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 Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Project Grant in the amount of $6,341,520.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Women's, Infants, and Children (WIC) Project Grant.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 1: Improve access to health care services for all residents.
o Policy 1.2: Increase access to care for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals.
* Goal 2: Promote health equity and reduce health disparities.
o Policy 2.1: Expand access to culturally competent and linguistically appropriate services.
* Goal 3: Educate the public on health and wellness.
o Policy 3.1: Implement educational initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles and preventive care.
Summary of alignment:
The continuation of the Women's Infants, and Children (WIC) Grant aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan's health priorities. The program enables the Laredo Public Health Department to provide maternal and child wellness through free nutrition education, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food for low-income families. The program directly implements key policies by partnering with state agencies and targeting at-risk populations with preventive health services.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On August 5, 2024, Council approved Resolution 2024-R-238
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Public Health Department is continuing its contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the continuation of the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) to provide public health services to residents of We...
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