FEM Facilitator Learning Exchange: Getting More Supports for Family Engagement
Join the FEM Facilitator Learning Exchange to discover strategies for bringing more support and family involvement to the table. Topics include empowering families in meetings, virtual vs in-person sessions, best practices, and more. Engage with experienced facilitators and explore community agreements for a collaborative learning experience.
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FEM Facilitator Learning Exchange Getting More Supports/Family to the Table November 2021 Visit the CWTS website: www.coloradocwts.com Training for people who help people
Learning Exchange Agenda Welcome & introductions The value of supports Supports engagement continuum Wrap up 2
Your Facilitators Colleen Gibley-Reed Regional Learning Coordinator Colorado Child Welfare Training System Colleen.Gibley-Reed@cuanschutz.edu Derek Dzien Ongoing Casework Specialist Colorado Department of Human Services Derek.Dzien@state.co.us 3
FLE Community Agreements Give yourself permission to be here. The work can wait. Take risks. Comfort is overrated. Dare to engage yourself. This is how we learn from each other. Approach all comments with the following in mind: No matter how different someone else s opinion is from our own, there is always something to learn if we have compassion and understanding for one another. What else do YOU need? 4
FEM Facilitator Learning Exchange Topics SESSION / MONTH TOPIC Session 1 | August 2021 Giving the family more power in family engagement meetings Session 2 | September 2021 Virtual versus in-person FEMs Session 3 | October 2021 FEM practice: Moving from meeting standards to best practice Session 4 | November 2021 Getting more supports/family to the table Session 5 | January 2022 Remaining neutral and objective during FEMs Session 6 | February 2022 Strategies for crafting meaningful risk and goal statements in a FEM Session 7 | March 2022 FEMs in domestic violence cases Session 8 | April 2022 Discussing and responding to different cultural needs in FEMs Session 9 | May 2022 Navigating respondent attorneys and their agenda in meetings Session 10 | June 2022 Maneuvering through difficult dynamics in FEMs 5
Introductions in Chat Name County Ice breaker question: As a follow-up to our last session on best practice in FEMs What content did you bring into your FEM facilitation? Did you reach out to another facilitator to share your reflections? If not, what got in the way? 6
The Value of Supports On smartphone or computer: Go to: menti.com Enter code 24 04 31 2 7
Lets Reflect! Think about a time when you have been really intentional to bring supports to the table. Take 5 minutes to reflect and then we will have you share out. 8
Supports Engagement Continuum 1. Process in place to identify supports 2. Parents are aware of the value of supports 3. Supports are invited to engage in case planning 1. Supports have a responsibility in helping the family reach case goals 4. 5. Support roles in supporting the family to reach case goals grows over time 6. Family and supports have established a support plan at case end
Small Group Discussion Even numbered groups focus on: Supports have a responsibility in helping the family reach case goals Support roles in supporting the family reach case goals grows over time Family and supports have established a support plan at case end Odd numbered groups focus on: Process in place to identify supports Parents are aware of the value of supports Supports are invited to engage in case planning 20 minutes to discuss! 10
Small Group Report Out Even numbered groups focus on: Supports have a responsibility in helping the family reach case goals Support roles in supporting the family reach case goals grows over time Family and supports have established a support plan at case end Odd numbered groups focus on: Process in place to identify supports Parents are aware of the value of supports Supports are invited to engage in case planning 11
Check Out Question As a facilitator, what could YOU do at your agency to get everyone more committed to bringing supports to the table? 12
Next Learning Exchange Topic Topic: Remaining neutral and objective during FEMs Date/Time: Tuesday, January 11, 2022, from 1:00-2:30 13
After Session Reflection Google Form: What action step did you assign to a support in a recent FEM? Independent Learning: We will email you with an assignment to complete to keep the momentum going. If you complete it, you can earn 1.5 hours of training credit. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY 14
