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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PURSUANT TO HOUSE
BILL 04-1451 WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES 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 Memorandum of Understanding Pursuant
to House Bill 04-1451 among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human
Services,the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment,the Weld County Sheriffs
Office, the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and the 19th Judicial District, including the
Probation Department; A Woman's Place, Inc.; Bartels and Company CPAs; Centennial Board of
Cooperative Educational Services(BOCES); The Chiefs of Police Association; the City of Greeley;
Ed Clark; the Division of Youth Corrections, Northeast Region; the Town of Frederick Police
Department; North Range Behavioral Health; Northeast Behavioral Health Partnership, LLC;Weld
County School Districts 6 and RE-1; Signal Behavioral Health Network; and United Way of Weld
County, commencing July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, with further terms and conditions
being as stated in said memorandum, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Memorandum of
Understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding Pursuant to House Bill 04-1451 among
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Public Health and Environment, the Weld County Sheriffs Office, the 19th Judicial District
Attorney's Office, and the 19th Judicial District, including the Probation Department; A Woman's
Place, Inc.; Bartels and Company CPAs; Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services
(BOCES); The Chiefs of Police Association; the City of Greeley; Ed Clark; the Division of Youth
Corrections, Northeast Region; the Town of Frederick Police Department; North Range Behavioral
Health; Northeast Behavioral Health Partnership, LLC; Weld County School Districts 6 and RE-1;
Signal Behavioral Health Network; and United Way of Weld County, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said Memorandum of Understanding.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 04-1451 WITH VARIOUS
AGENCIES
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 30th day of June, A.D., 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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TO: Douglas Rademacher, Chair, Board of County Coanmi 'oners
WIIDC FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Sery es a a(rtme
COLORADO RE: Memorandum of Understanding forte Collaborative
Management Program (HB 1451) between the Weld County
Department of Human Services and Various Community
Agencies
Enclosed for Board approval is a Memorandum of Understanding for the Collaborative
Management Program (HB 1451) between the Department and Various Community Agencies.
This Memorandum of Understanding was presented at the Board's June 29,2010,Work Session.
This MOU defines the various roles and financial contributions each Community agency will make to
the collaborative effort. The Operating Agreement includes the purpose,planning goals,membership.
decision-making process, and guidelines for communications.
The term of this Memorandum of Understanding is July 1, 2010 through June 30. 2011.
If you have any questions, give me a call at extension 6510.
2010-1409
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 04-1451
This Agreement is made by and between A WOMAN'S PLACE, INC., located at P.O.
Box 71, Greeley, CO, 80632, BARTELS & COMPANY CPA's, located at 7251 West
20th Street, Greeley, CO, 80631, the WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, located at 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO, 80631, CENTENNIAL
BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ("BOCES"), located at
2020 Clubhouse Drive, Suite 230, Greeley, CO, 80631, THE CHIEFS OF POLICE
ASSOCIATION, located at Public Safety Building, 919 7th Street, Suite E, Greeley, CO,
80631, the CITY OF GREELEY, located at 1000 10th Street, Greeley, CO, 80631, the
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ("Human Services"),
located at 315 N. 11th Avenue, Greeley, CO, 80631, ED CLARK located University
Schools & Frontier Academy, 6525 W. 18th Street Greeley, CO 80634, the WELD
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT ("Public
Health"), located at 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO, 80631, DIVISION OF YOUTH
CORRECTIONS, NORTHEAST REGION ("DYC"), located at 3997 S. Valley Drive,
Suite 200, Longmont, Colorado 80504, the TOWN OF FREDERICK-POLICE
DEPARTMENT, located at 333 5th Street, Frederick, CO, 80530, the 19TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT including PROBATION DEPARTMENT ("Judicial"), located at 934 9th
Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631,the 19th JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY ("District
Attorney"), located at 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631, NORTH RANGE
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ("North Range") a non-profit organization, located at 1300
N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, NORTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
PARTNERSHIP,LLC ("BHO") Behavioral Health Organization, located at 1300 17th
Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 , WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #6 ("School
District 6), located at 1025 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO, 80631, WELD COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1, located at 14827 Weld County Road 42, Gilcrest, CO,
80632, the WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, located at 1950 O Street, Greeley,
CO, 80631, SIGNAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK ("SIGNAL") Managed
Service Organization for the Provision of Treatment Services for Alcohol and Drug
Abuse, Located at 1391 Speer Boulevard , Suite 300, Denver, CO, 80204, and the
UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY ("United Way"), located at 814 9th Street,
Greeley, CO 80632.
Each signatory to this MOU is referred to as a"Party", and collectively as "Parties".
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly has determined that a collaborative
approach to the delivery of services to children and families may lead to the provision of
more appropriate and effective delivery of services; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly has determined that such collaboration may
ultimately allow the agencies providing treatment and services to provide appropriate
services to children and families within existing consolidated resources; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly has determined that it is in the best interests
of the State of Colorado to establish a collaborative management of multi-agency services
provided to children and families; and
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WHEREAS, Colorado revised statutes, Section 24-1.9-101, et.seq. authorizes the county
department of social services to enter memorandums of understanding with specific
agencies for the purpose of promoting a collaborative system of local-level interagency
oversight groups and individualized service and support teams to coordinate and manage
the provision of services to children and families who would benefit from integrated
multi-agency services; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned desire to enter into an agreement for the collaboration of
services to families and children who would benefit from integrated multi-agency
services; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned agencies include all of the agencies required by statute;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises and
covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:
The Agreement. This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU" or "Agreement") is
contained in this writing, which consists of 23 pages and two (2) Attachments.
Term of the Agreement. This MOU shall be effective beginning July 1, 2010 and shall
expire June 30, 2011.
I. Renewal of MOU. The Parties may renew this MOU annually subject to mutual
agreement. Each Party reserves the right to elect not to renew the MOU after expiration
of the current term. If any Party intends not to renew the MOU, it should give notice of
such intent at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the Agreement.
II. Population to be Served. The persons who will be recipients of services under this
MOU shall be "children and families who would benefit from integrated multi-agency
services", ("Recipients"). This population of persons is defined as follows:
A. Children, youth and families who are, or are at risk of becoming involved in the
child welfare or juvenile justice systems and who are receiving, or would benefit from
integrated multi-agency services from two or more YFC 1451 Collaborative Management
Program (1451 CMP) partner agencies (as listed in the 1451 Collaborative Management
Project 2009-10 MOU); and
B. Children and Youth (ages birth to 18 years or birth to 21 years for
Developmentally Disabled children) who are:
1. Habitually truant (as defined by Colorado Revised Statute), making them
at significant risk to drop out of school and enter the juvenile justice system.
2. All child welfare clients who are in out of home placement, especially out
of county placement.
3. Children who are adjudicated delinquent and enter the supervision of
probation and/or Senate Bill 94, or are committed to the custody of the Division
of Youth Corrections.
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4. Children and youth whose permanency has been negatively affected by
meth and other drug use by themselves or their caregiver.
5. Youth who are at risk to enter the child welfare system and are enrolled in
the Multi-Disciplinary Youth Assessment Team (MYAT) Program.
