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Family Group Decision Making (FGDM)

Offered by Community Justice Initiatives of Waterloo Region

Website checked March 2026

In short

Family Group Decision Making, FGDM is a decision making process for families when children are at risk of abuse and neglect. Most families involved in this program are referred by Family & Children Services.

What it helps with
Help right now, Safety from harm
Where
49 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 2G9
How to reach
Contact through Community Justice Initiatives of Waterloo Region: (519) 744-6549 · info@cjiwr.com · Website
Last verified
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About this service

Family Group Decision Making, FGDM is a decision making process for families when children are at risk of abuse and neglect. Most families involved in this program are referred by Family & Children Services. The FGDM process includes extended family and other concerned adult stakeholders, parents, step-parents, grandparents, extended family friends and professional supports. This process also involves the children where age appropriate. These concerned adults meet together with a trained facilitator to discuss what is best for the children and establish a family care plan consistent with the families & FACS objectives.

Who it is for

Families when children are at risk of abuse and neglect.

How do I get in touch?

Call (519) 744-6549, email info@cjiwr.com, or use the website.

Phone
(519) 744-6549
Email
info@cjiwr.com
Website
https://cjiwr.com/family-centred-programs/

Listed in Kitchener, Ontario.

49 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 2G9

49 Queen St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 2G9Kitchener, Ontario

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