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Home My WebLink About20112342.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CORE SERVICES PROGRAM PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN 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 Core Services Program Plan from 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, to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Welfare Services, commencing June 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2013, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said plan, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said plan, 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 Core Services Program Plan between 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, and the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Welfare Services, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said plan. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 31st day of August, A.D., 2011, nunc pro tune June 1, 2010. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST:��Gw EXCUSED Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board� L -` n P. way, Pro-Tern BY: ��J4i v �.�.. frs•```.•g .�1 Deputy • :rk to the Boar % �.itt ��✓� _ • • F. arcia �\ APP AS T : avid E. Long C orney e c Dougla Rademac r Date of signature: Cl" 13- I I 1'-k-11 2011-2342 HR0082 MEMORANDUM 1861 - 2011 DATE: August 25, 2011 W E L RAC O U N T Y TO: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair, Board of County mmissioners FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Hum ery s RE: Weld County's Core Plan for Year Two (PY11-12)— Colorado Department of Human Services Enclosed for Board Approval is the second year of our current 3-year Core Plan. This Core Plan was reviewed under the Board's Pass-Around Memorandum dated August 19, 2011, and approved for placement on the Board's Agenda. For Weld, our allocation is identical to PY2010-11 with no additional funds identified so our budget remains the same as what was approved last year. The plan also continues our current County Design programs (FPC, FFT, MST and TIGHT). Per statute, those programs are renewed annually and therefore we are submitting program descriptions as requested by the State. If you have questions, please give me a call at extension 6510. 2011-2342 CORE SERVICES PROGRAM SECOND OF A THREE YEAR PLAN SFY 2010 - 2011 SFY 2011 - 2012 SFY 2012 - 2013 FOR Weld COUNTY(IES) Please check one and follow instructions: ❑ No Modifications - Continue to operate exactly as last years approved Core Plan and have no County Designed Programs. (Please proceed to complete signature page, and submit for approval.) ✓ No Allocation/Budget Modifications, wish to Provide County Designed Programs- Continue exactly as last year's approved Core Plan and have submitted requested County Designed Programs. (Please proceed to complete signature page, all County Designed Programs pages, and submit for approval.) ❑ Entire Plan Modifications - Budget and/or County Designed Programs have changed. (Please proceed to complete signature page, all corresponding Core Services Plan and budget pages, and then submit for approval.) REQUEST FOR STATE APPROVAL OF PLAN Since this is the second of a three year Core Services Plan, this page needs to be signed by a Core Service Program county representative. This Core Services Plan is hereby submitted for Weld Indicate county name(s) and lead county if this is a multi-county plan], for the period contract years June 1, 2010, through May 31, 2013, fiscal years July 1, 2010,through June 30f1013. The Plan includes the following: ➢ Completed"Statement of Assurances"; ➢ Completed Statement of the eight (8) required Core services to be provided or purchased; a list of county optional services, County Designed Program Services (indicate Evidenced Based Services to Adolescents Awarded County Designed Programs),to be provided or purchased; ➢ Completed program description of each proposed"County Designed Service"; ➢ Completed "Information on Fees"form; ➢ Completed"Reunification Issues"form; ➢ Completed "Direct Service Delivery"form; ➢ Completed "Purchase of Service Delivery"form; ➢ Completed"Projected Outcomes"form; ➢ Completed "Overhead Cost"form; ➢ Completed"Final Budget Page"form; ➢ Completed"State Board Summary";and, ➢ Completed"100% Funding Summary"form. This Core Services Program Plan has been developed in accordance with State Department of Human Services rules and is hereby submitted to the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Welfare Services for approval. If the enclosed proposed Core Services Program Plan is approved, the Plan will be administered in conformity with its provisions and the provisions of State Department rules. The person who will act as primary contact person for the Core Services Plan is, Tobi Venter and can be reached at telephone number 1970) 352-1551,x6392, and e-mail at vecitertaaco.weld.co.us. If two or more counties propose this plan, the required signatures below are to be completed by each county, as appropriate. Please attach an additional signature page as needed. 