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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 Health and Human Services for the Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Surveillance, Research, and Prevention (ADDM) Grant in the total amount of $450,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term period from January 01, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Surveillance, Research, and Prevention Grant.
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 health 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 monitoring of developmental and behavioral conditions.
* Goal 7.4: Foster a culture of health through education, research, and public health initiatives.
* Policy 7.4.3: Support data collection, research, and surveillance activities to inform public health planning and decision-making.
* Goal 7.5: Strengthen public health systems and partnerships.
* Policy 7.5.4: Collaborate with federal and state partners to address long-term health priorities.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by strengthening local capacity to monitor, understand, and address autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Through surveillance, research, and data sharing, the ADDM program supports early identification and informs planning for services and interventions that improve outcomes for children and families. The initiative advances the Plan's goals of enhancing child and family health, expandi...
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