Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): MBKYR9_GY25
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
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 accept from the City of Houston renewal grant funds in the amount of $336,385, with a required match of $128,192, for the My Brother’s Keeper Year 9 Program, and extend five associated positions to November 30, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
My Brother’s Keeper is a movement designed to improve outcomes and to reduce opportunity gaps for boys and young men of color. The City of Houston accepted the President Obama’s MBK Community Challenge in September 2014 and the HHD Director was appointed to lead Houston’s response. As part of the MBK Houston Local Action Plan, the Systems of Care (SOC) response system was developed/ the services under this system are designed to address the social, emotional, physical and behavioral health issues that are the root cause for poor academic performance, poor attendance, and unacceptable student behavior. A key service component in the systems of care model includes the school-based crisis intervention and supportive counseling services provided by HCRCA Community Youth Services Program. CYS Program has been the recipient of grant funds for the City of Houston’s MBK movement for the last eight years.
Expected Impact:
As a result of this agreement and the funding opportunity. We’ve been able to successfully provide school-based crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to identified clients in two Houston ISD schools (Bruce Elementary and Wheatley High School). With the extension of this agreement, it is expected that boys and young men of color will continue receiving the highest quality of services and positive outcomes.
Alternative Options:
There are no other alternatives for these services.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
Prior Court Action (if any):
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10/10/2024 |
212 |
Commissioners court approved FY24 grant renewal for MBK |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 6300 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77081
Precinct(s): Countywide
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$316,385 |
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$336,385 |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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5 |
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Anticipated Court Date: November 12, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): December 1, 2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lequita Hamm, MBK Supervisor, Community Youth Services
Attachments (if applicable): Court Order, 2-year Renewal Agreement, Second Amendment, GY25 Budget, 3441