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Home My WebLink About20100400 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (VALE) GRANT APPLICATION FOR LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN ADVOCATE/FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM 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 Victim's Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Grant Application for the Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate/Friendly Visitor Program 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, Area Agency on Aging, to the Victim's Assistance and Law Enforcement Board, commencing July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said 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 VALE Grant Application for the Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate/Friendly Visitor Program 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, Area Agency on Aging, to the Victim's Assistance and Law Enforcement Board, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 24th day of February, A.D., 2010. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: • - ` +f Do?gla Rade h , Chair Weld County Clerk to th o e$N'a�r, ISGI N*kfri ,QA_ �p j f arbara Kirkmey r, Pro-Tem/ BY: ( n , to• Ft ?r r �h 4; EXCUSED Deputy Clerk to the B ,� r a E � �, ; - t �: ":' Sean P. Co way APPRO A • Jan . Garcia ou y Attorney EXCUSED David E. Long Date of signature: 3!/�/!a 2010-0400 Ch_ - Sr oki j HR0081 MEMORANDUM iiitL,--- DATE: February 18, 2010 W ' TO: Douglas Rademacher, Chair, Board of County Commissioners � O .FROM Jud A Grie o Director Human ce COLORADO y g ' RE: Weld County Department of Human Services' Area Agency on Aging's Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate/ Friendly Visitor Program VALE Grant Enclosed for Board approval is the Department's Area Agency on Aging's Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate/Friendly Visitor Program Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement(VALE) Grant. This was presented at the Board's February 3, 2010, Work Session. This grant will allow the Ombudsman program to provide elder abuse prevention programs to long term care staff, continue the long term care friendly visitor program, and maintain and strengthen the Volunteer Ombudsman program. The amount being requested for the July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, funding cycle is $12,000.00. If you have any questions, give me a call at extension 6510. 2010-0400 2010 VALE ASSISTANCE FUNDS 19th Judicial District, Weld County (VICTIM ASSISTANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT) APPLICATION Grant Period -July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 VALE Applications must be received at the District Attorney's Victim/VVitness Program by Monday, March 1, 2010 at 3:00 PM Location: 915 Tenth Street, 2"'floor, Greeley Mailing: PO Box 1167, Greeley, CO 80631 Please read the Announcement of Funds before completing this document. THIS FORMAT MUST BE USED TO APPLY. For information and questions, contact: JoAnn Holden, VALE Board Administrator PO Box 1167 Greeley, Co 80632 jholdenco.weld.co.us Phone: (970) 356-4010 X4747 or Karol Patch X4748 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Submit to the District Attorney's Victim/VVitness Program,915 Tenth Street, P. O. Box 1167, Greeley, CO 80632, on or before the deadline listed above, an original and eight copies of the grant application and attachments. Mark"VALE APPLICATION"on the envelope. NOTE:Late applications may be denied solely due to failure to meet the deadline. Applicants are responsible for the method of delivery selected and to assure that applications are delivered to the DA's Victim/wtness Program prior to the deadline. 2. Only one copy of the agency audit or financial review needs to be submitted. 3. Applicants are required to follow the VALE Grant Application format exactly,and are expected to respond to each item listed. DO NOT CHANGE PAGE BREAKS.The application is slightly different from last year, DO NOT USE last year's application. NOTE:If an application does not contain complete answers to each item listed in the grant application,this lack of information may be the basis for denying or reducing a grant award. 4. The body of application should be constructed of single-sided pages only. 5. Font size must be at least 10 points. 6. Do not place applications in binders or folders, but fasten with staple in the upper left hand corner. 1 2010-2011 VALE ASSISTANCE FUNDS 19th Judicial District, Weld County Application page 1 SECTION A - AGENCY INFORMATION: VALE USE ONLY 1. APPLICANT AGENCY: Grant#: Amount Requested: Program Name: Weld County Department of Human Services Amount Funded: Area Agency on Aging Street Address (if not confidential): 315 C North 11th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80632 Mailing Address (if different): Post Office Box 1805 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Phone: (970) 346-6950 extension 6128 Fax: (970) 346-6951 E-Mail: rmaldonadoc )a.co.weld.co.us 2. CONTACT PERSON: Title: Raegan Maldonado Phone: 1970) 346-6950 extension 6128 Fax: (970) 346-6951 E-Mail: rmaldonadoco.weld.co.us 3. Agency Status (i.e., governmental, private-non-profit, or private-for-profit): Governmental Tax ID Number: 14-02101 NOTE:If you are claiming non-profit status and if you have not previously provided documentation supporting this claim to the VALE Board,then you must provide sufficient documentation concerning your agency's non-profit status with this application. 4. PROJECT TITLE: Weld County Long Term Care Ombudsman/Friendly Visitor Program 5. Give a problem statement that is specific to the community the project will serve. The VALE funds will allow the Ombudsman Program to have a consistent presence in Weld County long term care settings, allowing for early intervention and advocacy. The funding will enable the LTC Ombudsmen to maintain an elder abuse prevention and awareness program. In addition, the Assistant Ombudsman will be able to continue recruitment and training for the Ombudsman Volunteer Program. 6. FUNDS REQUESTED: $12,000 2 SECTION B - NARRATIVE SUMMARY: 7. Agency description: The Weld County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is housed under the umbrella of the Weld County Area Agency on Aging and the Weld County Department of Human Services. The authority of the local Ombudsman Program comes from the Older American's Act,Colorado Revised Statutes 25-11.5 and the Nursing Home Reform Law of 1987. The Weld County Ombudsman acts as a consumer voice for the concerns of the elderly living in institutions, who may have no one else to speak for them. The Ombudsman also receives and resolves questions, issues,problems and complaints made by, for, or on behalf of residents of long term care facilities. The purpose of the Weld County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is to assist and empower consumers of long term care services by providing information about those services and furnish support in complaint resolution. These issues or complaints may include, but are not limited to access to long term care services, redress of neglectful or abusive care, and information and assistance with civil and human rights. The Long Term Care Ombudsman program is a resident/patient/consumer-centered advocacy program. Long Term Care Ombudsmen have statutory status under the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended and are required by federal and state law to visit every nursing home monthly and every assisted living facility quarterly. They also receive, investigate and resolve complaints, identify needs of long term care residents and help establish programs to meet those needs. The Ombudsmen also document and report problems of long term care and help to stimulate and promote improvement of the system. 