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: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_HSI
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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): 4%
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 accept from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funds in the amount of $367,620.00, with no required match, for the Healthy Start Initiative Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The proposed use of renewal funds will directly support the Healthy Start Initiative work with families by reinforcing participant support systems. This includes helping participants access behavioral health care, attend prenatal and well-child visits, and connect with housing, nutrition, and other social services. These linkages are essential to addressing the root causes of health disparities and improving health outcomes among vulnerable populations.
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.?The renewal funds will allow our program to sustain and expand critical activities that directly impact maternal and child health outcomes in Harris County.
Alternative Options:
Alternate viewpoints may include concerns about long-term sustainability, cost-effectiveness, or measurable impact...
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