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The Family and Children Services Board was established in 1937 by Georgia Law.  The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Board of Commissioners.  Gwinnett County has allowed one appointment from each commission district and one appointment from the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. In addition to the five required members, the Board of Commissioners may, but is not required to, appoint two additional members.  All appointments made on or after July 1, 2015 are made from the following categories:

1. Pediatric health care providers, active or retired;
2. Appropriate school personnel, active or retired;
3. Emergency responders, active or retired;
4. Law enforcement personnel, active or retired;
5. Private child welfare service providers, active or retired;
6. Alumni of the child welfare system;
7. Mental health care providers, active or retired;
8. Former foster parents; and
9. Leaders within the faith-based community, active or retired.

• The Chairman of the Family and Children Services Board is designated by the members 
• Gwinnett County votes on a subsidy agreement annually
• Members Serve a Five Year Term
• No term limit