[§346-177]  Program of incentive for registration.  Subject to the limits of legislative appropriations, the department may establish a program to encourage the registration of persons who provide care in private homes in violation of section 346-171.  The program may include:

     (1)  Training of providers of care;

     (2)  Assistance to applicants in obtaining registration and complying with the minimum requirements;

     (3)  Counseling in providing quality care;

     (4)  Referrals of parents to providers;

     (5)  Assistance in obtaining benefits under or participation in federal and state child care programs; and

     (6)  Assistance in complying with business and tax regulations and requirements. [L 1985, c 208, pt of §2]