Md. Code, Human Services § 8-202

The purpose of the Advisory Council is to make recommendations to the Children’s Cabinet on:

(1) methods for meeting the policy and program goals of the State for integrated children and family programs;

(2) coordinating State programs with programs operated by local governments, local management boards, and private groups;

(3) building capacity to serve youths in their communities and at home;

(4) reducing reliance on institutions as the primary mode of intervention for at-risk youth offenders;

(5) promoting positive outcomes for youths;

(6) funding practices that prevent juvenile crimes and delinquency; and

(7) reducing disproportionate minority confinement.