Child and Family Teams (CFTs) bring together loved ones and experts to support the child in reaching their potential and are dedicated to helping the family thrive. - CFTs draw on a child and family’s strengths, experiences, knowledge, and network of support to create a plan for the safety, stability, and well-being of the children and family.

Child and Family Team (CFT) Engagement Guide; Child and Family Team (CFT) Model Curriculum; The Integrated Core Practice Model

When is a child or youth in the child welfare system required to have a Child and Family Team (CFT) meeting? After January 1, 2017, a child or youth is required to have a CFT within the first sixty (60) days of entering into the child welfare or probation foster care placement.

2022年5月6日 · The purpose of a CFT meeting is to assemble the people involved in the foster child’s life to determine how best to address the child’s needs and achieve positive outcomes of safety, permanency, and well-being.

This policy guide provides an overview of the Child and Family Team (CFT) process and provides guidelines for conducting Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs).

Teaming can be an important process for youth who are in-home, out-of-home, or who have identified mental health needs to facilitate coordinated plans that help the families meet their goals. Teaming will be done through formal CFT meetings (CFTM) and informally via regular team member communication.

CFT meetings are structured, guid-ed discussions with the family and oth-er team members about family strengths, needs, and problems and the impact they have on the safety, permanence, and well-being of the family’s children. CFT meetings al-ways have a clear but open-ended purpose.

2022年5月27日 · “CFTM” stands for Child and Family Team Meeting, and it is the centerpiece of the foster care system. Although CFTMs are not held before a court, it is still critical to attend these meetings and be well prepared.

implementation of a CFT meeting. Attendees will learn practical strategies to structure a CFT meeting. Attendees will learn strategies for handling CFT meeting challenges. Attendees will understand the purpose and use of the Progress Summary & …

Maximizing Your Child Family Team (CFT) Meetings. Santa Clara County Social Services Agency Department of Family and Children’s Services Presented by Reneé Lay