Request by Public Health Services for approval of a worksite agreement with The Hay Center to provide internship opportunities for fostered youth.

Young people who have been in foster care often face extra barriers when building job experience. This agreement would create a formal path for them to gain real-world skills through public health work with the county.

This is a worksite agreement — a formal partnership — between Harris County Public Health Services and The Hay Center. It would allow fostered youth connected to The Hay Center to complete internships at county public health sites. The item was introduced on June 4, 2026, and is listed as Contract Award item 26-3936.

Key details

• When: Check Houston city or county meeting calendar for exact date/time
• Where: Houston City Hall or Harris County Administration Building — confirm via official agenda
• Cost: Free to attend
• Parking: Public parking available near City Hall; street meters and garages nearby
• Who It Affects: Foster youth seeking internships through The Hay Center worksite program

About Harris County Commissioners Court

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When

Date

June 11, 2026

Address

1001 Preston St, 77002

District

City Council · District I

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The Commissioners Court will review and vote on the agreement at its regular meeting. If approved, Public Health Services and The Hay Center will move forward with placing fostered youth in internship roles. For questions about the item before the meeting, you can reach out to the contact listed on the agenda.

The Hay Center is a Houston organization that supports young people aging out of or transitioning from foster care. Harris County Public Health Services runs a range of community health programs across the county. Together, this partnership connects workforce development with public health — two areas that directly affect young Houstonians working toward independence.