There is an Office of Children and Family Success in the Office of the Mayor. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §213 Ord. 86-781 Ord. 04-820 Ord. 20-341

The Director of the Office is appointed by the Mayor in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the City Charter</cite>. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §214 Ord. 86-781 Ord. 04-820

The Director shall: 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. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §215 Ord. 86-781 Ord. 91-663 Ord. 04-820 Ord. 20-341

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. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §216 Ord. 86-781 Ord. 04-820