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:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): CYD_GY27
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): 5.79%
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 Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant funds in the amount of $900,000, with no required match, for the FY27 Community Youth Development Program, and extend three associated positions to August 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission Community Youth Development (CYD) Program is a prevention initiative focused on helping youth ages 6–17 in high-need areas build skills, stay engaged in school, and avoid involvement in the juvenile justice system. In Harris County, the program serves specific zip codes identified as having higher rates of economic hardship and youth risk factors.
CYD supports community-based programs that provide safe after-school activities, mentoring, academic support, life-skills training, and family engagement. The goal is simple: to give young people positive opportunities, strong adult support, and constructive activities that reduce risky behavior and improve long-term outcomes.
Harris County coordinates the program locally by partnering with trusted community organizations that deliver services directly to youth and families. The Co...
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