Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Jenny Epstein for appointment as a community representative member of the Child Fatality Review Board, filling a vacancy previously held by Marie Cohen. This nomination 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 served as an attorney with the Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect since 1996. Her term is set to end on July 16, 2025.

The proposed resolution confirms Ms. Epstein's appointment to the Child Fatality Review Committee, which aims to review child fatalities and improve child welfare policies. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption by the Council of the District of Columbia, and a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. The Mayor's office has also confirmed the legal sufficiency of the resolution, ensuring that all procedural requirements have been met.