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RE: APPROVE YEAR FIVE CONTINUATION APPLICATION FOR BUILDING HEALTHY
MARRIAGES PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION GRANT 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 the Year Five Continuation Application for
the Building Healthy Marriages Program Demonstration Grant 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 United States Department of Health and Human Services,
commencing September 30, 2006, and ending September 29, 2011, with further terms and
conditions being as stated in said continuation application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said continuation
application, 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 Year Five Continuation Application for the Building Healthy Marriages
Program Demonstration Grant 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 United States Department of Health and Human Services be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign any necessary documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is,
authorized to electronically submit said continuation application and associated documents as
signed by the Chair.
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2010-0874
HR0081
YEAR FIVE CONTINUATION APPLICATION FOR BUILDING HEALTHY MARRIAGES
PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION GRANT
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 28th day of April, A.D., 2010, nunc pro tunc September 30, 2006.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
E )WELD COUNTY, CO ORADO
ATTEST:
sa tg� Di gla Rademache , Chair
Weld County Clerk to the B. d t-
:arbara Kirkmeyer, ' ro-Tem
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David E. Long
Date of signature: 51124,0
2010-0874
HR0081
Building Healthy Marriage
Continuation Letter, 2010-2011
April 22, 2010
The Building Healthy Marriages Program (BHM) is submitting a letter of intent to continue the project
for the fifth and final year. The Office of Family Assistance has elected to utilize a new application
submission process through GrantSolutions. Enclosed are the documents that have been entered into
this system and are awaiting approval for submission. In summary,the program intends to continue the
program as it has evolved while developing an action plan to implement a "legacy" program (continuing
the program in some form after the grant funding). Per the budget narrative, $974,358.00 of Federal
Dollars are being requested with $110,190.00 cash match from the Weld County Colorado Works MOE
Reduction Reserve for a total of$1,084,548.00 to appropriately fund the program to meet the target
goals.
Sincerely,
Ann Bruce
Program Manager
Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grant
Weld County Department of Human Services
Doug Rademacher AM �� (4-r- 7 Date - )-6Q— / D
Authorized Certifying Official, 2010 1 l
Weld County Board of Commissioners
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of not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure.
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'1.Type of Submission 2.Type of Application *if Revision,select an appropriate type:
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*b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c. Organizational DUNS:
1846000813A1 075757955
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*City: Greeley
County: Weld
*State: Colorado
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*Zip/Postal Code: 80631 _
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f: Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this a plication:
Prefix: Ms. *First Name: Ann
Middle Name: Marie
lest Name: Bruce
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O anizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number:970-304-6578 ext 7905 Fax Number 970-304-6581
*Email: brucexam@co.weld.co.us
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*10.Name of Federal Agency:
ACF-Office of Family Assistance
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
93.086-Promoting Responsible Fatherhood IS,
*12.Funding Opportunity number:
Not Applicable
*Title:
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13.Competition Identification Number:
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Title
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14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.-limit to 200 characters):
Weld County, CO
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:-limit to 150 characters
Healthy Marriage Demonstration, Priority Area 2
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
16.Congressional Districts Of:
*a.Applicant "b. Program/Project
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
17.Proposed Project:
*a. Start Date: (MM/DDnYYY) 09/30/2006 *b. End Date: (MM/DDnYYY) 09/29/2011
18.Estimated Funding($):
*a. Federal 974358
*b. Applicant 110190
"c. State 0
*d. Local 0
"e. Other 0
*f. Program Income 0
"9. TOTAL 1084548
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Organization Name Weld County
Project Title Healthy Marriage Demonstration.Priority Area 2
Project Period 09/30/2006 to 09/29/2011
Application Number(To be assigned)
Budget Period
'Start Date 09/30/2010
'End Date 09/29/2011
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Section A-Budget Summary
1-5(a) Grant Program Function or Activity
Program-1:Healthy Marriage Promotion
Program-2.Healthy Marriage Promotion
Program-3 Healthy Marriage Promotion
Program-4 Healthy Marriage Promotion
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Estimated Unobligated Funds!
Program-' Program-2 Program-3 Program-4 Total
(c) Federal $ 00$ 00$ 00$ .00$0 00
(d) Non-Federals 00$ 00$ .00$ .00$0 00
New or Revised Budget:
Program-1 Program-2 Program-3 Program-4 Total
(e) Federal $974358 00$ 00$ 00$ .00$974358 .00
(0 Non-Federal$110190 .00$ 00$ 00$ .00$110190 .00
(g) Total $1084548 00$0 .00$0 .00$0 • 00$1084548 .00
Section B-Budget Categories
3 Object Class Categories
Program-1 Program-2 Program-3 Piogram-4 Total
Healthy Marriage Healthy Marriage Healthy Marriage Healthy Manage
(a)Personnel $139612 00 $ -00 $ 00 $ 00 $139612
(b)Fringe Benefits $59899 .00 $ _00 $ .00 $ 00 559899
(c)Travel $5684 .00 1 .00 $ .00 $ 00 556
(d)Equipment $ .00 $ .0G $. .. . .00 $ .00 $0
(e)Supplies g 5092 .00 $ .00 $ 00 $ .00 $50022
-- -(f)Contractual $714005 .00 $ .00 - -$ .00 $ .00 $714005
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t �il'j�Total Drell Charges(elan of 6a-6h)$974358 00 $0 .00 $0 00 $0 00 $974358
(()alarm charges $ 00 $ .00 $ 00 $ .00 $h
(k)Total(sum of 6i and en $974358 00 $0 .00 S0 00 $0 .00 $97435B
7.Program Income $ 00 $ .00 $ 00 $ 00 $0
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Program-3- Healthy Marriage Promotion
Program-44. Healthy Marriage Promotion
Program-1 Program-2 Program-3 Program-4 Total
(b)Applicant $110190 00$ 00$ 00$ .005110190 00
(c)State $ 00$ 00$ 00$ .0050 00
(d)Other(Local) $ 00$ 00$ 00$ 00$0 00
. (e)Other(Non Local) $ _00$ 00$ 00$ .00$0 CO
(f)Other Program Income$ 00$ 00$ 00$ .00$0 00
(g)Other Total $0 00$0 0050 00$0 00$0 00
(h)Section C Total $110190 00$0 0050 00$0 .005110190 00
Section D-Forecasted Cash Needs
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total
13 Federal $243590 005243590 005 243589 •005243589 005974358 00
14 Non Federal$27548 00527548 00527547 .0()$27547 005110190 00
15 Total $271138 00$271138 005271136 005271136 0051084548 00
Section E-Budget Estimates of Federal Funds needed for Balance of the Project
16-19 (a)Program-1:Healthy Marriage Promotion
Program-2:'Healthy Marriage Promotion
Program-3:.Healthy Marriage Promotion
Program-4:'Healthy Marriage Promotion
Future Funding Periods(years)
Program-1 Program-2 Program-3 Program-4 Total
(b)First $ 00$ 00$ .00$ 0050 00
(c)Second $ 00$ 00$ 00$ .00$0 00
(d)Third $ Oa$ 00$ 00$ 00$0 00
(e)Foullh $ .00$ 00$ 00$ .00$0 00
20 Total $0 .0050 COS 00$0 .00$0 00
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21 arect Charges $974358 .00
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Organizational Profile
Weld County covers an area of 3,999 square miles in north central Colorado and is the third largest
county in the state. Weld County Department of Human Services administers child welfare, assistance
payments, child support, and prevention programs as part of Weld County government.
The Building Healthy Marriages (BHM) program has three components in which it delivers relationships
skills and other services to the residents of Weld County. The first is called "Building Healthy
Relationships"where eight hour relationship education seminars are conducted for young adults, single
adults, and couples at every point of their relationships and utilize several different curriculums
depending upon the audience. These curriculums include: PREP, Within Our Reach, Marriage Garden,
Within My Reach, and LoveNotes. For couples who are in need of further help to deal with current
issues in their relationship, BHM offers "Next Step Coaching"in which a mentor couple will assist the
couple in need with identifying their strengths and coaching them through tough conversations with
each other. Next Step Coaching will also work with engaged couples to assist them in starting their
marriage off on the right foot. Finally, unmarried, expectant couples can receive assistance in obtaining
support for their new family through the "Building a Family"program. A Family Liaison will assist these
couples in identifying their physical as well as their emotional needs and finding those resources that
meet their needs.
