Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director, 880
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): Residential Child Care Services Contract #HHS0014277
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
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute the Signature Authority Designation form as a part of the annual renewal with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for ongoing duties for department staff to remain in contract compliance for Residential Child Care Services through the Harris County Youth Shelter (formerly Kinder Emergency Shelter).
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Background and Discussion:
HCRCA provides Residential Child Care Services through the Kinder Emergency Shelter in a five year cost reimbursement Contract (#HHS0014277) with Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (09/01/2022-
08/31/2026). The submitted form 2031 is part of the yearly renewal paperwork.
Expected Impact:
Funds for this service are already included in the FY26 budget. Youth Services Division- Increase the use of respite/emergency residential services in the Harris County Youth Shelter by 10%.
Alternative Options:
At this time, there are not any other alternatives.
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