Family Access Network improves lives by ensuring that local children have access to basic-need services. FAN is unique to Central Oregon, utilizing advocates to efficiently reach and connect disadvantaged children and families with basic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, healthcare and more. FAN began in January of 1993 and currently employs 26 advocates in 52 public schools (K-12 and early learning childhood sites.) During the 2015-16 school year, FAN advocates improved the lives of nearly 9,000 people in our community.