§ 8-603
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§8–603.
(a)At-risk youth prevention and diversion programs shall be coordinated, monitored, and supported by local management boards.
(b)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)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.