Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Family and Protective Services-Faith Based Community Engagement
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 that the County Judge execute a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services-Faith Based Community Engagement to provide outreach programs to promote the elimination of abuse and neglect among seniors, adults with severe disabilities, families, and the general community at Precinct 4 community centers at no cost to the County.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 seeks approval to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Faith Based Community Engagement (FBCE) to deliver outreach and educational programs focused on preventing abuse and neglect among seniors, adults with severe disabilities, families, and the broader community. The programs emphasize safety, well-being, stability, early intervention, and supportive services for vulnerable children and adults.
The initiative is intended to reduce premature mortality, emergency hospitalizations, and social isolation by increasing access to preventative education and community resources. These services support improved physical and mental health, financial stability, and overall quality of life for older adults. The partne...
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