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: Position
Project ID (if applicable): FY27_TITLEV
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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): Choose an item.
This grant is flat funded and has no capacity for indirect costs.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $248,685, with no required match, for the FY27 Title V Child Health and Dental Program, and extend three positions to August 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
An indirect cost of 0% was allocated due to the source being flat funding with no capacity for indirect cost.
The grant project focuses on prevention and surveillance strategies, whereby surveillance data related to mortality, clinical, and related data will be linked to support prevention activities centered around care, education, and coalition-building.
Expected Impact:
This funding will ensure dental services will continue to be provided to children and adolescents who are uninsured. The Title V grant allows children and adolescents to receive comprehensive dental care at no cost or at a minimal cost to families who meet the income guidelines.
Alternative Options:
No alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: P: Improve children's health outcomes.
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