Family Involvement Resources

Three Levels of Family Involvement

State Level 
State Level family involvement is achieved through a variety of different avenues. There are voting and designee family member positions on the Oklahoma State Advisory Team and Federation of Families Board membership as a representative for their community.

• Family participation is also encouraged on the Quality Assurance Team and family members are involved in local evaluations.

Community Level
Community Level involvement includes families being involved in their Parent/Family group meetings (see “Planning a Family or Parent Event). Active 
participation and development of a local Federation of Families Chapter. (See Federation of Families Start up Chapter documents)

• Invitation and support to participate and become a member of the Community Coalition.
• Family involvement participation is important at all levels including being  a member of the Referral Team, Executive Team, as well as actively participating in interview panels for frontline staff.

Child & Family Team Level
Child and Family Team Level involvement is when the family is in full participation and making choices, options and prioritizing the needs of their family.

Useful Links

• Family Support Provider and Care Coordinator Contact List
• Family Support Group - Key Concepts & Principles
• Planning a Parent or Family Event - Necessary steps to ensure a successful meeting
• A Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System

Contact: 
Gerri Mullendore
Coordinator of Family Involvement
(405) 522-4155 

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
1200 NE 13th Street
PO Box 53277
Oklahoma City, OK  73152-3277
405-522-3908    405-522-3851 TDD    405-522-3650 Fax
Toll-Free, 24 Hours  1-800-522-9054 
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