Section 126-M:1 – Purpose; Intent.

    126-M:1 Purpose; Intent. – I. The general court recognizes: (a) That children are the future of New Hampshire. (b) That prevention and early intervention services to prospective parents, parents with very young children, and adolescents who will inevitably become parents have a positive effect on their own and their children’s wholesome development and success. […]

Section 126-M:2 – Definitions.

    126-M:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Wellness and primary prevention services" may include, but are not limited to: (a) Parenting education. (b) Parent support groups. (c) Developmentally appropriate infant and toddler care. (d) Play groups for families with young children. (e) Home visiting. (f) Before and after school programs. (g) Tutoring. (h) Mentoring. […]

Section 126-M:3 – Wellness and Primary Prevention Council Established; Membership; Terms of Office; Organization; Meetings.

    126-M:3 Wellness and Primary Prevention Council Established; Membership; Terms of Office; Organization; Meetings. – I. There is hereby established a wellness and primary prevention council which shall consist of the following members: (a) Six members appointed by the governor, 4 of whom shall be representatives of family resource centers from geographically distinct areas, one […]

Section 126-M:4 – Duties.

    126-M:4 Duties. – The council shall facilitate the development and delivery of wellness and primary prevention services by: I. Identifying, redirecting, and developing appropriate federal, state, and private funding sources to ensure to the extent possible that: (a) Existing family resource centers and other community programs providing wellness and primary prevention services for families […]

Section 126-M:5 – Report.

    126-M:5 Report. – The council shall submit a report no later than November 1 each year to the speaker of the house, the president of the senate, and the governor. This report may include recommendations, if any, for legislation to improve wellness and primary prevention services to children and families in New Hampshire. Source. […]

Section 126-M:6 – Receipt of Funds.

    126-M:6 Receipt of Funds. – The council is authorized to receive funds from federal and state agencies and programs, private entities, charitable entities, and any other source. Source. 1999, 276:1, eff. July 1, 1999.