Office of

Planning & Innovation

The Office of Planning and Innovation (OPI) provides strategic direction through data-driven planning of new programs, regular performance monitoring of existing programs, and coordination of agency-level initiatives. It serves as the planning lead for Harris County Public Health (HCPH) through strategy and planning, project management, evaluation and performance, and grants administration.

OPI has three core organizational functions that support the programs and services of HCPH. These core functions allow OPI to plan, implement, and improve on a variety of public health initiatives, including grants and the ARPA Health Portfolio.

Strategy and Planning
Project Management
Evaluation and Performance Management

Our Initiatives

Capacity Strengthening Program

The "Capacity Strengthening Program” (CSP) supports the development of healthy and sustainable Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) that can successfully bid, receive, and execute contracts from the County and other government agencies.

CHA/CHIP

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is actively developing the agency’s next Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

Uplift Harris

The Uplift Harris program was a guaranteed income pilot that would have provided direct cash assistance to low-income households, delivering wide-ranging social and financial benefits for participating families and the broader community.