Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): FY26_HSI
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Health and Human 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): 4.48%
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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for additional grant funds in the amount of $35,000, with no required match, for the FY26 Healthy Start Initiative grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The acceptance of funds will continue to support Harris County families and provide direct support through integrated support services, and enhance the health and wellness of Harris County women, children, caregivers and fathers. The request for funding acceptance will help improve the lives of the community members served by increasing case management, care coordination, health education and accessibility to services.
Expected Impact:
Public Health Services will continue to support a comprehensive and person-centered strategy for delivering quality care and support to families to reduce infant mortality rates and improve perinatal health outcomes.
Alternative Options:
The funds will support the continuation and strengthening of the essential Healthy Start Initiative services for Harris County Residents in receiving high-quality resources aimed at promoting healthy births and addressing urgent maternal and infant health need...
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