Saturday, September 27th – Sunday, September 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Make a lasting difference for children and families in our community by taking part in this free training and potentially volunteering as a Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator.
Family group conferences bring a family together with their relatives, friends, and other supportive people in their lives to develop a plan to address a challenging issue or situation. In a family group conference, families are empowered to create their own plans to address problems and support the individuals taking part in the program. Facilitators (working in pairs) are responsible for preparing family members for the family group conference and guiding the family meeting in a transparent, honest, and respectful way.
The Family Group Conference format is applicable in a wide range of school and social service settings. The CDR has several programs that provide family group conferences, including a program that conducts family group conferences for families with a parent who is in recovery for substance abuse, and a program that offers family group conferences for youth who are referred by the Juvenile Office, their school, or their family.
Learn more about what it is like to volunteer as a family group conference facilitator, or REGISTER NOW for this free training!