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FAMILY TEAM MEETING AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions -
Who
are we- what role
do
we play
with the family
2. Ground Rules/ Confidentiality Agreement- Ways
to
manage
emotions
and
keep the meetingfocused on the outcomes/ goals
3. Family's Goal(s) for the Meeting- Family states the outcomes
for
the meeting
and
the
facilitator helps to gain agreement from the team
to
work on these outcomes
4. Family's Story- Family's perspective
of
how they became involved with
services/agency.
The
family story establishes this time as the "family's meeting"
and
assists the team in developing empathy
for
the family
and
understanding their
perspectives
and
family history
5.
Family Strengths - that will help the family/ child achieve the Goal(s)/ Outcomes
6. Family Needs - Concerns- What are barriers
to
achieving the outcomes/ goals?
Asked
of
the family
and
other team members
7.
Brainstorming Strategies- Plan of Action- Team creates a list
of
ideas that may be
possibilities in addressing the needs
and
meeting the outcomes/ goals. Develop
Agreement
for
who will
do
what, when, etc .... Ensuring that steps are small
and
measurable with time limits
8. Problem Solve ("What could go wrong?)-
The
Facilitator helps the team
to
explore
if
there
is
anything they can foresee that can go wrong with the plan
and
addressing
those concerns with a "Plan
B"
9.
Agreement - Schedule the next meeting (Follow
Up
FTM)
to
review progress
and
address ongoing or new concerns. Facilitator
to
commit
to
providing a written
copy
of
the plan
to
each team member within J week.
10. Thank Y ou- Thank family
and
team members
for
their efforts
and
input.
Survey-Lead
Worker! Family
Suggested Ground Rules:
• Confidentiality* -Exception: Mandated Reporting Criteria and the FTM Summary
• Be respectful
of
all participants
• One person speaks at a time
• Everyone has an opportunity to speak
•
It
is
okay to disagree
• Be honest and open
• Everyone's contributions are valued
• Be positive and strength based
• Speak to each other, not about each other
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Additional Rules: