Family Engagement - Content Section 1 (ID:169)

Families F.I.R.S.T. will utilize a Family Engagement process throughout the service array beginning at case inception.  Family Engagement will begin with the process of assessment and will extend throughout the family's involvement with Families F.I.R.S.T.  

 

In keeping with the Wraparound Model and Family Centered Practice, all family members, including non-custodial parents, will be involved when possible.  This service will be provided in a flexible manner with accommodations given to the family's schedule.  Alternative methods will be utilized when family or team members cannot be physically present for meetings.  Optional meeting methods may include but are not limited to:  email correspondence, use of web cams, telephone conferencing, and video conferencing. 

 

During the assessment process the Families F.I.R.S.T. Facilitator will meet with the family to complete a genogram and ecomap to provide the family and team with a visual snapshot of their family and support systems.  The creation of these items will allow for the initial establishment of a positive, mutually beneficial, working relationship between the family and program. 

 

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