Family Group Conferencing Training

The following are various training/workshops available upon request.

For more information, contact Carolina Pizarro at cpizarro@georgehull.on.ca or 416-622-8833 x 412.

Community Orientation to FGC and Organizational Considerations

Half-day tailored presentation re: general overview, organizational support, community and capacity building for Family Group Conferencing.

Target Group: Child Welfare and Community, Stakeholders and Decision Makers

One-Day Basic Training (required training for coordinators)

Target group: referring workers; prospective coordinators; other stakeholders

Goals:

• To develop an understanding of the history, philosophy and benefits of FGC

• To develop familiarity with the conferencing process - referral, preparation process, conference stages, post conference

One-Day Advanced Training (required training for coordinators)

Target group: prospective coordinators; child welfare staff interested in a deeper appreciation of the process

Goals:

• to develop an appreciation of the role of culture in conferencing

• to develop and enhance skills in preparing children, preparing family members and service providers, facilitating safety for participants, anticipating conferencing challenges, preparing reports
  

Program and Case Consultation

For program and case consultation, in person or by telephone, plese contact Carolina Pizarro at cpizarro@georgehull.on.ca or 416-622-8833 x 412.