Participate in initial and on-going training

Review materials received on each case before the scheduled hearing

Attend review hearings on the assigned day

Participate in fact-finding review by questioning case workers, family members, therapists, school personnel, foster or group home parents and other interested parties AND form recommendations to the court

Keep confidential all information reviewed by the Board, its actions and recommendations

Board Member Qualifications

Possess an interest in child welfare

Represent community served. Every effort is made to have a mix of the various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic group of the community

The ability to maintain a non-judgmental, objective attitude

Possess the capacity for responsible decision-making

Pass a background screen as required by the Office of Judicial Administration

Be at least 18 years of age

Meet initial screening procedures, which include a written application containing educational background, employment history and personal experience with child abuse and neglect; Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and Central Registry checks; personal interview; and 3 written references.

Attend at least 12 hours of pre-service training (at least 2 locally) and 4 hours of in-service training annually (including court or CRB observation)

Sign an oath of confidentiality before hearing cases

Sign a Citizen Review Board volunteer agreement

Be committed to serving as a CRB member for at least a 2 year term

Not discriminate or display attitudes of a discriminatory nature

Not review a specific case if connected to the family in a professional or personal capacity