Oklahoma Family Network Inc

Overview

Oklahoma Family Network Inc is a nonprofit organization operating in Oklahoma. The organization focuses on supporting families with special health care needs and disabilities, connecting them with resources and services across the state.

History

The organization was initially founded as the Neonatal Parents Network of Oklahoma (NPN) in November 1996 by Dr. Edward Co, a Neonatologist at Integris Baptist Medical Center. It primarily supported families with premature and critically ill babies in Oklahoma City NICUs. Over time, it expanded into a statewide program and merged with the Special Parents Access Network (SPAN) in October 2002. This merger allowed the organization to serve children with a variety of special health care and learning needs.

Programs and Services

Oklahoma Family Network offers several programs designed to assist families in different capacities:

• Parent-to-Parent Mentorship Program: Provides informational, educational, and emotional support to families of children with special health care needs through connections with experienced families.
• Family-to-Family Health Care Information Center Program: Empowers families by providing healthcare information and education to support better long-term outcomes for their children.
• Children's Behavioral Health Network (CBHN): A collaborative initiative to develop a statewide support network for children and families dealing with behavioral health and substance abuse concerns. This network involves partnerships with organizations such as NAMI Oklahoma, Evolution Foundation, and Parent Helping Parents.
• Genetics Program: Offers resources and support for families with a child having a genetic disorder.
• CHATS Program (Community for Hearing Loss Awareness Training and Supports): Provides resources and training for families with children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or experiencing hearing loss.
• NEST Project: Focuses on connecting families expecting a child or those with a child having special health care needs or disabilities, as well as families who have experienced infant loss.
• Families Fighting Childhood Cancer: A support group for children diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders receiving treatment in Oklahoma.
• Transition Program: Offers resources and emotional support for families navigating various transitional phases, such as early childhood, foster care, adulthood, or healthcare changes.

Mission

The mission of the Oklahoma Family Network is to inform, connect, and support individuals with special health care needs and disabilities, their families, and professionals by providing access to services and resources within the community. The organization advocates for family-centered care in healthcare and educational settings, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in the care of children with special needs.

Financial Overview

As of 2023, Oklahoma Family Network Inc reported a revenue of approximately $687,000, with expenses totaling $666,000. The organization had total assets of $857,000 and liabilities of $5,320. Contributions are the primary source of revenue, typically accounting for over 90% of the organization's income[1]. Donations to Oklahoma Family Network are tax-deductible, as it is designated as a 501(c)3 organization[1].

[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/731515579 [2] https://oklahomafamilynetwork.org/about-us/ [3] https://oklahomafamilynetwork.org/about-us/programs/childrens-behavioral-health-network/ [4] https://oklahomafamilynetwork.org/about-us/programs/ [5] https://www.turnerandsonhomes.com/blog/2014/07/do-you-know-about-the-oklahoma-family-network