§ 8-202. Purpose

MD Human Svs Code § 8-202 (2019) (N/A)
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The purpose of the Advisory Council is to make recommendations to the Children’s Cabinet on:

(1)    methods for meeting the policy and program goals of the State for integrated children and family programs;

(2)    coordinating State programs with programs operated by local governments, local management boards, and private groups;

(3)    building capacity to serve youths in their communities and at home;

(4)    reducing reliance on institutions as the primary mode of intervention for at-risk youth offenders;

(5)    promoting positive outcomes for youths;

(6)    funding practices that prevent juvenile crimes and delinquency; and

(7)    reducing disproportionate minority confinement.