A CFTM is a meeting where key people come together and collaborate, facilitated by a DCS Family Case Manager, to build a system of support and accountability for a family that has a child or children in the system.

DCS will utilize the CFT Meeting to engage with each family and child to create plans for assessment, safety, service delivery, and permanency. DCS will work with the family and/or child and placement (if applicable) to form the most effective team to assist with achieving goals.

May 27, 2022 · “CFTM” stands for Child and Family Team Meeting, and it is the centerpiece of the foster care system. Although CFTMs are not held before a court, it is still critical to attend these meetings and be well prepared.

Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM's) are the best way for the Indiana Department ofChild Services (DCS) to assist families in making positive changes in children and families' lives. In utilizing a team meeting process, DCS and the family can: Learn what the family hopes to accomplish. O Set reasonable and meaningful goals.

Child and Family Teams (CFTs) bring together loved ones and experts to support the child in reaching their potential and are dedicated to helping the family thrive. - CFTs draw on a child and family’s strengths, experiences, knowledge, and network of support to create a plan for the safety, stability, and well-being of the children and family.

This policy guide provides an overview of the Child and Family Team (CFT) process and provides guidelines for conducting Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs).

Child and Family Team Meetings are an opportunity to bring together the family, support, and agencies who are working with the family to create a plan that ensures child safety and that the family’s needs are met. The family can give input about who is invited into the meetings.

WHAT IS A COMMUNITY FAMILY TEAM MEETING? A Community Family Team Meeting (CFTM) is a type of shared decision-making for families who are not currently involved with formal DHS child welfare services.

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DCS will utilize CFT Meetings to develop a plan for assessment and delivering ongoing services to families and children under the care and supervision of DCS. Case transition or transfer (a CFT Meeting may suffice for the transition meeting). See separate policies, 5.1 Transitioning from Assessment and 5.13 Transferring a Case; Case closure.