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: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): ARPA_REPHEALT
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Women Healing Empowering Women
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Funding Source
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services that the County Judge execute a subrecipient agreement with WHEW Women Healing & Empowering Women in the amount of $84,660 for the American Rescue Plan Act Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund project.
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Background and Discussion:
COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted reproductive healthcare, disrupting access to services such as contraceptives, routine screenings, and family planning services due to healthcare shortages and precautions. In response, the Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund (RHAF) project aims to increase outreach, education, and direct utilization of reproductive healthcare services. This objective is achieved through supplemental funding to grassroots organizations that provide direct clinical reproductive health services in targeted areas and/or educate, promote, and connect Harris County community members to reproductive healthcare services within identified target areas.
Expected Impact:
Establish a comprehensive approach towards reproductive outreach and education to clients, community members, and leaders within Harris County. The subrecipient's Outreach and Education plan consists of developing and distributing culturally appropriate educational materials through a series of outreach events. The priority population focuses on women who have experienced incarceration, homelessness, and domestic violence. These activities will help to increase education about sexual health, substanc...
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