Since 2013, we’ve made it our mission to understand and amplify the needs of military-connected families and inspire data-informed change. This work would not be possible without the determination of those we serve and the steadfast support of our partners. Learn more about our vision of a world where all military families are empowered to thrive and discover how you can join us in the years ahead. #10YearsOfMFAN #MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth https://lnkd.in/eHdJ8f4U
Military Family Advisory Network
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, Virginia 8,146 followers
Our mission is to understand and amplify the needs of military-connected families and inspire data-informed change.
About us
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) was created in 2013 to connect military families with the resources they need to thrive. MFAN convenes military, reservists, and veteran spouses — some of whom are veterans themselves — who are dedicated to improving the lives of military families. MFAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building a community of military and veteran families, at home and abroad, who are well-informed about resources designed to serve them, equipped with tools for success, connected to leaders who serve the military family community, and embraced by the general public. Our mission: MFAN translates the needs of military families in a way that service providers can understand and translates services in a way that speaks to our families. We convene leaders of the military family community who, through collaboration with outside organizations and effective communications, elevate and amplify the voice of military families everywhere.
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http://MFAN.org/
External link for Military Family Advisory Network
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
Locations
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Primary
1405 S Fern St
#93293
Arlington, Virginia 22202, US
Employees at Military Family Advisory Network
Updates
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In our latest survey, 60.6% of enlisted families reported low financial well-being. We've recommended a compensation reevaluation to accommodate for compounding and perennial issues impacting military families like frequent moves, spouse unemployment, and child care. #MFANsurvey #QualityOfLife “The pay and compensation package must ensure that service members can — at a minimum — meet their basic needs, and the data around food insecurity shows that we have work to do." —MFAN CEO Shannon Razsadin https://lnkd.in/gDw6Uk_N
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Are you using MFAN's latest research to inform your work? #MFANsurvey 🎖 57.6% of respondents would recommend military service to someone considering it, compared to 62.9% in 2021 and 74.5% in 2019. 🧠 Respondents reported an increase in usage of mental health services, at 58.4%, up from 46.2% in 2021. 🧒 45.5% of parent respondents had a need for child care. 🚚 Most respondents reported spending $500-$1,000 out of pocket on moving expenses. Most common unreimbursed expenses: temporary lodging, rental vehicles, utility deposits, and security deposits. 💼 21.8% of active duty military spouses are unemployed but looking for work. Access these findings and more in the 2023 Military Family Support Programming Survey: https://lnkd.in/eRmhQ9az
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MFAN’s Advisory Board is already putting our new research to use! At yesterday's meeting, the group shared how we–the collective we–can help military families navigate deployments, moves, financial planning, healthcare, childcare, and more. Thank you CVS Health for sponsoring this influential program!
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Help enhance care and support for military-connected adolescents and young adults. Voice your opinion through the Military AYA Mental Health & Well-Being Survey. Eligible respondents will receive $25 for completing the survey. Get started at the links below: 👉 Adolescent Survey: https://bit.ly/46aA7Er 👉 Parent Survey: https://bit.ly/3LsTS0h
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Restoring BAH to 100% frees up budgets and gives military families purchasing power. In our 2023 survey: 💰Over half (53.0%) of actively serving family respondents reported paying $251 or above their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for rent/mortgage or utilities 🏠 82.4% of currently serving family respondents experienced a housing burden (spending more than 30% of income on housing) https://lnkd.in/eRbyvjZD
Congress should vow to ease military housing burden in WA | Editorial
seattletimes.com
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MFAN is thrilled to announce our partnership with US Foods as we work together to ease PCS strains and alleviate food insecurity among military families. This generous contribution will support the programmatic efforts of the MFANetwork - helping to provide stigma-free relief through our PCS Pantry Restock Box and Instacart Fresh Funds programs. Thank you, US Foods, for "Helping Communities Make It" and showing up for service members and their families.
US Foods, MFAN Join Forces to Address Food Insecurity Among Military Families
https://www.mfan.org
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A little preparation can go a long way in an emergency. Check out these resources to help your family weather any storm.
How to Weather the (Literal) Storm
https://www.mfan.org