Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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 to submit a renewal application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for grant funds in the amount of $16.3 million, with no required match, for the Family Planning Program Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The Grant for Family Planning Program (FPP) aims to reduce unintended pregnancies, positively affect future pregnancies, and improve the health status of women and men by increasing access to screening diagnostics and treatment services. Harris County Public Health's Community Health and Wellness Division (CHWD) currently receives funding under the program and is seeking the Court's permission to apply for this new round of available funding. Currently, the program supports CHWD's Clinical Health Services Program, which focuses on providing preventive health services such as wellness exams, immunizations, family planning, health screenings, health education, and counseling. The program's goals are to provide quality, comprehensive, low-cost, and accessible family planning and reproductive healthcare services to men and women in Texas.
Expected Impact:
The grant furthers HCPH's Health Promotion strategic direction, which centers on promoting and providing services that support optimal health, self-sufficiency, and well-being at the individual and community levels. FPP funding will bolster HCPH's capacity to address health disparities and promote equitable access to comprehensive family...
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