The program is supported through the work of the four main partners,Weld County Department of
Human Services(WCDHS), United Way of Weld County (UWWC),the Community Mediation Project
(CMP), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The WCDHS was awarded the grant and
employs six employees to perform the program support and administration/management of the
program.
• Program Manager:Ann Bruce Duties/Responsibilities: Develop and plan the delivery of BHM
program and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Develop
good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with the lead agencies and its
constituents to help achieve the BHM goals. Ensure that program activities operate within the
policies and procedures of the organization.
• Family Support Coordinator: Mary Jo Vasquez Duties/Responsibilities:Trains, supervises and
evaluates the performance of the Community/Family Liaison and Intake/Assessment staff.
Develops relationships with referral organizations and manages operations to meet the needs of
the program. She reviews case files, intake files and completes referral and enrollment reports.
• FamiFy Liaisons:Nichole Fenster, Kim Ketchum, Candi De La Cruz,and Rebecca Tapia
Duties/Responsibilities: Conducts intakes and assessment on potential participants in the BHM
program. They assist with recruitment and awareness raising community events. Initiates file
maintenance on new participants. Provides support to program, identifying strengths and
needs, providing information and referral, assisting in practice of strategies learned, identifying
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and eliminating barriers to participation, co-facilitating workshops. Each Liaison is assigned a
part of the program and will work primarily with the participants of that program component.
The fourth liaison backs up the first three liaisons and also conducts outreach to those
community and faith-based organizations, facilitating and nurturing those relationships.
United Way of Weld County is responsible for the public marketing campaign to help brand BHM and
spread the message as to the benefits of healthy marriages and relationships (Allowable Activity Area
#1). Beginning in year four and continuing into year five, UW will enhance their current marketing plan
to include an informational campaign on the benefits of healthy relationships via radio and television
spots and newspaper editorials. They have dedicated 1.25 FTE personnel to handle this responsibility.
• Marriage Project Coordinator: Beth Kwast Duties/Responsibilities: Work with Department of
Human Services and United Way of Weld County to assist in coordinating support services to
clients participating in the Building Healthy Marriage Project of Weld County.The Marriage
Project Coordinator also provides assistance with developing and distributing marketing
materials as well as collaborating with project partners to facilitate Building Healthy Marriage
special events and outreach activities.
• Resource Investment Director:Susan Van Deren Duties/Responsibilities: responsible for
supervising the Marriage Project Coordinator and working collaboratively with all of the project
partners to oversee the overall program components. This entails attending various Building
Healthy Marriage meetings and events as well working with the Marriage Project Coordinator to
develop and review budgets, and review materials and event plans.
Community Mediation Project manages the educational aspect of the project. They are responsible for
recruiting and employing educators and coaches, certifying sufficient number of educators, maintaining
curriculum and ensuring its relevance, and coordinating the classes/seminars. CMP has been a leader in
collaborative efforts of Weld County by coming along side of numerous other faith-based and
community agencies. For example,they worked with the probation and diversion program to set up a
system of redeeming community service hours for time spent in the seminars. We have served over 27
juvenile offenders with this program. CMP with the help of Tower21, a community youth program has
developed a program where a LoveNotes seminar is given simultaneously with a Within My Reach
seminar so that families can access the information in settings that are conducive to their age. The
families are brought back during meal times so they may discuss and practice the skills and information
that they have learned.This has become one of our most popular formats. They do this, and more,for
both our Englishupeaking and our Spanish speaking participants.-CMPdedicaeLone full time employee,
two parttime employees, and one volunteer to this project.
• Marriage Education Manager: Craig Conrad Duties/Responsibilities: Oversees the Healthy
Marriage Educational program. Recruits,trains, qualify, employs, evaluates and supervises
contracted BHM staff, marriage educators, coaches and vendors. Stays informed of current
marriage education research and training, maintains marriage education and training
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credentials. Oversees information management, establishes and maintains the database to
track educators, coaches, mentors and program participants. Establishes the CMP BHM budget,
expenditures and provides financial reports. Plans, strategizes, coordinates and attends all
required meetings with partner agencies. He ensures the updating of and compliance with BHM
policies, procedures and protocols. Responsible for building the faith-based Healthy Marriage
Educational Partnership, representing BHM to diverse groups and agencies, and recruiting
participant couples throughout Weld County. Serves as a volunteer educator and coach as
needed.
• Hispanic Marriage Education Manager: Juvenal Cervantes Duties/Responsibilities: Recruits,
trains,qualifies, employs, evaluates and supervises contracted Hispanic BHM staff, marriage
educators, and coaches. Stays informed of current marriage education research and training,
maintains marriage education and training credentials. Coordinates and attends all required
meetings with partner agencies. Responsible for building the faith-based Healthy Marriage
Educational Partnership, representing BHM to diverse groups and agencies, and recruiting
participant couples in the Hispanic community throughout Weld County. Serves as a volunteer
educator and coach as needed. He facilitates all monolingual Spanish speaking seminars,
workshops and events.
• Marriage Education Coordinator: Alison Conrad Duties/Responsibilities: Schedules and
coordinates all marriage education, coaching and training events, establishes and maintains the
infrastructure for effective marriage education programs throughout Weld County. Responsible
for office operations; answers phones, greets the public, orders supplies, makes copies,
manages office equipment, mailings, manages vendor relationships.She maintains the files of all
the marriage education and training credentials. Coordinates and attends all required meetings
with partner agencies. Serves as volunteer educator and coach as needed.
• Youth Relationship Education Coordinator:Todd Welch Duties/Responsibilities: Maintains
relevant relationship curriculum to target the youth. Schedules, teaches and coordinates
relationship seminars for the youth. Works with probation and diversion to coordinate
community service hours served. Serves as an educator for our adult relationship seminars and
serves as a consultant in the recruiting, marketing and educational components for the youth
culture.
Finally there is the University of Northern Colorado who is responsible for the evaluation of the
program. They have-rundarbextensive quantitative look at our prograrnjasi_ngthe _ tri a Satisfaction
Survey as the pre--and_posttest and Knowledge and Satisfaction-Survey_rrnini-kisses=)to determine the
impact of the program. The results are submitted in a bi-annual report that high lights the strengths as
well as the weaknesses of the program. Furthermore, our Evaluation Team has been invited to present
their findings at the International Psychological Association conference 2009,the Rocky Mountain
American Psychological Association conference 2010 and the American Psychological Association 2010.
This year,the Evaluation team hasswitched the research focus to be qualitative and has started to
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conduct interviews of past participants to get the story behind the numbers.Their staff includes a lead
researcher, a research associate and several graduate assistants. The following individuals are the lead
researcher and the research associates:
• Lead Researcher: Dr. Mary Sean O'Halloran Duties/Responsibilities—Oversees the research
construct and data collection. Employs, evaluates and supervises the Research Associate and
Graduate Assistants. Sean ensures proper and relevant research methodology and appropriate
IRB approval.
• Research Associate: Dr.Sonja Letzen Duties/Responsibilities—Assists the Lead Researcher in
the oversight of the research construct and data collection. Serves as a liaison between the
partners and the evaluation team.