8. Brief Project Description for which the funds are being requested: The V.A.L.E. grant has allowed the Ombudsman Program to increase staff time to keep up with the increasing demand for advocacy on behalf of this very vulnerable population. The funds have also enabled the program to maintain an abuse prevention and awareness program aimed at educating nurse aides in training,Certified Nurse Assistants(C.N.A.'s),and other long term care staff. This has allowed our program to educate residents and staff about the Ombudsman Program, abuse issues and resident rights, as well as investigation of complaints of abuse and neglect. The Ombudsman's role;through observation and a frequent presence in the facilities; is to insure that resident rights are being respected,that quality care is administered,and that abuses do not occur. Continued funding of the Assistant Ombudsman will make it possible for the Weld County Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program to serve the increasing number of vulnerable long term care residents and their families. We believe that our request for a continuation of funding relates to the mandate of early crisis intervention and to provide assistance and support to victims and their families. 9.What is the management plan for the project? (Specifically, who will be responsible or accountable for the administration of the project?): The Division Head of the Weld County Area Agency on Aging, Eva Jewell, will supervise the Lead Long Term Care Ombudsman during the duration of this project. The Lead Long Term Care Ombudsman, Raegan Maldonado,will be responsible for providing reports to the V.A.L.E. Board. The Division Head and the Lead Ombudsman will be responsible for the day-to-day management of this project. The Lead and Assistant Ombudsmen, Kathleen Alvarado, will carry out the duties outlined in this project. The Fiscal and Budget Manager, Lennie Bottorff, will be responsible for the accounting functions. 10. Who will provide the proposed services? Will volunteers be utilized? The Assistant Ombudsman (Kathleen Alvarado)will recruit and train Volunteers for the Friendly Visitor Program. The Lead(Raegan Maldonado)and the Assistant Ombudsmen will facilitate the Abuse Free Prevention Trainings,Nurse Aide Trainings and C.N.A. Trainings. Roy Reinhardt,Volunteer Ombudsman,will be responsible for the facilitation of the Sexual Assault Trainings. We will work together to research and develop other training programs to present to long term care staff members. The Lead Ombudsman(Raegan Maldonado),the Assistant Ombudsman(Kathleen Alvarado)and the Volunteer Ombudsmen (Roy Reinhardt, Danielle Pierson, and Rachel Harris)will have a consistent presence in Weld County long term care settings, and will educate long term care residents about the Ombudsman Program and their rights as residents. 3 SECTION C - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: (Goal 1, objectives 1 and 2, are mandatory for all applicants.) 11. GOAL 1 (standard): This project will provide direct services that assist crime victims with emotional and physical needs to stabilize their lives, provide a measure of safety and security, and/or enhance victims' experience with the criminal justice system. • OBJECTIVE 1 (standard): To provide services to the following estimated unduplicated number of crime victims during the 12-month grant period. (Note: Count each victim only once based upon predominant crime type.) Definitions: Victims: primary and secondary victims Primary victim: The person against whom the crime was committed, except in the case of homicide,and DUI/DWI deaths where the primary victims are the survivors of the victim. In domestic violence crimes, children of the primary victims(who is receiving services)are also considered to be primary victims. Secondary Victims: Persons other than primary victims receiving services because of their own reaction or needs resulting from a crime. Unduplicated Count: New and continuing victims being served by the project during the first year of the grant period,continuing victim is a person served in a prior grant year who is continuing to receive services in the new year. EST. NO. EST. NO. VICTIMS TYPE OF CRIME VICTIMS TYPE OF CRIME Child Physical Abuse Adults Molested as Children Child Sexual Abuse Survivors of Homicide Victims DUI/DWI—Victims of vehicular assault or Robbery homicide, DUI/DWI crashes, or careless driving resulting in death Domestic Violence Assault 10 Adult Sexual Assault Other violent crimes such as hate and bias crime, gang violence (specify). 80 Elder Abuse (including economic Other, please specify exploitation and fraud crimes) TOTAL UNDUPLICATED VICTIMS ESTIMATED TO BE SERVED DURING THE 12-MONTH PERIOD 90 4 • OBJECTIVE 2 (standard): To provide the following types of services to the following estimated number of unduplicated victims during the 12-month grant period. EST. NO. EST. NO. VICTIMS SERVICES VICTIMS SERVICES Crisis Counseling Emergency Financial Assistance 90 Follow-up Emergency Legal Advocacy Therapy 70 Victim Compensation Assistance (required) Group Treatment/Support 60 Personal Advocacy Shelter/Safehouse 80 Telephone Contact(information/referral) 70 Information / Referral (in person) Crisis Hotline Counseling Criminal Justice Support/Advocacy Other(specify): Definitions: Crisis counseling(in person): Refers to in-person crisis intervention,emotional support,guidance and counseling provided by advocates,counselors,mental health professionals,or peers. Such counseling may occur at the scene of the crime, immediately after a crime,or be provided on an ongoing basis. Follow-up: Refers to victim contacts, including: in-person contacts,telephone contacts, and written communications with victims to offer emotional support,counseling,provide empathetic listening,check on a victim's progress,etc. Therapy: Refers to intensive professional psychological and/or psychiatric treatment for individuals,couples, and family members arising from the occurrence of a crime. This includes the evaluation of mental health needs,as well as the actual delivery of psychotherapy. Group Treatment/Support: Refers to the coordination and provision of supportive group activities ;includes peer, social support, etc. Shelter/Safehouse: Refers to providing short-and long-term