Table 1.

Topical areas for measurement of the foundations and components of family-centered care

Topical areas for measurement	Foundations and components of family-centered care
Communication with providers	Communication and information sharing are open and objective
Decision-making interactions with providers	Trust is fundamental
	Participants make decisions together
	Families and professionals share a willingness to negotiate
Future orientation–planning, promotion, and prevention	As the child grows, s/he assumes a partnership role
	Supports the child in learning about and participating in his/her care and decision making
	Promotes an individual and developmental approach
	Supports youth as they transition to adulthood
Strengths-based approach to care	Mutual respect for the skills and expertise each partner brings to the relationship
	Builds on family strengths
Care coordination to lessen family burden of care	Recognizes the importance of community-based services
Cultural and linguistic competence in care	Honors cultural diversity and family traditions
Practice structure, function, and policies to address family-centered care	Develops policies, practices, and systems that are family friendly and family-centered in all settings
Family support and capacity building	Acknowledges the family as the constant in a child’s life
	Encourages family-to-family and peer support