Clarke County Division of Family and Children Services
MEMBERS: 7 members
TERM: 5 years - no limit
AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION: Georgia Laws § 49-3-1
MEETING INFORMATION
Regular meetings: Third Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m., Clarke County DFCS office at 284 North Avenue
Special meetings: determined at the time of call
MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board’s primary role is to be the link between the agency and the community. The role of local County DFCS Boards is a combination of advocacy, resource development, political activism, staff relations, customer service, and administrative functions. All of these are important to the Division and County Department.
REQUIREMENTS
All board appointments must be made from the following categories:
1. Pediatric health care providers; 2. Appropriate school personnel; 3. Emergency responders; 4. Law enforcement personnel; 5 Private child welfare service providers 6. Alumni of the child welfare system; 7. Mental health care providers; 8. Former foster parents; and 9. Leaders within the faith-based community.