Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 210372
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Change Happens
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Change Happens for intermediary organization to administer the Youth Justice Community Reinvestment Fund for Justice and Safety through April 25, 2024 at a cost of $300,000 (210372), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
On February 8, 2021, Commissioners Court approved Justice and Safety budget request which allocated
funds for the creation of the Youth Justice Community Reinvestment Fund. This fund will provide support to build
local capacity for non-profit organizations to provide prevention and intervention services to youth at risk or
who are involved in the juvenile justice system.
On April 26, 2022 an award was made to Change Happens.
Expected Impact:
The Youth Justice Community Reinvestment Fund will build sustainable capacity in home grown community
organizations that provide resources to youth, and their families, at risk or who are involved in the juvenile
justice system. The intermediary organization will identify community resources and gaps in services then
select prospective grantee organizations. The intermediary will support grantees with coaching and
infrastructure development. After a period of time to build grantee capacity, the intermediary will then assess
grantee performance. The intermediary is essential in developing capacity in areas of Harris County historically
and currently underserved by a robust network of service providers to families in need. A...
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