Family meetings are the heart of the CFE work, and are believed to be an opportunity to bring everyone together for planning and decision-making. This process is where the family’s voice can best be heard. It is recommended that the CFE elements explained here are integrated into the family meeting process and schedule that already occur in the case, so as not to create more work.
This resource covers the best practices and principles of family meetings, including details on how make meetings trauma-informed and family-centered.