What is the history of citizen review in South Carolina?
In the early 1970’s many child welfare professionals and citizens groups began advocacy efforts on behalf of children in the foster care system. These efforts arose out of their concern for children adrift in the foster care system. The ultimate result of these efforts was the establishment of the South Carolina Children’s Foster Care Review Board System in 1974. Who are Review Board Members? Review Board members are volunteer citizens from around the state nominated by their legislative delegation and appointed to serve four year terms by the Governor. Volunteers come from all walks of life – individuals who care about children and are willing to advocate for their right to have a safe, nurturing family, and wants to be an excellent Board Member. What does a Review Board Member do? A board member’s primary function is to review cases of children who have resided in public foster care for a period of more than four consecutive months to determine what efforts have been made by the supe
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