Sec. 54.003. SERVICES. (a) Using the network contractors described under Section 54.002 , the commission shall ensure that services described by this chapter are available throughout this state. (b) Services provided through the program include: (1) counseling and mentoring on pregnancy, education, parenting skills, adoption services, life skills, and employment readiness topics; (2) care coordination for prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal services, including connecting participants to health services; (3) educational materials and information about pregnancy, parenting, and adoption services; (4) referrals to governmental and social service programs, including child care, transportation, housing, and state and federal benefit programs; (5) classes on life skills, personal finance, parenthood, stress management, job training, job readiness, job placement, and educational attainment; (6) provision of supplies for infant care and pregnancy, including car seats, cribs, maternity clothes, infant diapers, and formula; (7) housing services; and (8) assistance in identifying and applying for stable housing services other than housing provided as authorized by Subsection (d). (c) A service provider participating in the program may not be required to provide all services listed under Subsection (b). (d) A network contractor may provide housing services under Subsection (b)(7) through a maternity home. (e) The commission or network contractors may not provide family planning or any abortion-related services through the network.
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