housing and related support services to victims and families following victimization. Information/Referral(in person): Refers to in person contacts with victims during which time services and available support are identified. Criminal Justice Support/Advocacy: Refers to support, assistance,and advocacy provided to victims at any stage of the criminal justice process,to include post-sentencing services and support. Emergency Financial Assistance: Refers to cash outlays for transportation,food,clothing,emergency housing,etc. Emergency Legal Advocacy: Refers to filing temporary restraining orders, injunctions and other protective orders, elder abuse petitions, and child abuse petitions but does not include criminal prosecution or the employment of attorneys for non-emergency purposes,such as custody disputes,civil suits,etc. 5 Victim Compensation Assistance(Required): Refers to making the victim aware of the Crime Victim Compensation Fund. May also include providing assistance with completing the required forms,gathering the needed documentation,etc. in addition to follow-up contact with the Victim Compensation agency on behalf of the victim. Personal Advocacy: Refers to assisting victims in securing rights,remedies,and services from other agencies; locating emergency financial assistance, intervening with employers,creditors, and others on behalf of the victim; assisting in filing for losses covered by public and private insurance programs including workman's compensation, unemployment benefits,welfare,etc.;accompanying the victim to the hospital;etc. Telephone Contact: Refers to contacts with victims during which time services and available support are identified. Crisis Hotline Counseling:Crisis or information and referral calls received by an agency's hotline or office telephone. Unduplicated Count: Estimate the number and type of services to all new victims being served by the VOCA project once during the first year of the grant period. Victims from a previous grant year who are continuing to receive services may be counted once in the l'`quarter of this report. 6 12. PROJECT-SPECIFIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Add no more than four additional goals with objectives. Use format provided below. Goals should be clear,concise, general statements that highlight what the project intends to achieve. They should relate to the Project Description and Budget pages of the Application. Obiectives(no more than three per goal)should be quantifiable(i.e. a number can be attached)in order to measure changes brought about by the project toward achieving each goal. Objectives state specifically what will be done, by whom,and by when. A timetable of projected achievement should be indicated in the Goals and Objectives. Efficiency and Effectiveness are measured in Goals and Objectives and reported on in quarterly reports. Efficiency: Were the project's proposed activities accomplished as projected? Effectiveness: How will you determine that your project is effective or has made a difference to the victims served? GOAL 2: The Assistant Ombudsman will provide ongoing supervision and training of the Volunteer Ombudsmen and Friendly Visitors. Objective 1: Sustain the current 3 Volunteer Ombudsmen and continue supervision and education. Objective 2: Maintain the current number of volunteers until December 2010 and fill any volunteer vacancies by June 2011. Objective 3: Ensure that each Volunteer Ombudsman completes 15 hours of continuing education that is required for Ombudsman recertification, by December 2010 and December 2011. GOAL 3: The Assistant Ombudsman and the Lead Ombudsman will provide Abuse Prevention Training to direct care staff and nurse aides in training. Objective 1: Schedule monthly trainings with the coordinator of the nurse aide program at AIMS Community College, 2-4 times a quarter, during funding cycle. Objective 2: Educate 50-75 students about the Ombudsman Program and Abuse Prevention from July to December 2010, and 50-75 students from January to June 2010. Objective 3: Organize and facilitate 1 Abuse Free Prevention Training for Certified Nursing Assistants during the funding cycle. GOAL 4: The Lead Ombudsman, Assistant Ombudsman and Volunteer Ombudsmen will educate long term care residents about the Ombudsman Program and their Rights as Residents. This education will also include information regarding Victim Rights and Victim Compensation. Objective 1: Provide one-on-one education to 20 long term care residents per quarter. Objective 2: Provide group education to 4 Resident Council groups per quarter. Objective 3: Provide education to 4 Family Councils by end of funding cycle. GOAL 5: The Ombudsman Program will research and develop additional early intervention training programs for direct care staff and management staff of long term care facilities. Objective 1: Review educational materials that were purchased from Terra Nova Films by September 2010. These educational topics include: (1) Elder Mistreatment Assessment; (2) Pain Assessment in Older Adults; and (3) Communication Difficulties. Objective 2: Research additional training information to support each topic by December 2010. Objective 3: Create PowerPoint presentations for each topic by June 2011. 7 GOAL 6: The Ombudsman Program will offer Sexual Assault Training for staff members who work in long term care settings. Objective 1: Per request of long term care staff, develop a condensed version of our PowerPoint presentation to use at individual facilities by December 2010. Objective 2: Provide 2 Sexual Assault Training opportunities by June 2011. Objective 3: Assist long term care facilities with the development of sexual assault protocols as needed. 8 Cont- PROJECT-SPECIFIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: 13. What problems do you anticipate in implementing your program's goals and objectives,if any? Currently,the program has three active volunteers. Due to the complex nature of the Ombudsman Program,there is an ongoing challenge of recruiting appropriate and reliable volunteers. Volunteer Ombudsmen cannot have any current connection to a Weld County long term care facility,as this would be considered a conflict of interest for the Ombudsman Program. The Assistant Ombudsman will continue to recruit and screen potential volunteers for appropriateness when existing volunteer positions are vacant. Staffing issues continue to be a major crisis in long term care facilities. For this reason,the Assistant Ombudsman continues to be flexible and open to suggestions from long term care facilities regarding training programs. If necessary,the developed programs can be modified to meet the needs and schedules of those working in long term care facilities. We do not anticipate any problems of reaching the new goals and objectives for July 2010-June 2011. The Assistant Ombudsman will be able to fulfill the original goals and objectives while enhancing the Volunteer,C.N.A.training, Sexual Assault training and Abuse Prevention program. 