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: Grant - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): FGDM_GY26
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services grant funds in the amount of $950,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Family Group Decision Making Program (FGDM) and extend the associated positions to August 31, 2029.
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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 variable alternative for this funding source.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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