C. It is anticipated that 4,608 youth will be served through the services indicated in
this MOU. These numbers may be duplicated due to the youth and families receiving
multiple services from multiple providers.
III. Services and Funding Sources. The Parties agree to provide the following specific
services and subject to available funds, hereby identify the following funding sources for
the provision of such services. (Services provided may include but are not limited to
prevention, intervention, treatment, family preservation, family stabilization, out-of-
home placement, services for children at imminent risk of out-of-home placement,
probation services, services for children with mental illness, public assistance, medical
assistance, child welfare)
A. HUMAN SERVICES.
The Weld County Department of Human Services (DHS) has legal responsibility
to protect children by providing assessment and services to abused and neglected
children in cases involving primary care givers. Services include screening,
assessment and short-term intervention, including case management and benefits.
Children who have entered the system receive services including assessment, case
management, placement recommendations, foster care, adoption, core services
and economic assistance. Sources of funding include federal, state and local
funds for Child Welfare Administration, Core Services and Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF).
DHS will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format
prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $80,805 for
participation in 1451 CMP meetings, committees, Utilization Review Team
Staffing and Support, and data collection efforts. Out of this total, $9,000 cash
will be utilized for 1451 CMP staff and operations and $60,000 of in kind
contributions will cover the staffing and support for the Utilization Review Team.
Programs offered through the Department of Human/Social Services include:
1. Multi-Disciplinary Youth Assessment Team (MYAT):
The Multidisciplinary Youth Assessment Team (MYAT) works with
families and their youth, ages 10-17, who are experiencing conflicts,
substance abuse issues, truancy, suicidal ideations, runaway behaviors,
depression, interest in gangs, and disobedience. MYAT case managers
work closely with families to build an alliance and develop goals and tasks
that will help change unwanted behaviors. Treatment planning is
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individualized to the needs of each youth and their parents and each case
is staffed by the entire MYAT team to provide a continuum of services
and expertise. The assigned case manager focuses on short-term
interventions that build on the strengths of youth and families while
connecting them to community resources. Through these efforts the
MYAT team strives to empower youth and their families, help parents
develop a successful family system, encourage parents to re-engage in
parenting and promotes youth participation in age appropriate activities.
MYAT is a collaborative effort comprised of professionals from many
community agencies who have expertise in: mental health/substance
abuse, public health, public education, social services,juvenile justice, and
faith-based programs. The following agencies contribute resources to the
MYAT Program: North Range Behavioral Health, Weld County
Department of Public Health, 19th Judicial District-Weld County
Probation Department, St. Vrain Valley School District, Ft, Lupton RE-8
School District, Life Bridge Church, and Weld County Department of
Human Services. The overarching goals of the program are to develop
autonomous families who know how to access community resources and
to prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice or child welfare
systems.
It is anticipated that this collaboration will empower youth from 900
families through contacts,follow-up and case management services. Total
federal, state and county funding is $297,771 provided through Colorado
Works.
2. Teamwork Innovation, Growth,Hope and Training(TIGHT):
The TIGHT Youth Corps Program engages adjudicated at risk youth in
valuable service projects that benefit the community; educational
components designed to improve the members' functioning levels in
reading and math and prepare them to re-enter school or obtain their GED;
and life skill development activities to prepare them for life after their
Corps experience. Corps members participate in these activities five days
per week, eight hours per day. The goal of the TIGHT Program is to
eliminate or delay the need for confinement or out of home placement by
exposing participating youth to a variety of worthwhile projects within
their communities. Additionally, by being engaged in activities that
promote growth in self esteem and sense of community, Corps members
are able to realize that there are positive alternatives available to them.
They learn that when they make positive choices, the service they perform
has value and that they can and do make a difference in their communities.
Additionally, youth are engaged in a variety of activities that promote
positive development such as team building activities, conflict resolution
training, journaling and reflection activities, and first-aid and CPR
training. A therapeutic treatment model provides the necessary family
based services, treatment, and support that the youth need to remain at
home. Partners include: Weld County Department of Human/Social
Services, Youth in Conflict Program; and Probation, 19th Judicial District.
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Participating youth and their families will average 30. Total federal, state
and county funding is $244,893 from Core Service Funding, $68,400 from
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and North Range
Behavioral Health will provide Functional Family Therapy for those
youth/families in need, at an estimated amount of $25,000 through
Medicaid dollars.
B. 19th JUDICIAL DISTRICT including PROBATION.
The 19th Judicial District has legal responsibility to make the best possible
decisions for youth and their families while protecting the community in cases
involving dependency and neglect, delinquency, truancy, paternity and support
and adoptions. Sources of funding are appropriated funds from the State of
Colorado.
1. Best Practices Court Program:
In 2009 the Colorado Court Improvement Program (CIP) initiated a Best
Practice Court Teams structure to complement its other programs to
support innovation and best practices in dependency and neglect courts
throughout the state of Colorado. CIP has developed and implemented a
training curriculum, conducts site visits, and is able to provide technical
assistance to Colorado judicial districts to improve outcomes, increase
collaboration and assist in problem solving. The 19th Judicial District
transitioned into the "Best Practice Court" format utilizing the same
committee and subcommittee structure that had been established during its
designation as a National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges'
Model Court from 2007-2009.
The 19th Judicial District Best Practice Court structure includes the former
Weld County Child Welfare Collaborative (CWC), now called the Best
Practice Court Steering Committee; three subcommittees that are focused
on achieving specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely goals;
and an oversight committee that consists of the decision makers of our
various stakeholders. The following outcomes/goals are addressed by the
Best Practice Court subcommittees:
1. Visitation/Orientation
• Making sure that parents are in the most appropriate form
of visitation to keep families together while protecting and
improving the child's life.
2. Transition/Education
• Identifying gaps and needs of youth that are "aging out" of
the foster care system including skills training, preventing
homelessness, becoming a member of the community, etc.
3. Permanency
• Shortening time between children becoming available for
adoption and their actual adoptions while addressing the
youth's struggles (i.e. prior abuse, attachment problems,
etc).
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The YFC 1451 Collaborative Management Program (1451 CMP) of Weld
County has been designated the "Oversight Committee" for the Best
Practice Court program and consists of the Director of the Department of
Human/Social Services, the Director of North Range Behavioral Health,
Superintendents or representatives of Weld County school districts, the
Weld County Attorney or his representative, a Guardian ad litem, a lawyer
for respondent parents, the Executive Director of Court Appointed Special
Advocates (CASA), the Executive Director of Child Advocacy Resource
and Education (C.A.R.E.).
It is anticipated that this collaborative program will impact a minimum of
500 youth.
2. Probation:
The Probation Department has legal responsibility to provide court
ordered supervision and/or investigation for juveniles in order to make
them more successful while also providing community safety. Services
include coordination of services for juveniles placed on probation, case
plans outlining risks and needs, referrals to outside treatment agencies, and
monitoring progress in education, employment and treatment. Sources of
funding are appropriated funds from the State of Colorado.
The 19th Judicial District will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that
data in the format prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its evaluator for outcome
analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $23,153 for
participation in 1451 CMP meetings, committee meetings, executive committee
and data collection.
