Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): FY24_NACCHO
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): National Association of County and City Health Officials
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 Public Health Services for approval of official award documents from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) related to the award previously approved by Commissioners Court on February 27, 2024 for the NACCHO: Improving the Health of Young Children Program.
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Background and Discussion:
On February 12, 2024, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) was awarded a $120,000 grant, with no required match, from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). The grant, "Improving the Health of Young Children: Expanding Vaccination Coverage through Partnerships with Early Care and Education Programs," will provide funds to develop partnerships with local early care and education programs to increase vaccination uptake among children ages 0-5 in Harris County. Harris County Commissioners Court voted to accept the funds and approve the preliminary contract with NACCHO at the February 27, 2024 Commissioners Court meeting. We are including the final version of the contract, which has been approved by CAO, for signature.
Expected Impact:
HCPH's Office of Communications, Education, and Engagement will use the grant for outreach campaigns and partnerships with Harris County day care facilities to promote child vaccinations. These funds will also help promote the re-launch of HCPH's Immunization program after a 10-year hiatus.
Alternative Options:
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