The Community Engagement and Small Non-Profit and Grassroots Capacity Building Project aims to strengthen the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department's engagement with community and faith-based organizations, including small non-profit or grassroots organizations, to provide various services that support families and their needs. The project's goals include identifying, training, and building the capacity of small neighborhood non-profits and grassroots organizations, engaging these organizations in the development and provision of services and programs, and assisting other youth in acquiring education, employment, mental health, or other services. The project will also maintain or grow these organizations to better serve their communities. Key deliverables include monthly reports, community engagement and capacity building meetings, and training events.
• The project will contact at least three small non-profit or grassroots organizations per month.
• The project will attend at least two virtual or in-person community engagement and capacity building meetings per quarter.
• The project will conduct at least two virtual or in-person community engagement and capacity building education and training events per quarter.
• The project will achieve specific outputs and measurable outcomes, including completing the department's vendor information form and establishing formal relationships with the department.