The Gillette Family Advisory Council (FAC) is a diverse group of parents, adult patients and staff who are committed to promoting family-centered care and improving the quality of care at Gillette. 

The FAC serves as an advisory resource for programs, departments, publications, committees or projects at Gillette by:

• Providing an avenue for understanding the needs of patients and families who use Gillette services
• Offering suggestions for improvement 
• Strengthening communication among patients, families, caregivers and staff

The Family Advisory Council (FAC) is a dedicated group of up to 13 members, including:

• Parents and caregivers who have used Gillette services in the past year 
• Patients aged 18 and older who have used Gillette services in the past year 
• Gillette staff as co-facilitators 

• Participation in one-hour meetings every other month
  • Meetings will be held virtually until further notice. 
• Commitment to serve on the council for at least one term of two years
• Commitment to improving care for all Gillette patients and families 

Complete and Send the DHS Background Study Form

Please email the completed DHS Background Study form to Lina Abdennabi (linaiabdennabi@gillettechildrens.com).

Applications are accepted through October 31 each year. Interviews and final selections occur in November. New family council members begin their two-year commitment in January. The first meeting of the year will be used for orientation and introductions of new and current members. 

For more information about the Family Advisory Council, please contact:

• Lina Abdennabi, LinalAbdennabi@gillettechildrens.com

• Tara Swedberg, Taraswedberg@gillettechildrens.com