Local Management Boards (LMBs) are the core entities established in each of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions to develop and strengthen local services to children and families and stimulate collaboration among public and private child serving agencies.
Local communities and their children are at the heart of Local Management Boards (LMBs) in Maryland. LMBs are the spark that lights the community fire giving voice to local issues, assessing strengths and needs, and breaking down agency barriers.
Statewide we are over 450 respected county and business leaders serving as champions for children across Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions
Total Number of Board Members: 452
Average per LMB: 19
Range: 13 to 30 members
Required 51% Public and 49% Private Sector
Local Management Boards receive Children’s Cabinet Interagency Funds (CCIF) to:
·Build collaborative partnerships among public and private organizations,
nonprofits and community representatives including consumers and
participants
·Assess community needs
·Apply for and manage state, federal and community grant dollars
·Develop and manage contracts with local child serving agencies
·Monitor children’s programs
·Make sure state dollars are spent wisely
·Measure performance to ensure program outcomes are met
·Providing ongoing technical assistance to local grass-roots programs
