(1) The department of public welfare and the department of corrections are hereby authorized to cooperate in the institution and administration of services at restitution centers as authorized by Section 99-37-19 and at other facilities which provide opportunities for restitution for criminal acts.
(2) The department of public welfare and the department of corrections are authorized and directed, jointly or separately:
(a) to seek funding from federal or other sources to provide the maximum supportive services for offenders and the families of offenders who are participating in restitution programs;
(b) to develop additional programs whereby offenders may be afforded opportunities to contribute to society and the support of their families through restitution programs; and
(c) to develop pilot programs of counseling, training and supervision for parolees whereby restitution may be accomplished; such programs may be residential or nonresidential as appropriate.