The Practitioner`s Perspective on FGC

The implementation of FGC model in a culturally-informed practice with the diverse communities entails a unique practice. This practice includes preparation and training, recruitment of workers in the local welfare systems, and the coordination processes that is adapted to each family and community.

In our presentation we will share our insights about the above processes and the challenges of participatory, democratic-oriented and culturally informed practice. We will also present our professional coping with the implementation of principles such as:

The family`s active responsibility for the situation: Based on the understanding that many families have the resources and the strengths to find the venues for intervention when provided time, information and support.

Contextual and Cultural sensitivity: Efforts are made to adapt cultural aspects through engaging with the families, working with community supports, and finding and implementing the interventions.

The right of the children to participate in decisions regarding their lives: There is an effort to involve children, including young children, in order to learn about their perceptions, concerns opinions and suggestions related to assessment and intervention.

A democratic, dialogical and circular approach: The approach is nested in the family`s right to participate in decisions concerning the child and family. The use of open dialogue and agreement in a community-circular model, enables all stakeholders to become partners.

Community responsibility for the family: A partnership is formed between the parties based on caring involvement and an effort to find a unique solution for each family and utilize community resources.