This report, in French- and English-language versions, synthesizes the policy laid down in the "Think and Act Family" guide, which Quebec's Conseil de la Famille made public in 1989. The report is intended for those who work with families in any function, such as a volunteer, a professional, or an administrator; it emphasizes that a family approach is appropriate for the vast majority of cases dealing with prevention, training, increased awareness, and situations of conflict. The report is intended as an inspiration and resource to encourage the integration of the family approach into all facets of human services. Chapters are: (1) "Think and Act Family" Applied to Policies and Programs--A Reminder from the 1989 Guide; (2) Community and Professional Actions Inspired by Family Criteria; (3) The Necessary Conditions for Practicing the Family Approach; (4) The Steps Involved in the Family Approach; and (5) Making the Family Approach Effective. Appendices present the family criteria from the "Think and Act Family" guide, and "Focus on the Family in Treatment and Services." (EV)