Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): PAL204_GY26
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 from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services grant funds in the amount of $250,696, with no required match, for the FY26 Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Program.
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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 Assessment Services.
Expected Impact:
Current foster youth enrolled in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) services through the HAY Center will receive
Casey Life Skills Assessments and up to 30 hours of Life Skills Training. These assessments and training will aid
in their transition to adulthood.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: W: Transition people experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing.
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