SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Department of State Health Services, Children/Youth with Special Health Care Needs Systems Development Group Family Support and Community Resources (FSCR) Grant in the amount of $125,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - FSCR Grant.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.4: Expand access to specialized care and supportive services for children and individuals with special health care needs.
• Goal 7.3: Improve maternal, child, and family health outcomes.
• Policy 7.3.3: Support early identification, intervention, and community-based support services for children with developmental and chronic health conditions.
• Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships.
• Policy 7.5.4: Collaborate with community organizations and state partners to improve access to services and coordinated care for vulnerable populations.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by expanding community-based services and family support systems for children and youth with special health care needs. Through respite care, crisis intervention planning, education, and coordinated access to services, the FSCR program strengthens family stability and improves long-term health outcomes for vulnerable children. These services advance the Plan’s goals of improving child and family health, expanding access to specialized care, and strengthening partnerships that ensure coordinated support for families living in the community.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On March 18, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-79.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department continues to provide a wide range of family support and health care community resource activities for children and young adults with special needs through funding from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Through the Children/Youth with Special Health Care Needs System Development Group Family Support and Community Resources (FSCR) Program, the City of Laredo Public Health Department serves families with children and youth with chronic health care conditions and growth and developmental issues that include respite services, community-based crisis prevention/intervention planning and implementation, assuring families access to care and support services, educational outreach trainings/workshops, parent to parent networking and support, and other activities that support children/youth with special health care needs and their families living in the community.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Family Support/Community Resources Grant
Account #: 226-6040
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-323-4092 and the expenditure division is 226-6040 with Project Number HEFR08.