The Conference was a huge success and resulted in the development of a proposal to sustain family councils in Ontario based on feedback from the participants. The goals of Phase II will be to build on the accomplishments of the Family Councils Project to date and include increasing the numbers, strength and awareness of family councils province-wide. The overall goal will be to develop a strategic plan to be in place to define the implementation of a provincial networking system of sustainability that reflects the needs of participants of family councils in Ontario. The regional networks will appoint representatives to work on the sustainability strategic plan that reflects the needs of participants of family councils in Ontario. A Staff Advisor from the facility is usually appointed to support and facilitate the Council.
Emphasis is placed on mutual support, empowerment and advocacy.
Although all Family Councils will have these variables in common, each council will be unique in meeting the needs of its members, the residents and the facility. Ongoing mutual support-strength drawn from mutual shared experiences. Education and information related to the long-term care system. A means to express concern and solve problems. Meet needs through organized efforts including fundraising.