C. HEALTH.
The Weld County Health Department has legal responsibility to prevent disease,
disability and death and to promote healthy behaviors by developing health
programs which meet the needs of the people of Weld County. Services include
relationship counseling to youth and families through individual or in small
groups, in homes, churches through youth groups and Quinceanera ceremonies
and a teen counselor who deals with abstinence, family planning, and
contraceptive, STD and pregnancy issues. Sources of funding include Weld
County, the State of Colorado and fees for services.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $14,572 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in 1451 CMP
meetings, committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($9,000
cash for 1451 CMP staff and operations and$5,572 in kind)
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D. SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
The School Districts in Weld County have legal responsibility to provide free
public education to all residents of the state between the ages of six and twenty-
one years. Sources of funding include local, state and federal education funds,
including property taxes, specific ownership revenue, grants, entitlements and
bond revenues.
The Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES): BOCES
represents 10 of Weld County's 14 school districts and exists to provide high
quality programs and services through partnerships and collaboration which
support the educational priorities of and enrich educational opportunities for
students. BOCES will be responsible for participation in 1451 CMP identified
projects and services that improve outcomes for the population to be served, as
identified in Section II and Appendix B of this agreement. BOCES offers a
variety of suspension and expulsion programs, a drop-out retrieval process to get
youth back into school, truancy prevention and alternative high school programs,
as developed among member school districts.
BOCES will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format
prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
Greeley-Evans Weld County School District 6: District 6 serves 18,500 students
in grades k-12 through 35 schools located in the neighboring cities of Greeley and
Evans. District 6 will be responsible for participation in 1451 CMP identified
projects and services that improve outcomes for the population to be served, as
identified in Section II and Appendix B of this agreement.
District 6 will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the
format prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
Weld County School District RE-I: District RE-1 serves 1,981 students in grades
k-12 through 6 schools located in LaSalle, Gilcrest, and Platteville . District RE-1
will be responsible for participation in 1451 CMP identified projects and services
that improve outcomes for the population to be served, as identified in Section 11
and Appendix B of this agreement.
District RE-1 will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the
format prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
We estimate the cost of in-kind services from District 6, District RE-1, and
Centennial BOCES to be approximately $15,646 for participation in 1451 CMP
meetings, committee meetings, executive committee and data collection.
E. MENTAL HEALTH & TREATMENT SERVICES FOR ALCOHOL AND
DRUG ABUSE.
North Range Behavioral Health Center (NRBH) has legal responsibility to
provide medically necessary mental health services. Services include a full range
of inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment services. Primary sources of
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funding include a contract with the State of Colorado to provide services to the
uninsured and underinsured and a contract with Northeast Behavioral Health
Partnership, LLC to provide medically necessary mental health treatment services
for individuals with Medicaid benefits.
NRBH provides comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment center serving nearly
7,000 individuals annually. NRBH offers detoxification, residential, and
outpatient services to adults, adolescents, and men or women primarily in Weld
and Larimer Counties, and provides approved domestic violence and offender
programs.
NRBH will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format
prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $32,140 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in 1451 CMP
meetings, committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($20,000
cash for 1451 CMP staff and operations and$12,140 in kind)
Programs offered through NRBH include:
1. Multisystemic Therapy (MST):
MST is an intensive family- and community-based treatment modality that
addresses the multiple determinants of serious antisocial behavior in
juvenile offenders. MST addresses the multiple factors known to be
related to delinquency and therefore strives to enhance both the safety of
the individual and family directly receiving MST services as well as the
safety of the greater community in which the youth resides. MST delivers
intensive home-based services via therapists fully trained in MST and
supported through weekly supervision and telephone consultation with an
MST System Supervisor. Therapists carry a small and demanding
caseload, and length of treatment averages 2 to 5 months. The program
targets 11-18 year old chronic offenders who are often deeply involved
with delinquent peers, experiencing problems at school and abusing
substances. MST strives to "empower parents with the skills and resources
needed to independently address the difficulties that arise in raising
teenagers and to empower youth to cope with family, peer, school, and
neighborhood problems." Within a context of support and skill building,
the therapist places developmentally appropriate demands on the
adolescent and family for responsible behavior. The MST program avoids
or reduces lengthy placement in Residential Treatment Center care and is
offered in partnership among NRBH and DHS.
The number of youth and families to be served in MST on average is 75.
Total State general fund and Medicaid funding is $599,392. Based on
fiscal year 09/10 data DHS, utilizing Core Service funding, will contract
for approximately 544,009. Based on fiscal year 09/10 data, Senate Bill 94
will contract for approximately$52,340.
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2. Functional Family Therapy (FFT):
FFT 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 11-18 years
old. FFT addresses the multiple factors known to be related to delinquency
and therefore strives to enhance both the safety of the individual and
family directly receiving FFT services as well as the safety of the greater
community in which the youth resides. FFT delivers intensive home-based
and outpatient services via therapists fully trained in FFT and supported
through weekly supervision and telephone consultation with an FFT
National Consultant. Therapists carry caseloads of 12-15 families and
length of treatment averages 2 to 6 months. FFT targets 11-18 year old
chronic offenders whose family relationships are characterized by
pervasive patterns of resentment, disrespect, anger, and hopelessness. In
addition, youth being treated through FFT are often involved with
delinquent peers, abusing substances and experiencing difficulty in their
school environment. FFT strives to empower parents with the skills and
resources needed to increase management of family conflict, address the
difficulties that arise in raising teenagers, and work together to decrease
referral behaviors. These results are achieved when family relational
patterns are changed and warmth and effective communication between
family members are increased. The FFT program also avoids or reduces
lengthy placement in Residential Treatment Center care and is offered in
partnership among NRBH and DHS.
The number of youth and families to be served in FFT on average is 125.
Total State general fund and Medicaid funding is $201,200. Based on
fiscal year 09/10 data DHS, utilizing Core Service funding, will contract
for approximately$29,876. Based on fiscal year 09/10 data, Senate Bill 94
will contract for approximately $32,024.
3. Colorado Partnership for Success (Colorado Prevention Partners
Program: 2006-2010 - WC Prevention Partners: 2010-2015)
In partnership with Island Grove Regional Treatment Center, The Weld
County Department of Social/Human Services formed the Weld County
Prevention Partners in August 2006. WCPP was formed to promote a
safer, healthier Weld County through strategies that prevent and reduce
substance abuse. Since its beginning WCPP has ensured data collection
and needs assessment guided the coalition building process developing a
comprehensive strategic plan and implementation of evidence based
prevention policies, programs and/or practices. CPPS will focus on
changing binge drinking and other related problems areas directed at 12-
17 year old Hispanic youths and their parents in Weld County.
The 1451 CMP of Weld County will remain the Prevention Policy Board
for the CPPS project and offers support, guidance, and credibility. It is
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expected that the 1451 CMP will have increased involvement in the
formation of the next phase of WCPP.
