A representative of a regional social‑services organization told Harris County officials that its Early Head Start and Head Start programs prepared 1,257 children across its 11‑county service area during the organization’s 2024–25 fiscal year, and that the group provided energy and food assistance to thousands of households.

The presenter, listed in the meeting record as a service organization representative, said, “Our vision is for every family to thrive and be engaged in the community.” The representative said the agency serves 10 counties in Georgia and Russell County in Alabama and referred board members to a packet of materials for full details.

The representative reported program totals for the fiscal year: 1,257 children prepared for school through Early Head Start and Head Start; eight individuals who gained job skills and entered the workforce; 3,238 households that received energy assistance (to avoid utility disconnection); and 11,297 households that received food commodities in partnership with Feeding the Valley. In Harris County specifically, the representative said 25 children were prepared for school in Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms and that the agency assisted 290 households through the LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) program.

The presenter asked county officials to recommend a local board representative to fill a vacancy. The representative said, “Our board representative for Harris County is vacant,” and named two recent local board members who left the position: Doctor Andrews (who served years ago) and Lisa Scully (who recently rolled off).

A county board member responded, “Alright, we can do that,” and invited other members to suggest candidates.

These remarks were delivered as an informational update; the meeting record shows no formal motion, vote, or appointment related to the request. The organization directed officials to documents in the meeting packet for additional breakdowns of services and county‑level totals.

County officials did not announce a decision on a board recommendation during the presentation.

For context, Early Head Start and Head Start provide early childhood education and family supports for children from birth to age 5; LIHEAP is a federal program that assists eligible households with energy costs. The presenter emphasized the organization’s regional footprint and partnerships but did not provide further budgetary details or the agency’s name in the spoken record.

The presentation concluded after a brief Q&A and thanks from county members.