This informative and engaging 4-part series will provide participants with an understanding of Family Group Conference that is grounded in strengthening families through a holistic family-focused approach. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Up to 50 participants. Participation is recommended for all 4 sessions, which include:

Feb 17/21 Session 1: This session will provide the history and our relationship with the Maori People of New Zealand, explore traditional Indigenous ways of knowing and the FGC stages.

Feb 24/21 Session 2: In this session we will focus on techniques used by FGC facilitators to search for family supports, and the role and responsibilities for each of the FGC stages.

Mar 3/21 Session 3: In this session, we will review the intake process, assessment for program criteria, preparation stage, monitor and review stage.

Mar 10/21 Session 4: This session will emphasis the impacts of Family Group Conferencing (Indigenous Ceremony), relationship building between mandated and non-mandated in supporting the short and long-term goals of the Care Plan. Supporting reunification is the main goal of the FGC Care Plan.

Registration Fee: $250 for all 4 sessions

To pay by invoice contact Tammy Hamelin

For questions contact: Tammy Hamelin, 431-335-2511 | Email: fgc@mamawi.com

Website: www.mamawi.com