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.