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 her nomination.

The proposed resolution formally confirms Ms. Epstein's appointment to the Child Fatality Review Committee, established to review child fatalities and recommend improvements to prevent future deaths. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption and will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. Ms. Epstein's background in law, particularly in child abuse and neglect cases, positions her well to contribute to the Committee's mission of enhancing child safety and welfare in the District.