
FAMILY TEAM MEETING AGENDA 
1. Welcome and Introductions -
Who 
are we- what role 
do 
we play 
with the family 
2. Ground Rules/ Confidentiality Agreement- Ways 
to 
manage 
emotions 
and 
keep the meetingfocused on the outcomes/ goals 
3. Family's Goal(s) for the Meeting- Family states the outcomes 
for 
the meeting 
and 
the 
facilitator helps to gain agreement from the team 
to 
work on these outcomes 
4. Family's Story- Family's perspective 
of
how they became involved with 
services/agency. 
The 
family story establishes this time as the  "family's meeting" 
and 
assists the team in developing empathy 
for 
the family 
and 
understanding their 
perspectives 
and
family history 
5. 
Family Strengths - that will help the family/ child achieve the Goal(s)/ Outcomes 
6. Family Needs - Concerns- What are barriers 
to 
achieving the outcomes/ goals? 
Asked 
of
the family 
and 
other team members 
7. 
Brainstorming Strategies- Plan of Action- Team creates a list 
of
ideas that may be 
possibilities in addressing the needs 
and 
meeting the outcomes/ goals. Develop 
Agreement
for 
who will 
do 
what,  when,  etc ....  Ensuring that steps are small 
and 
measurable with time limits 
8. Problem Solve ("What could go wrong?)-
The 
Facilitator helps the team 
to 
explore 
if
there 
is 
anything they can foresee that can go wrong with the plan 
and 
addressing 
those concerns with a  "Plan 
B" 
9. 
Agreement - Schedule the next meeting (Follow 
Up 
FTM) 
to 
review progress 
and 
address ongoing or new concerns.  Facilitator 
to 
commit 
to 
providing a written 
copy 
of
the plan 
to 
each team member within J week. 
10. Thank Y ou- Thank family 
and 
team members 
for 
their efforts 
and 
input. 
Survey-Lead 
Worker! Family 
Suggested Ground Rules: 
•  Confidentiality* -Exception: Mandated Reporting Criteria and the FTM Summary 
•  Be respectful 
of 
all participants 
•  One person speaks at a time 
•  Everyone has an opportunity to speak 
• 
It 
is 
okay to disagree 
•  Be honest and open 
•  Everyone's contributions are valued 
•  Be positive and strength based 
•  Speak to each other, not about each other 
e) 
Additional Rules: