Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Mr. Henry Gonzales
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): PROGA_GY26, PROGM_GY26, MST_GY26, PROGD_GY26, CPDSA_GY26, REGDSA_GY26, SAG_GY26, TITLEIV-E_GY26, DRA_GY26 and EQUIP_GY26
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Juvenile Justice Department
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 Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department appropriated funds in the amount of $31,597,281.19, with a total discretionary match of $6,983,171, for the state fiscal year 2025-2026, and extend associated positions from August 23, 2025 to September 19, 2025 for the current state fiscal year, then roll these associated positions to August 31, 2026 for the grant fiscal year 2025-2026 State Aid-Grant A; Leadership Academy-Grant D; Special Needs Diversionary-Grant M; Discretionary State Aid; Front End Multi-Systemic Therapy; Salary Adjustment Grant; Detention Reimbursement; Title IV-E Federal Reimbursement-Grant E; and Equipment Fund Juvenile Probation programs.
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Background and Discussion:
Under the authority of the Harris County Juvenile Board, these grants provide for salaries, fringe benefits, residential services, community-based programs, and mental health services that enhance Juvenile Probation programs.
Expected Impact:
These funds allow the department to continue providing probation services to juveniles placed in county operated juvenile facilities and juveniles...
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