A number of original strategies will be sustained with the acquisition of
the CPPS grant funding. Including social marketing, social norm projects,
data collection in County schools through the HKCS, Community Trials —
Responsible Alcohol Retailers of WC, Youth Coalition with pro social
activities, Strengthening Families 10-14 parenting classes Life Skills —
Health Curriculum for schools and community , and other prevention
education and dissemination of materials at parades, booths and health
fairs.
WCPP will be responsible for participation in 1451 CMP identified
projects and services that improve outcomes for the population to be
served, as identified in Section II and Appendix B of this agreement.
$400,000 annually for five years in Federal Grant Funding, through the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Colorado
Partnership for Success Grant and with $6,000 of in-kind match through
September 2 009. This grant spending began May 2010 with the hiring of
a full time evaluator that will be asset to the entire community as we
continue the way we do prevention business in the State of Colorado.
4. Regional Meth Partnership
The Regional Meth Partnership (formerly the Northeast Colorado Child
Welfare Project) will provide integrated substance abuse, mental health,
and community services to children and families in Larimer and Weld
Counties who have become involved with the child welfare system,
particularly those who are involved with methamphetamine.
This Project focuses on increasing the safety, well-being, and permanency
of at-risk children by providing a continuum of integrated services to those
children, their parents, caregivers, and their families' support systems. It
includes three goals: (1) Parental substance abuse will be more effectively
addressed; (2) Children's needs will be addressed so that they can become
healthy, successful adults, despite parental substance abuse; and (3) The
involved agencies will work together to increase the quality,
appropriateness, and effectiveness of services for families involved with
substance abuse and the child welfare system.
New services will be developed, including increased substance abuse
treatment capacity and integrated substance abuse/mental health services.
The existing collaborative efforts designed to combat the impacts of
methamphetamine will become more focused to provide a seamless,
regional response that is more effective and efficient.
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Project partners include: Weld County Department of Human Services;
Larimer County Department of Human Services; 19`h and 8th Judicial
Districts — District Court; North Range Behavioral Health; Larimer Center
for Mental Health; Northeast Behavioral Health Partnership, LLC; The
Larimer County Interagency Oversight Group; and the YFC 1451
Collaborative Management Program of Weld County.
Over the three-year life of the Regional Meth Partnership (formerly the
Northeast Colorado Child Welfare Project), three courts will serve 48
families, including 72 adults and 162 children. Total estimated grant
expenses for year three will total $1,098,984; total match $164,848 for a
total estimated project budget of$1,263,832 for year three.
F. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION (BHO).
Northeast Behavioral Health Partnership, LLC has legal responsibility to manage
and pay for medically necessary mental health treatment services for individuals
with Medicaid benefits who have certain mental illnesses (covered diagnoses).
Services are provided via contracts with providers and include assessment,
outpatient, residential and inpatient care. Its source of funding is a contract with
the State of Colorado to administer the Colorado Medicaid Community Mental
Health Services program in Weld County.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $15,295 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in 1451 CMP
meetings, committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($10,000
cash for 1451 CMP staff and operations and$5,295 in kind)
G. DIVISION OF YOUTH CORRECTIONS, NORTHEAST REGION.
The Division of Youth Corrections is responsible for management and oversight
of State-operated and privately contracted residential facilities, and for
community alternative programs that serve and treat youth aged 10-21 years who
have demonstrated delinquent behavior. Programs and services administered by or
under contract with the Division serve over 8,000 youth throughout Colorado.
The Division is also responsible for allocating funds by formula to each judicial
district in accordance with Senate Bill 91-94 to develop local alternatives to
incarceration as a means of reducing reliance on costly residential placement.
Local SB91-94 programs serve approximately 12,000 youth per year.
DYC will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format
prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $3,696 for
participation in 1451 CMP meetings, committee meetings and data collection.
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1. SB-94 - TOPS Day Report Program
The mission of "TOPS" (Today Offers Positive Skills) is to provide
intense supervision, monitoring, and a comprehensive educational and life
skills intervention for at risk juvenile offenders and their families, with the
aim of reducing recidivism, increasing successful academic achievement,
and thereby promoting positive interventions to aid youth in self
sufficiency within the community while increasing public safety.
Partners included in this project: North Range Behavioral Health (Program
development, supervision, and staffing for individual/family intervention,
character skill education); Aims Community College (Teacher for
academic assessment, diploma, or GED studies); School District 6
(Committee member); Island Grove Treatment Center/NRBH (Staffing,
supervision, and substance abuse services); Weld County Youth
Alternatives Mentors and Friends (Mentoring); Weld County Health
Department (Healthy Lifestyles groups); Department of Social Services
(JSPC chair); Child Advocacy Resource and Education, Inc. (Refer for
resources and scholarships); Juvenile Probation/Diversion (Supervision,
staff speakers); Youth & Family Connections (YFC-community member);
YFC 1451 Collaborative Management Program (Interagency oversight
and start-up funding).
SB-94 TOPS Day Report Program will collect data outlined in Appendix
B and report that data in the format prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its
evaluator for outcome analysis.
The number of youth offenders on pre-trial or adjudicated status, ages 14
to 17 years served for PY10-11 (15 participants served for 3 month
periods of time) Up to 60. Funding for facility operations and
maintenance for PY10-11 includes funds from Senate Bill 94 and North
Range Behavioral Health. In-kind staffing is also provided by NRBH.
H. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
A Woman's Place is the only agency in Weld County that provides safe shelter
and a continuum of services specifically designed for victims of domestic
violence. All services are confidential and available in English and Spanish. In
addition, A Woman's Place has engaged the services of a confidential 24/hr/day
interpretation service that provides interpretation in over 150 languages.
Services include screenings, intakes and crisis intervention 24 hours per day, 365
days per year; Prevention and Treatment Counseling services; crisis and domestic
violence advocacy, individual and group education and support for residents and
non residents; individual and group support for children and adolescents; life
skills, entrepreneurship and parenting support and education; case management;
legal advocacy; 24 hour phone coverage for crisis calls, information/referral.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $1,035 for
participation in 1451 CMP meetings and committee meetings.
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19th JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
The District Attorney's Office has legal responsibility to seek justice and
punishment where appropriate and assure community safety through juvenile
prosecution; and to provide alternative forms of punishment and rehabilitation to
first time, non-violent youth offenders ages 10-17 through the Juvenile Diversion
program. Juvenile Diversion helps youth avoid formal prosecution. The District
Attorney's Office has also collaborated with the community to develop a Juvenile
Assessment Center.
The District Attorney's Office will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report
that data in the format prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its evaluator for outcome
analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $10,942 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in 1451 CMP
meetings, committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($9,000
cash for 1451 CMP staff and operations and$1,942 in kind)
1. Juvenile Diversion Programming (Juvenile Diversion)
is authorized under C.R.S. §19-2-303 in which the General Assembly
declares its intent to establish a juvenile diversion program to provide
community-based alternatives to the formal court system that will reduce
juvenile crime, recidivism, change juvenile offenders' behavior and
attitudes and reduce the costs within the juvenile justice system.
