Md. Code Regs. 07.02.10.17

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 07.02.10.17 - Youth Advisory Boards

A. Local departments shall establish a youth advisory board to ensure that foster youth are provided the opportunity to participate directly in the design and implementation of transitional services and make recommendations for improvements to the services.

B. The Administration shall establish a State advisory board consisting of representatives from the local department youth advisory boards to directly participate at the statewide level in the design and implementation of transitional services and make recommendations for statewide improvements in the services.

C. The youth advisory board shall:

(1) Empower youth to have a positive effect in their communities;

(2) Encourage youth to develop leadership skills;

(3) Provide an opportunity for youth to network with other youth;

(4) Develop a speaker's bureau to represent the board;

(5) Enhance partnerships between youth and adults;

(6) Assist in planning for and participate in the annual teen conference; and

(7) Review State and federal legislation that may affect youth transitional services.

D. Each local department shall appoint one board member and one alternate to serve on the State youth advisory board.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.10.17

Regulations .17, Independent Living Preparation Program, adopted effective March 4, 2002 (29:4 Md. R. 416)