There is hereby established within the department of social services a pilot project to be known as the “Twenty-first Century Communities Demonstration Project”. Subject to appropriations by the general assembly, the department shall implement the project in accordance with any necessary waivers granted pursuant to the requirements of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1315, or any other waiver authority as required by the federal government to prevent the loss of any federal funds. The project shall provide individuals with an opportunity to acquire an education, proper health care, quality housing and substantial employment within their own communities, resulting in self-sustaining enhancement of opportunities within the communities. The department may promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with chapter 536 to implement and administer the provisions of this section.