Family Weekend Event Planning Guide

Create a family weekend program planning guide for a treatment center.

Event Details:
- Facility Name: [CENTER NAME]
- Frequency: [MONTHLY/QUARTERLY]
- Typical Attendance: [NUMBER OF FAMILIES]
- Duration: [1 DAY/2 DAYS]
- Setting: [ON-CAMPUS/OFF-SITE]

Planning Guide Components:

1. Pre-Event Planning
- Timeline and checklist (4-6 weeks out)
- Family invitation and registration process
- Pre-event information packet contents
- Staff assignments and preparation
- Materials and supplies needed
- Catering/meal planning

2. Event Schedule Template
- Detailed agenda with timing
- Session descriptions
- Break and meal schedules
- Optional activities

3. Programming Content
- Family education session outlines
- Multi-family group facilitation guide
- Client-family communication exercises
- Healing and reconciliation activities
- Recreation and bonding time

4. Logistics Guide
- Room setups needed
- Signage and wayfinding
- Accommodations for out-of-town families
- Childcare considerations

5. Post-Event
- Feedback collection
- Follow-up communication
- Documentation requirements