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Home My WebLink About065666 - General - Contract - ACH Child and Family ServicesCSC No. 65666 Memorandum of Understanding Serving Runaway and Homeless Youth in Tarrant County Purpose This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is established between ACH Child and Family Services (ACH), with its principal place of business (main office) at 3712 Wichita Street, Fort Worth, TX 76119, and the City of Fort Worth (COFW) for the benefit of the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD), with its principal place of business at 505 West Felix Street, Fort Worth, TX 76115, to formalize its partnership in identifying and serving Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) in our community, including establishing written protocols. Agencies ACH's Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) is the only shelter in the five -county area of Tarrant, Johnson, Hill, Parker, and Palo Pinto counties, serving runaway and homeless youth ages 10-17 who are at risk for or are experiencing homelessness, living on the streets, running away from home, or are victims of human trafficking. FWPD serves 1,028,117 residents of the City of Fort Worth and thousands of others who work and attend special events in the city. FWPD's professional police officers patrol a total geographical area of 359 square miles located in Tarrant County, in North Central Texas. FWPD leads the Homeless Outreach Programs and Enforcement (HOPE) Team, which connects unsheltered individuals with housing, medical care, and social services. Points of Contact (POC) Sidney O'Brien, Youth and Family Engagement Specialist Signey.Obrien@achservices.org; 682-712-1790 Amanda Bernal, Clinical Manager Amanda.Bernal@achservices.org ACH Child and Family Services Communication Protocol Deputy Chief Buck Wheeler Buck.Wheeler@fortworthtexas.gov; 817-392-4431 Captain Brent Halford Brent. Halford@fortworthtexas.gov; 817-392-4914 Fort Worth Police Department • The POCs will lead the planning and coordination efforts, as well as communicate about any areas of concern or any changes in procedure, including any amendments to this MOU. • FWPD can speak with ACH at any time about the needs of RHY by calling the POC's direct line or going to the main office. Roles and Responsibilities FWPD will: • Refer RHY they encounter to ACH's services by calling or bringing the youth to ACH's main office during business hours or, during after-hours, calling the YES on -call line for immediate shelter access for RHY. FWPD can also refer RHY to Safe Place° locations when appropriate. • Continue to partner with ACH to: o Identify areas of high concentration of RHY and explore strategies for expanding/enhancing existing joint outreach efforts o Develop joint training opportunities to improve interactions between law enforcement and RHY ACH will: • Continue to partner with FWPD to: o Identify areas of high concentration of RHY and explore strategies for expanding/enhancing existing joint outreach efforts o Develop joint training opportunities to improve interactions between law enforcement and RHY • With the review and approval of FWPD: o Share and distribute materials for outreach that assist RHY with access to shelter, distributed by outreach teams. o Data sharing agreements will adhere to confidentiality requirements in the RHY Act at 34 USC 11275. Compensation The aforementioned referrals and services will be at no cost to the City of Fort Worth but funded by and through the Administration of Children and Families and ACH. Nothing herein shall be construed as an obligation of City of Fort Worth funds. Term OFFICIAL RECORD This agreement is for the time period of 8/17/26-9/29/29. CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Memorandum of Understanding Serving Runaway and Homeless Youth in Tarrant County Termination This MOU may only be terminated by written notification of either Party at least thirty (30) days before the intended termination date. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to resolve any issues before resorting to termination. Modifications This MOU may be altered or otherwise modified, if done in writing through mutual written consent from the Parties. Wayne Carson, PhD Date William Johnson Date 08/14/2026 Chief Executive Officer Assistant City Manager ACH Child and Family Services City of Fort Worth CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS: Approval Recommended: By: Name Title: Dav{d Carabaj�rr(Aug 14, 2026 14:30:03 CDT) David Carabajal Executive Assistant Chief Contract Compliance Manager: By signing I acknowledge that I am the person responsible for the monitoring and administration of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements. By: Kathryn Agee (� 14, 2026 21 17 CDT) Approved as to Form and Legality: Name: Kathryn Agee Title: Senior Management Analyst By: Keanarf Matthews Hall (Aug 14, 2026 14:14:42 CDT) Name: Keanan Matthews Hall Title: Senior Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: N/A ao City Secretary: po�Foaroo, By: Name Title: Jannette S. Goodall City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX FORT WORTH. City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: ACH Child and Family Services Subject of the Agreement: Memorandum of Understanding between ACH Child and Family Services and Fort Worth Police Department to formalize its partnership in identifying and serving runaway and homeless your in Fort Worth, establishing written protocols. M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No 8 If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 8 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 8 If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: 8/17/2026 Expiration Date: 9/29/2029 If different from the approval date. If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 8 *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes 8 No ❑ Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.