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    • Our Story
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  • Starting
    • What is a Family Council?
    • How to Begin - Guide lines
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  • Concepts/Precedures
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      • Leadership & Management
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        • Six elements of Self-Reliance
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Family Council ATMOSPHERE
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Create aatmosphere frame work with mutual purpose for supporting family and individual goals.
Recognized value and talents of Individual members and they roles they can play.
Use the combined power or synergy of the group for family management, individual projects and challenges.
Provide an open forum of trust and support.
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Creating a Council Atmosphere

Setting: Formal or informal gathering around a table or circle of chairs or on a rug.
Preparation: Announce ahead so members can prepare agenda items and materials. If older, members may want to bring calendars with pencil & paper.
Environment: Comfortable, good lighting and no distractions - TV or mobile devices, except as directed. 
Recognition: Express appreciation for those present. Note who will be conducting the meeting.
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Family Member Roles

Parents  - Preside and participate as staff members as required. 
Children  - Staff members help to run the council meeting and fulfill the staff jobs to make the council work.

Real growth occurs as members assume responsibility for tasks and regularly report on completion to the council.

For further detail on family roles click on button below.
Family Roles

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