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Agmt A2311819 with the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services for the Healthy Communities Healthy You Project for the Better Together Hennepin Program, 07/01/23-06/30/24, $1,972,000 (recv), Supp Appr for 2023 $821,667
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A2311819 with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Project for the Better Together Hennepin Program from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 in the receivable amount of $1,972,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a supplemental appropriation be made to increase the Public Health's 2023 adopted budget by $821,667; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this 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.
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Background:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding approximately $68.5 million through cooperative agreements in 29 states and Puerto Rico to support the evidence-based Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) program. Through the TPP program, HHS seeks to advance equity in adolescent health by supporting projects that serve communities and populations with the greatest needs and facing significant disparities.
The Better Together Hennepin (BTH) program has received funding since 2010. Through HHS, BTH has been awarded an additional $9,860,000 through annual allocations of $1,972,000 over the next five years to support the Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Project (HCHYP). HCHYP's goal is to improve sexual health outcomes, advance health equity and promote the wellbeing of young people and their families in communities with the greatest needs ...
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