The Chief Deputy District Attorney refers appropriate first-time, non-
violent juvenile offenders, ages 10 to 17, whose cases are legally sufficient
for the filing of formal charges in the traditional court system, to the
Director of the diversion program for consideration. The diversion
program provides case management and referral of juveniles accepted into
the program to appropriate community agencies as needed to address
issues with the juveniles and their families to prevent further criminal
behavior. Diversion agreements are entered into, which may include such
activities as community service, restitution, attendance at educational
programming offered by diversion case managers, school attendance,
cooperation with school policies, referral for substance abuse or mental
health treatment and projects to encourage future endeavors. When a
juvenile successfully complete his/her diversion agreement, the case is
closed without the filing of formal charges.
It is anticipated that the Juvenile Diversion program will divert 115
juveniles from the traditional court system in FY2010-2011.
J. UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY
United Way of Weld County works to improve the lives of people by mobilizing
the caring power of our community. Focus is on programs and solutions that
provide children with a good start; support increased graduation rates and youth
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success; assist people through crisis; strengthen families and adults and help them
achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency. United Way helps connect people
who need help and those who want to help through a comprehensive database of
health and human care services and 2-1-1 InfoLine.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $1,942 for
participation in 1451 CMP meetings, committee meetings and data collection.
K. WELD COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Weld County Chiefs of Police Association fosters communication and
effective working relationships among the multiple law enforcement agencies
located in Weld County. Membership includes the leadership and employees of
Weld County law enforcement agencies and their customers. Law enforcement
functions and services include administration, supervision, training and field
operations.
Weld County Law Enforcement representation for the collaboration management
is also provided by the Weld County Sheriffs Office and the Town of Frederick's
Police Department. All three law enforcement agencies are valuable assets to the
YFC 1451 Collaborative Management Program.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services of the Weld County Chiefs of
Police Association, the Weld County Sheriff's Office, and the Town of Frederick's
Police Department to be approximately $6,520 for participation in 1451 CMP
meetings, committee meetings and data collection.
L. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Weld County Government provides guidance, organizational support and
financial support for the YFC 1451 Collaborative Management Program (1451
CMP) activities. Weld County Government will be responsible for participation
in 1451 CMP identified projects and services that improve outcomes for the
population to be served, as identified in Section II and Appendix B of this
agreement.
Weld County Government will also assist and support the collect data outlined in
Appendix B and report that data to the 1451 CMP for outcomes analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $10,841 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in 1451 CMP
meetings, committee meetings and data collection. ($9,000 cash for 1451 CMP
staff and operations and$1,841 in kind)
M. CITY OF GREELEY
The City of Greeley provides guidance, organizational support and financial
support for the YFC 1451 Collaborative Management Program (1451 CMP)
activities. The City of Greeley owns the 4,090 square foot building that houses
Youth &Family Connections and the 1451 CMP and rents the building to our
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organization for $10 per year. The estimated in-kind donation for use of the
facility is valued at$12 per square foot.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services to be approximately $53,005 for
participation in 1451 CMP meetings, committee meetings, and facility use.
($49,080 in kind for facility use and $3,925 in kind for participation is CMP
meetings.)
N. COMMUNITY MEMBERS
The YFC 1451 Collaborative Management Program also receives guidance and
support from local community members. Local community members assist in
creating fund development plans, engaging in fund raising activities and
developing community relations to promote community involvement and
support. Rich Bartels of Bartels & Company and Ed Clark are two of our
community members that provide in-kind services by attending CMP meeting and
involvement in multiple CMP committees.
We estimate the cost of cash and in-kind services of Rich Bartels with Bartels &
Company and Ed Clark to be approximately $6,421 for participation in 1451
CMP meetings and committee meetings.
O. YOUTH & FAMILY CONNECTIONS (YFC)
The purpose of YFC is to provide a coordinated, multi-agency, single entry site
for services and resources that contributes to the safety of youth, families, and the
community through prevention, intervention, comprehensive assessment and
improved access to services.
Juveniles that are referred to YFC are assessed for drug and alcohol usage, mental
health issues, educational needs, and family problems to help determine which
services are most appropriate for the individual. Once the assessment is complete,
the juvenile and his or her family are referred to agencies whose services will best
meet their needs. Services include: Diversion, Restorative Justice, Mediation,
Case Management, Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Mental Health Treatment, Life
Skills Training, and Parenting Classes.
In addition to the services mentioned above, YFC's merger with the HB-1451
Interagency Oversight group has created the YFC 1451 Collaborative
Management Program (1451 CMP) which acts as an oversight organization for a
multitude of projects and programs throughout Weld County. They promote
coordination and assistance in planning of service delivery activities including,
but not limited to, cross systems training, grant writing support and integration,
and fund development assistance. To provide youth the greatest opportunity for
success by reducing duplication and identifying gaps in service, the YFC 1451
Collaborative Management Program is developing collaborative community
partnerships to share information between on youth of mutual concern. This
process of information sharing along with a coordinated, multi-agency, single
entry site for services and resources will help to eliminate fragmentation of
services provided throughout Weld County.
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Programs offered through YFC include:
1. Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Support Project
Youth & Family Connections (YFC) created a Teen Pregnancy Prevention
and Support Program after being awarded a grant from the
TANF/Statewide Strategic Use Fund from the Colorado Works
Department. This program aims to provide pregnancy prevention
education to teens throughout Weld County and support services to teen
parents. The project includes no-cost services including but not limited to:
pre-natal & post-natal healthcare, parenting education, child birth support,
nutrition classes, and short term child care. This program targets teen
parents, male and female, as well as teens currently pregnant or sexually
active. The fundamental change for this project is to establish a central
location at YFC for teens to access services. Teens will be identified
through a needs assessment and referred to the most appropriate services,
education, and support deemed beneficial for their circumstances.
The majority of Referrals to this project will be coming from the following
partners: 19`h Judicial District Juvenile Probation Department; SB-94;
Juvenile Court; 19th Judicial District District Attorney Juvenile Diversion
Unit; Weld County Department of Human Services; and Weld County
School District 6. Along with possible referrals, the following agencies
will be providing contracted services: Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment; Sunrise Community Health Center; Child
Advocacy Resource & Education (CARE); Banner Health Northern
Colorado Medical Center; and Planned Parenthood. The YFC 1451
Collaborative Management Program will be providing project oversight
and contracting an external evaluation of the program as it progresses.
The number of teen parents to receive support services with this program,
allowing them to re-engage in school, is 150.The number of teens
identified as being at-risk of becoming pregnant and/or teen parents that
will receive evidence-based pregnancy prevention education is 900. Total
funding from the TANF/Statewide Strategic Use Fund is $200,000. In-
kind funding for this project comes from the following sources: Youth &
Family Connections, Juvenile Probation Department, and the Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment, and total
$108,054.
2. Truancy Response and Intervention Program (TRIP)
The TRIP program provides an assessment of needs and issues while
offering counseling and education to truant youth. TRIP evolved out of a
program called Truancy Diversion which began operation in January
2007, under the supervision of the 19`h Judicial District Attorney's Office,
to provide access to services, case management and support for truant
youth ordered to participate in this program by the Truancy Court. TRIP
continues on with the previous program and now helps to facilitate open
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communication with relevant community partners to increase the truant
youth's chances of success with the program. Case managers in this
program work closely with the Truancy Court Magistrate and school
districts in Weld County to help youth stay in school and remain engaged
in the education process. Since July 1st, 2008, 433 youth have been court
ordered into this program with a 64 % success rate.
