What
is a Family Team Conference?
A place for family members to work in
partnership with the agency.
To identify:
• family strengths
• problem areas
• solutions
Focuses on the safety and needs of the
child & family.
Family is a partner in creating
their case plan.
Why
have a Family Team Conference?
A group can often be more effective in
making good decisions than an individual.
Families are the experts on themselves.
When
families are included in decision making, they
are capable of identifying their
own needs and strengths.
Valuable information is shared
about the child(ren) and the family.
When
does Family Team Conferencing
occur?
When:
• attempting to keep the children in their
parent’s home.
• reunifying children with their families.
• a youth is emancipating.
We value your family’s involvement in creating your case
plan.