Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): University of Oklahoma
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an agreement between the University of Oklahoma and Harris County for a social work internship program that provides supervised field experience throughout Precinct 4 at no cost to the County.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 will partner with University of Oklahoma to offer social work students practicum education experiences as interns in Precinct 4’s Social Services Department. Under the guidance of the Director of the Social Services Department, interns will provide quality social workers services and resources to Harris County residents as a social worker navigator.
Expected Impact:
The County will benefit from the services provided by the student interns and in turn will provide professional development and training to the students.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken N/A N/A N/A ...
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