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: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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 of a renewal base contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, with no current year impact, for the FY2025-29 Family Group Decision Making Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Resources for Children and Adults will develop strategies for the timely and optimal permanent placement of children who are in the care of CPS. Family Group Decision Making is an approach to permanency planning that involves active participation from the family.
Expected Impact:
Budget for the annual renewals will be presented to Court separately. The contract builds in a $950,000 annual budget.
Alternative Options:
There are no other viable alternatives for these services.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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08/29/23 |
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Commissioners Court approved FY23 grant renewal for Family Group Decision Making grant |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 6300 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: May 7, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): September 1, 2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lawrence Thompson, Jr., Ph.D., IHS Director, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Attachments (if applicable): Conveyance Form, Court Order, Interlocal Contract, Statement of Work, Uniform Terms and Conditions, Interagency and Interlocal Supplemental and Special Conditions