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
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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...
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