Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): CASEY_26
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Casey Family Programs
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from Casey Family Programs grant funds in the amount of $40,000, with no match, for the FY26 Newcomer Family Support Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults (HCRCA) has participated in local planning groups seeking to expand services for children and youth who are newly immigrated to the U.S., specifically Harris County. As a participant and service local service provider, HCRCA's mission of diverting vulnerable populations from system involvement aligns with Casey Family Programs mission and Casey is seeking a local partner to advance this work in Harris County. The Collaboration Project: Harris County Newcomer Family Support to operate from execution date till 12/31/2026. The previous grant period ended on 12/31/25.
Expected Impact:
With support from Casey Family Programs, the department intends to provide a variety of support to newcomer children, young adults and parents with the goal of reducing systems involvement (child welfare and juvenile justice) which would not otherwise be available. The program will focus on the Gulfton area but will be available to newcomer families in any a...
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