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.