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.