Legislation Details

File #: 24-6065    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 9/23/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/8/2024 Final action: 10/8/2024
Title: Request by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services renewal grant funds in the amount of $272,496, with no required match, for the FY 2024-25 Preparation for Adult Living (PAC 204) Program.

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): PAL204_GY25

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):

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 to accept from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services renewal grant funds in the amount of $272,496, with no required match, for the FY 2024-25 Preparation for Adult Living (PAC 204) Program.

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Background and Discussion:

Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) provides services to youth transitioning out from foster care. PAL 204 is dedicated to Life Skills Training and Assessments.

 

Expected Impact:

Current foster youth enrolled in Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) services through the HAY Center will receive Casey Life Skills Assessments and up to 30 hours of Life Skills Training. These assessments and training will aid in their transition to adulthood.

 

Alternative Options:

There are no other variable alternative for this funding source.

 

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):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

08/06/24

196

Commissioners’ Court approved temporary budget for Preparation for Adult Living contract

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): 8915 Knight Rd, Houston, TX 77054

Precinct(s): Countywide

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

Houston Alumni and Youth Center

 

 

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Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

Grant

$239,674

$32,822

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Total Additional Budget Request

$239,674

$39,822

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Total Funding Request

$239,674

$39,822

$272,496

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Anticipated Court Date: October 8, 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: Breanna Haile, Deputy Director, Houston Alumni & Youth (HAY) Center

 

Attachments (if applicable): Court Order, DFPS Renewal Letter, Interlocal Contract, FY25 Budget