The State and Local Advisory Team is established to better serve the needs of troubled and at-risk youths and their families by advising the State Executive Council (SEC), by managing cooperative efforts at the state level, and providing support to community efforts. The team is appointed by and responsible to the SEC.
The SLAT may:
- Advise the SEC on state interagency program policies that promote and support cooperation and collaboration in the provision of services to troubled and at-risk youth and their families at the state and local levels;
- Advise the SEC on state interagency fiscal policies that promote and support cooperation and collaboration in the provision of services to troubled and at-risk youth and their families at the state and local levels;
- Advise state agencies and localities on training and technical assistance necessary for the provision of efficient and effective services that are responsive to the strengths and needs of troubled and at-risk youth and their families
- Advise the SEC on the effects of proposed policies, regulations, and guidelines.
