The purpose of the Advisory Council is to make recommendations to the Children’s Cabinet on: methods for meeting the policy and program goals of the State for integrated children and family programs; coordinating State programs with programs operated by local governments, local management boards, and private groups; building capacity to serve youths in their communities and at home; reducing reliance on institutions as the primary mode of intervention for at-risk youth offenders; promoting positive outcomes for youths; funding practices that prevent juvenile crimes and delinquency; and reducing disproportionate minority confinement.