Tracy Watkins-Tribbitt, Director, Foster Care Court-Improvement Project
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Maryland Judicial Center, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, August 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Organizational Structure |
Origin & Functions |
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals: John F. Gunning; John T. McGinnis; Michael J. Stamm. Terms expire 2013.
Robert B. Kershaw; Zakia Mahasa, Esq.; Ann R. Sparrough; Peter M. Tabatsko. Terms expire 2014.
Theresa M. Adams; William O. Carr; Cheryl A. McCally. Terms expire 2015.
Appointed by Senate President: Delores G. Kelley, 2014
Appointed by House Speaker: C. T. Wilson, 2013
Ex officio: vacancy, Administrator, State Citizens Review Board for Children; Carnitra D. White, State Director of Social Services.
QUALITY ASSURANCE & IMPROVEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Patrick L. Woodward, Chair
REPRESENTATION, PRACTICE & PROCEDURES SUBCOMMITTEE
Cheryl A. McCally, Chair
RESOURCE & PROGRAMMING SUBCOMMITTEE
William O. Carr, Chair
TRAINING, EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
David W. Young, Chair
Maryland's plan recommended that the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals form the Foster Care Court-Improvement Implementation Committee to monitor the Project, and hire a Director to oversee implementation of the plan. The Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals authorized the Foster Care Court-Improvement Implementation Committee in 1997.
Through five subcommittees, the Foster Care Court-Improvement Implementation Committee works to carry out the recommendations included in the State plan. The Committee approves grant expenditures and proposes changes to statutes and rules. It also sets priorities; fosters support and cooperation between judicial and executive agencies (and any other parties affected by implementation); and acts as judicial liaison with local, State and federal agencies.
Fourteen committee members are appointed by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals to three-year terms. Two members serve ex officio.
Replaced by Legislative Policy and Legal Research Subcommittee in June 2012.
REPRESENTATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Katherine D. Savage, Chair
Replaced by Representation, Practice and Procedures Subcommittee in June 2012.
STATISTICS SUBCOMMITTEE
Patrick L. Woodward, Chair
Replaced by Quality Assurance and Improvement Subcommittee in June 2012.
TRAINING SUBCOMMITTEE
David W. Young, Chair
Replaced by Training, Education and Development Subcommittee in June 2012.
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