NMFA
National Military Family Association
"<p>The <strong>Military Family Advisory Network</strong> (MFAN) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 to amplify the voices of military and veteran families and improve the systems that serve them. MFAN uses research, data, and lived experience to identify challenges facing military families and to inform policy, practice, and community-based solutions.</p>"
About Military Family Advisory Network
The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 to amplify the voices of military and veteran families and improve the systems that serve them. MFAN uses research, data, and lived experience to identify challenges facing military families and to inform policy, practice, and community-based solutions.
Who the Organization Serves
Military Family Advisory Network serves military families, veterans, caregivers, and survivors across all branches and components of the U.S. Armed Forces. The organization also supports nonprofits, policymakers, service providers, and institutions working to improve outcomes for military-connected families.
What the Organization Does
- Conducts research and surveys to capture the lived experiences of military and veteran families
- Identifies gaps in services related to healthcare, caregiving, education, and quality of life
- Provides data-driven insights to policymakers, nonprofits, and community leaders
- Supports systems change initiatives that strengthen military family support networks
- Elevates military family perspectives through advocacy and public education
Where the Organization Operates
Military Family Advisory Network operates nationally, engaging military and veteran families across the United States through research initiatives, partnerships, and virtual engagement. Its work supports local and national stakeholders seeking to improve military family well-being.
Participation and Eligibility
Military Family Advisory Network is not a membership-based organization. Participation is based on engagement in research, feedback initiatives, and collaborative efforts.
- Military and veteran family members may participate by sharing experiences through surveys, interviews, and research studies.
- Organizations, agencies, and institutions may engage as partners or research collaborators.
- No combat service, wartime service, or lineage requirements apply for participation.
- Participation is voluntary and does not require enrollment in specific programs.
How Participation Is Structured
Participation is structured through research studies, surveys, advisory initiatives, and partnerships. Military families contribute insights and experiences, while MFAN analyzes data and collaborates with stakeholders to drive informed, systemic improvements to military family support systems.