Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Autism Moms of Houston, Inc.
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 that the County Judge execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Harris County and Autism Moms of Houston, Inc., to provide free educational workshops, sensory pop-ups, community meetups, resource fairs, and events related to living with a loved one with autism at Precinct 4 community centers and at no cost to the County for a term of one year with four (4) optional one-year renewal terms.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Autism Moms of Houston, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families and caregivers of individuals with autism. Through this MOU, Autism Moms of Houston will provide free educational workshops, sensory-friendly pop-up experiences, community meetups, resource fairs, and other events focused on living with and supporting loved ones with autism.
All programming will be offered at Precinct 4 community centers and similar facilities, with no cost incurred by the County.
Expected Impact:
This collaboration will expand access to vital resources, education, and community support for residents of Precinct 4 who are impacted by autism. By hosting these programs at County facilities, Precinct 4 will help create inclusive and welcoming spaces where families can connect with services, share experiences, and build supportive networks, ultimately enhancing quality of life and strengthening community engagement.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): O1: Coordinate health organizations to improve access and care.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
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Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Steve Wright, Chief Operating Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4
Attachments (if applicable): Agreement