9�aOI1 Signatur , DIR NTY D PARTMENT OF HUMAN/SOCIAL SERVICES DATE X- a'7- // Signat e, CHAIR, PLACEME ALTERNATIV( COMMISSION DATE Th AUG 3 1 2011 Signature, CHAIR, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISS%RS DATE Pro—Tern Please check here if your county does not have a Placement Alternative Commission: O 2 CORE SERVICES STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES Weld County(ies) assures that, upon approval of the Core Services Program Plan the following will be adhered to in the implementation of the Plan: Core Services Assurances: • Operation will conform to the provisions of the Plan; • Operation will conform to State rules; • Core Services Program Services, provided or purchased, will be accessible to children and their families who meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Rule Manual Volume 7, at 7.303.13; • Operation will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age or mental/physical disability who applies for or receives services through the Core Services program; • Services will recognize and support cultural and religious background and customs of children and their families; • Out-of-state travel will not be paid for with Core Services funds; • All forms used in the completion of the Core Services Plan will be State prescribed or State approved forms; • Core FTE/Personal Services costs authorized for reimbursement by the State Department will be used only to provide Core Services authorized in the county(ies)' approved Core Services Plan; • The purchase of services will be in conformity with State purchase of service rules including contract form, content, and monitoring requirements; and • Information regarding services purchased or provided will be reported to the State Department for program, statistical and financial purposes. 3 CORE SERVICES COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually by the State Department. Given that County Designed programs are not standardized across counties, it is important to provide detailed information as outlined below. This information can be used to justify continued funding of the program with the legislature. The information listed below is to be completed for each County Designed Service to be included in the County(ies)' Core Services Program Plan. Service Name: Foster Parent Consultation (F.P.C.I 1. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. This program provides foster care consultative services in the areas of(1)consultation and foster parent support specific to a child placed in the home,(2)mandated corrective action consultation specific to a child placed in the home,and (3)mandated critical care consultation specific to a child placed in the home. Through consultation,foster care children are being maintained in the least lowest level of care and least restrictive setting when out-of-home placement is necessary. 2. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trials. The service detail already exists in Trails. 3. Define the eligible population to be served. These services are open to any child placed in a Weld County foster home. 4. Define the time frame of the service. Foster children are referred for the service through the assigned County Foster Care Coordinator. Duration is initially three(3) months with the option to review the service for renewal through the staffing team. 5. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, The number of cases per worker varies and is dependent upon the availability of the provider and the need for services at any given time. • number of workers for the program, and Weld County currently contracts with six(6) providers. • worker to supervisor ratio. 1:1 4 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. All contracted providers are Masters level clinicians, or higher,with extensive experience and training in the area of foster care and Child Welfare. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. A. "Family Conflict Management": The foster family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and disagreements contributing to child maltreatment, running away,status offenses and delinquent behavior. B. "Parental Competency": Foster parents will show ability to maintain sound relationships with the children placed in the home and provider care, nutrition, hygiene, discipline, protection, instructions,and supervision. F. "Academic, Behavioral and Emotional Competency": Children involved in school or day treatment settings will demonstrate ability to meet school requirements,to control behavior, and to control and communicate feelings. 8. Identify the service provider. Various providers. 9. Define the rate of payment(e.g., $250.00 per month). The cost per hour for this service ranges from$82.00 to$125.00. Service Name: Functional Family Therapy(F.F.T.j 1. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. F.F.T. is an intensive family-based treatment that addresses the pervasive patterns of relational dysfunction known to be determinants of conduct disorder,violent acting out, and substance abuse among youth 10-18 years of age. F.F.T.address the multiple factors known to be related to delinquency and therefore strives to enhance both the safety of the youth and family directly receiving F.F.T.services as well as the safety of the greater community in which the youth resides. 2. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails. 3. Define the eligible population to be served. The target population for this service is youth ages 10-18 who are conduct disordered,violent or have issues with substance abuse,and are at risk of out-of-home placement. Youth must meet Core Service Criteria as identified in Volume 7. 5 4. Define the time frame of the service. The average length of service is two(2)to five(5) months which can be lengthened for youth deemed appropriate for extended services. 5. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, NRBH: Up to 15 cases/therapist. Savio: Up to 10 cases/therapist. • number of workers for the program, and NRBH: Three(3)therapists currently. Savio: Six(6)therapists currently. • worker to supervisor ratio. NRBH: 2:1 Savio: 8:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. F.F.T.therapists are Masters level clinicians or equivalent. All therapists have completed the nationally recognized F.F.T.training program and strictly adhere to the accepted program model. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. A. "Family Conflict Management": The foster family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and disagreements contributing to child maltreatment, running away,status offenses and delinquent behavior. B. "Parental Competency": Foster parents will show ability to maintain sound relationships with the children placed in the home and provider care, nutrition, hygiene, discipline, protection, instructions,and supervision. E. "Personal and Individual Competency": Families will show awareness in terms of self- esteem,victim awareness, peer relationships enhancement,establishing appropriate physical and emotional boundaries,demonstrating assertive behavior and assuming responsibility for one's own behavior. 