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File #: 25-2474    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/14/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/8/2025 Final action:
Title: Request for approval to purchase gift cards for youth who successfully complete the Parent/Teen Survival Program for Group Services.
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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: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to purchase gift cards for youth who successfully complete the Parent/Teen Survival Program for Group Services.
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Background and Discussion:
The Parent/Teen Survival Program is a curriculum based, three-week conflict resolution series designed to strengthen communication and problem-solving skills between youth and their families. Participants engage in a total of six hours of interactive instruction focused on building healthier relationships and resolving conflicts. Gift cards provided as incentives to youth who successfully complete the program.

Expected Impact:
The $10.00 increment gift cards encourage youth to attend each session of the program and learn skills to improve communication with family.

Alternative Options: There are no variable alternatives for these services.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B3: Increase school-based juvenile justice diversion and other interventions.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
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