1. 1. 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:

   1. A. Healthy and strong parent-child attachment;

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   2. B. Physical and behavioral health of the family;

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   3. C. Reduced incidence of child abuse and neglect;

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   4. D. Positive and creative learning environments for the child;

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   5. E. Effective and positive parenting;

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   6. F. Parental competencies and self-confidence;

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   7. G. Reducing family isolation through community linkages;

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   8. H. School readiness; and

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   9. I. Family self-sufficiency.

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PL 2007, c. 683, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).