Authorize and approve the updated Memorandum of Understanding between EMPOWER, Dallas County, Texas on behalf of Dall...

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2026-0507 Authorize and approve the updated Memorandum of Understanding between EMPOWER, Dallas County, Texas on behalf of Dallas County Health and Human Services, Dallas County Housing Agency (DCHHS), and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Voucher program to help communities address gaps in the availability of FYI vouchers for youth in our communities and increase housing options for youth with a current or prior child welfare history who are homeless or at risk of homelessness On a motion made by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, and seconded by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: April 21, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: Fund 46700 Cost Center: 8012 Certificate of Title Fund Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby authorize and approve the updated Memorandum of Understanding between EMPOWER, Dallas County, Texas on behalf of Dallas County Health and Human Services, Dallas County Housing Agency (DCHHS), and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Voucher program to help communities address gaps in the availability of FYI vouchers for youth in our communities and increase housing options for youth with a current or prior child welfare history who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Done in open Court April 21, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None ABSTAINED: