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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Arc of Harris County
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 an agreement with Arc of Harris County to support the delivery of community-based services for Harris County residents with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) and/or autism and the families of such residents at designated Precinct 4 community centers, at no cost to the County.
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Background and Discussion:
Precinct 4 is collaborating with Arc of Harris County (AoHC) to provide community-based programs and support services for Harris County residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and their families. Through this collaboration, AoHC will deliver four independently operated program areas designed to promote inclusion, independence, family support, and access to community resources. The agreement term is twelve (12) months with two (2) one-year renewal options.
Program offerings include the Creciendo Juntos/Thriving Together bilingual youth camp, educational workshops, family support services, and community-based activities tailored to the needs of individuals with IDD and autism. Services will be culturally responsive, available in both English and Spanish when appropriate, and provided at no cost to participants. The collaboration is intended to improve quality of life,...
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