Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): CASEY_GY24
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with Casey Family Programs to increase the award by $50,000, with no required match, and extend the end date to December 31, 2024 for the FY 2024 Newcomer Family Support Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults (HCRCA) has participated in local planning groups seeking to expand services for children and youth who are newly immigrated to the U.S., specifically Harris County. As a participant and service local service provider, HCRCA's mission of diverting vulnerable populations from system involvement aligns with Casey Family Programs mission and Casey is seeking a local partner to advance this work in Harris County.
Expected Impact:
With support from Casey Family Programs, the department intends to provide a variety of support to
newcomer children, young adults and parents with the goal of reducing systems involvement (child welfare
and juvenile justice) which would not otherwise be available. The program will focus on the Gulfton area, but
will be available to newcomer families in any area of Harris County as long as funding is available. The
program will provide services to populations not already served by existing programming: substance use
services, expanding mental health service capacity in second languages and connected to trauma of immigrant
journeys, serving children aged 6-9, serving young adults aged 18-21 at risk of homele...
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