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 8,207 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
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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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PCS and military housing and geobaching, OH MY! What were your takeaways from the #MFANsurvey housing findings? Air Force spouse Keita Brock shares her experience. https://bit.ly/3WBtjey
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Thank you Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) for gathering changemakers at the #AMBA2024 fall workshop. It was an honor for MFAN CEO Shannon Razsadin to share more about what the latest #MFANsurvey reveals on #militaryfamily #financialreadiness and the effects on family well-being. Dive into topics like income, meeting basic needs, financial impacts of PCS moves, barriers to savings, most stressful debts, and more: https://lnkd.in/eRmhQ9az
What is the Research Showing Us in the Military and Veteran Communities? 📊 This panel will dove into the latest research and data on the needs and experiences of military and veteran families, highlighting critical areas of concern and identifying opportunities for support and improvement. Panelists include: Shannon Razsadin, Chief Executive Officer of Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN). As a devoted advocate for military families and a recent retiree’s spouse, Shannon brings invaluable insight into the findings from the 2023 Military Family Support Programming Survey, addressing issues such as child care, employment, financial readiness, and more. Julie Soares, Associate Director of Financial Readiness at the Wounded Warrior Project, who will share data on financial readiness and assistance for veterans. Bruce McClary, Senior Vice President of Media Relations and Membership at the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), presented insights from the 2024 NFCC Financial Literacy and Preparedness Survey, focusing on active-duty military households and veterans' use of non-bank financial services. #AMBA2024 #MilitaryResearch #VeteranSupport #FinancialReadiness #MilitaryFamilies #NFCC #WWP
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Are you familiar with the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights? The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 identified 18 rights of service members and their families residing in privatized housing. #MFANsurvey Learn more about your rights, quality housing, and fair treatment: https://bit.ly/4dbnoUz
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For military families, #PCS moves can mean unexpected—and even unreimbursed—costs. MFAN's director of insights, Gabrielle L'Esperance, Ph.D., sheds light on the challenges of frequent moves.
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Why would YOU recommend military life to others? Our latest research shows that some of the top reasons military-connected individuals would recommend military service are: ▪️ Opportunities and adventure ▪️ General benefits, stability, and security ▪️ Learning skills and advancement Make your own post or share with us in the comments with #WhyIServe.
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The Basic Allowance for Housing, or BAH, is intended to provide service members equitable housing compensation based on housing costs in local civilian markets when government quarters are not provided. #MFANSurvey Read more on how restoring #BAH could help families overcome financial pressures like inflation and a volatile housing market: https://bit.ly/3k7frJR
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𝗡𝗘𝗪: United States Department of Defense announces the long-awaited DoD Housing Feedback System (DHFS), allowing active duty service members and their families to provide input on their military housing experiences. https://lnkd.in/grBqdJwb
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Our latest research outlines the financial and family impacts of frequent moves. How many times have you PCS’d? What challenges or opportunities have these moves presented for your family? Share your #PCS stories, advice, and reactions to the findings! #MFANsurvey https://bit.ly/3WBtjey
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The Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust is conducting research to better understand how scams are impacting active duty military, veterans, and spouses/family members. This information will enable BBB and its fraud-fighting partners to expand and improve consumer education activities for the military community. This survey will take no more than 5 minutes and your responses will be kept confidential and only shared in aggregate. Please complete the survey by August 21: https://lnkd.in/eEm7jPXP.
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