Section 26Sec./Art. 26

Foster Care Committee. The Regional Child Welfare Specialist Group of the DSWD shall serve as the Foster Care Committee, which shall have the following functions:

(a) Review and deliberate issues affecting the placement of a particular child;

(b) Make recommendations to resolve any dispute between and among the agency, the parents, the foster parents and the child;

(c) Monitor the implementation, review, and recommend changes in policies concerning foster care and other matters related to the childs welfare;

(d) Submit to the Secretary of the DSWD and to Congress an annual report of the policies, programs and activities relative to the implementation of this Act; and

(e) Perform such other functions and duties as may be prescribed by the DSWD.