FRN is a parent-directed community-based organization that benefits children with disabilities or special health care needs and their families. We have provided services to families throughout Alameda County since 1992. The Family Resource Network operates under the fiscal sponsorship (501c3) of BANANAS Inc.

We offer support, information & referral, advocacy, and training to families in Alameda County who have children with disabilities from birth to age 22. Our trained peer-parent staff members can sensitively answer common questions regarding a child’s disability, offer guidance through complicated service systems, help to locate community resources, and provide emotional support. Our knowledge, passion and commitment to service come directly from our first hand experiences, successes and challenges.

Parents, professionals and interested community members are invited to browse our pages for information, download publications, access a calendar of upcoming events or link to additional disability advocacy efforts. Please join our mailing list, become a volunteer or find out more about our services.

Together, strong families, dedicated professionals, welcoming communities and responsive systems contribute to the quality of life for children with disabilities.

The ongoing success of the Family Resource Network relies upon the support of our funders, contributions from community organizations, volunteers and the generosity of individual donors.