Protecting our most vulnerable residents: a review of reform efforts at the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency : hearing before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, first session, May 16, 2003 |
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Page 132 - This meeting is adjourned. [Whereupon, at 12:38 pm, the committee was adjourned.] [Additional information submitted for the hearing record follows...
Page 73 - Court; 74 and a clinical social worker licensed in DC, Maryland and New York. I spent 25 years as a social worker and administrator in foster care before going to law school. I am pleased to have this opportunity to address this Committee on the status of Child and Family Services from the perspective of one who must interface with this agency on behalf of abused and neglected children as a Guardian ad litem for almost two hundred children over the years.
Page 117 - Thank you very much. Ms. Norton? Ms. NORTON. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
Page 37 - I look forward to your questions. Chairman TOM DAVIS. Thank you very much. [The prepared statement of Mr.
Page 1 - Staff present: Peter Sirh, staff director; Melissa Wojciak, deputy staff director; Keith Ausbrook, chief counsel; Ellen B.
Page 18 - CFSA also works with agencies in Maryland, Virginia, and other states to arrange for placements of District children and also works with private agencies to place children in foster and adoptive homes. In addition, CFSA is responsible for licensing and monitoring organizations with which it contracts, including group homes that house foster care children.
Page 12 - Mr. Chairman, this completes my prepared statement. I would be happy to answer any questions you or Members of the Subcommittee may have.
Page 32 - March 2003, court orders were scanned into FACES to help ensure that caseworkers and others involved with a case have more complete and accurate information. To help resolve conflicts about ordering services, CFSA caseworkers and Family Court judges have participated in sessions during which they share information about their respective concerns, priorities, and responsibilities in meeting the needs of the District's foster care children and their families. CFSA has taken steps to implement several...
Page 18 - DC government offices coordinate the provision of social services and other related services to individuals served by the Family Court CFSA relies on services provided by other District government agencies. For example, both the Fire Department and the Health Department inspect facilities where children are placed, and DC Public Schools prepare individual education plans for some...