Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Mr. Henry Gonzales, 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): PROGA_GY27, PROGM_GY27, MST_GY27, PROGD_GY27, CPDSA_GY27, REGDSA_GY27, SAG_GY27, PILOT_GY27, LIBTY_Y27, TITLEIV-E_GY27, DRA_GY27, and EQUIP_GY27
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Juvenile Justice Department
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 Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department appropriated funds in the amount of $33,063,987.89, with a total discretionary match of $7,574,717, for the state fiscal year 2026-2027, and extend associated positions from August 22, 2026 to October 2, 2026 for the current state fiscal year, then roll these associated positions to August 31, 2027 for the grant fiscal year 2026-2027 State Aid-Grant A; Special Needs Diversionary-Grant M; Vocational Pilot Program; Front End Multi-Systemic Therapy; Leadership Academy-Grant D; Discretionary State Aid Programs; Salary Adjustment Grant; Detention Reimbursement; Title IV-E Federal Reimbursement-Grant E; and Equipment Fund Juvenile Probation Programs.
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Background and Discussion:
Under the authority of the Harris County Juvenile Board, these grants provide for salaries, fringe benefits, residential services, community-based programs, and mental health services that enhance Juvenile Probation programs.
Expected Impact:
These funds allow the department to continue providing probation services to juvenil...
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