Section 262 - Home visiting1.Voluntary universal home visiting program. The department, as permitted by the availability of funds, shall offer a voluntary universal home visiting program for new families with children from the prenatal stage of development through 5 years of age, regardless of family income level. The home visiting program must incorporate the following principles: A. Healthy and strong parent-child attachment; [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]B. Physical and behavioral health of the family; [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]C. Reduced incidence of child abuse and neglect; [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]D. Positive and creative learning environments for the child; [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]E. Effective and positive parenting; [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]F. Parental competencies and self-confidence; [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]G. Reducing family isolation through community linkages; [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]H. School readiness; and [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]I. Family self-sufficiency. [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).] [2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2(NEW).]
2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2 (NEW) .