§ 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.

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