Family Support Network

Name

Family Support Network

Legal name

Family Support Network

Website

https://fsn-oc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family Support Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1985 that provides free developmental screenings, behavior coaching, peer mentorship, and resource navigation to Orange County families raising children with developmental delays, disabilities, or medical needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Support Services / Disability and Early Childhood Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks (EDACALAG)

Keywords

• Family support services
• Developmental screenings
• Special needs navigation
• Parent peer mentorship
• Early childhood intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Family Support Network is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 33-0248195) that relies on donations from individuals to support its programs. Donations help expand programs for local families and can be made online via Stripe or through Donor Advised Funds.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: The organization receives support from multiple foundations and corporate partners including George Hoag Family Foundation, Doyle Foundation, S. Mark Taper Foundation, O.L. Halsell Foundation, HealthCare Foundation for Orange County, Orange County Community Foundation, and others. These partnerships provide programmatic and financial support.
3. Donor Advised Fund Grants: The organization accepts grants from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), allowing donors to recommend grants over time through their sponsoring organizations.
4. Conference Registration Fees: The TLC Pathways Conference charges registration fees ($20 early registration, $30 regular) to participants. While processed through the donations page for payment purposes, these fees are tracked separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Family Support Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free or low-cost family support programs to Orange County families raising children with developmental delays, disabilities, medical needs, or other challenges. Core offerings include free developmental screenings for children ages 0–5, one-on-one behavior coaching, peer mentorship for families navigating Regional Center and IEP services, assistive communication devices through the Voice Options Program, and wraparound coordinated family support for families facing complex challenges.

Product overview

Family Support Network offers a suite of interconnected programs designed to support families across Orange County navigating developmental, medical, and complex needs. The core offerings include Early Childhood Programs (Developmental Screenings, Bloom Behavior Coaching, and Voice Options Program) focused on early intervention for children ages 0-5; Special Needs Programs (REACH Family Liaisons and Parent to Parent Support) providing peer mentorship and guidance for families navigating disability services; and Resilient Families Programs (Wraparound Support and Emergency Needs Program) offering coordinated family support during complex challenges. The Bright Horizons Initiative serves as an umbrella program expanding access to early childhood services across the region. The TLC Pathways Conference provides annual educational programming for families. Most programs are provided free of charge to eligible Orange County families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bright Horizons Initiative: A Family Support Network program focused on helping families access early childhood services, resources, and support across Orange County. This initiative connects families to screenings, education, and community resources that support children's development and long-term wellbeing.
• Bloom Behavior Coaching
• Voice Options Program (VOP)
• REACH Family Liaisons
• Parent to Parent Support (P2P)
• Emergency Needs Program
• Wraparound Orange County Support

Products and services

• Developmental Screenings Free developmental screening events for Orange County children ages 0–5 that assess hearing, vision, dental care, emotional health, general health, motor skills, and speech/language development, with referrals to community resources when needed. Delivered at community partner locations throughout Orange County by appointment.
• Bloom Behavior Coaching Free one-on-one coaching sessions for parents of children ages 0–5 designed to address challenging behaviors through practical strategies for daily routines, communication skills, and parent-child connection. Delivered by phone, virtually, or in person.
• Voice Options Program (VOP) Program that helps individuals with speech or language disabilities access assistive communication technology, including iPads or approved devices with speech-generating applications, provided at no cost to eligible participants of all ages.
• REACH Family Liaisons Peer mentorship program connecting families receiving Regional Center of Orange County services with trained Family Liaisons who provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support based on personal experience navigating disability services.
• Parent to Parent Support (P2P) Program connecting parents navigating developmental delays, disabilities, or medical needs with trained Family Liaisons who provide emotional support, practical guidance, and connections to community resources.
• Wraparound Orange County Support County-connected coordinated services providing parent partner support to families participating in Wraparound services through Orange County Social Services, helping families navigate the structured wraparound process.
• Emergency Needs Program / Community Compass Supports Referral-based short-term assistance program helping families experiencing financial hardship obtain essential items needed to safely care for their children, accessed through nurses, case managers, or social workers.
• Bright Horizons Initiative Initiative focused on increasing access to early childhood services across Orange County by connecting families to developmental screenings, educational workshops, and community-based resources to remove barriers to early support.
• TLC Pathways Conference Annual conference dedicated to supporting families of individuals with developmental disabilities through expert-led workshops, educational sessions, panel discussions, and a Resource Fair featuring Orange County organizations. Early registration $20 (July 20 – August 23), regular registration $30 (beginning August 24); includes access to conference sessions, materials, networking, breakfast, lunch, and resource fair.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ of families report increased confidence navigating healthcare, education, and community systems after receiving services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCOC is a key community partner providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Larry Landauer, CEO of RCOC, serves as keynote speaker for TLC Pathways Conference. FSN provides REACH Family Liaisons and Parent to Parent support for RCOC clients.
• ReimaginecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for TLC Pathways Conference (located at 1601 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana). Sofia Martinez, CEO of Reimagine, serves on FSN Board of Directors.
• Beyond BlindnesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization that participates in developmental screening events and provides services to children with disabilities. Location partner for screenings in Santa Ana.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Costa MesasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner location for developmental screening events in Costa Mesa.
• Healthy Smiles for Kids by AltaMedsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDental care partner participating in developmental screening events to provide oral health screenings and education.
• ICEC Kids (Intervention Center for Early Childhood)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPediatric therapy partner participating in developmental screening events and providing early childhood services.
• Share Speech & LanguagesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpeech and language therapy partner providing services during developmental screening events.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• First 5 Orange County: Orange County's First 5 commission funded by California's Proposition 10 tobacco tax, focused on early childhood development for children ages 0-5. A larger, well-funded regional player in the same early-childhood service category FSN's Bright Horizons Initiative targets.

Direct peers

• MOMS Orange County: Orange County-based nonprofit providing maternal and child health support, including home visits, health navigation, and parent education. Direct peer in the OC family-health and early-childhood nonprofit ecosystem with comparable funding model.
• Parent to Parent USA: National network supporting state Parent to Parent programs that match families of children with disabilities with trained peer mentors. Operates the same peer-mentorship model that FSN's Parent to Parent Support program delivers at the local level.
• Share Ourselves: Orange County-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing integrated social services including food, housing, health, and family support. Comparable as a similarly sized, similarly funded regional nonprofit serving low-income and vulnerable OC families.
• AbilityPath (formerly Community Gatepath): Bay Area nonprofit providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, including early intervention, family support, and navigation. Direct peer in the developmental disabilities family-support space with comparable service mix.
• The Wylie Center for Children, Youth & Families: Riverside, California nonprofit providing child development and family support services, including early intervention and behavioral health. Direct peer historically referenced by FSN board members; operates comparable developmental screening and family support programs in a neighboring Southern California region.

Emerging players

• Help Me Grow National Center: National network promoting a model for early childhood developmental screening and family navigation through centralized access hubs. Operates a similar developmental-screening-plus-navigator model to FSN's Bright Horizons Initiative and could be an upstream partner or future competitor.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Orange County: Large Orange County youth-services nonprofit operating multiple club sites used as FSN developmental screening event venues. Adjacent regional peer in the OC family/youth services space with overlapping referral pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Family-Support-Network/61500000000000
• Xx.com/fsnca

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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