Title 8. Children, Youth, and Families — Subtitle 2. Advisory Council to Children's Cabinet

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-201 (2026)

Title 8. Children, Youth, and Families

Subtitle 2. Advisory Council to Children's Cabinet

There is an Advisory Council to the Children’s Cabinet.

Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 8-202 (2026)

Title 8. Children, Youth, and Families

Subtitle 2. Advisory Council to Children's Cabinet

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.