In Medway, we're committed to keeping children and young people connected to their families, and ensuring that families are central to decision-making. We aim to work with the family and friends’ network to gain the best outcomes for children and young people.

A family group conference is a family-led meeting where the family and friends' network come together to make a plan for a child. The process is supported by an independent coordinator who helps the family prepare for the family group conference and chairs the meeting. Children are usually involved in their own family group conference, often with support from an advocate.

It's a voluntary process and families cannot be forced into one.