Primary Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): FGDM_GY27
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services grant funds in the amount of $950,000, with no required match, for the FY27 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. FGDM is an approach to permanency planning that involves active participation from the family.
Expected Impact:
This is cost reimbursement and no match requirement.
Alternative Options:
There is no other variable alternative for this funding source.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 6. Help residents achieve housing stability.
County Strategic Plan Objective: W: Transition people experiencing homelessness into permanent supportive housing.
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