14. How does the project address the victims and witnesses services need outlined in the V.A.L.E. statute? Refer to C.R.S. 24-4.2-105 (4) (a—m). This program continuation request most relates to 24-4.2-105, Section 2,part a,b and c. Part a addresses provision of services for early crisis intervention. There is evidence that when there is consistent community presence in long term care facilities the potential to improve the quality of life and prevent abuse and exploitation is reduced for the residents. We will continue advocate contacts with long term care residents as a preventative action. All of our training programs are focused on prevention and early intervention. Part b addresses provision of telephone lines for victims. Each long term care facility must post information on how to contact the local Long Term Care Ombudsman. We have frequent telephone contact with residents,family members and facility staff members who are voicing concerns. Our telephone contact often leads to a visitation with the resident at the facility and possibly a complaint investigation. In addition,the Ombudsman Program advocates for residents to have private areas for personal and confidential telephone conversations. Part c addresses referral of victims. The Ombudsman Program often refers residents and family members to the social services representatives within each long term care setting. We also educate residents on available community resources, such as North Range Behavioral Health. During each of our trainings we provide the participants with a scenario involving a resident as a victim and describe the Victim Compensation Program. 9 SECTION D - SERVICE INFORMATION: 15.What is the population and geographic area targeted for service through this project? Populations targeted are 60 plus elderly residing in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and personal care boarding homes located in Weld County. A 37 bed assisted living facility, Grace Pointe, opened in the Greeley area in 2009. Also, a new nursing home, Grace Pointe,was built in the West Greeley area and is licensed for 53 beds. In addition, it is anticipated that more assisted living facilities will be built in Weld County,and discussion continues regarding a new nursing home being built in the Windsor area. The Weld County Long Term Care Ombudsman program currently covers 20 assisted living facilities and 8 nursing homes. a) How many people are in need of these services? Currently there are approximately 1,600 Weld County residents who live in long term care facilities. All of these residents receive services through the Ombudsman program, either directly with visitations and complaint resolution or indirectly through training and technical assistance provided to staff to improve the quality of care. By extension,the program also may represent the concerns of relatives and/or friends of long term care residents as long as the concern reflects the concerns of the resident. Continuation of support will make it possible for the Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program to continue to serve all of the long term care residents and their families with the same type and degree of services that we are currently providing. b) How many people are presently being served? A new assisted living facility and a new nursing home opened in 2009. Both are owned and operated by Grace Pointe, Continuum Care. All of the 1,600 Weld County residents who live in long term care facilities receive services through the Ombudsman program, either directly or indirectly, as stated above. Are there other community agencies currently providing like services to the targeted population? If yes,explain how this project is not a duplication of services. There are no other community agencies that provide such services to long term care residents. 10 17. Document community support,coordination and networking by providing the following information: a) List the agencies whom your agency has an active memorandum of understanding or an agreement regarding the coordination and provision of services. See SECTION I. ATTACHMENTS We have formal agreements with agencies that we fund directly to provide a variety of services to seniors such as: Eldergarden Adult Day Program; Senior Peer Counseling through North Range Behavioral Health and in-home personal care through RVNA. We also work in collaboration with Adult Protective Services,the Alzheimer's Association, local skilled nursing facilities and local assisted living facilities. We have established a Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime coordination agreement with the following agencies: The 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office;the Probation Department; C.A.R.E.; Colorado Legal Services; Weld County Law Enforcement; the Greeley Police Department; A Woman's Place; Partners; UNC's Assault Survivors Advocacy Program and A Kid's Place. b)Is your agency an active participant in Weld County's Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC)? If"yes,"provide the name and position(s)of the CCVC participant(s) and their level of involvement in that group. Yes The Weld County Area Agency on Aging is an active participant in Weld County's Coordinating Committee for Victims of Crime(CCVC), and also a participant in the CCVC Coordination Agreement. Currently,the active members are Raegan Maldonado, Lead Long Term Care Ombudsman and Kathleen Alvarado, Assistant Long Term Care Ombudsman. The Lead Long Term Care Ombudsman anticipates further involvement with future subcommittees, as assigned and needed in the CCVC meetings. The Assistant Ombudsman is available to share information regarding the Ombudsman program,as well as our abuse prevention training program. In addition,the Lead Ombudsman shares information with the CCVC committee about other networking groups available in the community that focus on aging and adult services. c)Briefly describe any other agency actions that demonstrate its high priority for developing community support,coordination,networking, and cooperation. Weld County Senior Service Network,Northern Colorado Culture Change Coalition,the Weld County Bioethics Committee,and Adult Protection Network and the Weld County At-Risk Adult Training Task Force. d) List the agency name(s)and person(s)who provided letter(s) of support(no more than three)applicable to this specific grant funding request. See SECTION I.ATTACHMENTS Names Agency Shirley Casady, RN, NA Coordinator AIMS Community College Mary Lu Walton, Executive Director Envision Dan W. Gauger, Executive Director Life Care Center of Greeley 11 SECTION E -VICTIM COMPENSATION: Provide the following information concerning your agency's involvement with the Crime Victim Compensation Program: 18. a) Does your agency regularly inform victims about Victim Compensation and help them to apply when appropriate? Yes How? The Weld County Area Agency on Aging informs victims about Victim Compensation when appropriate. For example,during a financial exploitation case,the Ombudsman's office educated the 93 year old resident about Victim Compensation. The Assistant Ombudsman offered to assist her with filling out the paperwork. The