Oversight and Management of Program Activities
Oversight of program activities begins with the Authorizing Official who for the purpose of this program
is the Chair to the Board of County Commissioners(BOCC). This ensures that all reports and contracts
are reviewed and approved by the board of Commissioners. The direct oversight of the program is the
responsibility of the Program Manager(PM), Ann Bruce. The primary role of the PM is to act as the
liaison between the BOCC and the Federal Officials for this grant. With the assistance of the Partners,
she ensures that all programmatic changes and budgets receive Federal approval. She maintains the
MOUs with United Way, Community Mediation Project, the University of Northern Colorado, and 3t
Data Management System. Each of the Partners is responsible for the direct oversight of their staff. For
WCDHS the Family Support Coordinator, Mary Jo Vasquez, is responsible for addressing staffing issues
with the Community Liaisons as well as maintaining the Program Policy and Procedure Handbook. Susan
Van Deren serves as the supervisor of the Marriage Coordinator, Beth Kwast for United Way. Finally,
CMP administrative duties fall to Craig Conrad who recruits employs and supervises all of the program
educators. Partners meet as a group on the first and third Tuesday of each month to report any updates
that are going on in their area. They also meet semi-annually in a retreat to address bigger issues such
as team building, recruiting, and strategic planning of the legacy program (the program after the grant is
done). In addition to this a partner may meet as often as bi-monthly one-on-one with the PM to address
any current or urgent issues. All decisions are supported with documentation from the grant description
and the approval of the Federal Project Officer. The following are the three primary protocols that are
instituted by all the Partners of BHM:
• Domestic Violence—This protocol continues to be a living, breathing document that is reviewed
quarterly by our local Domestic Violence Program experts to ensure that all staff receive annual
training and the ocatocofAtself-reflect the most recent concepts_ nd fi ngs_inthe-r€aearch on
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• Faith Based Regulations—This protocol is complete and in use.
• Voluntary Participation—This protocol is complete and in use.
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Targets for Year Five: Service Delivery
1 EVENTS United Way, 8/11
WCDHS, and
A Cultural Affair CMP
Date: October 3
Place: Greeley
downtown
Alternative High
School Health Fair
Date: October 7
Place: Greeley
BHM Harvest Glow
Date: October 24
Place: Greeley (Old HP
Building Lot)
Young People's
Conference
Date: November 14
Place: Ft. Lupton Rec
Center, Ft. Lupton
Migrant Christmas
Fiesta
Date: December 17
Place: Ft. Lupton
Migrant Christmas
Fiesta
Date: December 19
Place: Northridge =High—
School,Greeley
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Building Healthy
Marriages at United
Way KGRE Live
Remote Broadcast and
Toy-Giveaway
Date: December 21
Place: United Way of
Weld County, Greeley
Housing Assistance
Fair
Date: January 16
Place: 1s` Baptist
Church, Greeley
UNC Resource Fair
Date: February 24
Place: UNC
Community Resource
Fair
Date: March 4
Place: Island Grove
Event Center, Greeley
Summer Youth
Registration
Date: March 31st
Place: DHS
Northern Colorado
Children's Festival
Date: April 10
Place: Island Grove
Event Center, Greeley
Grandparents
A
LA
Conference — —
Date: April 15
Place: Evans
Community Complex
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Health & Safety
Literacy Fair
Date: April 17th
Place: Head Start
Johnstown Children's
Festival
Date: April 24th
Place: Roosevelt High
School
Foreclosure Assistance
Fair
Date: April
Place:
Cinco de Mayo
Date: May 1st
Place: Island Grove,
Greeley
Rodarte Center Block
Party
Date: May
Place: Rodarte Center
Park, Greeley
Young People's
Conference
Date: May 8
Place: Fort Lupton
Community Complex
Women's Health Fair
Date: June
Place: Sunrise Clinic,
Greeley
- Men's Health Pit Stop
Date: June
Place: Family Fun Plex,
Greeley
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Summer Back to
School Blowout
Date: August
Place: Lincoln Park,
Greeley
Salud Clinic Health Fair
Date: August
Place: Salud Clinic,
Frederick
OFA Conference
Date: August
Place: Washington,
D.C.
UNC Fall Bizarre
Date: August (3rd
week?)
Place: UNC, Greeley
Trapper Days (parade
and fair)
Date: September Place:
Ft. Lupton
United Way
Plazapalooza
Date: September
Place: Lincoln Park,
Greeley
1 County-wide February United Way and 8/11
Event-"Celebration of WCDHS
Love," a month-long
campaign including a
one-night special
event. This campaign-is-
— — focused on
encouraging and
educating about the
expression of love to
build healthy
relationships. The
BIPage
special event is a "date-
night" for couples with
a guest speaker
addressing how to
build relationship
stability and health.
1 Informational United Way and 8/11
Campaign -Targeted WCDHS
campaign addressing
the importance of
healthy relationships to
overall community,
business, and societal
strength. Targeted to
current and potential
community and
business partners to
build collaboration and
partnership in the BHM
program. This
campaign will include
billboards, indoor
posters, newspaper
ads, television and
radio spots and talk
shows.
1 Public Media - General United Way and 8/11
campaign to promote .WCDHS
brand awareness and
increase participation
in the programs and
services provide by the
BHM project. Targeted
to current and
potential clients. This
campaign will include
billboards, indoor
posters, newspaper
ads, television and
radio spots and talk
shows.
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3 Multiple 8 hour 25 CMP and 8/11
seminars will be held WCDHS
that will utilize
Lovenotes, LoveU2,
and PREP. These
seminars will be held at
Waypoints church,
Zoey's coffee shop,
Trinity Plaza, Rec.
Centers throughout
Weld County, and in
spaces provided by the
school district. These
couples will also be
encouraged to
complete a needs
assessment to identify
the issues and barriers
these families face.
Based on the needs
assessment a Family
Liaison will work with
the couple to access
such services as TANF,
Teen Pregnancy
program through YFC,
prenatal care,financial
management,
Fatherhood programs
and our BHM Token
store where they can
select such items as car
seats, formula and
dipers-
4 Multiple 8 hour 500 CMP/WCDHS 8/11
seminars will be
conducted using the
following curriculums:
Within My Reach,
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LoveNotes,
PREPARE/ENRICH,
Within Our Reach, and
PREP. These seminars
will be held throughout
Weld County in Faith-
based as well as
Community-based
agencies (Waypoints,
Rec. Centers, Christ
Community Church,
Trinity Plaza, Zoey's
Coffee shop, and the
BHM conference room)
CMP has come along
side several school
districts and University
professors to act as
guest speakers in their
life science programs.
They have also
collaborated with the
Health Dept., Salude
Family Clinic,
Fatherhood Initiative,
and North Range
Behavioral Health to
facilitate a Young
People's conference in
which youth are taught
mental health hygiene
and relationship skills
and given resources to
community programs
that specifically serve
teens.
5 ---Multiple hThr
500 CMP/111 --
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seminarsiilbe
conducted using the
following curriculums:
PREPARE/ENRICH,
Within Our Reach,
MarriageSMden and --- -
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PREP. These seminars
will be held throughout
Weld County in Faith-
based as well as
Community-based
agencies (Waypoints,
Rec. Centers, Christ
Community Church,
Trinity Plaza, Zoey's
Coffee shop, and the
BHM conference room)
7 Couples identified as 100 WCDHS/CMP 8/11
TANF eligible are
assessed for both
emotional and physical
needs. They complete
a Marriage Satisfaction
Inventory that will
indicate the couples'
relationship strengths
and weaknesses and
assigned a mentoring
couple who will coach
them with
communication skills to
deal with those
weaknesses and any
other issues they may
be facing.
Curricula
"PREPARE/ENRICH" Relationship Assessment
The PREPARE/ENRICH curriculum-w e'riginallydeveloped in the late 19703-to assist codpies se kitr—
premarital couple enrichmenttOlsoii eOlson-Sigg, 1999).The original curriculum was-intended-to--
facilitate a discussion between partners regarding relevant issues for married couples,such as conflict
resolution, finances, communication, and goals of the couple and family. PREPARE/ENRICH begins with
the couple taking an assessment instrument to identify areas of weakness and strength (www.prepare-
enrich.com). Following the assessment the couple meets with a counselor for four to eight feedback
sessions to discuss their areas of potential-grQwththeir strengths as individuals and as acou+mlw-
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(http://www.prepare-enrich.com). Since its creation the PREPARE/ENRICH curriculum has been revised
three times (1982, 1986, and 1996).The current "Version 2000" has demonstrated strong reliability,
with internal reliability coefficients for the scales of the instruments ranging from .73 to .90 (Olson &
Olson-Sigg, 1999, Bowling et al., 2005).The PREPARE/ENRICH curriculum has demonstrated predictive
validity in accurately forecasting couples who would be satisfied with their marriage 3 years after
initiation of the program (Larsen &Olson, 1989). Discriminate validity has also been established by the
curriculum. A study by Fowers and Olson (1989) demonstrated that PREPARE/ENRICH accurately
discriminates between happily and unhappily married couples.
