ProtectOHIO Family Meeting Model

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Based on the population that Children Services serves, which is families and children in the community, I feel that our agency has met the intended goals for the ProtectOhio, Family Team Meeting process. Although there are still aspects in the model that needs to be implemented corrected I still feel that we have improved a great deal in the past several years. At our agency, the ProtectOHIO Family Team Meeting Model is rooted in a set of principles and values. These principles and values are listed in our family team meeting rooms for the past 5 yesrs to guide the program, practices, services and supports conducted within this practice model. The principals are we strive to achieve positive outcomes for children and families, we advocate for each child’s safety, permanency and well-being and we seek to preserve and empower families and respect their dignity.
Families are most familiar with their history and can recognize their own strengths and concerns. Families have the right to be a part of the decision-making team. When families are part of the decision-making process and are given a voice, they are more likely to participate in the services to keep the family together. The most advantageous place for children to grow up is in their own family with a strong community support system. When immediate family is not available or appropriate, extended family and community resources may provide the best care and protection of the child. Families want and benefit from strong community support. We recognize the importance of providing effective and timely services. We aspire to be culturally competent. We honor each child’s family and culture. Families, communities and government share the responsibility for keeping children safe. ...

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...nd builds hope while motivates the family. Family driven approach is planning and decision-making. Reliance on the Family’s expertise, selection of team and resources. Strength-based approach builds on and compliments the family’s strengths, history of solving problems, natural resources, capacity and good efforts.

Works Cited

Karger, H. J. & Stoesz, D. (2014) American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach. 7th edition. Pearson.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. (n.d.). Office of Families and Children - ProtectOhio. ProtectOhio Interim Evaluation Report. Retrieved from http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/pohio.stm#year1
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. (n.d.). Office of Families and Children - ProtectOhio. Chapter 3: Family Team Meetings. Retrieved from http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/pohioyr5/ProtectOHIO20042009FinalEvaluationReportChapter3.p df

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