How about introducing your new dog to the family members? On or off leash? How should the family members treat the new dog on arrival? Should they be introduced one at a time? Should the crate be kept in a quiet area or close to the family?
A lot depends on how many family members there are and what age they are. If young children are involved and are afraid of the dog, you would want to keep it on a leash when they first meet. A new dog in a new environment is going to be a little nervous so having too many people approaching it, trying to pet it, talking loudly (as kids often do) may be a little overwhelming. If it is possible let the dog take the lead. Let him approach the family members, sniff them, be petted by them.

As far as the crate goes, a lot of the books say to keep the crate near you. However, our crates are in the family room area and the dogs seem to accept that. I think whatever you decide the dogs will adjust and accept.