Resources address the activities of foster care review boards and their role in advocating for the needs of children in the foster care system. Resources include State and local examples.
Collecting Review Data and Getting it Used
National Association of Foster Care Reviewers & Child Welfare Institute (2002)
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Describes how to design or redesign a data collection system for foster care review data that addresses the requirements and intent of the Adoption and Safe Families Act.
Financing Foster Care Review
National Association of Foster Care Reviewers & Child Welfare Institute (2002)
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Explores how foster care review can be funded through Title IV-E of the Social Security Act and provides State examples of this financing strategy.
Strategic Planning for Effective Foster Care Review
National Association of Foster Care Reviewers & Child Welfare Institute (2002)
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Presents a list of foster care review program components, including necessary activities, outputs, and outcomes, and describes a four-step process for effective foster care review.
State and local examples
Arizona Foster Care Review Board
Arizona Supreme Court
Find program statistics, meeting minutes, training information, resources for youth, and more.
Children's Foster Care Review Board
South Carolina Office of the Governor
Offers newsletters, data reports, and information on State and local review boards.
Citizen Foster Care Review Board
Kentucky Court of Justice
Includes an annual report, training calendar, and other publications.
Citizens' Review Board for Children
Maryland Department of Human Resources
Presents an annual report, newsletter, program description, and summary of accomplishments.
Foster Care Review Program
Michigan State Court Administrative Office
Offers program resources, statistics and reports, and office contact information.
Kentucky Citizen Foster Care Review Board Policy and Procedure Manual (PDF - 191 KB)
Kentucky Citizen Foster Care Review Board (2002)
Discusses statutes governing the board, organizational structure, constitution and by-laws, review procedures, support staff, training, and standards of reviewers.
The Nebraska State Foster Care Review Board
Publications include several training manuals, annual reports, related State statutes, statistics, board recommendations, and more.
Oregon's Foster Care Review Program
Oregon Courts
Presents the board's strategic plan, a summary of the case review process, training information, and their State Advisory Council.