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Maryland Code, Human Services § 8-603

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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