Primary Department: District Courts
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Richard Woods
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 1737421
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Courts for approval to decline from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $88,000, with no required match, for the FY25 Positive Pathways-Family Intervention/Infant-Toddler Court.
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Background and Discussion:
Regrettably, the Family Division of the Harris County District Courts must decline the funding allocation generously extended by the Governor’s Office to the Positive Pathways-Family Intervention/Infant-Toddler Court (ID #92). Unfortunately, the number of eligible participants for program services has greatly declined over the past two years. Changes in legislation now make it more difficult for Child Protective Services to remove children from their homes. Only the most severe cases of abuse and/or neglect are removed. Given the gravity of these cases, reunification is not a consideration and therefore, they are deemed ineligible for the program’s services.
Expected Impact:
Although the program will no longer exist in its current configuration, the Family Division of the District Courts is dedicated to the integration of a coordinated services model across all Family Division Courts to ensure continuum of care. The Family Division continues to work closely with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) to provide wraparound services, including substance use and mental health treatment, and facilitating access to other services such as provisions to address basic needs. Focusing on the individual needs and strengths of each child and family, the wellness, safety, and permanency outcomes for children, as well as the recovery needs for their caregivers, will continue to be improved.
Alternative Options:
In its attempt to service more children and families with greater resources, the Family Division of the District Courts is working to restructure the Positive Pathways Family Reunification Court and will seek funding for the program in the future.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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Approved to submit a revised application to the OOG for funds to support the FY25 Positive Pathways Family Reunification Court Program. |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/6/2025
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Richard Woods, Court Administrator, Harris County District Courts
Attachments (if applicable): Statement of Award, Letter to Decline Grant Funding