Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Jenny Epstein to serve as a community representative member of the Child Fatality Review Board, filling a vacancy left by Marie Cohen. This appointment is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2001. Ms. Epstein, a resident of Ward 3 in Washington, D.C., has extensive experience in child welfare law, having worked as an attorney with the Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect since 1996. Her term is set to end on July 16, 2025, and the Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

The proposed resolution formally confirms Ms. Epstein's appointment to the Child Fatality Review Committee, which was established to review child fatalities and make recommendations for prevention. The resolution outlines the process for the Council's confirmation and mandates that a copy be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately following its passage.