DEPARTMENT: Health
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jennifer Herriott, MPH
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Authorizing an agreement with the University Health System related to Metro Health's Adverse Childhood Experiences Program for a term commencing December 1, 2019 and terminating on September 30, 2020, with options to renew for four, one-year terms.
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes an agreement with the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System (UHS) to establish the Institute for Trauma Informed Care in an amount up to $606,972.00 for a term commencing December 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, and further provides four, one-year renewal options. Compensation to UHS will be reduced in years two through five for a total amount not to exceed $1,994,446.00 over the entire five-year term with future years' funding subject to appropriation as part of the annual budget process.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events (including: abuse, neglect, exposure to mental illness and substance abuse, and witnessing violence at home or in the community) that disrupt a child's healthy development and alter the way their brains and bodies respond to stress. A trauma informed approach, often referred to as trauma informed care (TIC), recognizes that trauma exists and has a negative impact on children, youth, and adults. Certification in TIC requires an organization minimize perceived threats, avoid re-traumatization, and support recovery. An entity does not currently exist in Texas, which is able to provide technical assistance and training to prepare for TIC certification.
On September 12, 2019, with the adoption of the FY 2020 Budget the City Council approved funding $606,972.00 or 50% of the total cost needed to establish and operate an Institute of Trauma Informed Care (Institute). The Institute will provide training and technical assistance to organizations and systems, seeking to complete req...
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