Source: (2010) Englewood, CO: American Humane Association.
These guidelines address family group decision making as a critical practice within child welfare agencies and
community-based agencies that work with public child welfare systems. In developing these guidelines, American
Humane recognizes that standing alone, FGDM cannot result in better outcomes for children and families. Other
parts of the child welfare system must change in ways that are consistent with the principles stated above. FGDM
cannot simply be “added†to child welfare services — the principles, philosophy and practice approach must be
integrated throughout the child welfare system to improve the safety, permanency and well-being outcomes for
children and the well-being of families. (excerpt)
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