Legislation Details

File #: 26-5716    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/27/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $73,935.81 to fund the cost of ten grant positions pending receipt of the award for the FY27 Family Group Decision Making Program, and extend associated positions to August 31, 2027.
Attachments: 1. RCA Backup.pdf
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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: Transfer of Funds Only

Project ID (if applicable): FGDM_GY27
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $73,935.81 to fund the cost of ten grant positions pending receipt of the award for the FY27 Family Group Decision Making Program, and extend associated positions to August 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults will develop strategies for the timely and optimal permanent placement of children who are in the care of Child Protective Services. Family Group Decision Making is an approach to permanency planning that involves active participation from the family.

Expected Impact:
This is cost reimbursement with no match requirement to fund the Family Group Decision Making Program.

Alternative Options:
There are no other variable alternatives for this funding source.






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