Transforming Together: Implementation Guide
2 Consultation & Input (Advisory Role)
5 Family-Driven Systems (Transformational Engagement) • Concept: Families lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of services and policies, with systems accountable to them. • Goal: Shift power dynamics so that families drive decision-making at all levels. • Examples: Family-run organizations, parent-led training for providers, youth-led advocacy coalitions, or family-directed care models.
• Concept: Families are asked for feedback to improve services and policies, but do not have direct influence over decisions. • Goal: Gather lived experience to inform planning and enhance program relevance. • Examples: Surveys, town halls, listening sessions, focus groups, and parent/youth advisory councils. 3 Partnership & Collaboration (Active Engagement) • Concept: Families work alongside professionals in planning, implementation, and decision-making. • Goal: Ensure family perspectives shape how services are designed and delivered. • Examples: Family representatives on planning committees, participation in case planning meetings, co-design of programs or supports. 4 Shared Leadership & Decision- Making (Empowered Involvement) • Concept: Families take on formal leadership roles within governance, policy development, and system oversight. • Goal: Embed family voice within institutional decision-making structures. • Examples: Family members as voting board members, peer navigators, co-chairs of committees, or parent/youth co-facilitators.
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