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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_HSI
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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): N/A
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 Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer Charity Care funds in the amount of $82,000 to fund the cost of ten (10) grant positions pending receipt of the award for the Healthy Start Initiative Program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and extend the positions to March 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
The extension of position funding will allow for the Healthy Start Initiative to continue to support Harris County families, provide direct support through integrated support services, and enhance the health and wellness of Harris County women, children, caregivers and fathers. The request for funding acceptance will help improve the lives of the community members served by increasing case management, care coordination, health education and accessibility to services.
Expected Impact:
Public Health Services will continue to support a comprehensive and person-centered strategy for delivering quality care and support to families to reduce infant mortality rates and improve perinatal health outcomes.
Alternative Options:
Alternate viewpoints may include concerns about long-term sustainability, cost-effectiveness, or measurable impact of the program. However, approval of this request will ensure that resources are leveraged ef...
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