Who we are
The Washington Family Support Network (WFSN) is a coordinated state-wide effort to strengthen families and communities through Family Resource Centers (FRCs), which are accessible hubs providing critical support for families. Consisting of over 120 FRCs throughout the state of Washington, WFSN members support children, youth, and families with basic needs, social connections, parenting supports, community building, and more.
For more information, contact: sam.pike@akinfamily.org
Our History
2021
Family Resource Center definition is passed into state law.
2022
For first time, state budget includes $5 million in funding for Family Resource Centers.
WFSN receives planning grant to lay foundation for the future.
2023
WFSN officially launches and joins National Family Support Network.
State budget includes $2 million to fund 27 FRCs over two years.
Akin launches the national FRC Coalition in support of federal funding for FRCs.
2024
Supplemental state budget includes $1 million to boost funding for FRCs.
2025
WFSN reaches milestone of training more than 40 organizations and over 130 FRC staff members on national standards to-date.
WFSN is the Washington state representative for the National Family Support Network, providing standards trainings to Family Resource Centers in the state.
Contact us
For more information about WFSN, FRCs, to receive help, or how to help, please contact us!