Whatcom Family & Community Network is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization incorporated in Washington State.
- We accept tax-deductible donations of all sizes.
- We have a board of directors and are currently recruiting more. Are you interested? Email Kristi at executivedirector@wfcn.org.
- WFCN has a small staff of employees. We also work with youth and adult volunteers and interns.Â
- WFCN brings community members together to find solutions to community concerns impacting the wellbeing of children, teens, and the adults who care for and raise them (families, schools, and youth serving organizations).
- We work to increase hope, resilience, and protection factors within community to drive down risk of abuse, neglect, substance use, and poor mental health.
- We utilize community organizing and participatory leadership methods in our work to build unity and understanding, to identify solutions, and to emerge the leadership needed to work better together. We build community capacity WITH You!
mission and purpose
to promote the wellbeing of children, youth, and families by convening and supporting communities to build their capacity
vision
we envision a thriving community built on equity, social connection, participation, and opportunities
values
empowerment:
convene community networks to build individual and organizational capacity to improve people’s lives
collective action:
facilitate community conversations to find collaborative possibilities and act to achieve common objectives
education:
respond to the needs of youth, families, and community by raising awareness and sharing information, resources, and technical expertise
connection:
foster authentic human relationships rooted in compassion, respect, and integrity
inclusion:
model a culture that elevates the broadest variety of voices and honors the inherent worth, dignity, and contributions of people to increase acceptance and belonging
love:
with love and goodwill, build relationships that offer safety for vulnerability and meet people where they are in their life journey; show acceptance, empathy, and compassion for others; recognize individuals’ gifts, strengths, and wholeness as contributions to a greater and more neighborly community
healing:
use deep and authentic knowledge to encourage wellbeing; empower strengths and facilitate the creation of hopeful pathways and skills for progressive healing and resilience; provide opportunity for timely support and feedback
equity:
recognize disparities in our community and work to transform the narrative toward hope for a better future; support change at the systems level to further social justice
- attract a range of identities and cultural backgrounds within our organization, leadership, and community partnerships
- provide transparency, access, accommodation, and resources so ALL can fully participate, develop, and thrive
- engage closely in relationships with humility and actively listen to and learn from people who experience disparities in power and access to opportunity
