Part of that reform has been the creation of the Family Policy Council and the Community Networks. State officials commit to providing a more coordinated, improved way to deliver public services. State agencies make a massive effort to develop principles for better service delivery that will improve outcomes. Focus groups held at 50 locations.
Legislature enacts the Youth Violence Reduction Act.
Community Public Health and Safety Networks are established. The Family Policy Council is given oversight authority. Family Policy Council approves 53 health and safety networks statewide and distributes planning dollars to each. Network boards, each consisting of 23 members, are established and begin work. Networks submit 10-year plans to the Family Policy Council.