There are six goals in the PREPARE/ENRICH Program:
1. "To explore Relationship Strengths and Growth Areas
2. To learn Assertiveness and Active Listening Skills
3. To learn how to resolve conflict using the Ten Step Model
4. To help the couple discuss their Family-of-Origin
5. To help the couple with financial planning and budgeting
6. To focus on personal,couple and family goals"
7. Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP)
"Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program"(PREP)
The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) is an educational program designed to
help couples develop strong and rewarding marriages. PREP teaches couples effective communication
skills, how to solve problems as a team, and deal with conflict. It also aims to enhance the commitment
of the couple (Bowling et al., 2005). PREP can be presented, with a facilitator, in a group setting or with
one couple at a time (Renick, Blumberg, Markman, 1992).
"Within My Reach"(WMR)
The Within My Reach program was created by Stanley, Pearson & Kline(2005) and is based on the
PREP marriage education program. WMR is a relationship skills and decision making program. It is
specifically designed for low-income individuals who are attending marriage education without a
partner(Pearson, Stanley, & Kline, 2005). Central to the curriculum is the idea that the decisions an
individual makes in their love life will affect many other areas of life, particularly career and child
bearing and raising. The primary theme of the Within My Reach curriculum is safety in relationships
(Pearson et al., 2005). The curriculum defines a healthy marriage as involving a high degree of safety.
WMR includes the following goals:
• Enhance and stabilize current partner relationships
• Help people in damaging relationships to leave safely
• Help people to choose future partners wisely
Many of the skills taught can benefit an individual in work, social situations,and with their children and
family. The curriculum takes a number of characteristics of low-income populations into account, and
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uses an interactive, experiential curriculum (Pearson et al., 2005).
"Within Our Reach"(WOR)
Within Our Reach is a marriage education curriculum designed for low-income couples. The creators
(Stanley, Markman,Jenkins, Ramos, Noll & Rhoades, 2006)of the PREP marriage education curriculum
designed this program. However,there are a number of distinct changes from the original PREP
curriculum. The Within Our Reach curriculum was developed based upon research involving
economically disadvantaged families. This research has guided the curriculum to include a different
range of themes and concepts, to emphasize the needs of this community, and to revise the teaching
style in the curriculum.
The curriculum focuses on the strengths of the couple and the barriers that keep them from their
aspirations. Also, participants are charged with choosing the content and major themes of the session.
The goal of the program is to facilitate a "sense of curriculum being tuned to their issues" (PREPInc,
2009, p. 2). The curriculum includes global themes,which are taught in every session, and specific
themes that are covered when applicable, such as racism, depression, or joblessness (PREPInc, 2009).
Emphasis is placed on the personal behavior of the individual and their responsibility for the way in
which they think,act, and respond (PREPInc, 2009).
The presentation of the material and the teaching style changed from the original PREP curriculum.
Within Our Reach presents smaller amounts of material with more couple and group activities between
lessons (PREPInc, 2009). This revision provides the curriculum with more energy and makes the sessions
more interesting for participants. The training has been expanded and there is more in-session time for
practice and exercises of skills (PREPInc, 2009). The curriculum is based on the "Safety theory"which
includes the following subtopics:
• Physical Safety(freedom from harm and physical aggression or psych abuse)
• Emotional Safety and Support
Connected
Support
Conflict under control
Safe to talk
• Commitment safety and security
A future
An 'us'
• Contextual Safety
:- Crime
Health
Economic
Racism
Cultural factors (PREPInc, 2009, p.4).
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"Marriage Garden"Marriage Education
This educational program was created at the University of Arkansas. The Marriage Garden is based on
the metaphor of partners in marriage learning the necessary tools, wisdom, and spirit to work in
harmony to cultivate a healthy marriage,as two people would come together to cultivate a healthy
garden (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, 2006a).The curriculum includes six
lessons covering the following topics:
• Commit: Make and honor promises
• Grow: Expand your strengths
• Nurture: Do the work of loving
• Understand: Cultivate compassion for your partner
• Solve:Turn differences into blessings
• Serve:Give back to your community
The Marriage Garden curriculum can be used with individuals, couples, in groups, or as a part of
marriage mentoring program (University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, 2006a).
"Love Notes"Student/Teen Relationship Education Seminars
The Love Notes: Making Relationships Work curriculum is a relationship education program
developed to target at risk youth including those who are currently pregnant or a parent. The program
targets strengths and goals and teaches participants new strategies for decision making about life
choices such as engaging in sexual behavior and having children. Marline Pearson developed the Love
Notes curriculum based on the Love U2: Relationship Smarts PLUS and the Within My Reach relationship
education programs. The primary difference between the Love U2 curriculum and Love Notes is the
attention paid to sexual choices, pregnancy, and parenting in the Love Notes curriculum. The Love
Notes curriculum focuses on six topics, which include:
• "Self-knowledge and personal aspirations
• Developing, assessing, and maintaining healthy relationships
• Recognizing unhealthy relationships and responding to dangerous relationships
• Effective communication and conflict management
• Intimacy, sexual values, pacing and planning
• How parental relationships affect children and the compelling reasons to avoid unplanned
pregnancy" (Pearson, 2010, paragraph 4).
Evaluation
METHODS: Instruments
Marital Satisfaction Inventory, Revised (MSI-R). The'MSI-R was chosen as the evaluation instrument for
measuring marital satisfaction.The primary reason for choosin kris instrument is that it is widely used _ „
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in research, has very good psychometric properties, has been translated into Spanish, and has been
normed on different ethnic groups. The MSI-R is one of the more current marital satisfaction
assessments, having been originally developed in 1985 and revised in the mid-1990's. Several other
Building Healthy Marriage projects in the United States are also using this inventory. In addition,the
MSI-R is written at the reading level appropriate for the sample under consideration (6-7`h grade reading
level is suggested), and has important sub scales, many of which are of particular interest for this grant
(i.e. Global Distress, Disagreements about Finances, and sub scales addressing areas of conflict or
potential conflict, including Problem-Solving Communication,Aggression, and Conflict over childrearing).
The MSI-R consists of 150 questions. With the exception of the Role Orientation Sub scale, all scales are
scored in the direction of dissatisfaction, indicating that high scores reflect high scores of dissatisfaction
for a specific area within the relationship (Snyder, 1997).
• Affective • Family History of • Conflict Over
Communication Distress Childrearing
• Role Orientation • Time Together • Dissatisfaction Over Sex
• Problem-Solving • Dissatisfaction With • Global Distress
Communication Children
• Aggression • Disagreements About
Finances
Global Distress:Global Distress is the best overall measure of marital satisfaction. It also gauges negative
expectancies regarding the relationship's future and consideration of divorce.
Affective Communication:Affective Communication evaluates dissatisfaction with the amount of
affection and understanding expressed by the other partner.
Problem Solving Communication:The Problem Solving Communication Scale is a measure of overt
discord in the relationship.
Aggression:The Aggression Scale assesses intimidation and physical aggression experienced by the
partner._
Time Together:The Time Together scale evaluates their companionship as expressed in shared leisure
time.
Financial Disagreement:The Financial Disagreement Scale evaluates the_extent to which the respondent
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partner experiences discord in the relationship over finances.
Sexual Dissatisfaction: Sexual Dissatisfaction measures general dissatisfaction with the sexual
relationship and inadequate affection during couples' interactions.
Role Orientation:The Role Orientation Scale evaluates the extent to which a partner identifies with
traditional versus nontraditional attitudes regarding marital_and parentaa gender roles.
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Family of Origin History:This scale measures the respondent's perception of the dysfunction of
relationships in the partner's family of origin.
Dissatisfaction with Children: This scale assesses the quality of the relationship between respondents
and their children, as well as parental concern regarding the emotional and behavioral well-being of one
or more of the children.
