(a) If funds are available, the department shall operate a transitional housing pilot program in four areas of the state.
(b) The program must address the needs of the homeless for:
(1) interim housing;
(2) physical and mental health services;
(3) literacy training;
(4) job training;
(5) family counseling;
(6) credit counseling;
(7) education services; and
(8) other services that will prevent homelessness.