The bill proposes the establishment of an Early Childhood Mental Health Home Visiting Grant Program under a new Subchapter G in Chapter 137 of the Human Resources Code. The program aims to provide grants for implementing, expanding, and maintaining early childhood mental health home visiting services, particularly for families with high needs, including those with a history of trauma. To qualify for a grant, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to a family-centered approach and have experience in providing mental health or prevention services to low-income, high-risk families. The commission will prioritize applicants with a background in home-based services and will ensure that grant contracts include provisions for maintaining public purpose and benefit.

Additionally, the bill outlines standards and requirements for grant recipients, mandating adherence to evidence-based service delivery models and the involvement of licensed mental health professionals and care coordinators. The commission is authorized to solicit and manage funding from various sources to support the program. The executive commissioner will also have the authority to adopt necessary rules for implementation. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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