@MISC{10•state, author = {}, title = {• State and Local Examples}, year = {2010} }
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Family engagement is the foundation of good casework practice that promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families in the child welfare system. Family engagement is a family-centered and strengths-based approach to partnering with families in making decisions, setting goals, and achieving desired outcomes. It is founded on the principle of communicating openly and honestly with families in a way that supports disclosure of culture, family dynamics, and personal experiences in order to meet the individual needs of every family and every child. Engagement goes beyond simple What’s Inside: