Harris County Commissioners Court
Request for Court Action
Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Donation
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): HAY Center Foundation
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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from The HAY Center Foundation a donation in the amount of $50,000.00 for The HAY Center.
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Background and Discussion:
The Education Advocate case manager provides individualized educational case management services to current and former foster youth between the ages of 14 through 25. Connecting youth to educational services is a requirement of our DFPS Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) agreement and our TWC Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Foster Youth Project agreement.
Expected Impact:
The funding will be used to support the salary of the Education Advocate Case Manager.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options identified.
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