Handbook

Our Family Council Handbook includes tools and resources that provide practical advice and step-by-step guidance to help start and sustain an effective family council.

The Handbook provides information to explain:
• What a family council is
• The factors that shape a family council
• The role and benefits of a family council


The Handbook also includes:
• Information on family council set-up and maintenance, including ways to generate interest and encourage membership in the family council
• Examples of family council activities and initiatives
• Tools such as sample terms of reference, a sample minutes template, and a sample letter to invite new families to join the family council
• Helpful information regarding processing concerns
• Advocacy information and tips
• A list of useful resources and contacts


Download Family Council Handbook (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)