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Commission staff reported progress on a public awareness project: Florida Department of Transportation had staked locations on Scott Street where concrete obelisks will be installed and had sent a draft maintenance agreement to county staff for review. Staff said if the maintenance agreement and FDOT approvals proceed, the muralist could begin painting in December or January, after hurricane season and when weather is drier.

Members also discussed outreach and marketing. Staff explained that county communications \"does not support boards and councils activities\" for independent social‑media accounts and said legal review would be needed to assess liability and procurement implications for any commission‑operated social media presence. Staff advised that some boards operate social media through separate nonprofit \"friends of\" organizations and suggested the commission explore that option with legal counsel.

Commissioners raised practical outreach steps they could take now: creating pocket cards with the \"Don't Buy It Tampa Bay\" branding, using Commissioner Myers' newsletter to distribute items about the mural unveiling and awareness month, and coordinating with organizations such as Casa in St. Petersburg on pet‑friendly placement options for survivors with animals. Staff also noted a recent change in the national human trafficking hotline: Polaris' hotline services have moved to an organization called Compass Connections in Texas; the number remains the same but the new operator may change service details.

The commission did not adopt a marketing plan at the meeting; members were directed to discuss campaign scope at the steering committee and to return proposals to the full commission.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission on Human Trafficking - 9.25.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Commission on Human Trafficking voted to form a subcommittee to advise county staff on website content, reviewed progress on a public awareness mural project on Scott Street and discussed legal and logistical barriers to creating a commission‑run social media presence.","taxTitle","Hillsborough County, Florida","taxId",2865,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},5973596,"Hillsborough commission received $500,000 for FY26; members favor foster‑training and housing support",1711,2318000,4029000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5837899-6ca57e38c9509f08dbe3370320a2d05a&start=2318&end=4029","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5837899-6ca57e38c9509f08dbe3370320a2d05a/thumbnail_2318000.jpg","/articles/5973596/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Hillsborough-commission-received-500000-for-FY26-members-favor-fostertraining-and-housing-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973596-653a4e995ea34eea496c48e3997a57d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770951839&Signature=Z8r1VJlhalQ9o3CAw3Q4dnhhBOG0bg5tc~bIvi98TfL98T6CRWsjWeZJJi7i1eiiIFuYas4W4Dcje7A7XcBIqMbW7v9Y-TIXye0gesc5RkjGIEXkqDKmS8~dkjHzKW-CGKqTyYTj-1t9i4dflSiSOcKdGccveA33~K189c7OpvHel6tfUKvG4zmz2V7lO7WZ5Xl4PHC7zhgO1IHW076cF6b5TLzA0rb2oCfPXOXlwkey0CbH6E4X5HteDoi9ZM77ikNZmMxKy6EPpffHkbrFSG4aJ-SVPPhfu90JOsj4ZEIAt2Ilt4BUYAr4nvLV2PXuaXXE7F344lD4qXS7FhZ-Qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking on Sept. 25 reviewed a Board of County Commissioners action that provides the commission $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and discussed how to allocate the funds among the commission's strategic priorities.

Chair Rose told commissioners the board had approved \"option 4 as presented\" and that the FY26 package totaled $500,000: $267,000 in recurring general revenue, $100,000 in one‑time carryover from FY25 and $133,000 in additional one‑time general revenue. \"We walked out with our 267,000,\" Chair Rose said, and the chair and staff described the $500,000 as what the commission will work with in the coming year.

Commissioners debated where to focus the funding. Several members said housing is urgent; others argued that training foster parents and increasing placements would prevent future trafficking. \"If we can stabilize kids, we're gonna have less victims of human trafficking,\" said Detective Tony (as introduced in the meeting), urging investment in stabilizing at‑risk children and support for foster families. Commissioners also noted the commission's strategic plan identifies three priorities: foster care training, survivor support (including emergency housing), and the \"Don't Buy It Tampa Bay\" awareness campaign.

Staff reported that an RFQ for emergency housing vouchers with supportive services remains in process and warned commissioners about procurement rules. Staff said the $100,000 carryover is available for FY26 emergency housing efforts but clarified that the carryover is $100,000 rather than a previously discussed $200,000. \"So it is only the 100,000. Not the 200,\" a staff member said during the meeting.

