Commission on Human Trafficking - 05.28.26

The Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking held a meeting on May 28, 2026, focusing on updates and funding related to anti-human trafficking programs. Key procurement discussions included the approval of funding allocations for the One More Child Loft 181 program, which provides clothing and support services to at-risk and trafficked teenage girls in foster care. The commission approved a motion to allocate up to $18,000 for the SOAP outreach project, which involves hotel and motel outreach to identify and assist trafficking victims. Budget discussions also covered training initiatives for foster parents and community members, youth stipends, and marketing efforts to recruit foster parents for trafficking victims. Additionally, the commission discussed a maintenance agreement for a public awareness mural funded by the city of Tampa and Florida Department of Transportation. There was also consideration of innovative training for property appraisers to help identify trafficking indicators, with plans to develop a training protocol potentially involving external contractors. The meeting included presentations from partner organizations and updates on strategic planning and community outreach efforts.