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: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 for approval to purchase gift cards for youth who successfully complete the Parent/Teen Survival Program for Group Services.
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Background and Discussion:
The Parent/Teen Survival Program is a curriculum based, three-week conflict resolution series designed to strengthen communication and problem-solving skills between youth and their families. Participants engage in a total of six hours of interactive instruction focused on building healthier relationships and resolving conflicts. Gift cards provided as incentives to youth who successfully complete the program.
Expected Impact:
The $10.00 increment gift cards encourage youth to attend each session of the program and learn skills to improve communication with family.
Alternative Options: There are no variable alternatives for these services.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B3: Increase school-based juvenile justice diversion and other interventions.
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:
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 |
Group Services for Youth and Families |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
Annual Fiscal Cost |
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Non-Labor |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Existing Budget |
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1000 - General Fund |
$ |
$2,350.00 |
$2,350.00 |
$4,700.00 |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Existing Budget |
$ |
$2,350.00 |
$2,350.00 |
$4,700.00 |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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$ |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
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Total Funding Sources |
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$2,350.00 |
$2,350.00 |
$4,700.00 |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only) |
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No. of Grant Years |
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item. |
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$ |
$ |
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Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item. |
$ |
$ |
$ |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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$ |
$ |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/8/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, and department: Malishia Janice, Parent/Teen Survival Supervisor, and Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Attachments (if applicable): N/A