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 contract amendment from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Texas Home Visiting (THV) Project Grant in the additional amount of $40,000.00, for a total amount not to exceed $683,443.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Texas Home Visiting (THV) Project Grant - Quality Improvement 2026.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 02, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-206.
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.
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:
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