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File #: 25-7207    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 10/31/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/13/2025 Final action: 11/13/2025
Title: Request for approval of an agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston (BBBS) to provide mentoring services to children of incarcerated women, specifically through BBBS's Amachi Program.
Attachments: 1. Agreement with HCSO and BBBS Mentoring Services.pdf
Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

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Type of Request: Contract - Award

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Request for approval of an agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston (BBBS) to provide mentoring services to children of incarcerated women, specifically through BBBS's Amachi Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The partnership with BBBS aims to reduce the negative impacts of parental incarceration on youth by providing supportive, positive, and consistent mentoring relationships. Total cost for BBBS is $0. This is a grant funded program.

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