Conflict over Raising Children:This scale evaluates the extent of conflict between partners regarding
their approaches to raising children.
Knowledge and Satisfaction Surveys(KSS) (see Appendix A)
Knowledge and Satisfaction Survey(full KSS):This instrument was developed by the BHM Evaluation
Team from the University of Northern Colorado (UNC)and assesses the satisfaction with each of the
program events(Marriage Seminar, Enrichment Weekend, Marriage Booster, Marriage Mentoring,
Conflict Resolution Coaching, Financial Management coaching, Premarital/Relationship Inventories,
Employment Support Training), the family advocates and rates the overall satisfaction with the BHM
program. In addition, participants are asked to indicate how much knowledge they gained in the areas of
conflict resolution and financial management.
Knowledge and Satisfaction Survey—Next Step Coaching (KSS-NSC):This instrument was developed by
the UNC evaluation team to assess the satisfaction with the Next Step Coaching Program. Participants
are asked to indicate how satisfied they were with the Prepare/Enrich curriculum, Family Liaison,the
overall program and how much knowledge they gained.
Mini Knowledge and Satisfaction Surveys(Mini KSS)for five programs 1PREP,Within My Reach,..Winning
the Workplace Challenge,Within Our Reach,and Relationship Inventories [Prepare/Enrich]).These
instruments were developed by UNC and assesses the satisfaction with these particular events,
measures the satisfaction with the instructor,assesses the knowledge gained from the PREP program
and asks some basic demographic questions.
Mini Knowledge and Satisfaction Survey for Marriage Garden Workshop:This instrument was developed
partly by UNC and partly by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service(2006b) and
assesses the satisfaction with the Marriage Garden Curriculum and instructor; it assesses the knowledge
gained from the program and asks some basic demographic questions. Permission was granted from the
University of Arkansas to use section A-D on the Marriage Garden mini KSS.
Evaluation of Current Program (Year 3 &Year 4): Relationship Seminars
Pre-tests:=No — _ _- -
Post-test Evaluation 8 hours PREP, WOR, WMR, Winning the Workplace Challenge: Mini KSS (Mini
Knowledge &Satisfaction Survey), which also include several demographic questions, no MSI-R.The
administration time is approximately five minutes.
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Logistics and Administration of Post-Tests:The Intake Coordinator sent lists of participants' names to an
evaluation team member who coded the surveys and ensured that the Intake Coordinator received the
surveys before the class ends. Coding is necessary in order to track the couples/through the program.
The Intake Coordinator(or intake staff) gave each participant a mini KSS during the last 5 minutes of the
final session.The participant completed the survey, placed it in an envelope, sealed it, and returned it to
the Intake Coordinator. In the event that there are more participants than anticipated, extra,
unnumbered surveys were available. In this case, the Intake Coordinator wrote the participant's name
on a note, and placed it on the sealed envelope. All envelopes were collected along with the sign-in
sheet. Couples who did not attend the last session of the 8-hour seminar did not receive a mini KSS.
Evaluation 10 hours Prepare/Enrich Curriculum (Relationship Inventory) (Year 3&Year 4):
Pre-tests: No
Post-test Evaluation Prepare/Enrich Curriculum: Mini KSS (Prepare/Enrich Knowledge and Satisfaction
Survey),which also includes several demographic questions, no MSI-R.The administration time is
approximately 5 minutes.
Logistics and Administration of Post-Tests:This event is an individualized program (couple with
educator),thus packages of assessment instruments were prepared for the educator to use as needed.
Educators gave each participant a mini KSS during the last 5 minutes of the final (6`h session).
Participants who did not complete all six sessions did not receive a mini KSS (because mini KSS was
developed using the 6 goals of the curriculum). Participants were asked to complete the survey, place it
in the self-addressed stamped envelope, seal it, and return by mail to the UNC evaluation team.
Evaluation Current Pragram`(Year 3&'Year 4):Next Coaching
Pre-test(MSI-R):The MSI-R(pre-test) is administered by technicians at the beginning of the assessment
interview.The MSI-R is given to each member of the couple separately so that responses are not
discussed, as that may influence how each partner responds. If couples meet the eligibility criteria,they
may participate in Next Step Coaching.
To be accepted for participation in the Mentoring phase, a couple must:
• Have an annual income of less than 200%of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Successfully complete the intake process
• Be able to demonstrate legal status
• Be married, living together, or contemplating marriage -
• iave.nolirugnrvi indicators
Post-test Evaluation Individual Events(Mini KSS's): In year 3,couples were offered the opportunity to
participate in two events:The Enrichment weekend using the WOR curriculum and The Relationship
Inventories using the Prepare/Enrich curriculum. Enrichment weekends were no longer being offered
during this reporting period (October 30, 2009— March 31, 2010)due to the high cost of these events.
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All participants who were referred to the Next Step Coaching program are taking part, or will take part,
in the Relationship Inventory. Mini KSS's (completion time approximately 5 minutes) are administered
after individual events, same administration procedures are followed as for the Relationship Seminar
Programs.
Post-test Evaluation (MSI-R+KSS-NSC: MSI-R and Knowledge and Satisfaction Survey—Next Step
Coaching(KSS-NSC, see Appendix A)will be administered 12 months after the assessment to determine
if the couple's marital satisfaction has increased and to assess knowledge and the overall satisfaction
with the program.
Evaluation of Current Program (Year 3&Year 4): Building a Family
Pre-test(MSI-R):The MSI-R (pre-test) is administered by assessment technicians at the beginning of the
needs assessment interview.The MSI-R is given to each partner of the couple separately so that
responses are not discussed as that may influence how each partner responds. Post-test Evaluation
Individual Events (Mini KSS's):Mini KSS's(completion time approximately 5 minutes)are administered
after each individual event, except for Family Liaison, Community Referrals, Financial Management
Coaching,and Conflict Resolution Coaching(see Table 2). Same administration procedures are followed
as for the Next Step Coaching and Relationship Seminars.
Post-test Evaluation (MSI-R+KSS-BAF):The MSI-R will be administered 12 months after the needs
assessment to determine if couple's marital satisfaction has changed. A new overall general satisfaction
survey(Knowledge and Satisfaction Survey—Building A Family) which will take about 5 minutes to
complete-is currently-beingdeveiofsed to a55 -he overalt isfaction with the program ar to
measure satisfaction with the following events: Family Liaisons, Community Referrals, Conflict
Resolution Coaching, and Financial Management Coaching.This survey will be administered together
with the post MSI-R 12 months after the initial assessment.
Results: Research Question 1: Does the Building Healthy Marriages (BHM) program impact
marital satisfaction?
Yes,the Building Healthy Marriages program impacts marital satisfaction.
There was a significant-change in marital satisfaction scores over time for the following areas:
--• ProblenTSolei{ cii-fttrwnication, F(1,35)=18.622,p<-05
• Time TogetherjE(1,47)=17.408,p<.05
• Global Distress, F(1,38)=8.940, p<.05
• Sexual Dissatisfaction,F(1,41)=7.518,p<.05
• Affective Communication,F(1,42)=4.743,p<.05
• Financial Disagreement, F(1, 47)=4.731,p<.05
• Aggression, F(1,48)=4.378,p<.05
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With the exception of the Role Orientation Subscale,all scales are scored in the direction of
dissatisfaction, indicating that high scores reflect more dissatisfaction for a specific area within the
relationship.
The most significant improvement in satisfaction was found in the area of problem solving.
Couples who participated in the program reported significantly higher levels of satisfaction with Problem
Solving Communication than prior to entering the BHM program. Reardon-Anderson, Stagner,
Macomber, and Murray(2005) reviewed 13 studies investigating communication following relationship
and marital programs.They found a significant positive effect. The current findings support that the
BHM program substantially improved communication skills for participants. In addition, improvements
were found for both males and females for the Time Together and Global Distress subscales. Couples
who participated in the BHM classes report less negative expectancies regarding the relationship's
future and less consideration of divorce, and were more satisfied with the time they spent with their
partner than before they entered the program.
