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Foster Care Review Board
ORGANIZATION: Juvenile Court of Memphis Foster Care Review Board
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Tens of thousands of children are growing up in foster care, with no plans or hope for a permanent home.In a effort to move children to a permanent home as soon as possible, the foster care review system was created. Foster Care Review board is a board of citizen volunteers appointed by the Juvenile Court to periodically review foster care cases. It serves the quasi-judicial function of advising the court concerning the status of the permanency process of each child in foster care. The may review cases of delinquents and status offenders in addition to abused and neglected children.
We are looking looking for volunteers who are 18 years or older in the Memphis & Shelby County community to help us make a difference in the lives of foster children.
The review board meetings are scheduled on the 1st and 2nd Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each month. The meetings will be held virtually through Zoom beginning at 9:00 a.m.- and continues until the agenda is completed.
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About Juvenile Court of Memphis Foster Care Review Board
Location:
616 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105, US
Mission Statement
Foster care review is an accountability mechanism created to promote the permanency, safety, and well-being of children in foster care. Review boards act in an advisory capacity only and are staffed primarily by volunteers. As board members you: ▪ Support the safety, permanency and well-being of children in care. ▪ Facilitate communication among systems. ▪ Assist in case planning and judges in their work.
Description
In 1976, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a law mandating foster care review by citizen review boards. Foster Care Review Board is composed of citizen volunteers appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge. The board serves as the quasi-judicial function of advising the Court about the permanency process of each child in foster care. Foster care was originally designed to serve as temporary placement for children. Tens of thousands of children are growing up in foster care, with no plans or hope for a permanent home. In an effort to move children to a permanent home as soon as possible, the foster care review system was created, linking the efforts of child welfare agencies, the courts, and community resources.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
(35.14548 ,-90.03925 )
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2025
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Crisis Intervention
- Advocacy
- Child Advocacy
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Must be available to attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings
- Must be 18 years or older. Must successfully complete a background check. Must successfully complete training requirements.