Conferences
Through a conference, families are empowered as they identify strengths and supports within the family, neighbourhood and community.  Many of the solutions developed by the family allow the children to return to, or remain with their family or extended family as part of a long-term or permanent plan.  After the social worker has discussed the idea of Family Group decision making with the client and referred the family to the FGDM Coordinator, the Coordinator will contact the client to explain FGDM what happens during a conference and consults with the client about members of their immediate family and determine who else would like to attend the conference.  Attendees can include neighbours, spiritual leaders, community members or anyone the client feels is important.  On average this process takes 6-8 week, however the process will continue for as long as necessary until a plan is agreed upon.  Childcare and refreshments are provided and travel arrangements can be made.

Thank you to all partner agencies on the Family Group Decision Making Advisory Committee and to Popcorn House and our Place Family Resource and Early Years Centre for providing space for FGDM Conferences. 

The FGDM program is funded by The Ministry of Children and Youth Services.