There was also a positive change between the pre and post test scores on the Sexual
Dissatisfaction Scale. The results suggest that couples experienced increased satisfaction with their
sexual relationship following participation in the BHM program. In addition, improvements in
satisfaction were found in the areas of Affective Communication, Financial Disagreement and
Aggression. These finding suggest that couples were more satisfied with the amount of affection and
understanding expressed by their partner, had less discord in their relationship over finances than prior
to entering into the BHM program, and experienced less intimidation and physical aggression by their
- _ - partner
There were no significant changes over time for Role Orientation, Family of Origin History,
Dissatisfaction with Children and Conflict over Childrearing.
It is interesting to note that 49%of the males and 46%of the females perceived problems in the
area of Family of Origin History, indicating that half of the participants had strong perceptions of
dysfunction in family relationships when entering the BHM program. Findings thus far do not indicate
changes in this area after participation.
In general, participants were more satisfied with: solving problems,the quality of time spent
together, and their marriage.
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BUDGET JUSTIFICATION YEAR 5
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Program Manager- 1 FIE $ 53,906
Name: Ann M. Bruce
Duties/Responsibilities: Develop and plan the
delivery of BHM program and its activities in
accordance with the mission and goals of the
organization. Develop good working relationships and
collaborative arrangements with the lead agencies and
its constituents to help achieve the BHM goals. Ensure
that program activities operate within the policies and
procedures of the organization.
FICA; Salary ($4326/mo.) X 0.0765 = $330.94 $ 15,601
Health Ins = $540
Dental = $11
FUTA = $4.67
Life Ins.; Salary ($4326/mo.) X 0.003914 = $16.93
Long-term Disability; Salary ($4326/mo.) X 0.00166 = $7.18
Retirement; Salary ($4326/mo.) X 0.09= $389.34
_ _ 1ota1 FringetS1300.06_per month___
Family Support Coordinator
Name: Mary Jo Vasquez $ 39,551
Duties/Responsibilities: Trains, supervises and
evaluates the performance of the
Community/Family Liaison and Intake/Assessment
staff. Develops relationships with referral
organizations and manages operations to meet the
needs of the program. Reviews case files, intake
files and completes referral and enrollment reports.
FICA; Salary ($3,199.90/mo.) x_0.0765===.$244.80 a $ 10,860 $J.,13
-Health Ins _:$433.00 — -T_ _ — __ -
Dental = $11.00
FUTA = $4.67
Life Ins.; Salary ($3,199.90/mo.) x 0.003914 = $12.53
Long-term Disability; Salary ($3,199.90/mo.) x 0.00166 =
$5.31
retirement;-salary ($3,199.90/mo.) x009.= $287.98
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Family/Community Liaisons — 4 FTEs $ 34,903
Names: Nichole Fenster $ 34,903
Kim Ketchum $ 34,903
Candi De La Cruz $ 34,903
Rebecca Tapia.
Duties/Responsibilities: Conducts intakes and
assessment on potential participants in the BHM
program. Assists with recruitment and awareness
raising community events. Initiates file
maintenance on new participants. Provides
support to program, identifying strengths
and needs, providing information and referral,
assisting in practice of strategies learned, identifying
and eliminating barriers to participation, co-
facilitating workshops.
FICA; Salary ($2,908.58/mo.) X 0.0765 = $222.51 X 4 = $ 49,039
$890.03
Health Ins = $722 X 1 + $433 X 3 = $ 2,021
Dental = $11 X 4 = $ 44
FUTA = $4.67 X 4 = $ 18.68
Life Ins.; Salary ($2,908.58/mo.) X 0.003914 = $11.39 X
4 = $45.54
Long-term Disability; Salary ($2,908.58/mo.) X 0.00166 =
$4.83 X 4 = $19.32
Retirement; Salary ($2,908.58/mo.) X 0.09= $261.78 X 4
- _ $104$
Total Fringe: $4086.57 per month.
Supplies and Administrative Overhead - $14,162 $50,922
Rent $3063.34/mo = $36,760/year
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Per diem @ $64/day/2 persons for 3 days = $384.
Mileage includes $3,000
Department of Human Services staff mileage to do required
travel per job duties. Six staff— 1,500 miles/ staff X $.50/
mile = $3000
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Cultural Competency Training cost is based on current rate for $2270
half-day training. Group size limited to 20, because learning
on this topic is more likely to take place in smaller groups.
This includes but is not limited to Substance Abuse
Awareness, Domestic Violence Indicator, Faith Based
Guidelines, and technical assistance training as offered by the
Federal Program. The rates are based on current market rate
in Weld County. Food or all education classes is included.
Partners' Mtgs
Food $10/meeting x 24 mtgs $240
Printing/copying/supplies $40
Staff Retreats
Food- $130/retreat x 2 retreats $260
Printing/copying/supplies $100
Staff Training
In House training:
Food - $75/training X 4 trainings $300
Printing/copying/supplies $100
Facility - $115/retreat x 2 $230
Educational Support Materials to include but not limited to $1,966
materials written in Braille or translated into any language
other than English.
Educational Support Services to include but not limited to sign
language interpreter or translation services for any language
other than English.
Su n Lan•ua•e interpreter $50/hour plus travel
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Name: 3T
Duties/Responsibilities: will be responsible for the
development of data management through the Tapestry
system. Software development is based on current market
rate.
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Time & Materials at 160/ hr for 10hr agreement
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Evaluation services provided by the University of Northern $ 70,000
Colorado to include a project report as a 60-page bound
report with color cover.
Personnel
Dr. Sean O'Halloran — Lead Researcher - 20% FTE- $19,337
Dr. Sonja Rizzolo — Research Associate — 20 hrs/wk FY-
$21,000
Graduate Assistant—4-8 hrs/week/semester - $9,051
Interview/Research Assistant— up to 20 hrs/ wk- $3,725
Fringe Benefits
0' Halloran @ 22.5% $4,351
Rizzolo @ 14% $2,940
Supplies
Project & interviewing supplies $1,000
Printing/copying $2,639
Postage $772
Total Direct Costs $64,815
Indirect Costs (8% total direct costs) $5,185
Total Costs 70 000
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A Woman's Place (AWP) will assist in assuring that $ 575
domestic violence issues for couples who receive
services from Weld County Building Healthy Marriages
Project (BI-IM) are safely, routinely, and consistently
identified and appropriately addressed.
- AWP will provide annual training for BHM staff (to
include coaching and education staff) = $200.000
- Assistance in developing a comprehensive DV protocol
= $250.00
- Quarterly review of protocol to ensure that it is current
and meets minimum requirements = $250.00
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8-hour, 4-session PREP Seminars, 200 couples @ $ 222,150
$380/couple = $76,000
Facility, $50/couple = $10,000
Couple's Material, $50/couple = $10,000
Seminar Materials, $10/seminar = $2,000
Educators, $100/couple = $20,000
Coaches, $50/couple = $10,000
Meals/Snacks, $120/couple = $24,000
8-hour, 2-session PREP Seminars, 25 couples @
$290/couple = $7,250
Facility, $50/couple = $1,250
Couple's Material, $50/couple = $1,250
Seminar Materials, $10/seminar = $250
Educators, $100/couple = $2,500
Coaches, $50/couple = $1,250
Meals/Snacks, $30/couple = $750 -
8-hour, 1-session PREP Seminars, 300 couples @
$32O{couple-=-$96,OOO m.
Facility.,.$50/couple--41$15i000_
Couple's Material, $50/couple = $15,000
Seminar Materials, $10/seminar = $3,000
Educators, $100/couple = $30,000
Coaches, $50/couple = $15,000
Meals/Snacks, $60/couple = $18,000
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8-hour, 4-session PREP Seminars less facility, 130
couples @ $330/couple = $42,900
Couple's Material, $50/couple = $6,500
Seminar Materials, $10/seminar = $1,300
Educators, $100/couple = $13,000
Coaches, $50/couple = $6,500
Meals/Snacks, $120/couple = $15,600
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4 hours of coaching @ $50/hour/couple = $200/couple.
Prepare/Enrich Inventories, 20 couples @ $ 4,000
$200/couple,
Couple's materials, $20/couple = $400,
Scoring Fees, $30/couple = $600.
