Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - 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): FY26_FP
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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): 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $2,069,630, with no required match, for the Women's Health Family Planning Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Women's Health Family Program builds on its efforts, seeking new grant funds to strengthen clinic capacity, enhance outreach, and provide essential services that were previously underfunded or disrupted. Past challenges-such as fragmented care delivery and insufficient resources for community-based providers-have underscored the need for sustained investment in comprehensive women's health services. Approval of this item would reaffirm the County's commitment to equity and public health in the face of shifting legal and policy landscapes.
Expected Impact:
Approval of new grant funds for the Women's Health Family Program will allow Harris County to expand maternal and infant health services, particularly in underserved areas, by increasing staffing for case management, behavioral health, and care coordination. This staffing boost will improve service delivery efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance outreach, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for mother...
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