Maryland Code, Human Services § 8-407

(1) be a forum for:

(2) refer children and families to:

(3) provide training and technical assistance to local agency and community partners;

(4) identify and share resource development needs and communicate with the care management entity, local core service agencies, or local behavioral health authority, provider networks, local management boards, and other local care teams in surrounding jurisdictions; and

(5) discuss a request for a voluntary placement agreement for a child with a developmental disability or a mental illness under § 5-525 of the Family Law Article.