The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and SEARCH Homeless Services (SEARCH) to provide up to $142,713.52 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds for an early childhood development program through SEARCH’s Foshee Family House of Tiny Treasures.
This program will provide comprehensive early childhood education and supportive services to a minimum of 10 HOPWA-eligible households, including a minimum of 16 children and 35 family members who are or were formerly homeless. Children aged two to five will receive early childhood education and therapeutic services. Supportive services will be available to family members and will include case management, transportation, and counseling, all to reduce barriers and increase household financial stability.
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CATEGORY
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INITIAL ALLOCATION
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SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOCATION
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MAXIMUM AGREEMENT AMOUNT
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PERCENT
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Supportive Services
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$133,009.00
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$0.00
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$133,009.00
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93.20%
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Administration
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$3,396.58
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$6,307.94
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$9,704.52
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6.80%
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Total
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$136,405.58
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$6,307.94
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$142,713.52
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100.00%
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HCD conducted a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HOPWA services in March 2025, with the option to renew in up to one-year increments at the City’s discretion. SEARCH was one of the agencies selected. This Agreement will begin October 1, 2025, and provide funding through September 30, 2026.
SEARCH Homeless Services has received funding from the City of Houston since 1996 and had no findings on their last compliance monitoring review.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
This item was reviewed by the Housing and Affordability Committee on August 19, 2025.
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Michael Nichols, Director
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ESTIMATED SPEND AUTHORITY
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FUND SOURCE
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FY26
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Fund 5000
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$136,405.58
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$6,307.94
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$142,713.52
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