Harris County will temporarily use $82,000 in Charity Care funds to cover the cost of ten grant-funded positions for the Healthy Start Initiative Program while awaiting the federal grant award, and will extend those positions through March 31, 2027.

What it means for you

This allows ten public health positions to remain funded without interruption while the county waits for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to issue the Healthy Start grant award.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.