The Family Access Network (FAN) received a two-year grant, totaling $100,000, from the Central Oregon Health Council. In rural communities like Tumalo and Terrebonne, local families face significant barriers like the increased cost of transportation, limited access to nearby social supports, and further commutes for employment opportunities. This grant ensures rural families in the Redmond School district have access to essential resources such as food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and support through a dedicated FAN advocate.
“COHC is a leader in collaboration in Central Oregon and FAN is deeply grateful for their partnership,” said Erin Foot Morgan, a member of the FAN Foundation board. “Support of this magnitude will be essential in providing solutions to many of the challenges unique to rural students.”
COHC is dedicated to improving the health of Central Oregon through providing oversight of the Medicaid population, Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) and the creation of the five-year Regional Health Improvement Plan. COHC promotes the health of the region’s residents and seeks to achieve the Triple Aim of improving health outcomes, increasing satisfaction with the health system, and reducing cost. COHC’s focus is to bring providers, patients, and community leaders together to solve problems.
Unique to Central Oregon, FAN began in 1993 and currently employs 28 advocates at 65 sites in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. These advocates work tirelessly to help families break the cycle of poverty. The direct placement of FAN advocates within schools allows FAN to effectively reach and connect children and families in need to essential resources to thrive.
To learn more about the Family Access Network, please visit familyaccessnetwork.org or call (541) 693-5675.
