Oklahoma Family Support Network
- Mission
- Vision
To unite state and community partners and collaborate with families to strengthen practices that champion quality family support and strengthening.
A state in which all Oklahoma children, their families, and communities are thriving and supported by family resource centers.
Network Overview
The Oklahoma Family Support Network (OFSN) unites Family Resource Centers and partner organizations across the state to strengthen families and communities. Through shared learning, technical assistance, and connection to the National Family Support Network, OFSN supports agencies in delivering high-quality, evidence-informed family support services. Together, we champion programs that build resilience, prevent child maltreatment, and ensure that all Oklahoma children and families can thrive.
The Oklahoma Family Support Network (OFSN) is open to agencies, organizations, and individuals committed to strengthening families and communities. As a member of the National Family Support Network, OFSN connects Family Resource Centers and community partners across Oklahoma to shared standards, technical assistance, and professional learning opportunities that promote quality, evidence-informed family support practices.
Membership Levels
- Affiliate
- Affiliate Partner
- Network Partner
Overview
The Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support serve as a shared framework for everyone involved in supporting families—public agencies, foundations, community networks, organizations, and families themselves. These Standards guide planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality programs that strengthen families and communities.
They offer a common language across programs such as Family Resource Centers, home visiting, and early childhood initiatives, helping align efforts toward consistent, family-centered practice.
By bringing together the Principles of Family Support Practice and the Strengthening Families Framework—which is grounded in the five research-informed Protective Factors—the Standards help ensure that families receive effective, strengths-based support through quality, evidence-informed approaches.
Standards of Quality Training Registration
The Oklahoma Family Support Network offers free Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support trainings for Family Resource Centers, community organizations, and family-serving professionals.
These interactive sessions provide tools and frameworks to help programs strengthen protective factors and align services with nationally recognized quality standards.
Each participant receives a certificate of completion and access to individualized technical assistance following the training.
Why This Work Matters
I love the collaborative spirit and the sharing of information.
- SOQ Participant, FY25, September 2025
The Standards made me rethink how I connect with families – it's not just about checking boxes, it's about building trust.
- SOQ Participant, FY25, May 2025
I left the training feeling grounded, motivated, and proud of what we do.
- SOQ Participant, FY25, February 2025
This training reminded me why I love working with families. It gave me new hope for how we can support them better.
- SOQ Participant, FY25
What Members Love About OFSN
I love the collaborative spirit and the sharing of information.
- 2025 Annual Survey Results: Community of Practice/Collaboration
We are able to attend in person because the training is at no cost; it’s a huge benefit to our people and program.
- 2025 Annual Survey Results: Impact on Programs and Services
Good variety of topics and the ability to choose sessions based on the agenda.
- 2025 Annual Survey Results: Training and Technical Assistance
OFSN staff has gone out of their way to collaborate and be great partners in the community. They are a valuable resource.
- 2025 Annual Survey Results: General
