Bill Information

An Act providing for the strengthening and enrichment of children and families by promoting safe, healthy and nurturing home environments, for the educational and supportive services of home visiting programs in this Commonwealth, for the Ounce of Prevention grant program and for integrated community-based delivery of services; specifying program requirements; establishing the Ounce of Prevention Board; providing for responsibilities of the board and the Department of Health; specifying criteria for community program grant funding; requiring training and an independent evaluation process; providing for quality assurance; and making an appropriation.