Child Fatality Review Committee

Total public members:          8       

Method of Appointment:      Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council       

Length of Appointment:       3 years

Residency:                             Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards

Paid board:                             No (all roles are voluntary)

Description:

The Child Fatality Review Committee (CFRC) is a multidisciplinary team of District residents, community based providers, child advocates, physicians and government leaders who convene monthly to conduct retrospective reviews of child fatalities.  The mission of the CFRC is to reduce the number of preventable child fatalities in the District of Columbia through identifying, evaluating and improving programs and systems responsible for protecting and serving the District's children and their families.

Commission membership 

The Child Fatality Review Committee (CFRC) is a multidisciplinary team of District residents, community based providers, child advocates, physicians and government leaders who convene monthly to conduct retrospective reviews of child fatalities.  The mission of the CFRC is to reduce the number of preventable child fatalities in the District of Columbia through identifying, evaluating and improving programs and systems responsible for protecting and serving the District's children and their families.

Qualifications

Committee membership is multidisciplinary, representing public and private child and family servicing agencies and programs. District residency required.

Time commitment:  

The Commission has monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.