8. Identify the service provider. North Range Behavioral Health Savio House 9. Define the rate of payment(e.g., $250.00 per month). NRBH: $650.00/month Savio: $780.00/month 6 Service Name: Multisystemic Therapy(M.S.T.) 1. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. M.S.T. is a nationally recognized evidence,family and community-based program model that focuses on chronic juvenile offenders, ages 12 to 17,who have extensive criminal histories. M.S.T.therapists work closely with families in their home to assist the youth and family in controlling the youth's behaviors, maintaining focus on school,engaging in pro-social activities and obtaining job skills. The program utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, behavior management training,family therapy and community-based resources. 2. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails. 3. Define the eligible population to be served. The target population for this service is youth ages 12-17 with antisocial behavior and who have extensive criminal histories. Youth must meet Core Service Criteria as identified in Volume 7. 4. Define the time frame of the service. The average length of service is two(2)to five(5) months which can be extended for youth deemed appropriate for extended services. 5. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, NRBH: Six(6) per therapist. Savio: Five(5) per therapist. • number of workers for the program, and NRBH: Four(4)therapists. Savio: Two (2)therapists. • worker to supervisor ratio. NRBH: 4:1 Savio: 2:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker Ill or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. M.S.T.therapists are Masters level clinicians or equivalent. All therapists have completed the nationally recognized M.S.T.training program and strictly adhere to the accepted program model. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. A. "Family Conflict Management": The foster family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and disagreements contributing to child maltreatment, running away, status 7 offenses and delinquent behavior. B. "Parental Competency": Foster parents will show ability to maintain sound relationships with the children placed in the home and provider care, nutrition, hygiene,discipline, protection, instructions,and supervision. E. "Personal and Individual Competency": Families will show awareness in terms of self- esteem,victim awareness, peer relationships enhancement, establishing appropriate physical and emotional boundaries, demonstrating assertive behavior and assuming responsibility for one's own behavior. 8. Identify the service provider. North Range Behavioral Health Savio House(also M.S.T. Problem Sexual Behavior) 9. Define the rate of payment(e.g., $250.00 per month). NRBH: $1,750.00/month Savio House: $1,575.00/month -MST,$2,537.00/month-MST PSB Service Name:Teamwork, Innovation,Growth, Hope and Training (T.I.G.H.T.I 1. Describe the service and components of the service; define the goals of the program. TIGHT is a collaborative effort involving Youth in Conflict and Employment Services. The goal of the TIGHT is to delay or eliminate the need for out-of-home placement by exposing participating youth to a variety of projects within their community. These include educational opportunities, pro-social activities, and exposure to information on topics such as sexually transmitted diseases,job skills, and other worthwhile information. These projects promote a healthy growth in self esteem and a sense of community, with the hope that participating youth identify and choose positive alternatives in their community. 2. Indicate if a new Trails service detail is necessary for this County Designed Program or that the service detail is already an option in Trails. The service detail already exists in Trails. 3. Define the eligible population to be served. Youth ages 15-18 who are at risk of out-of-home placement and who exhibit delinquent/maladaptive behaviors, primarily truancy issues and expulsion from school. 4. Define the time frame of the service. Youth participate in the program for six(6)months. 5. Define the workload standard for the program: • number of cases per worker, A T.I.G.H.T. crew consists of six(6)youth per one(1)crew leader. • number of workers for the program, and 8 Two(2)crew leaders. • worker to supervisor ratio. 2:1 6. Define the staff qualifications for the service, e.g., minimum caseworker III or equivalent, see 7.303.17 for guidelines. Staff providing the therapeutic component of the service Master's level clinicians, or higher, with training and experience in program models such as F.F.T. or M.S.T. 7. Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service, see 7.303.18. A. "Family Conflict Management": The foster family shall demonstrate capacity to resolve conflicts and disagreements contributing to child maltreatment, running away,status offenses and delinquent behavior. B. "Parental Competency": Foster parents will show ability to maintain sound relationships with the children placed in the home and provider care, nutrition, hygiene,discipline, protection, instructions,and supervision. E. "Personal and Individual Competency": Families will show awareness in terms of self- esteem,victim awareness, peer relationships enhancement, establishing appropriate physical and emotional boundaries, demonstrating assertive behavior and assuming responsibility for one's own behavior. 8. Identify the service provider. Collaborative effort with Employment Services of Weld County 9. Define the rate of payment(e.g., $250.00 per month). 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