student, 1996, Hal Donofrio, 1997, Alain
Joffe, M.D., 1997, Vivian I. Washington,
1997, Daniel H. Framm, M.D., 1998,
Sana F. Shtasel, Esq., 1998, Ruth M. Kirk.
Ex officio: Frederick W. Puddester,
Secretary of Budget & Management,
James T. Brady, Secretary of Business &
Economic Development, Martin P.
Wasserman, M.D., J.D., Secretary of
Health & Mental Hygiene, Alvin C.
Collins, Secretary of Human Resources,
Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State
Superintendent of Schools, Linda S.
Thompson, Dr.P.H., Special Secretary for
Children, Youth, & Families

CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND
Contact: Timothy R. Kiehl (410) 767-6207

CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND ADVISORY
BOARD
Phyllis B. Brotman, Chair, 1995
Vacancy, Vice-Chair
Appointed by Governor (who names chair
& vice-chair): Vernell B. Arrington, Esq.,
1995, Frank T. Richardson, 1995,
Delores F. Baden, Ed.D., 1996, Sally J.
Michel, 1996, Wilbert H. Sirota, Esq.,
1996, Timothy N. Black, Esq., 1997, A.
G. Newmyer III, 1997, William B.
Russell, M.D., 1997
EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERSHIPS
Louise J. Corwin, Chief (410) 767-4196

MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
HEAD-START COLLABORATION
NETWORK
Contact: Louise J. Corwin
(410) 767-4196
Kay Mullican, Chair

Appointed by Special Secretary for
Children, Youth, & Families: Fannie
Buchanan, Joan Y. Case, Linda Ebersole,
Sandy Filsinger, Brenda Flowers, Ronald
E. Friend, Ed.D., Nancy Goldsmith, Rolf
H. Grafwallner, Ph.D., Janice Gray, Mary
M. Gunning, Kathy S. Hepburn, Patricia
A. Jennings, Carlethea Johnson, Richard
Kirwan, Gary Lockett, Rose Ann
Meinecke, R.N., Paul Pittman, Sandra
Skolnik, Charlene H. Uhl, Nancy
Vorobey, Edward Young.

INFANTS & TODDLERS PROGRAM

Deborah Metzger, Chief (410) 767-6210

MARYLAND STATE INTERAGENCY
COORDINATING COUNCIL
Michael Bender, Ph.D., Co-Chair, 1996
Katherine Kahoe Cooper, Co-Chair,
1998

Appointed by Governor with Senate advice
& consent: Joyce R. Bergstein, Mona L.
Freedman, R.N., Polly B. Harrison,
M.D., Ethel A. Murray, John M. Ryan,
M.D.Terms expire 1996
Diane W. Gordy, Ronald L. Gutberlet,
M.D., Paula C. Hollinger, Judith Hoyer,
Patricia A. Mulford, Richard J. Steinke
Terms expire 1997
Paula J. Beckman, Ph.D., Ruth B. Coates,
Gerry Maxwell-Jones, Tom M. Nelson,
Margaret E. Williams Terms expire 1998

MARYLAND MAKING THE GRADE
Glenda Harris, Project Coordinator
(410) 767-6242

SYSTEM INTEGRATION SUPPORT DIVISION

Heather Callister, Director (410) 767-6208

STATE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Donjuan L. Williams, Executive Director
(410) 767-6229
Chair: Richard J. Steinke designee of
State Superintendent of Schools

Ex officio: Al Zachik M.D., designee of
Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene,
Jean E. Clarren, designee of Secretary of
Human Resources, Walter G. R.
Wirshing, designee of Secretary of
Juvenile Justice, Susan Kleinberg, Ph.D.,
designee of Special Secretary for Children,
Youth, & Families
Ex officio (nonvoting): Beatrice M.
Rodgers, Director, Office for Individuals
with Disabilities

Counsel: Margaret Ann Nolan, Office of
Attorney General

CHILD PLACEMENT
Dennis Dehart, Administrator
(410) 767-4159

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Donjuan L. Williams (410) 767-6229

CHILDREN'S COUNCILS

The Office for Children, Youth, and Families
began as the Office for Children and Youth in 1978
(Chapter 426, Acts of 1978). It was reorganized
under its current name in 1990 (Chapter 419, Acts
of 1990). The Office helps State and local govern-
ment agencies and organizations assist young peo-
ple effectively and economically. The Office also
informs families and the general public about pro-
grams and services for youth.
Appointed by the Governor, the Special Secre-
tary for Children, Youth, and Families works to
ensure a stable, safe and healthful environment for
children and families in Maryland. The Special
Secretary coordinates the work of government
agencies to provide care through prevention, early
intervention, and community services. Priority is
given to children and families most at risk.
For programs and services affecting children
and their families, the Special Secretary identifies
inefficiencies, duplications, and gaps in services
and resources. The Special Secretary analyzes
departmental plans and budget requests, reviews
federal, State, local and private funds used by and
available to the State, identities relevant items in
the Governor's budget, issues impact statements,
and makes planning and expenditure recommen-
dations to the Governor and department heads.
The Special Secretary cooperates with State and
local government agencies to coordinate services
and resources. From Children's Councils and other
child advocacy groups, including parents, the Spe-
cial Secretary receives advice on local resources,
needs, and priorities. The Special Secretary also
advises the legislature on the needs of children and
their families (Code 1957, Art 49D, secs. 1-29).