Appropriates funds to establish peer-to-peer support programs for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age five.

The bill allocates $860,000 to the family health services division of the department of health to create and manage peer-to-peer support programs for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age five. The funds will cover the costs of hiring program specialists and purchasing service contracts for neighborhood peer-to-peer groups, addiction, and child welfare peer support programs. The goal is to provide a supportive environment for parents and caregivers, strengthen community services, and reduce child abuse and neglect.

Appropriates funds to establish peer-to-peer support programs for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age five.

The bill allocates $860,000 to the family health services division of the department of health to create and manage peer-to-peer support programs for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age five. The funds will cover the costs of hiring program specialists and purchasing service contracts for neighborhood peer-to-peer groups, addiction, and child welfare peer support programs. The goal is to provide a supportive environment for parents and caregivers, strengthen community services, and reduce child abuse and neglect.