PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: June 24, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: Innovation
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize (1) the second amendment to Contract No. HHS001465500001, with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Program for no-fee assistance services for lactating mothers in an amount not to exceed $360,000.00, from $800,000.00 to $1,160,000.00; (2) an amendment to the term of the contract period from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026 to September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027; (3) the acceptance of additional grant funds for FY 2027 budget for Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $360,000.00 for the continuation of the TLSAH Program; (4) establishment of appropriations in a new fund in an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 in the FY27 Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund; (5) the receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 in the FY27 Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund; and (6) execution of the second amendment to the contract and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the contract - Not to exceed $360,000.00, from $800,000.00 to $1,160,000.00 - Financing: FY2027 Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity nexus.
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BACKGROUND
This item authorizes the second amendment to accept additional funds of $360,000.00 to manage and support Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Program (TLSAH). TLSAH is a no-fee assistance service for lactating mothers to receive assistance and support. TLSAH 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 (WIC) 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 the Agreement to accept a grant from DSHS for TLSAH (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 from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, by Resolution No. 24-1076.
On June 25, 2025, the City Council authorized a first amendment to the Agreement to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $400,000.00 to fund the after-hours lactation support services for the WIC Program and extend the Agreement term to August 31, 2026, by Resolution No. 25-1057.
The Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on June 15, 2026. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/Council%20Materials/Item%20G.%20DSHS%20Grant%20Funds%20Memorandum.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
FY2027 Texas Lactation Support After-Hours Hotline Fund |
$0.00 |
$360,000.00 |
$0.00 |