Oregon Consortium of Family Networks
The Oregon Consortium of Family Networks (OCDF) is made up of six (6) organizations.
OCFN supports families to become healthier family units, stronger advocates for their children and active in their communities.
Sometimes it can be hard to see past tomorrow.
OCFN’s role is to help families do just that!
OCFN Helps Families to:
- Map out a life for their children and themselves.
- Have full of meaningful relationships and experiences.
- Connect with resources that can help.
OCFN receives funding and staff support from the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Sometimes we all need somebody to say:
“I’ve walked in your shoes; you’ve walked in mine. There’s power in that.”
– Leah Persichilli, parent advocate, Central Oregon Disability Support Network
Local Family Networks:
- Strengthen families to build connections and support to raise children in their family home.
- Build community capacity and welcome people and families experiencing disability.
- Create natural supports to live a whole life and reduce the need for paid services.
OCFN Foundational Beliefs
- We believe Oregon is strongest when all people are supported to live, learn, work, and play as valued members of the community.
- We believe all people have unique gifts, talents, and abilities, which are strengthened by high expectations.
- We believe that individualized support, tailored to each person’s needs while honoring their cultural and ethnic identity, is key to people successfully using and sharing their gifts.
- We believe our communities are strongest when they recognize the value of all people.
OCFN Regional Map
Move your mouse or curser over the colored areas above to see which family network is near you.
Map Legend
The Arc Lane County:
Families Connected
County: Lane
(541) 343-5256 ext. 119
Families Engaging and Thriving Together (FEATT)
County: Douglas
(541) 670-2557
Bridging Communities
Counties: Jackson and Josephine Counties
(541) 690-8542
Central Oregon Disability Support Network (CODSN)
Counties: Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake and Wheeler
(541) 548-8559
Creating Opportunities
Counties: Yamhill, Polk and Marion
(503) 559-0424
FACT Oregon
Counties: Multnomah and Washington
(503) 786-6082 or (541) 695-5416
Sammy’s Place/COAAST Network – Communities of All Abilities
Succeeding Together
Counties: Clatsop, Tillamook and Lincoln
(503) 739-2240
Download the Family Network Contact Information Sheet:
What can I do if there is no Family Network in my area?
If you don’t see a Family Network in your area, consider starting one!
Contact the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) for more information: info@ocdd.org
What Families Say
Watch how OCFN has helped Oregon parents Heidi, Paola, and Justin and their children Scarlet, Xamira and Ben.
“My Family Network has changed the vision and the trajectory of my son’s future by simply showing me that anything is possible. I now have a new way of thinking and I will never go back.”
– Mother of a 12-year-old with a developmental disability
Families who have been involved with Family Networks for more than six (6) months are significantly more likely to:
- Advocate for change for people with disabilities.
- Envision a full life for their child.
- Experience increased access to the community.
