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): TWC_GY27
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Workforce 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):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item. N/A
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 $16,065.66 to fund the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award for the FY27 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Foster Youth Project from the Texas Workforce Commission and extend the positions to September 30, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) program provides services to current and foster youth formerly in
foster care, but still in need of assistance. The purpose of this project is to expand support of Foster Youth Transition Centers by providing services and activities necessary to assist youth who are transitioning out to foster care in achieving their goals. This includes a comprehensive array of services, referrals to services that will assist transitioning foster youth to address barriers they face, including workforce services, dropout prevention activities, self-esteem and leadership activities, counseling, and other services that will support the healthy development of transitioning foster youth, with the final goal of obtaining employment.
Expected Impact:
This request is for the salaries and fringe benefits for the three staff member...
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