resident requested that the Assistant Ombudsman contact her granddaughter to explain Victim Compensation. The Ombudsman's office spoke to the granddaughter and sent her pertinent information. We also educate individuals about the Victim Compensation Program during our training sessions. b) Explain any major issues that hinder your agency in helping crime victims to understand Victim Compensation eligibility requirements and to apply for benefits. The Weld County Area Agency on Aging and the Ombudsman program do not foresee any issues that would prevent informing crime victims of the Victim Compensation eligibility requirements and information regarding victims' rights. We would also be able to provide assistance to those individuals who are unable to apply for assistance independently. c) Does your agency regularly conduct/receive Victim Compensation training for direct services staff and volunteers? Yes If'yes,"what was the date of the last training and who provided it? Our agency receives Victim Compensation training for direct services staff and volunteers on a regular basis. The last training was provided by Karol Patch from the District Attorney's office on July 21st, 2009. We plan to attend the 2010 training on Wednesday,July 14th, 2010. This training will be provided by Karol Patch. We also refer individuals to the office of the Weld County District Attorney website located at: www.co.weld.co.us. VALE USE ONLY Reviewed Victim Compensation Coordinator Comments: SECTION F - VICTIM RIGHTS ACT: 19. Has your agency taken steps to assure that all staff and volunteers have read and understand the GUIDELINES FOR ASSURING THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF AND WITNESSES TO CRIMES: Rights afforded to crime victims-C.R.S.24-4.1-302.5; Procedures for assuring rights of victims of crimes; C.R.S. 24-4.1-303;and Child victim or witness-rights and services-C.R.S.24-4.1-304? Yes If"yes", a) Briefly describe how your agency assures that all staff and volunteers are trained on VRA. After the completion of the 20 hours of training required by the Colorado Long Term Care Ombudsman Program,the Assistant Ombudsman provides volunteers with victim rights act materials. b) Does your agency have a statutory mandate to notify victims about their rights under VRA? No c) Provide the date of your last VRA training and who provided that training. We have not attended a recent VRA training,but would like to be notified of future training opportunities. This training could be included as a continuing educational opportunity for our Volunteer Ombudsmen. Date: Instructor: d)How does your agency notify victims of their rights under VRA? When appropriate,the Area Agency on Aging notifies victims of their rights under the Victim Rights Act. The Ombudsman Program educates residents, families and facility staff about residents' rights. We also provide individuals with written materials from the www.dcj.state.co.us website, or refer them to the website for information. e)Does your agency have a brochure describing VRA? If"yes",list the languages in which your brochure is available. See SECTION I. ATTACHMENTS Yes We distribute Ombudsman brochures that include information about Residents' Rights. The brochures are available in both English and Spanish. f) If you agency does not have a brochure describing VRA,please indicate if your agency utilizes brochures from other agencies. See SECTION I ATTACHMENTS When appropriate,we distribute information available online at www.co.weld.co.us/departments/da. We also utilize information from other agencies that we have obtained during our involvement with the CCVC Committee. VALE USE ONLY 13 SECTION G — EVALUATION: How will you evaluate the effectiveness of this project? To evaluate the effectiveness of our training programs,the Ombudsman Program will collect data from evaluations that are distributed at the end of our training sessions. The evaluations will be reviewed to determine if the goals and objectives of the program are being met. This information will also be utilized to enhance and modify the program as needed. The results of the 2009-2010 evaluations highlight how valuable our abuse free training is for staff working in long term care facilities and nurse aide students. The success of the Ombudsman Volunteer Program will be measured by monitoring the visits, and educational sessions provided by our Friendly Visitor Program. In addition, we distribute a customer satisfaction survey to a number of residents, families and staff members who work in long term care settings, measuring the effectiveness of our involvement. 20. If this is an application for continuing funding,how successful has this project been in the past in accomplishing its proposed goals and objectives? We have been very successful in meeting our goals that have been outlined in previous V.A.L.E. grant applications. 21. Do you currently utilize a client survey? Yes. If so,please attach a copy of your survey. We utilize a client satisfaction survey that is distributed to residents,family members, facility staff members and sometimes other entities. If you do not utilize a survey,how you do you plan to determine client satisfaction? 22. What is the projected cost per client served(cost/benefit ratio)? How did you calculate this figure? Cost/benefit ratio: We are requesting$12,000 divided by 1600 long term care residents= $7.50 per resident. Due to the complexity and uniqueness of the program,the current cost benefit ratio is difficult to determine as we provide a combination of training,technical assistance and direct service to an unlimited number of residents and family members. However, we do know that early intervention by the Ombudsman can prevent costly medical costs that may have resulted due to poor quality of care. Cost Savings: When an advocate visits a long term care facility and discovers issues that affect the direct health of a resident,the advocate can facilitate and coordinate care with the facility to enhance the resident's plan of care to help reduce the problem from escalating. There are considerable medical savings to the taxpayer(most nursing home residents are on Medicaid)when extreme medical procedures can be avoided. When long term care patients are restrained,not only is it a violation of individual rights, but an opportunity is missed to administer therapies, which can help the patient become more independent. The ombudsman, again, can identify these situations and work with the staff to develop alternate interventions which will respect individual rights and give the patient care that may increase his/her potential to be independent. Dependence costs society. Elder abuse education is invaluable to reduce incidences that occur. When a resident is exposed to an abusive situation the experience can cause not only physical, but also emotional, psychological, and social damage. Repercussions from abuse result in expensive and time consuming therapies and utilize valuable resources allocated for the community. The abuse education provided by the funds from this grant help to raise awareness and allow intervention before abuse situations occur. SECTION H - BUDGETARY INFORMATION: 23. All Budget pages MUST be completed. 