The efforts by the TRIP Program also help to carry the weight of the
Truancy Court to ensure participation and compliance with program
protocols. This program is a valuable component of the truancy
intervention efforts currently in place for Weld County and an active
partner in the 1451 CMP's Truancy Outcome activities.
It is anticipated that the TRIP Program will serve 500 youth from the
truancy court system in FY 2010-2011.
It is anticipated that YFC serve 800 youth referred from Weld County
school districts and partner agencies for Truancy assessment and
intervention services for PY 2010-2011.
Total federal, state and county funding for the TRIP Program is estimated
to be $150,000 per year and is provided through the YFC Operational
Funds. These funds consist of local and county contributions and multiple
grant awards.
3. South Weld County Expansion
Youth & Family Connection's (YFC) will establish a second office site
located in south Weld County intended to improve accessibility for
youth/parents and strengthen partnerships with school districts,
municipalities and local based service providers.
Through this second office site, YFC will provide intervention services,
support and alternatives each year for 300 middle and high school
students, ages 10-17 with a focus of helping them remain in school and
stay free of the juvenile justice system. This will be accomplished by use
of best-practice models for intervention and support services, improved
access for youth/parents and connection to local based service providers.
Total funding for the expansion project is estimated to be $105,000 per
year and is provided through a Federal grant and YFC Operational
Funds, which consist of local and county contributions and multiple grant
awards.
4. Weld County Mentoring Network
YFC is in the process of creating the Weld County Mentoring Network,
which is a coalition designed to promote mentoring and to support
mentoring organizations throughout Weld County. The Mentoring
Network will also assist in the establishment of a community-based youth
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mentoring program using the Partners Mentoring Association's evidence-
based youth mentoring model and by collaborating with Partners
Mentoring Youth of Northern Colorado.
Partners Mentoring Youth (PMY) has provided high-quality mentoring
services to our State's youth for more than 30 years and has been proven
to help youth show:
• Attitude less accepting of violence,
• Increased self-esteem and self-confidence,
• Lower rates of individual delinquency,
• Decreased intent to use drugs,
• Decreased acceptance of others' substance abuse,
• Increased attachment to adults who are not parents or relatives, and
• Increased ability to plan for the future.
A PMY Program Coordinator will offer case management for our Weld
County office with support from the overall Partners organization, and a
volunteer Advisory Council, made up of local community leaders, will
provide oversight and support to the Program Coordinator employed
through this grant.
YFC currently collaborates with 10 Weld County school districts and 16
law enforcement agencies to identify youth engaged in high risk behavior,
to complete needs assessments, and to coordinate services. YFC's partner
agencies will continue to be involved in the mentoring program and have
already been involved in laying the groundwork for this mentoring
initiative.
The overall purpose of the Weld County Mentoring Network is to prevent
and reduce substance use among Weld County youth under the age of 18
by raising awareness of and participation in mentoring countywide and
increasing best-practice mentoring opportunities. The YFC 1451
Collaborative Management Program will be providing project oversight
and contracting an external evaluation of the program as it progresses.
Total funding for the Weld County Mentoring Network is estimated to be
$98,787 and is provided through a Federal Substance Abuse Prevention
Block Grant from the Colorado Division of Behavioral Health.
YFC will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format
prescribed by the 1451 CMP and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
Approximate Total cash contributions from all 1451 CMP partners and agencies for
staff and operational expenses = $66,000
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Approximate Total in-kind services/contributions from all 1451 CMP partners and
agencies =$198,208
Approximate Grand Total= $264,208 Total
IV. Oversight group. The Parties agree that there is hereby created a Youth & Family
Connections 1451 Collaborative Management Program (1451 CMP) whose membership
shall be comprised of a local representative of each Party to this MOU, each such Party
having voting member status.
A. Membership requirements are:
1. Designate a policy and decision-making representative or designee;
2. Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled meetings;
3. Assume personal responsibility in oversight of the project by reading
reports, making recommendations and managing conflict in a professional,
problem-solving manner;
4. Assume solution focused responsibility for oversight of the financial status
of the project;
5. Participate in both short and long-term planning and goal setting;
6. Provide input and recommendations; and
7. Assume personal responsibility to help assure the project remains mission-
driven.
B. The members of the 1451 CMP will elect the following officers: a President, a
Vice-President, a Treasurer and a Secretary. The officers shall serve as the Executive
Committee of the 1451 CMP, shall develop the agenda for each meeting and shall
perform such other tasks as are appropriate or requested by the 1451 CMP.
C. The 1451 CMP has adopted an Operating Agreement, a copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference Appendix A. The Operating Agreement
may be amended by a majority of the members.
D. Procedures for resolving disputes by a majority vote of those members authorized
to vote are:
1. The dispute must be submitted in writing to the President;
2. The President will attempt to resolve the conflict by facilitating discussion
and seeking solution through consensus agreement;
3. If consensus agreement is not achieved, the membership will vote on the
issue and recommendations will be made to the executive director or
department head of each Party to this MOU;
4. The executive director or department head of each Party will have final
authority concerning personnel and fiscal matters related to their
contribution and participation on the project.
E. Other voting members may be added to the 1451 CMP membership by a majority
vote of the members authorized to vote.
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F. The 1451 CMP will meet at least monthly.
G. The 1451 CMP has established the following committees:
1. Executive: Sets Agenda for regular board meetings, conducts performance
evaluations of Directors, Acts on behalf of the YFC Board, subject to the
authority of the whole board.
2. Evaluation: To make recommendations concerning data sharing, including
identification, collection, analysis and use of various types of data to
further collaboration. To make recommendations regarding the
establishment of outcomes and outcome monitoring.
3. Finance: Develops and presents annual budget, 1451 Incentive Fund
investment and utilization
4. Resource: Creates a fund development plan, engages in fund raising
activities & evaluates revenue streams
5. Community Relations: Develops community relations to promote
community involvement and support
6. Truancy Response Workgroup: A committee made up of multiple Weld
County School Districts, the 19th Judicial District, and the National Center
for School Engagement to identify and create protocols that can be
adopted and conformed to in Weld County for the reduction of truant
behavior in Weld County's youth.
7. Substance Abuse Response Coordinating Council Workgroup: to conduct
a Community Resource Assessment, an environmental scan of issues in
Weld County and to hold a County Wide Summit which will allow us to
understand the resources and gaps in to services for Weld County youth
affected by meth or other drug use; explore the "strategic junctures" in the
continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery; and, to
identify and develop goals and an action plan to address substance abuse
in Weld County. (Partnered with the State Meth Taskforce, Colorado
Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, Weld County - Colorado
Prevention Partners Project and the Omni Institute)
8. Community Utilization Team Planning Workgroup: This is a newly
formed workgroup with the responsibility of developing a process for
reviewing and planning services for target population not currently served
under another team.
