CFT Meetings
True or False
CFT meetings start with positives and strengths
True
True or False
It is ok to advocate for yourself WITHOUT raising your hand first.
False
It’s ok to advocate for yourself, but make sure you are being respectful of peers by raising your hand first.
You are having trouble taking a test because the student next to you is making noises.
Ask to be moved
Ask peer to stop, politely.
Tell a teacher
Your adult told you to clean your room, but you are in the middle of a homework assignment.
Ask adult which one adult would like you to do first.
Share with adult how much time you need to finish the assignment and ask to start after you are finished.
How often do you have a CFT meeting?
Once per month
True or False
During ‘rate your day’ we do not want to hear about negative events or experiences.
FALSE
We always want you to advocate for your true feelings and experiences.
You didn't understand the teacher's directions
Ask the teacher to explain another way or repeat the directions
You would like to go to a friend’s house. How would you advocate for yourself in asking your adult?
Share details with adult when asking
Details include friends, activities, and the home
What is your case manager’s name?
Frances
Monica
Carlos
Bri
Hayley
Hailey
Sunnie
Keely
David
Santiago
Yvette
Malia
Lissette
How can you let the group know, in a positive manner, that you do not want to participate in an activity.
Using kind words to express that you don’t want to participate.
A problem happened at lunch and you want some time to calm down before starting class.
Talk to your teacher
Your sibling, cousin, etc. is annoying you. How would you handle the situation?
Use I feel statements to advocate for your feelings.
True or False
Concerns are meant to get you in trouble.
FALSE!
Concerns are for us to know how to help YOU!
Besides using verbal explanation, what is another way you can communicate with the group?
Chat box
You didn't hear the teacher's direction and notice that everyone is starting the assignment.
Ask the teacher for directions
You do not want to come to social skills group anymore, what do you do?
NOTHING! YOU’RE STUCK HERE FOREVER
…jk, just let your adult and case manager know in a positive manner.
What does CFT stand for.
Child & Family Team meeting.
A group facilitator or peer does not know how to pronounce your name or called you by the wrong pronouns. How would you advocate for yourself?
Respectfully
Your teacher asked you a question that you don't feel comfortable answering.
Respectfully advocate for yourself!
You feel disrespected by the adult in your home, how would you handle it?
Use I feel statements to advocate for yourself.