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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify and enter into a continuation contract from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Texas Home Visiting (THV) Project Grant in the total amount not to exceed $1,700,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for a two-year term period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund – Texas Home Visiting (THV) Project 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 7.1.1: Expand access to quality health services in underserved neighborhoods
- Goal 7.3: Improve maternal and child health outcomes
- Policy 7.3.1: Promote early childhood interventions and prenatal care services
- Policy 7.3.2: Increase support programs for at-risk families and first-time mothers
Summary of alignment:
This resolution supports the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by expanding early intervention and preventive services that directly enhance maternal and child health outcomes. The Texas Home Visiting Program improves access to prenatal and postnatal care, promotes child development, and connects vulnerable families to critical social and health services. These services align with citywide goals to strengthen the health and wellness of underserved populations, reduce disparities, and invest in early childhood development as a foundation for long-term community success.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 19, 2022, Council approved Resolution 2022-R-158.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department is continuing its contract with the Health and Human Services Commission for the continuation of the Texas Home Visiting (THV) Project Grant. Through this agreement, the Public Health Department will provide home visitation services for first-time mothers to enhance early and timely access to women’s care, improve women’s health outcome and improve children’s growth, development and wellness as well as assure prevention of potential risks in women and child neglect and abuse. Providing these services through maternity and prevention routine services will greatly improve outcomes and assure the continuum of care and link first time mothers, their children and their families to all social services needed to improve the quality of life.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approve the Resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Texas Home Visiting (THV) Project Grant
Account #: 226-0000-321-6301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The revenue account 226-0000-321-6301 and the expenditure division is 226-6104 with Project Number HENF15 and HENF16.