Maryland Code, Human Services § 8-303

(1) strengthen the decision-making capacity at the local level;

(2) 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;

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

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

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

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