Engaging children and families in child welfare proceedings is a critical part of improving outcomes for these individuals. There are many strategies that can increase engagement of children and families, and these strategies can lead to more involvement of children, parents, and other relevant parties in their case plan, hearings, and services. If parties are more involved with the case and their services and feel like they have a voice, families are more likely to be reunified or reach another permanency option that works best for the family. This section outlines strategies that can be used to engage children and families and how to utilize them.