Department: County Library
Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Memorandum of Understanding
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Harris County Department of Education
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 for approval to renew a Memorandum of Understanding with the Harris County Department of Education to enable the library to certify funds which will be matched by federal match funds in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission through the Child Care and Development fund for the provision of allowable childcare services or activities in the Gulf Coast Workforce Board area.
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Background and Discussion: Harris County Department of Education is a public entity dedicated to helping meet the needs of uniquely challenged learners and school staff in the state's largest county through innovative programming and support services. HCDE directly serves approximately 30,000 students with four alternative campuses, therapy services provided in local schools, 17 Head Start centers for early childhood education, after-school programming in dozens of community and school settings and the largest adult education program in Texas.
Expected Impact: Upon execution of this MOU, HCPL is able to provide out-of-school, including after school and summer time, services at branch locations; allowing residents to access employment opportunities they may not otherwise be able to enjoy.
Alternative Options: Families will not be able to access safe and reliable out-of-school programs for their children to participate in at the County's libraries.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Floodi...
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