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: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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 Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to purchase gift cards for youth who successfully complete the Parent/Teen Survival Program for Group Services.
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Background and Discussion:
The Parent/Teen Survival Program is a curriculum-based, three-week conflict resolution series designed to strengthen communication and problem-solving skills between youth and their families. Participants engage in six hours of interactive instruction focused on building healthier relationships and resolving conflicts. Gift cards are provided as incentives to youth who successfully complete the program.
Expected Impact:
The $10.00 increment gift cards encourage youth to attend each session of the program and learn skills to improve communication with family.
Alternative Options: There are no variable alternatives for these services.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B3: Increase school-based juvenile justice diversion and other interventions.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
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