Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to reclassify one position effective April 5, 2025 for the HAY Center's Housing Continuum Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The HAY Center's Housing Continuum assists youth and young adults, aging out of the foster care system, in finding safe, affordable housing through navigation services and provides ongoing housing case management to aid in their goal of achieving self-sufficiency and housing stability. Each year, the Housing Continuum assess the housing needs of 150 youth and works to locate housing options that best fit their individual needs. The HAY Center works with our youth to apply for the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) voucher through the local housing authorities, Transitional Housing Programs and other available housing options that meet with their needs. The HAY Center is preparing to open the HAY Center Campus that will include 50 apartment units, providing an additional housing option for our youth to access.
Expected Impact:
The additional position will be utilized for a full-time Housing Navigator to focus on navigating 100 youth to leases through the HAY Center Campus and 52 FYI voucher while continuing to provide the supportive housing case management. There will be an increase in expenses by approx...
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