The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the System Agency, is accepting Applications for the FVP Shelter Services for Dallas County and Kendall County grantsfor the provision of shelter services that operate 24-hours-a-day and provide all required nonresidential services pursuant to Chapter 51 of the Texas Human Resources Code (HRC), Section 51.005. The purpose of this program is to promote self-sufficiency, long-term independence, and safety from Family Violence and Dating Violence to Survivors and their dependents, household members, and/or family members statewide to reduce the negative impacts of Family Violence on Families and communities. Chapter 51 of the Texas Human Resources Code (HRC) authorizes HHSC FVP to promote development of and access to locally based and supported nonprofit services for victims of Family Violence throughout the State by contracting with Family Violence Centers throughout Texas. HHSC FVP seeks Applications to provide comprehensive services from entities that operate a Shelter Center with the primary service areas of Dallas County or Kendall County and can demonstrate they are using a voluntary and trauma-informed advocacy service model that respects an individual’s needs as part of HHSC’s plan for delivering Family Violence services in Texas, entitled Creating a Safer Texas: Access to Safety, Justice, and Opportunity, hereafter called the State Plan. HHSC’s plan for providing Family Violence services is developed pursuant to the Texas Human Resources Code (HRC) Section 51.0021. The contract eligibility requirements for Family Violence Centers are set forth by HRC, Section 51.004(a) and (c). In developing the plan under this section, the department shall consider the geographic distribution of services and the local need for services, including the need for increasing services for underserved populations under HRC, Section 51.003(a). If awarded, all HHSC Family Violence Centers must follow rules set forth in Title 26 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 356, Subchapter B. To be considered for an award, Applicants must execute Exhibit A, HHS Solicitation Affirmations v.2.8, of this Solicitation and provide all other required information and documentation as set forth in this Solicitation.
