HomeMy WebLinkAbout20122901.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE COOPERATING TEAM MEMBER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - A KID'S PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Cooperating Team Member
Agreement from A Kid's Place Child Advocacy Center, among the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Department of Human Services, the Weld County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's
Office, A Kid's Place Child Advocacy Center, North Colorado Family Medicine, North Range
Behavioral Health, the Dacono Police Department, the Fort Lupton Police Department, the
Greeley Police Department, the Evans Police Department, the Milliken Police Department, the
LaSalle Police Department, the Platteville Police Department, the Ault Police Department, the
Kersey Police Department, the Johnstown Police Department, the Eaton Police Department, the
Firestone Police Department, the Windsor Police Department, the Gilcrest Police Department,
the Lochbuie Police Department, the UNC Police Department, and the Frederick Police
Department, commencing upon full execution, with further terms and conditions being as stated
in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Cooperating Team Member Agreement from A Kid's Place
Child Advocacy Center among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, the
Weld County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office, A Kid's Place Child Advocacy
Center, North Colorado Family Medicine, North Range Behavioral Health, the Dacono Police
Department, the Fort Lupton Police Department, the Greeley Police Department, the Evans
Police Department, the Milliken Police Department, the LaSalle Police Department, the
Platteville Police Department, the Ault Police Department, the Kersey Police Department, the
Johnstown Police Department, the Eaton Police Department, the Firestone Police Department,
the Windsor Police Department, the Gilcrest Police Department, the Lochbuie Police
Department, the UNC Police Department, and the Frederick Police Department be, and hereby
is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
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COOPERATING TEAM MEMBERS AGREEMENT - A KID'S PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 15th day of October, A.D., 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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MEMORANDUM
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DATE: October 11, 2012
13_G -JUN " TO: Sean P. Conway, Chair, Board of County Commi io rs
FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Serv✓ s ep rime \LL
RE: Cooperating Team Member Agreement between the Weld
County Department of Human Services and A Kid's Place
Child Advocacy Center
Enclosed for Board approval is the Cooperating Team Member Agreement between the
Department and A Kid's Place Child Advocacy Center. This Agreement was review under the
Board's Pass-Around Memorandum dated October, 2012, and approved for placement on the
Board's Agenda.
This protocol of services for A Kid's Place Child Advocacy Center (CAC) was developed as
a component of the Weld County Child Abuse Coalition's Child Abuse Protocol.
The Member Agreement is non-financial and is a requirement for State Certification of A
Kid's Place. The Agreement is for the coordination of the team approach to investigations
involving but not limited to (a) medical personnel, (b) law enforcement personnel, (c) child
protective services, (d) prosecutors from the District Attorney's Office, and (e) mental health.
The other Agreement provisions include: to centralize resource materials for professionals
and families; to enhance professional skills necessary to effectively respond to child abuse
through training, education and collaboration; to participate in activities which provide a
comprehensive, multidisciplinary response to child abuse; and to provide families with
support and necessary referrals.
If you have questions, please give me a call at extension 6510.
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A Kid's Place Child Advocacy Center
Cooperating Team Member Agreement
Mission
The mission of A Kid's Place is to provide advocacy and support for abused or neglected
children by advancing coordinated investigations, prosecution and victim services.
Vision
To advance the community response to child abuse through coordinated investigation,
prosecution, and victim's service efforts.
Purpose
1. Coordination of the team approach to investigations involving but not limited to (a)
medical personnel, (b) law enforcement personnel, (c) child protective services, (d)
prosecutors from the District Attorney's Office, and (e) mental health;
2. To establish and maintain a nurturing, child-focused setting in which investigations
can be done;
3. To centralize resource materials for professionals and families;
4. To enhance professional skills necessary to effectively respond to child abuse
through training, education and collaboration;
5. To participate in activities which provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary response
to child abuse;
6. To provide families with support and necessary referrals.
Scope of Services
• Coordination of forensic interviews including the use of an in-house forensic interviewer
• The use of A Kid's Place facility both in Greeley and in Frederick
• Video recording of all interviews
• Coordination of medical examinations at the request of law enforcement
• Appropriate referrals and follow-up on referrals for children and families at the request
of law enforcement
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• Coordination of monthly case review staffings for the District Attorney's Office.
