Department: Juvenile Probation
Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): PROGA_GY25, PROGM_GY25, DSARES_GY25, PILOT_GY25, MST_GY25, PROGD_GY25, CPDSA_GY25, REGDSA_GY25, SAG_GY25, TITLEIV-E_GY25 and EQUIP_GY24
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MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department grant funds in the total amount of $28,614,624, with a total discretionary match of $6,228,303, and extend associated positions from August 24, 2024 to October 4, 2024 for the current state fiscal year, then roll these associated positions to August 31, 2025 for the state fiscal year 2024-2025 State Aid-Grant A; Leadership Academy-Grant D; Special Needs Diversionary-Grant M; Discretionary State Aid; Front End Multi-Systemic Therapy; Vocational Pilot Program; Title IV-E Federal Reimbursement-Grant E; and Equipment Fund Juvenile Probation programs.
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Background and Discussion:
Under the authority of the Harris County Juvenile Board, these grants provide for salaries, fringe benefits, residential services, community based programs, and mental health services that enhance Juvenile Probation programs.
Expected Impact:
These funds allow the department to continue providing probation services to juveniles placed in county operated juvenile facilities and juveniles in the community into the 2024-2025 year.
Alternative Options:
Without these funds, other funds, and/or local funds would have to be used to carry out juvenile probation operations.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Servi...
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