In Dauphin County, we believe that it is essential to utilize the FGC philosophy and practice from a cross-system perspective. Here are just a few systems that are taking a close look at "When FGC works best in their day-to-day practice with families:

When it works best in MH/MR

• To resolve disruptive behavior
• To help youth remain in the community
• To more fully involve the family in treatment
• To reduce issues of isolation, secrecy or stigma and rather mobilize community involvement

When it works best in Schools

• To resolve disruptive behavior
• To help students succeed in school
• To resolve concerns of suspension and expulsion

When it works best in Drug & Alcohol Services

• To reduce issues of secrecy
• To minimize family isolation
• To involve community/family in recovery
• To help families in their own recovery
• To invite open and honest communication regarding addictions

When it works best in Victim Services

• To increase safety for family members
• To bring greater clarity and value to the voice and concerns of victims
• To increase community involvement in resolution
• To provide a safe healing opportunity for victims

When it works best in Faith Based Services

• To utilize the strengths of the Faith-Based community
• To acknowledge the positive role faith can play in healing a family
• To strengthen the fabric of the family
• To honor the family's culture and heritage

When it works best in Juvenile Justice

• To plan for a juvenile who has admitted to the offense or been found guilty of the offense
• To plan for a juvenile at the Court/Intake level
• To plan for a juvenile who is under supervision
• To return a juvenile safely from placement

When it works best in Child Welfare

• To keep children safely at home
• To return a child safely from foster care
• To identify the best placement for children
• To identify the best permanent plan for children
• To help stabilize a troubled placement