14 BUDGET INFORMATION TOTAL AGENCY VICTIM SERVICES Please indicate the sources for ALL funding your agency receives for victim services. FUNDING START DATE END DATE AMOUNT Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year VALE Grant (if applicable) $12,000 07/01/09 06/30/10 DCJ Consolidated Grant 01/01/10 12/31/10 (if applicable) Grant (if applicable) Other—Federal Funds $101,278 07/01/09 06/30/10 TOTAL $113,278 / / / / Please specify the source of"Other" funds (other grants, government funds, city funds, donations, fund-raising, etc.) "Other" funds should reflect hard dollars and NOT in-kind contributions (office space, phones, etc) HOW WILL FUTURE FUNDING NEEDS BE MET? Future funding needs will be met through the Older American's Act funds that support the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. 15 VALE PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION PROJECT FUNDS REQUESTED BUDGET: Continuation Applicants fill out Columns 1,2,and 3. ROUND TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR New Applicants fill out Column 2 only. Continuation Applicants „:: ALL APPLICANTS Continuation 01 (Column 1) (Column 2) Applicants IT Kt (Column 3) ^a Current Grant Award Requested Budget ` Increase or *_' Decrease PERSONNEL PERSONNEL II (+/-) Job Position =° Job Position/NAME Kathleen Alvarado 0 Kathleen Alvarado N IN EN 7,893 .- Assistant Ombudsman 7,893 gri, -0- ii µ Raegan Maldonado Eli Raegan Maldonado =r-F== EN Lead Ombudsman 877 Lead Ombudsman 877 0i -0- * TATt iii. 4ts- (0 Ih Fringe Benefits 1,930 O Fringe Benefits 1lta ,930 B -0- Subtotal 10,700 'T( Subtotal 10,700 0 -0- SUPPLIES AND OPERATING 0k SUPPLIES& OPERATING EXPENSES (copying, A (+/-) EXPENSES M rent,phone,tuition,registration fees&other items under 1 =5r $5,000) Training Materials 200 Training Materials 200 -0- 4 IS Elii iii 6;4 _ 5 Subtotal 200 $7 Subtotal 200 O -0- IN-STATE TRAVEL 7 IN-STATE TRAVEL(itemize transportation/per diem, $ (+/-) Ri: ;''"` etc) Mileage 1,100 Mileage 1,100 -0- I 45 171 ti. Subtotal 1,100 4 Subtotal 1,100 11 -0- EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT h (+/-) u Subtotal 0 Subtotal 0 ti 0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES '" PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2: (+/-) Subtotal 0 a- Subtotal 0 '7. 0 TOTAL FUNDS: $12,000 � TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED: $12,000 -0- 16 VALE PROJECT BUDGET DETAIL AND JUSTIFICATION A.PERSONNEL: List each job position, include the name of the employee, if available. A job description for each position must be included as an attachment. See SECTION I.-ATTACHMENTS. If two individuals have the same job title, list it twice. Indicate FTE of individual(EX: 1 FTE; .5 FTE; .75 FTE) TOTAL COST- Show the total amount of salary and fringe benefits of the position (SALARY and FRINGE BENEFITS are to be show separately.) VALE%- Show the VALE percent requested for the total cost of the position VALE Funding- Calculate the VALE funding request based on the TOTAL COST and VALE%. Other Funding Source(s)- Indicate how the position is paid for other than VALE funding. If the position cannot be funded(because 100%VALE Funding) indicate this. Title of Job FT Total VALE VALE If THIS grant funding will not pay for Position\Name E Cost % Funding the entire position,what other SOURCE Requested Requested will be used to pay for the rest of the position Kathleen Alvarado, 1 33,759 23.39% 7,893 Older Americans Act—Federal Assistant Ombudsman and State (Salary) Kathleen Alvarado, 1 7,427 23.39% 1,737 Older Americans Act—Federal Assistant Ombudsman and State (Fringe) Raegan Maldonado, 1 42,301 2.07% 877 Older Americans Act—Federal Lead Ombudsman and State (Salary) Raegan Maldonado, 1 9,306 2.07% 193 Older Americans Act—Federal Lead Ombudsman and State (Fringe) 17 Narrative Justification: Explain and justify the project's budget and relate the item(s)budgeted to project activities. Position: Kathleen Alvarado,Assistant Ombudsman VALE Cost: $9,630 Duties to be performed\project activities: Recruit and coordinate training for Long Term Care Volunteer Friendly Visitors. Carry out role and duties of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. Facilitate training programs offered during this grant cycle. Conduct visitations with residents who reside in long term care facilities. Position: Raegan Maldonado, Lead Ombudsman VALE Cost: $1,070 Duties to be performed\project activities: Supervise Assistant Ombudsman. Carry out role and duties of the Long Term Ombudsman Program. Assist with training programs offered during this grant cycle. Conduct visitations with residents who reside in long term care facilities. B. SUPPLIES AND OPERATING REQUEST: All supplies and operating requests must be specific, itemized costs related to victim services. 18 C. IN-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST: Itemize travel expenses of project personnel by purpose(e.g., to attend training sessions,to transport clients,etc.). Itemize these categories: mileage, lodging, meals, registration fees. ONLY IN-STATE TRAVEL IS ELIGIBLE. Mileage reimbursement for travel to and from long term care facilities in Weld County, and for travel to and from training events. D. EQUIPMENT REQUEST Direct benefits to crime victims or witnesses must be shown for the purchase of equipment to facilitate smoother operation of law enforcement activities. We are not requesting V.A.L.E. dollars for equipment expenses. E. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUEST: List consultants or independent contractors who will provide victim services under the grant. We are not requesting funding for professional services. F. DIFFERENCES FROM LAST YEAR'S REQUEST(Continuation Applicants only): If this is an application for continuing funding,explain any changes in proposed funding. The amount being requested for our long term care/friendly visitor program is $12,000. The 2010-2011 funding request is the same as the 2009-2010 funding cycle request. 19 VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD GRANT APPLICANT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING THE RIGHTS AFFORDED TO CRIME VICTIMS As provided in C.R.S. 24-4.2-105 (4.7), Colorado law requires the following: A REQUESTING AGENCY OR PERSON SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING THAT SUCH AGENCY OR PERSON HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE RIGHTS AFFORDED TO CRIME VICTIMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-4.1-302.5 AND THE SERVICES DELINEATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-4.1-303 AND 24-4.1-304. SUCH WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGMENT SHALL BE ATTACHED TO SUCH REQUESTING AGENCY'S OR PERSON'S APPLICATION FOR MONEYS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION. THE BOARD SHALL NOT ACCEPT FOR EVALUATION ANY APPLICATION FOR A GRANT OF MONEYS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION UNTIL THE REQUESTING AGENCY OR PERSON PROVIDES THE BOARD WITH SUCH WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The prospective grantee certifies to the VALE Board, by submission of this completed Grant Applicant Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Rights Afforded to Crime Victims, that the agency or person described herein has read and understands the rights afforded to crime victims as required by C.R.S. 24-4.2-105 (4.7). PROJECT DIRECTOR: Eva M. Jewell TITLE: Weld County Area Agency on Aging Division Head PROJECT: Weld County Long Term Care Ombudsman Advocate/Friendly Visitor AGENCY: Weld County Department of Human Services, Area Agency on Aging. ADDRESS: 315 C North 11th Avenue, Post Office Box 1805, Greeley, CO 80632 SIGNATURE' !J DATE: 22 - 0 COPIES OF THE STATUTES DESCRIBED HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO PROSPECTIVE GRANT RECIPIENTS WITH THEIR APPLICATION. 