Commissioners directed staff to continue planning and to coordinate with law enforcement and service providers; Detective Aguilar agreed to produce a quarterly report of tips received on the commission's tip line. No formal vote was taken to allocate specific portions of the $500,000 among the three priorities during the meeting; members were asked to prepare recommendations for the steering committee and future meetings.

The commission also heard a staff report noting $32,531.22 was returned to the county general fund after a legal training was provided free of charge. Commission staff stressed the importance of using semiannual outcome reports to build a case for permanent funding.","The Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking reviewed a Board of County Commissioners funding decision that provides $500,000 for FY26 and debated whether to prioritize foster care training, emergency housing vouchers, or a public awareness campaign.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},5973601,"No More Foundation outlines training, housing expansion for trafficking survivors in Greater Tampa Bay",831,897000,1728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5837899-6ca57e38c9509f08dbe3370320a2d05a&start=897&end=1728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5837899-6ca57e38c9509f08dbe3370320a2d05a/thumbnail_897000.jpg","/articles/5973601/Hillsborough-County/Florida/No-More-Foundation-outlines-training-housing-expansion-for-trafficking-survivors-in-Greater-Tampa-Bay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973601-09f2e2af28c89389a316cf262977083b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770951839&Signature=NR~XuceXperUOVtHxvexXEVpFJop3ZEyDtprfWKLtw0mF2nqIgD0QqLjWvREiyzPYXCHSesTTs8eR7IwiAM4z5GsLdQR529Zks4EhW-dxFguCTFf1UfF-slLGn858K3YVCaJF0sgjzj5~Ofis1hYJV8By1q8OrkevQIue5KIhXcSVrC4EnzClLYBDacV80ZYWhJdC505U6kfFF0nWV1S7S~SNNfcfIIKJ0ZAeFORJlEjm1sVlkLaOw8iuefkt0oELdet3-KuqbwOKf8ovU4ATWNIRaGqD4jcHb2porXP4hLjrup~ov0knBAakQVYgeIX-PT0UWDzSc-s2dlwNJLNWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tammy Kent, cofounder of the No More Foundation, told the Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking on Sept. 25 that her group aims to \"move people to action\" through training, outreach and survivor services across Greater Tampa Bay. The presentation described new survivor homes, training numbers and volunteer hours and urged broader community involvement.

The No More Foundation, represented by cofounders Tammy Kent and Jamie Kent, said its anti‑trafficking and foster care initiative has trained 134,551 people and engaged 6,074 community members to foster, adopt, advocate and serve vulnerable children. Tammy Kent said the group helped place more than 473 survivors in safe housing, opened four survivor homes across the region and has approval to open a fifth home for women transitioning out of restoration programs. \"We believe that community transformation is found at the intersection where awareness and mobilization meet,\" Tammy Kent said.

Jamie Kent, who described his own childhood experiences as part of his remarks, emphasized the link commissioners have highlighted between foster care and trafficking: \"Where vulnerability exists, that leads to exploitation,\" he said. The presenters told commissioners they are partnering with Created and local agencies to expand capacity and noted a statewide shortage of long‑term certified housing beds; Jamie Kent said only about 97 statewide beds support long‑term services for survivors.

The presentation detailed recent local activities: a multi‑week Safe Haven project training at Joshua House that included survivor voices and mentor opportunities, two community trainings, and an eight‑hour training day for case managers and foster licensing staff that included panels with law enforcement and the Department of Children and Families. Tammy Kent said these partnerships are intended to increase the ability of trusted adults and mentors to spot exploitation among peers and to stabilize at‑risk youth.

Commission members asked about gaps the foundation sees. Tammy Kent and Jamie Kent identified two primary needs: expanded public education and more housing for survivors. Jamie Kent said housing remains a critical shortage in Florida and noted the foundation is pursuing creative, donated housing arrangements to open a fifth home in the coming months. \"We need more beds,\" he said.

Commissioners and members praised the foundation's survivor‑centered approach and training work with Children's Network. Chair Rose thanked the cofounders and invited follow‑up; presenters offered to coordinate additional trainings with commission partners.

The commission did not take a formal funding vote during the presentation; commissioners discussed how the foundation's work aligns with the commission's priorities of foster care training, survivor support and emergency housing.","At the Sept. 25 Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking meeting, No More Foundation cofounders described training, volunteer mobilization and a rapid expansion of survivor housing across Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties, and provided program statistics.","actionData","errors"]

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