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):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texans Together
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 Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from Texans Together grant funds in the amount of $272,496.00, with no required match, for the FY27 Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Life Skills Training and Assessment Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) provides services for youth transitioning out of foster care. PAL 204 is dedicated to Life Skills Training and Assessment Services. The program period is September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
Expected Impact:
Current foster youth enrolled in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) services through the HAY Center will receive
Casey Life Skills Assessments and up to 30 hours of Life Skills Training. These assessments and training will aid
in their transition to adulthood.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
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