Family Group Decision Making
Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) is meeting that involves immediate and extended family, support people, community members and service providers. This is a voluntary process that draws on family experiences, knowledge, and resources to create plans that provide for the safety and well-being of the family. It can be initiated by child welfare agencies whenever a critical decision about a child is required. In FGDM processes, a trained coordinator who is independent of the case brings together the family group and agency personnel to create and carry out a plan to safeguard children and other family members. FGDM processes position the family group to lead decision-making, and the statutory authorities agree to support family group plans that adequately addresses agency concerns. FGDM processes actively seek the collaboration and leadership of the family groups in creating and implementing plans that support the safety, permanency, and well-being of their children.
Links:
FGDM Referral Form
FGDM Brochure (PDF)
FGDM Consent Form
Family Group Decision Making
Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) is meeting that involves immediate and extended family, support people, community members and service providers. This is a voluntary process that draws on family experiences, knowledge, and resources to create plans that provide for the safety and well-being of the family. It can be initiated by child welfare agencies whenever a critical decision about a child is required. In FGDM processes, a trained coordinator who is independent of the case brings together the family group and agency personnel to create and carry out a plan to safeguard children and other family members. FGDM processes position the family group to lead decision-making, and the statutory authorities agree to support family group plans that adequately addresses agency concerns. FGDM processes actively seek the collaboration and leadership of the family groups in creating and implementing plans that support the safety, permanency, and well-being of their children.
Links:
FGDM Referral Form
FGDM Brochure (PDF)
FGDM Consent Form