As every Family Council is unique, there isn’t just one approach to starting a Council. To help you get started, this page provides an overview of the most common approach for starting a Council.
If you and others are interested in starting a Family Council, reflect on the information on this page, identify the steps to take, and review the resources listed below.
If you are a home staff person who wants to help families start a Council, share this information with them and download our resource, Helping Your Families Start a Family Council: a guide for LTC home staff.