Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): FLEX_HAY
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to allocate $92,250 in FLEX funds to support the needs of current and former foster youth receiving services through the HAY Center.
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Background and Discussion:
The HAY Center works with youth and young adults ages 14 through 25 who are currently in or have aged out of the foster care system. The HAY Center provides wraparound services that include supportive case management, education, employment, housing, mentorship, and services to address well-being.
These funds will be used to support the academic, housing, and workforce needs of the youth receiving services through the HAY Center.
Purchases will be made by repurposing gift cards originally procured for the COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program.
Expected Impact: Improved living situations, educational outcomes, and employment for transitional aged youth.
Alternative Options: Without additional funding, impacted youth may have longer wait times to receive supplies needed for housing (first-time apartment essentials), education (laptop bundle), and job readiness equipment.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
X Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
HAY Center Transitional Age Youth support |
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FY 25 |
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Incremental Expenditures (do NOT write values in thousands or millions) |
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Labor Expenditures |
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Non-Labor Expenditures |
$92,250.00 |
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Total Incremental Expenditures |
$92,250.00 |
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Total Current Budget |
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Additional Budget Requested |
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1040 - FLEX Fund |
$92,250.00 |
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Total Additional Budget Requested |
$92,250.00 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$92,250.00 |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Requested |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: January 30, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Mary Green, HAY Center Director, Resources for Children and Adults
Attachments (if applicable): Gift Card Proposal