“…Although family group engagement is compelling both ethically and conceptually (Barth, 2002;Burford, Pennell, & Edwards, 2011;Crampton, 2007), additional research is needed to conclusively establish its efficacy in terms of child safety, permanence, and well-being (Shlonsky et al, 2009). A critical element in establishing efficacy is to first determine model fidelity in order to make the connection between service programs and their outcomes (Mowbray, Holter, Teague, & Bybee, 2003).…”