Section 8-603 - Role of local management boards. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-603. Role of local management boards.
 

(a)  In general.- At-risk youth prevention and diversion programs shall be coordinated, monitored, and supported by local management boards. 

(b)  Duties of local management board.- A local management board shall: 

(1) develop a request for funds based on the recommendations of the local planning group convened in accordance with § 8-605(b) of this subtitle; 

(2) award funds to local agencies or organizations to provide direct services; 

(3) monitor and evaluate at-risk youth prevention and diversion program performance; 

(4) provide technical assistance to at-risk youth prevention and diversion programs as needed; 

(5) promote cost-effectiveness strategies; 

(6) measure at-risk youth prevention and diversion program outcomes; and 

(7) provide fiscal and program reports to the Office. 

(c)  Assessment of needs and services.- As part of the prevention element of the 3-year plan developed by the Children's Cabinet establishing priorities and strategies for the coordinated delivery of services for children and families, the local management board shall: 

(1) assess the adequacy, availability, and accessibility of current community-based services that: 

(i) prevent and divert entry and reentry into the juvenile system; 

(ii) provide alternatives to incarceration and institutionalization; 

(iii) prevent and divert criminal behavior; and 

(iv) increase personal responsibility and self-sufficiency; 

(2) identify unserved neighborhoods or communities with critical needs and significant numbers of at-risk or delinquent youth; and 

(3) recommend programs that can be established or enhanced to address the unmet needs of youth and their families. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 41, §§ 2-501(d), 2-503(b), (e), (f); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]