MEMBERS: 7 

TERM: 5 years - no limit

AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION: Georgia Laws § 49-3-1 (DFCS Local Advisory Board Charter)

MEETING INFORMATION

• Regular meetings: Third Wednesday of every other month at 12:00 P.M. (February, April, June, August, October and December)
• Clarke County DFCS office at 284 North Avenue (virtually as needed)
• 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.

METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Mayor and Commission

CONTACT
Mary Barrett Yancey, Director
706-248-9776

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