Foster Care-Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County

Foster Care Review Board is composed of citizen community volunteers appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge.

Foster Care Review Board, FCRB, is composed of citizen volunteers and serves as the quasi-judicial function of advising the Court about the permanency process of each child in foster care. This Board makes recommendations to the Tennessee Department of Children Services and Juvenile Court to facilitate a child into a stable, permanent and safe home. Meeting four times a month to review progress reports and permanency plans for children to determine the necessity of continuing foster care and the appropriateness of the placement. Deciding on the termination of parental rights if progress towards reunification has not been made within a reasonable amount of time. Projecting a date for the child to exit foster care, either by adoption or permanent placement.  

Volunteer Requirements: A FCRB volunteer must be at least 18 years of age preferable made up of any parents with minor children and/or professionals in the legal, human services, educational and medical fields.  Prior to being accepted into the program, each applicant must pass an extensive criminal and sex offender background check. Training is provided and must be successfully completed before the applicant acts on a board.