Family Advisory Network

In 1999, the EMSC Program created the Family Advisory Network (FAN) to facilitate the inclusion of family representatives in state EMSC programs. Today, FAN membership includes family representatives from most states and U.S. territories.

FAN representatives contribute to their state program activities in numerous ways, including, but not limited to: serving as members, chairs, and co-chairs of their state EMSC advisory committee; coordinating special community outreach projects; assisting with the development and implementation of EMSC policy objectives; and helping to plan, present, and promote educational offerings within their state.

Family representatives are also involved at the national level. Several FAN representatives sit on the federal EMSC Strategic Planning Committee and are involved on the EMSC Program Meeting Planning Committee.

This 40-minute video provides an introduction to Title V: Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grants, including an overview of the program, its purpose, and how it supports maternal and child health services. It is a helpful starting point for those who are new to Title V or want a better understanding of how the program supports state and community efforts to improve health outcomes.

This 14-minute video captures the compelling stories of nine FAN representatives and highlights the work they are doing to improve pediatric emergency care at the local and state levels.