Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Secondary Department: County Administration
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): ARPA_YOUTHDEV, FLEX_YOUTHDEV
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Harris Center for Mental Health & IDD
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): 0%
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 and Adults (HCRCA) for approval of a fourth amendment to the interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $558,126.80 in ARPA SLFRF Funds for temporary respite care services for youth aged 13 through 17 at the Youth Diversion Center for Resources for Children and Adults for the period of February 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 and $35,584.00 in FLEX Funds to provide meals.
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Background and Discussion:
The ARPA Steering Committee recommends the approval of an amendment to increase the contract value by $558,126.80 to $8,169,767.80 and increasing the budget for meals by $35,584.00 to $462,634.00.
With a maximum census of twelve (12), the Youth Diversion Center's structure will be consistent with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) crisis respite facility regulatory standards as operated by a Local Mental Health Authority. A legally authorized representative (LAR/guardian) will be required to consent for admission and all rendered services.
Individual and group skills training will be provided to aid in achieving perso...
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