HI HB237

Appropriates $860,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $860,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Family Health Services Division of the Department of Health to establish and support peer-to-peer support programs for families with children from birth to age five.

Allocates $200,000 for two full-time positions: one Program Specialist V and one Program Specialist IV.

Allocates $270,000 for purchase of service contracts with neighborhood or location-based peer-to-peer support groups.

Allocates $390,000 for purchase of service contracts for addiction and child welfare peer support programs.

Takes effect on July 1, 2025.