Specifications include, but are not limited to: In order to meet program goals, successful bidders are required to implement the following program activities See Appendix #8 as appropriate for their communities: Group-based parenting education series Support groups Parent/child playgroups One-time workshops Special family events Drop-in time Outreach other than home visiting Individual family support Concrete supports Resource lending program Resource material loans Community information and referral services Successful bidders are also encouraged to provide the following concrete services and/or information/referrals, as appropriate for their communities: Early care and education services including childcare Home visiting Early developmental screening of children Warmline services job readiness and counseling education and literacy services nutritional education life management skills training peer counseling and crisis intervention Respite care Family violence counseling services. Referral for health (including prenatal care) and mental health services Services to support families of children with disabilities Emergency services (including food pantry, clothing, meals, housing assistance, domestic violence) Other services as defined by the program
