Vermont Statutes Title 33. Human Services, § 3701. Parent Child Center Network; eligibility

(1) “Concrete supports” means community services and resources to address the immediate needs of the family or contribute to the long-term well-being of the family, or both.

(2) “Parent child center” means a community-based organization established for the purpose of providing prevention and early intervention through the core services listed in subsection (d) of this section on behalf of the State.

(3) “Parent Child Center Network” or “Network” means an Agency of Human Services' community partner composed of authorized parent child centers that ensures accountability and collaboration among authorized parent child centers.

(4) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Human Services or designee.

(b)(1) The Secretary shall authorize a parent child center in accordance with this chapter.

(2) The Secretary shall conduct a reauthorization review of each authorized parent child center at least every six years.

(3) The Parent Child Center Network may recommend to the Secretary one or more new parent child centers for authorization. Upon receipt of the Network's recommendations, the Secretary shall review each parent child center recommended for authorization to ensure it meets the criteria set forth in subsection (c) of this section. A parent child center recommended by the Network and determined to meet the criteria in subsection (c) of this section by the Secretary may be deemed an authorized parent child center.

(1) Receive some funding from one or more private, local, or federal source. Contributions in kind, whether material, commodities, transportation, or office space, may be used to satisfy the contribution requirement of this subdivision.

(2) Qualify for tax exempt status under the provisions of Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) Have a board of directors:

(4) Represent a designated geographic catchment area.

(5) Complete a peer review every three years, which shall be conducted by the Parent Child Center Network.

(6) Provide each of the eight core services set forth in subsection (d) of this section.

(7) Indicate an intention to participate in the Parent Child Center Network as a member.

(8) Work to achieve population-level quality-of-life outcomes related to children and families pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 2311.

(9) Have an advisory committee that meets regularly and provides input, guidance, and feedback to the board of directors on programs and services provided by the parent child center.

(1) home visits;

(2) early childhood services;

(3) parent education;

(4) playgroups;

(5) parent support groups;

(6) concrete supports;

(7) community development; and

(8) resources and referrals.