H. In the event that the 1451 CMP identifies a need for a different committee
structure, the following process shall be followed for creation of such committee
structure:
1. 1451 CMP members will be asked to voluntarily participate on
committees.
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2. Nonvoting members from other community representatives will be
included in the committee for purposes of input, evaluation and
recommendations to the 1451 CMP.
V. Collaborative Management Processes. The 1451 CMP shall establish a
collaborative management process to be utilized by individualized service and support
teams described below. The collaborative management process shall address risk-
sharing, resource-pooling, performance expectations, outcome-monitoring, and staff
training in order to do the following:
A. Reduce duplication and eliminate fragmentation of services provided to
Recipients;
B. Increase the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of services delivered to
Recipients, to achieve better outcomes; and
C. Encourage cost sharing among service providers.
On January 18, 2007, 1451 CMP members approved a Collaborative Management Plan to
address the population to be served identified on page 2, Section II(B)(2). This
Collaborative Management Plan will be reviewed and updated annually to reflect any
changes to the population to be served, identified on page 2, Section II.
VI. Individualized Service and Support Teams. The Utilization Review Team,
through DHS, is the ISST that reviews out-of-home and out-of—county placements, to
insure the least impacting, clinically appropriate treatment for the children and youth,
ultimately reducing child welfare and mental health out of home/out of county
placements that are consistent with the best interests of the child and the safety of the
community. Additional collaborative teams that review client needs and establish
treatment plans are found in Weld County: MYAT, DHS Team Decision Making
Meetings, Foster Care Reviews, Child Protection Teams, Probation, Court and Mental
Health Staffings, etc..
In 2010-11 the 1451 CMP will review and update its Collaborative Management Plan to
outline the support and training that can be provided to these existing collaborative based
teams that will lead to consistent processes for working with families across multiple
agencies and systems, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing duplication.
VII. Authorization to Contribute Resources and Funding. Each Party to this MOU
represents that it has the authority to approve the contribution of time, resources, and
funding to solve problems identified by the 1451 CMP in order to create a seamless,
collaborative system of delivering services to Recipients. The Parties to this MOU have
agreed to contribute funding to continue to employ an executive director to the 1451
CMP. The resources and funding to be contributed are identified on page 3, Section III.
VIII. Reinvestment of Moneys Saved. The 1451 CMP will create a procedure, subject
to the approval of the head or director of each Party agency, to allow any moneys
resulting from waivers granted by the federal government and any state general fund
savings realized as a result of the implementation of services provided to Recipients
pursuant to this MOU to be reinvested by the Parties to this agreement in order to provide
appropriate services to Recipients.
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A. Weld County Department of Social Services chooses to participate in surplus
distribution for general fund allocations.
B. The 1451 CMP's evaluator will assist the 1451 CMP in the development of a
definition of savings that would be incorporated into this Agreement as agreed to
and approved by the 1451 CMP.
C. Weld County elects to have any realized savings from the implementation and
continuation of its 1451 Collaborative Management process to be reinvested back
into the 1451 program. It is the intent of the 1451 CMP to use any savings to
further expand and build upon the principles of the 1451 process. Individualized
agency savings will be kept by the individual agency and used to support staff
participation and in-kind contributions to the 1451 process.
The 1451 CMP agrees to reinvest earned incentive monies, first for the
development and continuation of integrated staffing processes and secondly,
depending on the payout amount, for promoting program development for
meeting gaps in services as identified through valid needs assessment and
planning processes.
Earned incentive monies will be housed at DHS under a project budget and will
be utilized to fund and support the development of infrastructure, programs and
services, with priority given to:
1. One-time, rather than ongoing, expenditures,
2. Consultation and training,
3. Providing start-up funds to programs and/or services that will become self-
sustaining,
4. Programs, services or infrastructure that:
a. Positively impact one or more 1451 MOU target populations or
outcomes
b. Involve two or more 1451 member organizations or community groups
c. Leads to improved outcomes for the target populations
d. Leads to a reduction in dependency on services
e. Increases process or cross system efficiencies
f. Leads to a reduction in the costs of providing services, or reduces the
amount of dollars being spent outside of Weld County for the
provision of comparable services.
g. Priority will also be given to programs that meet the criteria of being
Evidence Based, Best Practice, or Promising Practice programs.
The YFC 1451 Collaborative Management Program (1451 CMP)of Weld County,
which is comprised of the Directors of each member agency, makes the final
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decision on the reinvestment of moneys saved, incentive moneys and on any new
grants/funding sources that are pursued.
IX. Performance-Based Measures. The Parties hereby determine that they will attempt
to meet performance measures specified by the Department of Human Services ("DHS")
and elements of collaborative management as defined by rule of the State Board of
Human Services, ("State Board").
The procedure established pursuant to Section IV above shall be used to determine how
incentive monies received by the Weld County Department of Human/Social Services
shall be reinvested by the Parties.
Please see Weld County Outcomes in Appendix B.
X. Confidentiality Compliance. Parties agree that State and Federal law concerning
confidentiality shall be followed by the Parties and 1451 CMP. Any records used or
developed by the 1451 CMP or its members or by the ISST that relate to a particular
person are to be kept confidential and may not be released to any other person or agency,
except as provided by law.
Each 1451 CMP member agrees to fully participate in the 1451 CMP Evaluation Process
by using a Common Informed Consent to Release Confidential Information Form and
process and/or by entering into a individual Agreement with the 1451 CMP Evaluator,
who has been contracted and approved by the 1451 CMP, so a meaningful evaluation
may be conducted.
In addition, Human Services, Judicial, Weld County School Districts and Law
Enforcement have agreed to and will formally execute an Interagency Agreement for
Juvenile Information Exchange which will enable agencies to share valuable information
needed to adequately address the safety and needs of the child and family, while
protecting and honoring their right to privacy and confidentiality.
XI. Reports. Commencing January 1, 2007, and each January 1st thereafter, pursuant to
Section 24-1.9-103, C.R.S., the 1451 CMP shall provide a report to the executive director
or head of each Party to this MOU. The report shall include:
A. The number of children and families served through the ISSTs and the outcomes
of the services provided, including a description of any significant improvement
in outcomes for the target population;
B. A description of the estimated costs of implementing the collaborative
management approach and any estimated cost-shifting or cost-savings that may
have occurred by collaboratively managing the multi-agency services provided
through the ISSTs;
C. An accounting of moneys that were reinvested in additional services provided to
the target population due to cost savings that may have resulted from or been due
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to meeting or exceeding the performance measures specified by DHS and
elements of collaborative management established by the rules of the State Board;
D. A description of any identified barriers to the ability of the state and county to
provide effective services to the Target Population; and
E. Any other information relevant to improving the delivery of services to the Target
Population.
In order produce an accurate outcomes report, all 1451 CMP partners commit to
(1) helping to develop a master list of all children (by name and birth date) who
are identified as the population to be served (Section II.) and to collect data
outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format prescribed by the 1451
CMP and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
XII. Termination of MOU. The Parties acknowledge that withdrawal from this MOU
of any statutorily required Party will result in the automatic termination of this
Agreement and termination of the collaborative system of delivery of services developed
hereunder. The withdrawing Party shall assist the other Parties to achieve an orderly
dissolution of the collaborative system with as little disruption as possible in the delivery
of services provided to Recipients.
