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): FGDM_GY25
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 to accept from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services renewal grant funds in the amount of $950,000, with no required match, for the FY 2025 Family Group Decision Making Program (FGDM), and extend 11 positions to August 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults will develop strategies for the timely and optimal permanent placement of children who are in the care of CPS. FGDM is an approach to permanency planning that involves active participation from the family.
Expected Impact:
This is Cost Reimbursement and no match requirement.
Alternative Options:
There are no other viable alternatives for these services.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
05/07/24
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Commissioners Court approved FY25 renewal base for Family Group Decision Making contract
Location:
Address (if applicable): 6300 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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Child Placement Planning
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