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.