COMMUNITY CHILD PROTECTION TEAM

 

 

 

 

Purpose:               Advisory to Department of Social Services; ensures appropriate community involvement in the protection of the children; assists the county Department of Social Services in evaluating allegations of maltreatment, and in planning and providing services to prevent further abuse or neglect

 

                                

Authority:              -  Executive Order No. 142 (05/01/91)

                                 -  NCGS 143-576.1 and 143.576.2

                                

 

Membership:        Membership includes DSS director, DSS employee, local law enforcement, attorney from DA’s office, medical professional, executive director of community action agency, school superintendent or personnel, social services board member, and 3-5 members appointed by the board of commissioners.  Members serve a 3-year term (staggered), no term limit; terms expire in July.  The chairman shall be the Director of Social Services.

 

 

Member List:              Board of Commissioners representatives:

                                 Carson Griffin, Chairman (DSS Director)

                                 Brad Renegar (Juvenile Court Counsel)                          Exp 07/31/08

                                 Kathie Williams (Guardian ad litem)                                 Exp 07/31/08
Amy Parker                                                                       Exp 07/31/09

                                

 

Meetings:              Local team meets at least quarterly.  Contact committee chairman Carson Griffin at 828-884-3174 for meeting information.