Leader Fees, $150/completion = #3,000
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Staff Training and updates in various marriage $ 10,000
curricula,
Marriage Education Updates in PREP, WOR, Love Notes and
Prepare/Enrich curricula, 12 @ $500/each = $6,000,
Smart Marriage Conference, 2 @ $2,000/each = $4,000
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Costs to do educational administration in Weld $ 113,280
County,
Marriage Education Manager, 1 FTE = $38,160
Name: Craig Conrad
Duties/Responsibilities: Oversees the Healthy Marriage
Educational program. Recruits, trains, qualify, employs,
evaluates and supervises contracted BHM staff, marriage
educators,coaches and vendors. Stays informed of
current marriage education research and training,
maintains marriage educationjnd._training credentials.
Oversees information management, establishes and
maintains the database to track educators, coaches,
mentors and program participants. Establishes the CMP
BHM budget, expenditures and provides financial
reports. Plans, strategizes, coordinates and attends all
required meetings with partner agencies. Ensures the
updating of and compliaoceeolicie4, = -
procedures and protoco ss Responsible for building the
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faith-based Healthy Marriage Educational Partnership,
representing BHM to diverse groups and agencies, and
recruiting participant couples throughout Weld County.
Serves as a volunteer educator and coach as needed.
Hispanic Marriage Education Manager, .5 FIE = $14,000
Name: Juvenal Cervantes
Duties/Responsibilities: Recruits, trains, qualifies, employs,
evaluates and supervises contracted Hispanic BHM staff,
marriage educators, and coaches. Stays informed of
current marriage education research and training,
maintains marriage education and training credentials.
Coordinates and attends all required meetings with partner
agencies. Responsible for building the faith-based Healthy
Marriage Educational Partnership, representing BHM to
diverse groups and agencies, and recruiting participant
couples in the Hispanic community throughout Weld
County. Serves as a volunteer educator and coach as
needed. Facilitates all monolingual Spanish speaking
seminars, workshops and events.
Marriage Education Coordinator, .75 FIE = $27,720
Name: Alison Conrad
Duties/Responsibilities: Schedules and coordinates all
marriage education, coaching and training events,
establishes and maintains the infrastructure for effective
marriage education programs throughout Weld County.
Responsible for office operations; answers phones, greets
the public, orders supplies, makes copies, manages office
equipment, mailings, manages vendor relationships.
Maintains marriage education and training credentials.
Coordinates and attends all required meetings with partner
agencies. Serves as volunteer educator and coach as
needed.
Mileage, $300/ month = $ 3,600
Administrative Overhead, $1,500/month = $18,000,
Office Occupancy, $850/month = $10,200,
Office Supplies, $50/month = $600,
Quarterly Educational Partnership Meeting Handouts and
Materials, $50/ meeting = $200, -
Quarterly Educational Partnership-Meeting-Lunches, $10/each
for 20/meeting = $800
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Staff $ 56,336
Marriage Project Coordinator, 1 FTE, salary = $34,640
benefits = $9,465.
Name: Beth Kwast
Duties/Responsibilities: Work with Department of
Human Services and United Way of Weld County to
assist in coordinating support services to clients
participating in the Building Healthy Marriage Project of
Weld County. The Marriage Project Coordinator also
provides assistance with developing and distributing
marketing materials as well as collaborating with project
partners to facilitate Building Healthy Marriage special
events and outreach activities.
Prorata share of Finance Office Costs, $4,491.
Prorata share of Resource Investment Director, = $7,740.
Name: Susan Van Deren
Duties/Responsibilities: responsible for supervising
the Marriage Project Coordinator and working
collaboratively with all of the project partners to
oversee the overall program components. This
entails attendingvarious Building Healthy
Marriage meetings and events as well working with
the Marriage Project Coordinator to develop and
review budgets, and review materials and event
plans.
Office Costs & Mileage $ 13,954
Supplies $2,500
Replace equipment $1,300
Insurance $705
Occupancy/ communication/ Equipment maintenance
$8,043
Mileage: United Way of Weld County $1,400
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Technology _ $ 5,500
Text Website Hosting $500
Website Administrative $1,500
Information Services technical support $3,50
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County Wide February Campaign $ 19,150
The February campaign is a "Celebration of Love," a month-
long campaign including a one-night special event. This
campaign is focused on encouraging and educating about the
expression of love to build healthy relationships. The special
event is designed as a "date-night"for couples with a guest
speaker addressing how to build relationship stability and
health.
Love Vouchers $5,500
Promotion
Print Materials $3,250
Radio $2,000
Meeting Supplies $500
Event
Supplies $5,700
Facility $1,200
Speaker $1,000
Informational Campaign $ 56,525
Targeted campaign addressing the importance of healthy
relationships to overall community, business, and societal
strength. Targeted to current and potential community and
business partners to build collaboration and partnership in the
BHM program.
=Print+laterials
Brochures $3,250
Other Print $650
Brochure Holders $300
Newspaper
Longmont $825
Metro West $825
Greeley Tribune $5,000
UNC Mirror $325
Radio
KFKA (90 spots/mo. @ $12) $4,275
KGRE (90 spots/mo. @ $50) $13,200
Regent $16,300
Sable Television ---$6,725
18 weeks Greeley only
(ave. about $16/ spot total of 306 spots from June to
Sept.)
Other
Billboards $1,600
Prep for advertisements $1,300
Give away items $975UPdSrenlireo
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Public Media Campaign $ 123,335
General campaign to promote brand awareness and increase
participation in the programs and services provide by the BHM
project. Targeted to current and potential clients.
Print Materials
Brochures $7,000
Other Print $1,400
Brochure Holders $700
Newspaper
Longmont $1,750
Metro West $1,750
Greeley Tribune $10,640
UNC Mirror $700
Radio
KFKA (90 spots/mo. @ $12) $9,205
KGRE (90 spots/mo. @ $50) $28,350
Regent $35,280
Cable Television $14,560
18 weeks Greeley only
(ave. about $16/ spot total of 306 spots from June to
Sept.)
Other
Billboards $3,500
Community Outreach/2-1-1 $1,500
Prep for advertiseme_n_ts. .$2,800.
Give away items $2,100
Update Video $2,100
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Community Events $10,200
An informational booth set up in strategic locations during
community events that will advertise the program and the
benefits of marriage and the skills needed to increase
marriage and relationship stability and health.
Business and Organizational Outreach $1,000
Promotion, awareness, and education for Building Healthy
Marriages Program in Weld County
Presentation Materials $2,000
Event Sponsorships
Pit Stop $3,000
Community BBQ $2,000
Cinco de Mayo $400
County Celebration $400
Children's Festival $300
Event Supplies $250
Young People's Conference $100
FENWC Event $100
DHS Lobby $50
2 Ad-hoc Events $600
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See next page for instructions.
Esther Gesick
From: Ann M. Bruce
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:43 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Cc: John Kruse
Subject: FW: Grant#90FE0134
I hope this helps.
Thanks!
Ann Bruce
Special Project Manager
Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grant
Weld County Department of Human Services
1013 9th Ave
Greeley, Co 80632
(970) 304-6578 ext. 7905
(970) 673-2682 cell
brucexamco.weld.co.us
Life is not about how to survive the storm, it's about haw to dance in the rain.
From: McGrath, Danny (ACF) (CTR) [mailto:Danny.McGrath@ACF.hhs.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:38 PM
To: Ann M. Bruce
Subject: RE: Grant # 90FE0134
Ms. Bruce,
This email is to confirm that the Department of Health & Human Services Office of Family Administration did receive the
Continuation Application for Year 5 of the Healthy Marriages grant for Weld County Department of Human Services grant
number 90FE0134.
The application was received 4/30/2010.
It is being reviewed by Project Officer Danny McGrath.
Danny McGrath
Project Officer
Administration for Children & Families
Office of Family Assistance
370 L'Enfant Promenade SW, 5th Floor East
Washington, DC 20447
Telephone: 202/401-5318
dannv.mcgrath(Wacf.hhs.aov
From: Ann M. Bruce [mailto:brucexam@co.weld.co.us]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 3:32 PM
To: McGrath, Danny (ACF) (CTR)
Cc: John Kruse
Subject: Grant # 90FE0134
Hi Danny,
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Could you please respond to this email and officially confirm that you did receive our continuation letter. I need to send
it to the Board of Commissioners.
