Family Resource Network

* Mission is to strengthen and improve the lives and well-being of children, families, and communities * Directory of community resources for a wide variety of social service agenciesThe Family Resource Network (FRN) was started in 2007, with a small grant provided by the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health/Mental Retardation Services (DBH/MRS). The Family Resource Network was established in response to the need of families to access information about the behavioral health system and the support groups who educate them. Due to the cooperative relationship of the FRN members, families are able to acquire more immediate information, and have a choice of support groups. The Family Resource Network has become an activerticipant with the DBHIDS regarding the Day Transformation efforts of providers, developed standards for family inclusion, andrticipates with the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Leadership Council.