Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): PAL204_GY25/PAL206_GY25
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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 an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to modify the statement of work to ensure compliance with Executive Order GA-55 for the Preparation for Adult Living Life Skills and Assessment services.
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Background and Discussion Expected Impact:
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) provides services to youth transitioning out from foster care. PAL 204 is dedicated to Life Skills Training and Assessments. PAL 206 is dedicated to Transition and Financial Support Services, formerly Case Management and Aftercare Services.
Expected Impact:
Current and former foster youth enrolled in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) services through the HAY Center
will receive intensive case management that will aid in their transition to adulthood. Case management
services include assistance with housing, employment, education, mentorship, transportation, and other basic
needs.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: W: Transition peo...
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