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ments. Contract requirements are specific, defining credentials of the staff, training levels, licensing, and the requirements for an array of services including counseling and emotional therapy. The contract also states how often counselors must meet with the children, which, said Froyd, is typically once a week.
“Our goal,” said Froyd, “is to support the family and ensure progress. We closely monitor the placements.”
New Federal Law
A federal law that went into effect last July spells out mandatory court oversight. It requires a court hearing two months after a child comes into the foster care system and a second review no more than six months later. By the end of 14 months, the agency must provide a detailed service plan to the judge.
Froyd’s staff deals directly with the judge. In addition, the child may have a mental health case worker and/or be assigned a “guardian ad litem,” a lawyer who represents the child’s interests. The court may also appoint a “special advocate” to the child’s case. Special advocates are volunteers who are the “eyes and ears of the court” and let the court know what is going On. By law, the special advocates have access to all records.
Inter-county communication and coordination between jurisdictions is not part of the system design. Both Rappahannock and Fairfax County representatives stated that they would request, and receive, assistance if needed to support a child or family under their care.
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