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Meeting Date:	01/08/2024
Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court Program 2024-25 Resolution
Submitted for:	Jorge L. Trevino	Submitted By:	Jorge L. Trevino
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution by the Webb County Commissioners Court approving and authorizing the Webb County Child Protection Court to reapply for the Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) grant and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Judge Selina Mireles, Webb County Child Protection Court]

Issue: Texas (Trafficking) Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court Program requires funding to provide services to the public and enter into agreements with individuals and entities who provide treatment and counseling of victims of trafficking.

Solution: The Texas (Trafficking) Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court Program is an Office of the Governs (OOG) grant, and will pay for services.

Result: The grant will fund the services needed to provide mental/therapy services for the TEND youth according to this contract.

Background:

The TEND program aims to identify minors in CPS foster care, who may be current victims or at risk of being victims sexually trafficked or exploited and to steer youth away from that way of life. The TEND program will provide various modes of therapy through community service providers and preventive educational sessions as a means of intervention and redirection.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	na
Funding Source:	na
Balance:	na
Financial Impact:
na

Attachments
Resolution 2023-2024
Resolution 2024-2025