Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to spend up to $10,000 during fiscal year 2026 to pay for temporary hotel rooms, flights, and other emergency supplies and services for children, youth, and adults.
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Background and Discussion:
Integrated Health Services clinicians are regularly called upon to assist families in crisis. This assistance sometimes involves helping caregivers and their children who are fleeing a domestic violence situation. In such instances, immediate access to alternative housing is imperative. There are times when all available shelters are full, and the ability to pay for a hotel room would literally keep a family safe and off the street.
The Integrated Health Clinic provides medical, dental, and psychiatric services to abused and neglected children in the local child welfare system. On occasion, a child with no insurance is treated and needs prescribed medication, lab work, or required specialized tests or services. The ability to pay for these items will afford physicians and dentists the opportunity to optimize patient care.
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