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the agencies and individuals involved in A Kid's
Place.
The purpose of this agreement is to enhance the ability of agencies, organizations, and
individuals to implement coordinated efforts in investigation of child abuse and neglect.
Adherence to these policies and procedures should not be construed as a creation of a
higher level standard of safety or care with respect to any civil claim or criminal matter.
Therefore, it is acknowledged that the UNDERSIGNED participating agencies and individuals
agree to the following philosophical and policy statements supporting A Kid's Place:
We recognize the trauma that occurs to children and families involved in child abuse and
neglect. In order to reduce that trauma, the Mandated Reporting Protocol Committee
(formerly the Weld County Child Abuse Coalition) and A Kid's Place have developed a
cooperative team approach to conducting child abuse and neglect investigations.
To facilitate this team approach, A Kid's Place enhances the cooperation and coordination of
those involved in the protection of children. A Kid's Place offers a safe, child focused
environment to centralize the investigation and prosecution efforts for child victims of
abuse.
Each of the undersigned agencies and individuals has specific responsibilities for the
protection of victims and the investigation of child abuse. These responsibilities are outlined
in the Weld County Child Abuse Coalition's Protocol. Use of A Kid's Place does not alter
specific role responsibilities.
We believe that by functioning as a multi-disciplinary team, we are providing Weld County
children and families with a more positive approach that is effective in the timely resolution
of specific cases and the ultimate resolution of the larger social issue.
All parties are responsible for adhering to the Colorado Children's Code and the Colorado
Criminal Statutes.
All parties understand that this agreement, in no way, shall be construed to:
• limit law enforcement's authority to investigate reports of child abuse and
neglect;
• limit the Department of Human Services authority to assess, respond, and
investigate reports of child abuse and neglect nor limit DHS authority to make all
subsequent decisions on behalf of children placed in protective custody;
• dictate medical practitioner's procedures for medical examinations, or limit their
authority or responsibility for medical care.
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Therefore,to better protect and serve the children of Weld County,we agree to support the
concept, philosophy, policies, procedures and continued development of A Kid's Place Child
Advocacy Center. Members of A Kid's Place multidisciplinary team agree to:
• Utilize A Kid's Place for interviews of child victims of sexual abuse and severe
physical abuse. No suspected perpetrators are allowed at A Kid's Place.
• Be signatories of The Weld County Child Abuse Protocol,which outlines the best
practices in identifying, reporting, investigating and treating child abuse in Weld
County.
• Send investigators to attend monthly case review staffings with the District
Attorney's Office.
• Attend or send representatives to investigative training offered through A Kid's
Place as needed.
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Therefore,to better protect and serve the children of Weld County,we agree to support the
concept,philosophy,policies, procedures and continued development of A Kid's Place Child
Advocacy Center. Members of A Kid's Place multidisciplinary team agree to:
• Utilize A Kid's Place for interviews of child victims of sexual abuse and severe
physical abuse. No suspected perpetrators are allowed at A Kid's Place.
• Be signatories of The Weld County Child Abuse Protocol,which outlines the best
practices in identifying, reporting, investigating and treating child abuse in Weld
County.
• Send investigators to attend monthly case review staffings with the District
Attorney's Office.
• Attend or send representatives to investigative training offered through A Kid's
Place as needed.
Weld County Sheriff's Office/Date Greeley Police Department/Date
Weld County District Attorney/Date Evans Police Department/Date
North Colorado Family Medicine/Date Milliken Police Department/Date OLD. (c Ze( Z
North Range Behavioral Health/Date LaSalle Police Department/Date
Dacono Police Department/Date Platteville Police Department/Date
Ft. Lupton Police Department/Date Ault Police Department/Date
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