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190 characteristics, family and community safety, financial assistance program participation, fmancial status, infant and early childhood health, school characteristics, and school participation. Dr. Dickens said that teenage birthrates are down dramatically, and juvenile arrests for violent crime and possession of drugs have declined as well. Ms. Martha Carroll, Chair of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, said the highlights of the Committee are improving information-sharing, shaping support services for the new Juvenile Detention Center, and identifying local juvenile offenders risks and needs. Mr. Robert Cox, III, Chair of the Comprehensive Services Act Committee and Children Needing Extensive Services (CNES) Workgroup, reviewed the services provided by the Committee and Work Group, Mr. Cox said that the Workgroup requests that the Council and Board of Supervisors assist in lobbying the Legislature and Governor to provide total cost for placement of CNES children who require long-term out of community placement, and support early intervention programs that decrease domestic violence. Mr. Saphira Baker, Director of the CCF, reviewed the summary of findings: CCF staff and work groups compiled targeted research reports during the past year; CCF Needs Assessment work group will conduct a comprehensive study with results in the Spring of 2002; and a partial portrait is emerging of a community relatively rich in resources for most children and families, with portions of the population living in unsafe and unhealthy conditions. Ms. Baker said that the Commission would like the Council and Board of Supervisors to approve an additional member for both the City and County to help increase diversity on the Commission. Mr. Toscano said he supports adding additional members, and asked if the Commission will make budget recommendations based on the findings of the Outcome Measurement Work Group. Ms. Saphira said the Commission hopes to give concrete recommendations during the budget, but said she does not foresee any major changes in funding recommended. Mr. Robert Cox said he does not foresee a decrease in CSA funds. Ms. Richards said if we have to prioritize funding, she would support making preventive services a priority. Dr. Dickens said that quality day care for children whose parents have had to return to work is very important. Mr. Cox suggested that aS the Commission looks at priorities, they consider how wages can be raised, and where are these jobs. Mr. Lynch asked about the decrease in juvenile violent crimes, but the projection fxom the Juvenile Court about increasing caseloads. Ms. Carroll said that domestic relations cases are predicted to increase. Responding to questions from Mr. Cox, Ms. Baker said she cannot speak to the causes of the youth suicide rate in the County, but the Commission has asked the City schools to conduct the same survey. Ms. Baker said she can provide more information on foster care. REPORT: POLICE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN Mr. O'Connell explained that the Police Department has been taking a citizen-oriented, problem-solving approach.