Creating Children's Advisory Councils
This publication offers practical guidance and strategies for creating and sustaining councils that involve children and youth. This resource profiles ten advisory councils and includes sample advisory council materials.
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Creating Children's Advisory Councils
Table of Contents
Why Create a Children's Advisory Council
Explains how children's advisory councils provide a new perspective to family-centered care.
What is a Children's Advisory Council?
Describes the purpose of a council and the relationship of a council to a hospital community. Also describes council mission, responsibilities, activities and impact.
Getting Started
Suggests initial steps for developing a council and enlisting support.
Developing an Organizational Structure
Lists key factors that council organizers find helpful to consider, including size, composition, membership terms and attendance, member responsibilities, compensation, member benefits, and reimbursement for expenses.
Recruiting Council Members
Describes the recruitment and selection process, including the role of parents; informing, screening, and interviewing candidates; and issuing invitations to prospective members.
Preparing and Supporting New Members
Describes preparing and supporting new members and their parents, including orientation, initial meetings, and the need for individual support and some ongoing flexibility.
Planning and Facilitating Council Meetings
Presents key considerations for successful council meetings. Discusses meeting logistics, agenda and facilitation tips, minutes, and annual reports.
Sustaining Children's Advisory Councils
Presents factors that have helped facilitate progress and sustain momentum in councils.
Appendices
- Profiles of Children's Advisory Councils.
- Sample Materials from Children's Advisory Councils.
- Selected Resources from the Institute for Family-Centered Care.