Thanks!
Inn Bruce
Special Project Manager
Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grant
Weld County Department of Human Services
1013 9th Ave
Greeley, Co 80632
(970) 304-6578 ext. 7905
(970)673-2682 cell
brucexamaco.weld.co.us
Life is not about haw to survive the storm, it's about how to dance in the rain.
2
Esther Gesick
From: Ann M. Bruce
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 2:22 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: RE: Application# FE2010000144 for Weld County (grant#90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office
Hi Ester,
I got in touch with my Project Officer and he said that this email was sent in error and I
was not to worry. He was going to be talking with the Grant Solutions folks about this and
would let me know how that conversation went. Please keep sending me these emails if you get
them.
Ann Bruce
Special Project Manager
Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grant
Weld County Department of Human Services
1013 9th Ave
Greeley, Co 80632
(970) 304-6578 ext. 7905
(970) 673-2682 cell
brucexam(dco.weld.co.us
Life is not about how to survive the storm, it's about how to dance in the rain.
Original Message
From: Esther Gesick
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 8:53 AM
To: Ann M. Bruce
Subject: FW: Application# FE2010000144 for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office
Hi Ann,
Doug Rademacher just forwarded this e-mail to me. . .have you heard anything? We have an
office meeting this morning from 10:00-10:30 +/-, but other than that let me know if I need
to assist with anything!
Thanks!
Esther E. Gesick
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Weld County, Colorado
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)336-7215 X4226
(970)352-0242 (fax)
Original Message
From: Douglas Rademacher
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 8:52 AM
To: Esther Gesick
1
Subject: FW: Application# FE2010000144 for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office
Original Message
From: danny.mcgrath@acf.hhs.gov [mailto:danny.mcgrath@acf.hhs.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 2:12 PM
To: Douglas Rademacher
Subject: Application# FE2010000144 for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by the
Grants Servicing Office
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The following electronic application for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office.
Please contact the Grants Servicing Office at N/A for further information.
Application#: FE2010000144
Announcement: N/A
Application Type: NCA
This message has been sent by GrantSolutions (https://www.grantsolutions.gov)
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Esther Gesick
From: Ann M. Bruce
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 1:50 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: RE: Application#FE2010000172 for Weld County (grant#90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office
I know! But actually, I know why this time.
I need to make these few corrections per our Project Officer:
I am returning your Continuation Application with a few required changes.
The directions for the SF-424A were a little unclear. ACF is requiring a Federal a Non-Federal breakdown in Section
B.
The SF-424A Section B needs to be itemized:
(see below)
Program 1 Program 2
a. Personnel 139612 93457
b. Fringe Benefits 59899 16733
c. Travel 5684
d. Equipment
e. Supplies 14162
f Contractual 714005
g. Construction
h. Other 40996
*The rest of SF-424A should self-populate.
**When you save SF-424A you will be asked if you want data migrated to SF-424; say "Yes
On your Budget Narrative on p.11 the amount listed for "TOTAL -CONTRACRUAL"is$712,231. This is incorrect.
The correct amount is$714,000.
On your P/PSL you need to add a secondary address. This can be any site other than your primary location that you
provide services at.
Otherwise your application was excellent.
Just so you know, I went in this morning and corrected the 424A and made the mistake of hitting re-submit before
making the other corrections. So that means we will be getting this email again. But I am just about done with
everything and will have it sent in within the hour.
Thanks!
"lent Susie
Special Project Manager
Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grant
Weld County Department of Human Services
1013 9th Ave
Greeley,Co 80632
(970) 304-6578 ext. 7905
(970) 673-2682 cell
brucexam@co.weld.co.us
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Original Message
From: Esther Gesick
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 4:16 PM
To: Ann M. Bruce
Subject: FW: Application# FE2010000172 for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office
Here we go again! ! !
Esther E. Gesick
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Weld County, Colorado
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)336-7215 X4226
(970)352-0242 (fax)
Original Message
From: Douglas Rademacher
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 3:05 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Application# FE2010000172 for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office
FTI!
Original Message
From: danny.mcgrath@acf.hhs.gov [mailto:danny.mcgrath@acf.hhs.gov]
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 2:07 PM
To: Douglas Rademacher
Subject: Application# FE2010000172 for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by the
Grants Servicing Office
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<https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/images/GrantSolutions-logo.jpg>
The following electronic application for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office.
Please contact the Grants Servicing Office at N/A for further information.
Application#: FE2010000172
Announcement: N/A
Application Type: NCA
This message has been sent by GrantSolutions (https://www.grantsolutions.gov)
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Esther Gesick
From: Ann M. Bruce
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:57 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Cc: John Kruse
Subject: FW: Grant#90FE0134 Continuation letter
Here is the confirmation. So hopefully this is it.
Thanks!
fine Bruce
Special Project Manager
Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grant
Weld County Department of Human Services
1013 9th Ave
Greeley, Co 80632
(970) 304-6578 ext. 7905
(970)673-2682 cell
brucexam(aco.weld.co.us
Life is not about how to survive the storm, it's about how to dance in the rain.
From: McGrath, Danny (ACF) (CTR) [mailto:Danny.McGrath@ACF.hhs.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:06 AM
To: Ann M. Bruce
Subject: RE: Grant #90FE0134 Continuation letter
Ann,
I received your revisions and everything looks good. I have submitted your application on to the next stage of review.
Please continue to view me as a resource for any questions or concerns you might have.
-Danny
Danny McGrath
Project Officer
Administration for Children & Families
Office of Family Assistance
370 L'Enfant Promenade SW, 5th Floor East
Washington, DC 20447
Telephone: 202/401-5318
dannv.mcgrathna acf.hhs.gov
From: Ann M. Bruce [mailto:brucexam@co.weld.co.us]
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 6:25 PM
To: McGrath, Danny(ACF) (CTR)
Cc: John Kruse
Subject: Grant #90FE0134 Continuation letter
Danny,
I submitted the application (again O) and it seemed to go through as it had the last few times it's been submitted. So,
hopefully,this is it.
Thanks so much for your patience!
nu n j& —5---02V—G2O/O c,'10/0--082t7
Ann(Bruce
Special Project Manager
Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grant
Weld County Department of Human Services
1013 9th Ave
Greeley, Co 80632
(970) 304-6578 ext. 7905
(970) 673-2682 cell
brucexam(&co.weld.co.us
Life is not about how to survive the storm, it's about how to dance in the rain.
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Esther Gesick
From: Ann M. Bruce
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:56 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: RE: Application#FE2010000202 for Weld County (grant#90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office
Actually this time there was a reason for it being returned. It was a minor correction and I
got it done and re-submitted that afternoon. I will forward the confirmation email that I
got this morning. Sorry I should have sent it to you sooner.
Ann Bruce
Special Project Manager
Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grant
Weld County Department of Human Services
1013 9th Ave
Greeley, Co 80632
(970) 304-6578 ext. 7905
(970) 673-2682 cell
brucexam@co.weld.co.us
Life is not about how to survive the storm, it's about how to dance in the rain.
Original Message
From: Esther Gesick
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 3:47 PM
To: Ann M. Bruce
Subject: FW: Application# FE2010000202 for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office
Esther E. Gesick
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Weld County, Colorado
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)336-7215 X4226
(970)352-0242 (fax)
Original Message
From: Douglas Rademacher
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 3:04 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Application# FE2010000202 for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office
Original Message
From: danny.mcgrath@acf.hhs.gov [mailto:danny.mcgrath@acf.hhs.gov]
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 2:20 PM
To: Douglas Rademacher
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Subject: Application# FE2010000202 for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by the
Grants Servicing Office
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The following electronic application for Weld County (grant# 90FE0134) has been returned by
the Grants Servicing Office.
Please contact the Grants Servicing Office at N/A for further information.
Application#: FE2010000202
Announcement: N/A
Application Type: NCA
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