Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC)
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) to extend the administration of the Harris County Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF) to December 31, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
Reports of domestic violence increased locally during the COVID-19 pandemic and women of color and other marginalized populations have experienced disproportionate impacts. Harris County has a high turn-away rate for domestic violence shelters, with over 70% of callers unable to access emergency shelter bed space due to high demand. Of the 1,100 households assessed for domestic violence housing services each year, approximately 200 are housed. DVAF provides vital, flexible financial support to survivors of domestic violence by awarding funds to qualified community-based organizations. Recognized as a "life-saving" resource by both survivors and service providers, flexible funding enables survivors to meet critical basic needs that are essential for safely leaving abusive environments and establishing stability. Eligible uses of these funds include, but are not limited to, expenses for housing, transportation, childcare, utilities, and other urgent ne...
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