Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_FP
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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): 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for additional grant funds in the amount of $33,106, with no required match, for the FY26 Women’s Health Family Planning Program Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The Women’s Health Family Planning Grant is awarded each year, covering the fiscal period from September 1 through August 31. The Family Planning Program continues advancing its mission by seeking additional grant funding to expand clinic capacity, strengthen outreach efforts, and restore essential services that were previously limited or interrupted. Challenges in earlier years, such as inconsistent care delivery and limited resources for community-based providers, have emphasized the need for ongoing investment in comprehensive women’s health services. Approving this item would reaffirm the County’s commitment to equity and public health, with a continued focus on serving clients in underserved areas. This support will help ensure that women and families have reliable access to essential reproductive and preventive health services. It also positions the County to better respond to evolving community needs and future public health challenges.
Expected Impact:
Approval of additional grant funding for the Women’s Health Family Program will enable Harris County to reach more clients and support services such as laboratory testing that is essential for the early identification of chronic health conditions. By prioritizing early detection and timely intervention, the County can help prevent costly long-term complications linked to inadequate prenatal and postpartum care. These initiatives support broader goals related to health equity and community resilience while contributing to key performance measures including fewer preterm births and improved access to reproductive health services.
Alternative Options:
Strengthening partnerships with community organizations involves working with local nonprofits, faith based groups, and community health centers to make better use of existing resources and expand outreach and patient referral efforts without depending entirely on grant funding. Telehealth expansion focuses on building stronger virtual care systems to improve access to reproductive and maternal health services, especially for people living in remote or underserved areas. Mobile health clinics can be used to provide essential screenings, contraception, and prenatal care directly to neighborhoods that have limited access to traditional healthcare facilities. Public health education campaigns can be introduced to increase awareness of available services, preventative care, and reproductive health rights, giving individuals the information they need to make informed decisions. These approaches help bridge gaps in care and increase service availability across the county. They also strengthen collaboration between healthcare providers and community partners to create a more coordinated support network.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 5/14/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Ericka Brown, MD, MBA, FACHE, Community Health & Wellness Division Director, Public Health Services
Attachments (if applicable): Modified Agreement, Signature Page, and Court Order