# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 8. Children, Youth, and Families

### Subtitle 6. At-Risk Youth Prevention and Diversion Programs

#### Section 8-604

(a) A local management board shall apply to the Office for funding for an at-risk youth prevention and diversion program.

(b) The application shall demonstrate that the local management board has convened a local planning group consisting of parents, youth, and representatives of public and private agencies that have knowledge of and experience working with at-risk youth and families.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)