Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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 of a renewal base contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, with no current year impact, for the FY2025-29 Pre-Adopt Review and Approval Staffing Services Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults will provide review and approval of potential adoptive families for children in the foster care system. This review and approval process is intended to identify the best possible adoptive placement.
Expected Impact:
Budget for the annual renewals will be presented to Court separately. The contract builds in a $64,800 annual budget.
Alternative Options:
The Pre-Adopt Review and Approval Services serves the child welfare system by ensuring that a qualified, independent entity reviews a case file with a view to determine which of the pre-adopt families who have had home studies would be the most appropriate match for a particular child.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
08/29/2023
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Commissioner's Court approved the FY 24 Pre-Adopt Review and Approval Staffing Services grant.
Location:
Address (if applicable): 6300 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081
Precinct(s): Countywide
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