to-family links to strengthen the network of advocacy and support
Provide the Certified Training for Oregon Family Support Specialists	Organize family events and support groups to help ensure families have increased opportunities to make the best choices for their children
Provide one-to-one peer support services in conjunction with Wraparound or Intensive Community Treatment Services	Provide families and community members current information about children’s mental health and community resources
Advocate for awareness and funding for children’s mental health support	Address needs raised by parents such as isolation and stress reduction, exploring parenting issues with other parents, and better access to information

Tammi Paul

Executive Director

Victoria Haight

Workforce and Quality Improvement Director

Lisa Butler

Family Support Services Director

Gwen Guzon

Fiscal and Operations Director

Karin Holton

Community Engagement and Development Director

Regional Offices

Our Board of Directors

Join our Team

Our Mission, Vision & Inclusion Statement

Charmaine Kinney

Board President

Annette Majekodunmi

Parent

Shirley Dela Cruz

Parent

Annette Lambert

Board Secretary

OUR MISSION

We are families and youth working together to promote mental, behavioral and emotional wellness for other families through education, support, and advocacy.

OUR VISION

Every family deserves to be heard and understood.

Equity Statement

Oregon Family Support Network is committed to fostering a culture of healing and understanding that embraces the complexity of human experiences. We recognize that every individual is shaped by a range of factors, including personal identity, background, ability, and lived experience. These unique perspectives enrich our work, relationships and ultimately support our vision of serving ALL families in Oregon.

We understand that creating a truly welcoming and inclusive environment is an ongoing journey. This journey involves increasing our individual and collective awareness, fostering an environment of learning and unlearning, constantly evaluating our practices, celebrating vulnerability and ensuring that our actions reflect the highest standards of integrity, inclusion, transparency, and accountability.

Oregon Family Support Network is committed to creating a space where all individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. We recognize that every person’s needs and experiences are unique, and we are dedicated to continuously learning and adapting our approach to better support families across Oregon. Through compassion, reflection, and collaboration, we strive to build an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and experience true well-being.

We act to reach our goals through Action, Culture and Community

Action |We create and ensure policies, practices and programs that consider and seek to address societal inequities that disproportionately impact specific groups.

Culture |We strive towards equity and inclusive environments and practices as well as positive engagement within family serving systems by uniting and elevating a diverse collective of staff and family voices. We cultivate a staff that reflects the community we serve and an inclusive culture where multiple perspectives are valued.

Community |We create and ensure policies, practices and programs that consider and seek to address societal inequities that disproportionately impact specific groups.

Individual Uniqueness

The full range of differences and similarities, visible and non-visible, that make each individual unique.

Fairness and Opportunity

Inclusive treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all people, with the explicit intention of identifying and eliminating barriers to foster equitable and equal outcomes.

Collaborative Environment

A space that actively appreciates, embraces, and harnesses varied perspectives and backgrounds to achieve meaningful and impactful results.

Each employee at OFSN has a responsibility to act in a manner that supports and advances our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We expect all employees to adhere to this commitment and will not tolerate conduct that does not meet these standards.