If I do not attend will my child/ren be removed?
Family
group conferences are one way in which families can work together with child
protection services, but they are voluntary. If you decide not to attend a
family group conference, the caseworker will continue to work with you and your
family to address the concerns for your child/ren.
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Who can attend a Family Group Conference
Before the family group conference is held, the facilitator will spend time with you and your family and explore who else needs to attend the conference. This could include members of the extended family and kin, a support person or a community ...
How do I get to the Family Group Conference?
The facilitator will talk with you about how you will get to the venue and can liaise with the caseworker if financial assistance is needed to attend the meeting. It may be that you can get a lift with a family member or support worker. The meeting ...
What is a Family Group Conferencing (FGC)?
From time-to-time, families have difficulties caring for their children and this can be for many different reasons. Family group conferencing is a way of bringing family members together in a positive way with an impartial facilitator to make a plan ...
Who will be at the Family Group Conferencing (FGC) meeting?
The people who attend the meeting will all be known to you. The facilitator will keep you informed about who will be there on the day. It will be the caseworker and their manager, services you work with, as well as your family and friends.
What are the benefits of a family group conference?
Family group conferences are a good way of getting your wider family and friends involved in keeping your child/ren safe and well cared for and they can help families lead decision-making. Family group conferences often help families identify what ...