Department: Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Department Head/Elected Official: Joel Levine, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): 100001000001337
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 by Harris County Resources for Children and Adults for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $44,500 for the cost of three grant positions pending receipt of the award from the Texas Workforce Commission for the Houston Alumni & Youth Center (TANF) Program, and extend associated positions to September 30, 2023.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) program to provide uninterrupted services to current and former foster youth and youth formerly in foster care, but still in need of assistance.
Expected Impact:
Current and former foster youth enrolled in the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) program through the HAY Center will receive a comprehensive array of services that will support the healthy development of transitioning foster youth, with the final goal of obtaining employment.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/12/2021
176
Commissioners Court approved FY22 grant renewal for TWC Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Foster Youth Project.
Location:
Address (if applicable): 8915 Knight Rd. Houston, TX 77054
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
HAY Center Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Foster Youth Project...
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