The Division of Foster Care Review is a division within the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy responsible for administering the South Carolina Foster Care Review Board which was created in 1974 by the General Assembly to monitor the progress in achieving permanent placements for children in foster care.

South Carolina was the first state to pass a law allowing citizens from each community to become involved in the child welfare system by participating in case reviews of all children who spend longer than four consecutive months in foster care. The objectives of these reviews are to ensure that permanent plans are being made for children and families, progress is being made on those plans, identify barriers to children achieving permanency and, to promote community awareness about these issues.

Additionally, the federal government requires that all children in foster care receive an administrative case review every six months and the Division of Foster Care Review partners with the South Carolina Department of Social Services to meet this requirement. 

Our Mission

The mission of the South Carolina Foster Care Review Board is to provide external accountability for the foster care system and to advocate on behalf of children in foster care.

Our Vision

South Carolina will make child well-being a top priority by assuring safe, permanent families for all children in foster care.