---
title: "Congregate Care in the Age of Family First: Family Engagement"
description: This resource can help state agencies, QRTPs, and other child welfare stakeholders understand the family engagement requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and thoughtfully plan for meaningful partnership with families and youth in residential treatment programs.  …
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/residential-treatment-programs/congregate-care-in-the-age-of-family-first-family-engagement/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Residential Treatment Programs
tags:
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
  - Tipsheet
---

# Congregate Care in the Age of Family First: Family Engagement

This resource can help state agencies, QRTPs, and other child welfare stakeholders understand the family engagement requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and thoughtfully plan for meaningful partnership with families and youth in residential treatment programs.

 

[Read More](https://capacity.childwelfare.gov/sites/default/files/media_pdf/congregate-care-family-engagement-cp-20112.pdf)

 

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