Starting Strong: A Toolkit for New Family Councils
Support, templates, and real-world guidance to help families come together and create meaningful change.
Starting a Family Council is an important step toward building connection, collaboration, and meaningful change in your long-term care home. The Family Council Toolkit was created to support you through every stage of that journey.
This easy-to-use guide brings together the essential tools you need to get your Council up and running — and to help it grow with confidence. Inside, you’ll find practical templates for meetings, helpful communication tips, and strategies for building strong, respectful partnerships with home staff. The toolkit also includes step-by-step guidance, real-world examples, and proven approaches used by Councils across Ontario.
Whether you’re forming a new Council or strengthening an existing one, this resource will help you connect with other families, organize your efforts, and make your collective voice heard.
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Your voice matters—and together, Family Councils are stronger.
If you need support as you work through the toolkit, we’re here to help.
Contact us at info@fco.ngo