1. Voluntary universal home visiting program. The department, as permitted by the availability of funds, shall offer a voluntary universal home visiting program for new families with children from the prenatal stage of development through 5 years of age, regardless of family income level. The home visiting program must incorporate the following principles:
A. Healthy and strong parent-child attachment;
B. Physical and behavioral health of the family;
C. Reduced incidence of child abuse and neglect;
D. Positive and creative learning environments for the child;
E. Effective and positive parenting;
F. Parental competencies and self-confidence;
G. Reducing family isolation through community linkages;
H. School readiness; and
I. Family self-sufficiency.