Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Barbie L. Robinson, MPP, JD, CHC - Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): ARPA_REPHEALT
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Fundacion Latinoamericana De Accion Social
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Funding Source
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to execute a subrecipient agreement with Fundacion Latinoamericana De Accion Social in the amount of $350,000.00 for the American Rescue Plan Act Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund project.
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Background and Discussion:
COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted reproductive healthcare, disrupting access to services such as contraceptives, routine screenings, and family planning services due to healthcare shortages and precautions. In response, the Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund (RHAF) project aims to increase outreach, education, and direct utilization of reproductive healthcare services. This objective is achieved through supplemental funding to grassroots organizations that provide direct clinical reproductive health services in targeted areas and/or educate, promote, and connect Harris County community members to reproductive healthcare services within identified target areas.
Expected Impact:
Establish a comprehensive approach towards reproductive outreach and education to clients, community members, and leaders within Harris County. The subrecipient's Outreach and Education plan consists of diverse campaigns, community events, and educational sessions addressing topics like wellness visits, contraception, pregnancy services, STD testing and treatment, and other related topics.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportun...
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