Department: Domestic Relations
Department Head/Elected Official: David W. Simpson, J. D., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): Contract Number 22-C0008
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG)
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 for approval to accept a Notice of Intent to renew the Harris County Community Supervision contract from the Office of the Texas Attorney General for one-year, effective September 1, 2024.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County has provided Family Community Supervision Services in partnership with the Office of the Texas Attorney General for more than twenty years. Parents who have violated court-ordered injunctions, parenting time, or child support obligations must report monthly and demonstrate compliance with certain conditions. In addition, the officer monitors referrals to random drug testing, parenting classes, substance abuse intervention, education classes and employment assistance. This contract reimburses the County for expenses associated with supervising Title IV-D child, medical and dental support cases.
Expected Impact:
The two-year Contract became effective on September 1, 2021, the initial term ended on August 31, 2023, but is automatically renewed for three (3) one (1) year terms through August 31, 2026.
Community supervision offers another effective enforcement tool that ensures consistent financial support and parenting time for Harris County children. Individuals placed on community supervision are not incarcerated, which costs the County approximately $75.00 per day. Supervision allows individuals to maintain employment and meet financial obligations. Supervision eliminates the n...
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