§ 8–303

strengthen the decision-making capacity at the local level;

design and implement strategies that achieve clearly defined results for children, youth, and families as articulated in a local 5-year strategic plan for children, youth, and families;

maintain standards of accountability for locally agreed upon results for children, youth, and families;

influence the allocation of resources across systems as necessary to accomplish the desired results;

build local partnerships to coordinate children, youth, and family services within the county to eliminate fragmentation and duplication of services; and

create an effective system of services, supports, and opportunities that improve outcomes for all children, youth, and families.