20 VALE Grant Application Signature Page Applicant Agency: Weld County Department of Human Services,Area Agency on Aging Street Address(if not confidential): 315 C North 11th Avenue, Greeley,CO 80632 Mailing Address(if different): Post Office Box 1805,Greeley,CO 80632 Phone: (970)346-6950 ext 6128 Fax: (970)346-6951 E-Mail: nnaldonadoco.weld.co.us Project Title: Grant Period: July 1,2010 to June 30,2011 The following signatories understand and agree that any grant received as a result of this application shall incorporate and be subject to the statements made within the above described VALE Grant Application(The Application). Furthermore,the signatories certify that they have each read The Application and are fully cognizant of their duties and responsibilities for this project. (Original signatures of each party to this application(i.e.,Project Director,Financial Officer and Authorized Official)are required. Please use BLUE INK to distinguish the original documents from copies.) Project Director: Name: Eva M.Jewell Position/Title: Division Head Agency(including Division or Unit): Weld County Department of Human Services, Area Agency on Aging Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1805,Greeley,CO 80632 Phone: (970)346-6950 xt 6101 Fax: (970)346.6951 E-Mail: eiewell@co.weld.co.us Signature:(/62 jwi & Date: y - /6- -/O Financial Officer: j Name: Lennie L. Bo orff Position/Title: Fiscal and Budget Manager Agency(including Division or Unit): Weld County Department of Human Services Mailing Address: 315 North 11th Avenue,Post Office Box A.Greeley,CO 80632 Phone: (970)352-15511 ext. 6537 Fax: (970)346-7691 E-Mail: bottorllco.weld.co.us Signature per-- =7� Date: 2 1/6/2-a lo Authorized Official: Name: Douglas Rademacher Position/Title: Chair Agency(including Division or Unit): Weld County Board of Commissioners Mailing Address: 915 10th Street,Post Office Box 758,Greeley,CO 80631 Phone: (970)356-4000 ext: 4200 Fax: (970)352-0242 E-Mail: DRademacher@co.weld.co.us 7 Signature: > 9"--�ppitorjec{n.r Date: FEB 2 4 2010 In accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes 24-72-202.6,information supplied in this application is considered a public record. 21 &D/D- d'/ SECTION I- ATTACHMENTS: Any active memorandum of understanding or an agreement regarding the coordination and provision of services. X Letters of support. X Your agency's VRA brochure OR the VRA brochures from other agencies your agency utilizes. X Client Survey, if applicable. X A signed copy of the attached Grant Applicant Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Rights Afforded to Crime Victims. X A list of your agency's Board of Directors, if applicable. X Include a copy of agency's most recent audit report or financial review. If agency is not subject to audit, explain how proper management and disbursement of funds is monitored. (Only one copy of the audit or financial review is required.) 23 MAims Community College + February 1, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: I am taking this opportunity to write a letter in support of the Ombudsman Friendly Visitor/Advocate Program. This service is unique to Weld County, as there is no other program that provides this type of specialized training. The program offers training to direct care staff, and students alike. The Ombudsman routinely visits each Nurse Aide class on both the Greeley and Fort Lupton campuses. The Lead Ombudsman and Assistant Ombudsman educate students on how to identify signs and symptoms of elder abuse, and how to prevent potential abusive situations. Early intervention is critical in the prevention of elder abuse in long term care settings. I would like to recommend that this program be continued, and potentially expanded to provide more individuals, directly involved in the care of the elderly, with the training they need to recognize and prevent abuse. • • If you have questions, or would like to request further information, please contact me at 970-339-6281. Sincerely, (24.-A-1—/A/ Shirley Casady RN NA Coordinator Aims Community College Greeley Campus 970.330.8008 Shirley Casady RN 5401 W 20Th St 800.301.5388 shirley.casady @aims.edu PO Box 69 Fax 970.330.9574 970.339.6281 Greeley CO 80632 www.aims.edu Wednesday, February 3, 2010 E nv i s i o n Cteai is Support for People with Developmental Disabilities Raegan L. Maldonado Weld County Ombudsman Program Area Agency on Aging PO Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 RE: VALE Grant At-Risk Population Dear VALE Board Members: I am writing in support of the Weld County Long Term Care Ombudsmen and their efforts to decrease the percentage of Weld County at-risk adults who are victims of abuse. Members of the Envision staff have had the opportunity to serve as members of the At-Risk Adult Taskforce. This taskforce has identified a community education need regarding the at-risk adult population. As a result, the team has developed curriculum to educate a variety of organizations on how to effectively work with at-risk adults. Abuse of at-risk adults is a crime that is widely underreported, both in the community and in facilities. Therefore, this training is critical for professionals in fields such as paramedic services, hospital staff and law enforcement. In addition, the taskforce has allowed an opportunity for a variety of organizations to network and focus on the specific needs of at-risk adults. Such programs would not exist without the VALE dollars. On behalf of at-risk adults in Weld County, please consider the continuation of funding for the Ombudsman Program. Sincerely submitted,) Mary Lu Walton Executive Director 1050 37th Street/P.O.Box 200069 Evans,Colorado 80620 970 3 395360/888.695.5883 Fax 970.330.2261/www.envision/o org ffi< 4 e11 Life - `z care 4800 25th Street/Greeley, Colorado 80634 (970) 330-6400/FAX (970) 506-1370/WWW LCCA.COM of Greeley February 2nd, 2010 Raegan L. Maldonado Weld County Department of Human Services Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 315 C North 11th Avenue Post Office Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Ms. Maldonado: I am writing in support of the Weld County Ombudsman program and their efforts to educate direct care staff about elder abuse. Through my years as a nursing home administrator in long-term care, I have often relied on the services that the Ombudsman program provides. Management staff members have found the program to be an effective recourse when dealing with difficult situations involving residents and families. 