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Albany County officials seek authorization for $2.94 million Parsons home‑visiting agreement
Summary
County staff asked the body to authorize a four‑year, $2,937,692 agreement with Parsons Child and Family Center to deliver a Healthy Families home‑visiting program (prenatal through age 5); the program is 100% state funded and requires state approval of Parsons's budget.
An agency official requested that the body authorize a four‑year agreement with Parsons Child and Family Center totaling $2,937,692 to run a Healthy Families home‑visiting program.
The request, introduced as Item 2 by the chair, would fund the program at about $734,423 annually, the agency official said. The official described the program as 100% state funded and said the state must approve Parsons’s program plan and budget before funds are released.
Why it matters: home‑visiting programs provide prenatal and early childhood supports intended to reduce risks and improve outcomes for young families. The presenter said services are provided prenatally and can continue until a child is about 5 years old. The agency official also said this is the third year of the local program.
During questions a committee member asked how many young mothers were served last year; the presenter said they did not have that figure "off the top of my head" but noted the information was available. A committee member also asked about the typical length of service; the presenter said participation can extend up to age 5.
A committee member moved to approve the agreement and another member seconded; the motion was recorded and proceeded to the next agenda steps.
