SUBJECT
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Approve Subcontract Fiscal Year 2025-2026 between the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Healthy Families Florida, and Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (Healthy Families Polk). ($1,571,553 one-time revenue and $1,728,571 one-time cash match contribution)
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DESCRIPTION
On December 8, 1998, the Board approved the initial contract to partner with The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Healthy Families Florida to support Healthy Families Polk, which is a home visitation program that promotes positive parenting, self-sufficiency, healthy child development and prevents poor childhood outcomes such as abuse and neglect.
Subcontract Fiscal Year 2025-2026 will renew The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida contract effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida through Healthy Families Florida will provide base funding of $1,446,553 and a one-time non-reoccurring amount of $125,000.
The County (Healthy Families Polk) will provide and maintain the minimum required cash match of $361,639 plus an additional $1,366,932 in order to fund the County’s ongoing salary plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Request board approval of the Subcontract Fiscal Year 2025-2026 the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Healthy Families Florida, and Polk County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for the provision of Healthy Families Polk services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the Special Revenue Grant Fund and General Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Shaneal Allen
Title: Program Manager
Division: Health and Human Services
Phone: 863-534-5315
E-Mail Address: shanealallen@polk-county.net