voice of the people in our community, and serves as a forum to
communicate the needs of the families in our community. The FRN
OTP works to facilitate a collaborative effort among community
agencies to ensure accessible, affordable, and efficient family services
and is totally committed to improving the diversity, scope, quality,
and effectiveness of these services throughout the entire Eastern
Panhandle of West Virginia.
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Profit Corporation managed by a Board of Directors representing Berkeley,
Morgan, and Jefferson Counties. It was established in 1998. Half of the Board
seats are from the community, the other half from service providers in the
community.
The West Virginia Legislature and former Governor Caperton established the
Governor's Cabinet on Children and Families to help communities take an active
role in defining and delivering services in their local communities. However, the
Governor's Cabinet was a statewide entity and not established at the local levels.
Then the concept of establishing a Family Resource Network in each West
Virginia County was born. The legislation authorized the formation of FRN's
(Family Resource Networks) to ensure local communities play a significant role in
determining the needs of and services for it's own children and families.
The Family Resource Network of the Panhandle, Inc, has been a clearinghouse
of information for the community in the areas of child and family services and
community activities. It has been instrumental in facilitating discussions between
the organizations providing these services and communities. It has also lead in
providing information on community needs to service providers, as well as how to
serve the needs of the community in the most efficient and effective manner.
OTP or call (304) 820-9712
Michael T working for a common cause,
strong families and healthy children.
( Sandra LeMaster, Nancy Schmitt, Deb
Barthlow, Sue Flanagan)
Commissioner Steve
Teufel and local City
Councilman Max
Parkinson, sharing the
stage with Michael T.
Local leadership
working with stake
holders to grow strong
families and safe
places.
how to assess their needs and find
ways to meet challenges.
(Cesarina Wysong, small business
owner, Judy Boykin, Executive
Director, FRN)
Family Resource Network OTP or call (304) 820-9712
