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File #: 25-1997A    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CONSENT AGENDA Status: Approved
File created: 5/30/2025 In control: Office of Community Care and Empowerment
On agenda: 6/25/2025 Final action:
Title: Authorize (1) the first amendment to Contract No. HHS001465500001, with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Program in the amount of $400,000.00, from $400,000.00 to $800,000.00 (2) an amendment to the term of the contract period from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 to September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; (3) the acceptance of additional grant funds for FY 2026 budget for Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $400,000.00 for the continuation of the TLSAH Program; (4) establishment of appropriations in a new fund in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 in the FY26 Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund; (5) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 in the FY26 Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund; and (6) execution of the first amendment to the contract and all terms, conditions, and documents required by contract - Not to exceed $400,000.00, from $400...
Indexes: Citywide
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Attachment A
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:                     Vibrant

AGENDA DATE:                     June 25, 2025

COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):                     Citywide

DEPARTMENT:                     Office of Community Care and Empowerment

EXECUTIVE:                     M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira

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SUBJECT

 

Title

Authorize (1) the first amendment to Contract No. HHS001465500001, with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Program in the amount of $400,000.00, from $400,000.00 to $800,000.00 (2) an amendment to the term of the contract period from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 to September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; (3) the acceptance of additional grant funds for FY 2026 budget for Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $400,000.00 for the continuation of the TLSAH Program; (4) establishment of appropriations in a new fund in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 in the FY26 Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund; (5) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 in the FY26 Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund; and (6) execution of the first amendment to the contract and all terms, conditions, and documents required by contract - Not to exceed $400,000.00, from $400,000.00 to $800,000.00 - Financing: Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund

 

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BACKGROUND

 

This item authorizes the first amendment to accept additional funds in the amount of $400,000.00 to manage and support the Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Program (TLSAH). The TSLAH is a no-fee assistance service for lactating mothers to receive assistance and support. TSLAH services include after-hours lactation support, triage, referral, resource sharing and the provision of general and clinical breastfeeding information through telephone counseling provided by International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants. Services can be offered in multiple languages.

 

The funding awarded will enable the Dallas Women, Infants, and Children Program to enter an agreement with a vendor to provide these services, which serve as a compliment to lactation and breastfeeding support services that are provided in WIC clinics, thus making this important support available and accessible 24-hours per day, seven days per week. Providing breastfeeding support as soon as a mom is in need increases the likelihood of continued breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and prevention of breastfeeding complications.

 

 

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)

 

On August 14, 2024, the City Council authorized a contract to accept a grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Grant Program (Contract No. HHS001465500001) in the amount of $400,000.00 to fund the after-hours lactation support services for the WIC Program for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, by Resolution No. 24-1076.

 

FISCAL INFORMATION

 

Fund

FY 2025

FY 2026

Future Years

FY26 Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund

$0.00

$400,000.00

$0.00