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Agmt A2513161 with U.S. Dept HHS for year 3 funding for the Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project, 07/01/25-06/30/26, $1,972,000 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A2513161 with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for year 3 funding for the Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project, funding period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in the receivable amount of $1,972,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of grant funding for the program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of this award in no way reflects acceptance of terms or conditions that are legally unenforceable against Hennepin County.
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Background:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded approximately $68.5 million through cooperative agreements in 29 states and Puerto Rico to support the evidence-based Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) program.
The Better Together Hennepin (BTH) program has received TPP funding since 2010. In 2023, through HHS, BTH has been awarded an additional $9,860,000 through annual allocations of $1,972,000 throughout five years to support the Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Project (HCHYP). HCHYP's goal is to improve sexual health outcomes and promote the wellbeing of young people and their families in Hennepin County. Year one and two funding was accepted through resolutions 23-0283 and 24-0349, respectively.
Through year 2 funding, Better Together Hennepin has been able to achieve the following:
* Implemented the Health Mentor Model (HMM) in 11 high schools, 3 clinics, and the...
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