(15) In collaboration with executive agencies and county
agencies, review national trends and promote best practices
and effective child health, safety and well-being programs.
(16) In collaboration with executive agencies, county
agencies and children and families with experience in child
health, safety and well-being programs, provide
recommendations regarding improvements for child health,
safety and well-being programs.
(17) Consult with executive agencies and provide
recommendations on regulations, licensure, financing or any
other responsibilities of the executive agencies to improve
the safety of and promote better outcomes for children and
families receiving services in child health, safety and well-
being programs in the Commonwealth.
(18) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, serve
as a voting member of the Children's Trust Fund Board.
(19) Collaborate with local government and executive
agencies, including the Office of Victim Advocate, regarding
the coordination of services to children who are victims of
abuse.
(20) By June 30, 2024, and June 30 each year thereafter,
provide an annual report summarizing the Child Advocate's
activities and accomplishments to the Governor, the
secretary, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the
Aging and Youth Committee of the Senate, the chairperson and
minority chairperson of the Children and Youth Committee of
the House of Representatives, the chairperson and minority
chairperson of the Health and Human Services Committee of the
Senate and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the
Human Services Committee of the House of Representatives. The
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