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: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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): 15%
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 submit an application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required match, for the Maternal Health Outcomes Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Grant for Maternal Health Outcomes provides cost-reimbursement funding to enhance, expand, or modify existing maternal health initiatives that reduce severe obstetric complications (SOCs) and improve maternal health outcomes. Harris County Public Health's (HCPH) Community Health and Wellness Division (CHWD) administers Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programming and is seeking the Court's permission to apply for this new funding opportunity. If awarded, CHWD would leverage existing infrastructure to sustain access to services and further support maternal health in Harris County beyond current funding. The MCH program supports expectant and new parents through home visiting services delivered by trained professionals who provide individualized guidance, education, and support, as well as assistance connecting families to prenatal care, postpartum care, and resources for infants and young chil...
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