Based on the population served by Children's Services, i.e., families and children in the community, I believe our agency has met our goals for the ProtectOHIO, Family Team process Meeting. While there are still aspects of the model that need to be implemented and fixed, I still feel that we have improved a lot in recent years. At our agency, the ProtectOHIO family team meeting model is rooted in a set of principles and values. These principles and values ​​are listed in our family team meeting rooms for the past 5 years to guide the program, practices, services and supports conducted within this practice model. The principles are: we strive to achieve positive outcomes for children and families, we support the safety, permanence and well-being of every child, and we seek to preserve and empower families and respect their dignity. Families are more familiar with their history and can recognize their own strengths and concerns. Families have the right to be part of the decision-making group. When families participate in the decision-making process and have a say, they are more likely to participate in services to keep families together. The most beneficial place for children to grow up is in their own family with a strong community support system. When immediate family is not available or adequate, extended family and community resources can provide the best care and protection for the child. Families desire and benefit from strong community support. We recognize the importance of providing effective and timely services. We aspire to be culturally competent. We honor each child's family and culture. Families, communities and government share the responsibility to ensure the safety of children. ...... middle of paper ...... and creates hope while motivating the family. The family-led approach is planning and decision making. Reliance on the Family's skills, selection of the team and resources. The strength-based approach builds on and integrates family strengths, problem-solving history, natural resources, ability, and positive efforts. Works Cited Karger, H.J. & Stoesz, D. (2014) American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach. 7th edition. Pearson.Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. (n.d.). Office for Families and Children - ProtectOhio. ProtectOhio Interim Assessment Report. Retrieved from http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/pohio.stm#year1Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. (n.d.). Office for Families and Children - ProtectOhio. Chapter 3: Family Team Meetings. Retrieved from http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/pohioyr5/ProtectOHIO20042009FinalEvaluationReportChapter3.p df