There is established under the director of the department of children, youth and families 'project early start', a community-based program, to provide both home-based and center-based activities, to address this need for early intervention. The services to be provided shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Resource mobilization to ensure adequate food, shelter, and clothing; (2) Appropriate family health care and supervision; (3) Parenting education for both mothers and fathers; (4) Nutritional guidance; (5) Developmentally appropriate infant and toddler curriculum; (6) Home management skill-building opportunities; (7) Crisis intervention and emergency assistance; (8) Parent participation in program decisions; and (9) Appropriate support services including transportation, childcare, and a staff reflective of the racial and ethnic population of the children. History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 309, § 1.
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