Subject to the limits of legislative appropriations, the department may establish a program to encourage the registration of persons who provide care in private homes in violation of section 346-171. The program may include:

1. (1) Training of providers of care;
2. (2) Assistance to applicants in obtaining registration and complying with the minimum requirements;
3. (3) Counseling in providing quality care;
4. (4) Referrals of parents to providers;
5. (5) Assistance in obtaining benefits under or participation in federal and state child care programs; and
6. (6) Assistance in complying with business and tax regulations and requirements.

[L 1985, c 208, pt of §2]