Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council

Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Blue Ribbon Panel on Adoption August 7, 2006

Berry Hill Mansion 700 Louisville Road Frankfort, Kentucky

3:00 PM EDT Welcome Mark D. Birdwhistell, Secretary Cabinet for Health & Family Services

Introductions

Charge to the Panel  To review the process and current practices that lead to termination of parental rights and adoption of children in the child welfare system. - Work to strengthen the process - Identify opportunities for improvement - Ensure the process is fair & equitable - Enhance resources for children, families & staff

3:15 PM EDT Legal Overview of the Process Mona Womack to Permanency CHFS Office of Legal Services

Adoption & Safe Families Act Overview Jim Grace, Asst. Director DCBS

3:45 PM EDT Next Steps

4:15 PM EDT Public Comments

4:30 PM EDT Adjournment