HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 6971 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 6971
OART`A, October 2, 1984
F fORT�p To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
'rexAy, Subject: Health Care for Homeless Program
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On January 10, 1984 (Informal Report No. 6905) , the City Council autho-
rized the City staff to submit an application to the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation for a Homeless Program.
On September 14, 1984, the Fort Worth Homeless Health Coalition (HHC)
received notice that the local application had not been accepted for
funding. Since local need has been well documented, the Fort Worth
HHC is considering other options. These will include:
a) implementation of volunteer donations in direct health
care;
b) inquiry to local sources for funding; and,
c) a random survey of the homeless population to determine
health status and need.
The Department of Public Health will continue to coordinate with the
HHC and will organize the survey of health status for the month of
L; October.
Robert L. Herchert
City Manager
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS �—