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): FA_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 $375,000, with no required match, for the FY27 Family Assessment Program and extend four associated positions to August 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
The Department of Family and Protective Services intends to continue the utilization of current services provided by Harris County Protective Services for Fiscal Year 2027 for the period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The current allocation levels are included in the table below. Harris County Resources for Children and Adults will provide family assessment to parents/caregivers with children in the custody of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Region 6, which includes Harris County and 12 surrounding counties
Expected Impact:
Family Assessment Services are comprehensive early assessments of families. The purpose of this service is to obtain information to identify the client's service needs and to reduce risk. This is cost reimbursement and no match requirement.
Alternative Options:
There are no other variable alternative...
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