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9.__Ensuring services.__Ensuring coordination of services to
parents of children birth to 5 years of age; and

 
10.__Local case review and resolution; pooled funds.__
Providing services to children with multiple needs within the
child's community by supporting case review and resolution at the
local level using appropriate funds pooled from each department
of the cabinet.

 
§19134.__Funds

 
The cabinet is authorized to solicit, receive and pool funds
from the Federal Government, any political subdivision of the
State or any individual, foundation or corporation and may expend
those funds for purposes that are consistent with this chapter.

 
§19135.__Annual report

 
The cabinet shall provide an annual report to the joint
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over
appropriations and financial affairs, the joint standing
committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal
justice matters, the joint standing committee of the Legislature
having jurisdiction over education and cultural affairs and the
joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction
over health and human services matters, the Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court and the Council on Children and Families.__A copy
of the report must be made available to the public.

 
Sec. 7. Guiding principles. Consistent with the purposes of the
Children's Cabinet established under this Act and recognizing
that children's needs are best met within the context of
relationships within the child's family and community, the child
and family serving system must ensure that:

 
A. Every child has the opportunity to be a child and has
access to the education, resources and support to become a
healthy and productive adult;

 
B. Every family recognizes the responsibilities and rewards
of raising children and is provided the support necessary to
fulfill the family role;

 
C. Supporting children to reach their full potential is a
shared community responsibility that includes establishing
and modeling clear standards of behavior; and

 
D. State agencies collaboratively support families and
communities, keeping family and children at the center of
all decisions.


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