Part III – Office of Children and Family Success

identify the needs of children and youth according to age, location, and special services required;

identify public and private services available to children, youth, and families;

identify changes in public policy, service delivery, and funding necessary to improve the services available to children, youth, and families;

serve as a community voice for children and youth;

develop and implement programs to benefit children and youth;

provide staff and serve as advisor to the Commission;

serve as ex-officio member and advisor to the Task Force;

generally promote the well-being of all children and youth of Baltimore City;

be represented on any other special committee or task force that considers matters relating to children and youth, and work with the various boards, commissions, and municipal agencies that interact with the Office as deemed appropriate;

perform such other duties as required by the Mayor; and

review proposed legislation referred to the Office by the City Council, assessing its probable effect on the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual welfare of the children of this City.

The Office may employ staff in accordance with the Ordinance of Estimates.

The Office may expend funds authorized in the Ordinance of Estimates or any supplemental appropriations.