Since 1981, the Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. (FACHC) has been the leading advocate in the state for community-based health care programs. The primary mission of FACHC is to provide training and technical assistance to Florida's Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). FACHC also plays a vital role in educating federal, state and local policymakers/agencies about issues relating to health care and the role of the health centers.