This study implemented objective, self-report measures in family preservation practice in hopes of increasing family involvement in families' goal attainment and growth. The practicum began by administering a survey entitled "Attitudes Regarding Measures" to practitioners, participants, and funders of a small, rural family preservation program. The practicum then educated all of the above parties as to the possible benefits and pitfalls of implementing objective measures. The Family Assessment Device was administered to each of the two families involved once per week. The measures were scored and the findings were discussed and included in the practitioner's reports to participants and funders. The measurement implementation went for 10 weeks and was followed by re-administering the "Attitudes Regarding Measures" survey to the above parties. This study indicated that measures properly administered increased the joining between professional and participant, empowering the participant. It also seemed to create a change in the role of the professional from a problem identifier to one of solution sounding board. Time on task and attendance records were monitored to collaborate the hypothesis that measures would increase the focus and direction of service delivery. Attendance increased but time on task proved too difficult to measure. (Contains 31 references.) (Author/JE)