A Family Access Centre (FAC) is a service provided by the UK housing sector which assists families with their housing needs. It provides information, advice and support to families to help them manage their housing situation and find suitable housing. The FACs help families to understand their rights and responsibilities, access housing advice and assistance, and access resources to help them secure housing. The FACs also provide information on housing options, housing benefit and other relevant services. The FACs can provide assistance with finding and applying for housing, managing rent arrears and other related issues. The aim of the FACs is to help families to find and keep appropriate housing, with an emphasis on preventing homelessness. The scope of the FACs includes helping families to secure affordable housing, ensuring that housing is safe and secure, helping them to understand their rights and responsibilities, and providing advice and assistance on how to manage their housing situation.