1. (1) methods for meeting the policy and program goals of the State for integrated children and family programs;
2. (2) coordinating State programs with programs operated by local governments, local management boards, and private groups;
3. (3) building capacity to serve youths in their communities and at home;
4. (4) reducing reliance on institutions as the primary mode of intervention for at-risk youth offenders;
5. (5) promoting positive outcomes for youths;
6. (6) funding practices that prevent juvenile crimes and delinquency; and
7. (7) reducing disproportionate minority confinement.

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

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.