A. Withdrawal/Termination Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement at any
time by providing 30 days written notice to all other Parties.
B. For Loss of Funds. Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement, or modify
the level of its commitment of services and resources hereunder, effective immediately,
in the event of loss or reduction of resources from its funding source identified herein.
Any Party withdrawing due to loss of funds will provide notice of withdrawal, in writing
within 30 days.
XIII. Miscellaneous Provisions.
A. This writing constitutes the entire MOU between the parties hereto with respect to
the subject matter herein, and it shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective
survivors, heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
B. No portion of this MOU shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities
the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any portion of
this MOU be deemed to have created a duty of care which did not previously exist
with respect to any person not a party to this MOU.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and
conditions of this MOU and all rights of action relating to such enforcement shall
be strictly reserved to the undersigned Parties, and nothing in this MOU shall give
or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included
in this MOU. It is the express intention of the Parties that any entity, other than
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the undersigned parties, receiving services or benefits under this MOU shall be an
incidental beneficiary only.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their authorized representatives
have executed this Memorandum of Understanding effective for the dates written above.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 04-1451
HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-10
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, WELD COUNTY
By: C / J w�/ Date: JUN 3 0 2010
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Its: Chair
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WELD COUNTY CLERK T �t .�'
BY:
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THE 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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UNITED WAY OF WE I CO TY
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Memorandum of Understanding Pursuant
to Weld County HB 04-1451
County of Weld, City of of Greeley, et al
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A WOMAN'S PLACE, INC
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Appendix A
YFC 1451 COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
OPERATING AGREEMENT
This Operating Agreement is adopted by the Members of the YFC 1451
Collaborative Management Program (1451 CMP) to set forth the expectations and
guidelines of the Members for working together in a collaborative effort.
I. Purpose.
The 1451 CMP exists pursuant to state law to implement collaborative
management processes with respect to services to children and families who would
benefit from integrated multi-agency services. The collaborative management processes
are intended to reduce duplication, eliminate fragmentation of services, increase the
quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of services, achieve better outcomes and
encourage cost-sharing among service providers.
II. Planning Goal.
The 1451 CMP's planning goal is to intervene successfully with families before
they enter the judicial system through the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems;
and upon their entry into these systems, to expedite the positive resolution of their
treatment or case plans. The 1451 CMP agrees to attain this goal through collaborative
processes which address: (i) risk sharing; (ii) resource pooling; (iii) development of
performance expectations; (iv) outcome monitoring; and (v) staff training and
development.
III. Membership.
The Members of the 1451 CMP are the designees of the agencies who: (i) serve or
have an interest in children and youth and their families in or at risk of being in the
judicial system; and (ii) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to
engage in collaborative management processes. The MOU provides that the designees
shall be policy and decision-making representatives of the agency who have the authority
to approve contributions of time, resources and funding to solve problems identified by
the 1451 CMP.
Members should demonstrate the ability and commitment to: (i) regularly attend
and participate in the 1451 CMP meetings; (ii) represent the interests and needs of their
agencies and the populations they serve; (iii) view services to children, youth and their
families on a global level; and (iv) understand the mandates and needs of other 1451
CMP agencies.
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Members who miss a meeting are responsible for taking necessary steps to apprise
themselves of the content of the meeting.
IV. Decision-Making Process.
The 1451 CMP will use a consensus decision-making process by identifying and
exploring the interests of all Members and reaching decisions that satisfy these interests
to the greatest extent possible. In the event consensus cannot be reached, the decision
will be made by a majority vote of the Members. However, no vote shall compel the
specific action or expenditure of monies by any agency if that agency determines that it is
contrary to its mandates, contract provisions, applicable statute or regulation, availability
of funds or best interest.
V. Guidelines for Member Communications.
The Members of the 1451 CMP shall strive to comply with the following
guidelines for their communications with one another:
1. Speak candidly, but respectfully.
2. Listen as an ally, not an adversary.
3. Share all relevant information.
4. Participate fully, but encourage and allow others to do so also.
5. Not interrupt or engage in side conversations.
6. Avoid personalizing issues.
7. Check for understanding; ask questions.
8. Not dwell on things that did not work in the past.
9. Confine comments to the topic under discussion.
10. Show a willingness to think about new ideas.
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Appendix B
Evaluation Desired What questions are Bow will the Outcome Measurement
level Outcome addressed?' Information be
gathered?
Attendance records
How many habitually from the local school
truant youth have district. Pre and post Reduce the number of students being
Reduce improved their attendance assessment outcomes considered habitually truant by 2%after
Education
Truancy in school after receiving a data from the YFC and receiving a YFC or Truancy Diversion
YFC or Truancy the District Attorney's assessment and intervention.
Diversion Intervention? Truancy Diversion
Program
DHS—Increase the number of children
who are in out-of-home placement who:
1) Have returned home within 12
How many children, months* of the start of removal
Meet the needs parents and foster parents by 2% and/or
and services of are having their needs DHS Records— 2) Have had no moves in service
Child Welfare child,parents being met as they TRAILS placement by 2%.
and foster participate in the MYAT MYAT Outcomes Data
parents. program and/or receive MYAT—Increase the number of children
DHS services? who complete the MYAT program that
are successfully diverted from
involvement in child welfare services by
2%within 12 months* after enrolling.
How many youth,placed (May include data
under the supervision of sources from the
Juvenile Diversion, following)
Probation,Parole, SB-94 Reduce the number of youth that re-
or DYC have re-offended Probation Records offend and/or have been adjudicated
and/or have been SB-94—Day Report delinquent on a new charge by 2%within
Juvenile Reduce adjudicated delinquent on Center Records 12 months* following their enrollment in
Justice Recidivism a new charge within 12 DYC Records—Trails the Juvenile Diversion Program,the
months following their Juvenile Diversion TOPS Day Report Center,the YFC,
enrollment into the Records MST or TIGHT program.
Juvenile Diversion MST Records
Program,the TOPS Day TIGHT Data
Report Center,the YFC, YFC Data
MST or TIGHT program?
Due to only having one year of baseline
Increase • Multi-Systemic data,the Weld County CMP has decided
protective How many children Therapy(MST) to maintain the following Health/Mental
factors and among high-risk families Outcomes Health/Other Health outcomes for 2010-
Health Mental decrease child have shown an increase in • Functional Family 11
protective factors and Therapy(FFT) • Increased Family Functioning Health/Other welfare and g
Health juvenile justice have not experienced Outcomes 90%with improved family relations
penetration further penetration into • Multidisciplinary • Avoid Child Welfare Penetration:
among high risk the child welfare and Youth Assessment 94%of youth living at home
families. juvenile justice systems? Team(MYAT) • Avoid Juvenile Justice Penetration:
Outcomes 95%of youth with no new arrests
* In order to effectively measure this outcome 12 months need to have passed. Therefore, we will be using data from
PY 08-09& PY 09-10 to show these improvements.
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