FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCING IN GLOBAL CHILD WELFARE
Every family needs help sometimes. But too often, solutions are imposed on them from the outside—disempowering those who know the child best.
This free micro-course introduces the Family Group Conference (FGC), a powerful, low-cost tool that helps families and their trusted support network identify creative, realistic solutions together. Whether you’re a professional or a volunteer, this course equips you to walk alongside families as they design plans that work for their lives and their children.
YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
- A clear understanding of what Family Group Conferencing is and how it works
- Practical steps for facilitating an FGC—from preparation to follow-up
- Real-world examples of how FGCs can prevent separation, strengthen kinship care, and support reunification
- Downloadable tools to guide your planning and conversations
- A CAFO Certificate of Completion to demonstrate your learning
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Customizable Tools
& Templates
Access editable tools for organizing a Family Group Conference, including facilitator guides and stakeholder planning sheets.
Team Discussion &
Summary Guides
Lead others in applying FGC principles through group discussion prompts and team reflection resources.
CAFO Certificate of
Completion
Show your commitment to growth and best practices with a downloadable certificate from CAFO.
A PROVEN FRAMEWORK FOR BETTER CARE
This course is part of CAFO’s Core Elements of Success program, which provides a clear roadmap to improving outcomes for vulnerable children through evidence-based training on key aspects of quality care.
Drawing from global best practices and enriched by insights from NGOs, field experts, and experienced leaders, each course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to provide quality care for vulnerable children and families. Topics range from child protection and confidentiality to board governance and fiscal accountability—giving you the resources to implement best practices across every aspect of your organization, ensuring your efforts lead to meaningful, positive outcomes.
If you're committed to achieving measurable results—rather than just hoping for positive outcomes—and need actionable strategies and tools to improve your program, this course is for you.
CAFO’s Core Elements of Success: Simplified care improvement, designed for you.
AT A GLANCE
- Who is This Course For?
- Christian leaders and staff serving vulnerable children and families
- Program managers, board members, or care decision-makers
- Anyone seeking practical tools grounded in both Scripture and science
- Time Commitment
- Fully self-paced
- This microcourse takes 1.5 hours to complete, but you’re welcome to move at your own pace.
- Price
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Free
COURSE CURRICULUM PREVIEW
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