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The • Amendment and the laws of the state[Section 24-4.1-302(1) C.R.S.] mandate Victim Witness Assistance the Office of the District Attorney to provide certain information and rights to victims of certain crime. Victims have the right to be informed, present and Crime Victim Compensation heard during the criminal justice process. Victim/VYtness Assistants contact victims directly about their cases and provide information,support and Your Rights As A Victim referrals. Victim Notification Letters are created to keep crime victims up to date on court dates. Crimes Covered by the Victim Rights Act The Colorado Constitution guarantees certain rights to victims of the following crimes whether committed by an adult or juvenile: • Murder, Manslaughter • Criminally Negligent Homicide • Vehicular Homicide • Assault and Vehicular Assault • Sexual Assault on an adult or child • Unlawful Sexual Contact • Violation of 18-1-1001 Protection Order in Sexual Assault cases • Incest • Sexual Exploitation of Children • Indecent Exposure • Menacing • Kidnapping • Robbery • Child Abuse • Crimes Against At Risk Adults or At Risk Juveniles • Crimes involving domestic violence • Harassment by Stalking http://www.co.weld.co.us/departments/Di strictAttorney/VictimServices/YourRightsAsAV i... 2/16/2010 Weld County: Office of the District Attorney Page 2 of 2 • Bias-motivated crimes • Retaliation Against a Witness or Victim • Intimidating a Witness or Victim • Tampering with a Witness or Victim • Careless Driving Resulting in the death of another person • Failure to stop at the scene of an accident which results in the death of another person • Hit&Run Resulting in Death • Any Criminal Attempt, Conspiracy,Solicitation or Accessory involving any of the crimes listed above. If the victim of a crime listed above, is deceased or incapacitated,these rights may be exercised by the victim's spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, significant other,or other lawful representative. Copyright O2009 Weld County.Colorado.All rights resery http://www.co.weld.co.us/departments/DistrictAttorneyNictimServices/YourRightsAsAV i... 2/16/2010 Office for Victims Programs Page 1 of 2 Colorado Welcome to... Live Help I Advanced Search lEnter Search Here Colorado Department of Public Safet -Division of Criminal Justice 7 s. leAi G' P .J 1: •Iv iiiir iix nx Colorado Department of Public Division of Criminal Justic Office for Victims Program Office For Victims Programs DCJ Home CDPS Home State of Colorado Colorado Judicial District Maps OVP Home Page YOUR RIGHTS AS A VICTIM Victims Right Act Staff Contacts OF A VRA CRIME Links Grant Programs Crimes that fall underth _._.___._... Your rights as a victim o Current Grant • To be treated with fairness, respect,and dignity; crime Announcements and Whatto Expect whenYI Applications • To be informed of all"critical stages"of the criminal VRA Complaint justice process(victims must request notification, in The Agencies with VRA Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) writing, for post-sentencing critical stages); responsibiltieg Funds Limitations of Colorado'; Stop Violence Against Women • To be present at specified critical stages in the Examples of concerns ti Act(VAWA) Funds criminal justice process; covered by the VRA Colorado's Victims Righ State Victims Assistance& • To be free from intimidation, harassment,or abuse; 24-x.1-301 Law Enforcement(VALE) 24-4.1-302 24-4.1--302.5 Funds • To be informed about what steps can be taken if 24-4.1-303 there is any intimidation or harassment by a person 24-4.1-304 Sexual Assault Service Program(S ASP) accused or convicted of a crime or any acting on Questions to Assist You 9 ( ) that person's behalf; to file a Formal Corm Victims Right Act Request for Enforcemer • To be present and heard regarding bond reduction Compliance Victims Compensation or modification, acceptance of a plea agreement, Crime Victims Have Rig (English brochure) LOCAL Victims Assistance& sentencing or modification of a sentence; Victimas de Crimen Tiei Law Enforcement(VALE) Derechos! Funds • To consult with the district attorney prior to any (5papish brochure) disposition of the case or before the case goes to Crime Victims Have Rig Offenders Shall Not Profit trial and to be informed of the final disposition of the (WAe Print Brochure from Their Crimes case; Resources and Links Agency.Training Reques Administrative Guide for • To be informed of the status of the case and any Contact the VRA Specie Federal Funds scheduling changes or cancellations, if known in advance; Administrative Guide for State Funds • To prepare a victim impact statement and to be -- ---- present and/or heard at the sentencing hearing; Reporting, Revision,& Change Forms • To have the court determine restitution and to be Standards informed of the right to pursue a civil judgment against the person convicted of the crime; Annual Reports .. "- • To prevent any y party at any court proceeding from Newsletters compelling testimony regarding a victim's address, Board telephone nuymber, place of employment, or other __.__._....___._....___.._ locating information; Links • To receive a prompt return of property when it is no longer needed as evidence; • To be informed of the availability of financial assistance and community services; http://dcj.state.co.us/ovp/Your%20Rights%20as%20a%20Victim%20o1%20a%20VRA%2... 2/16/2010 Office for Victims Programs Page 2 of 2 • To be provided with appropriate employer intercession services regarding court appearances and meetings with criminal justice officials; MO N*DEMRTIONOP*C ml, • To be assured that in any criminal proceeding the court, the prosecutor, and other law enforcement officials will take appropriate action to achieve a swift and fair resolution of the proceedings; • Whenever practicable,to provide a safe, secure waiting area during court proceedings; • To be notified of the referral of an offender to community corrections and to provide a written victim impact statement to the community corrections board and, if permitted by the board, to provide an oral victim impact statement; • Upon written request,to be informed when a person accused or convicted of a crime is released from custody other than the county jail, is paroled, escapes or absconds from probation or parole; • The right to be informed of the filing of a petition to cease sex offender registration; • Upon request, to be informed when a person who is accused or convicted of a crime is released from the custody of the county jail; • Upon written request,to be informed of and heard regarding any reconsideration of a sentence, parole, or commutation of sentence hearing; • Upon written request, to be informed when a person convicted of a crime against the victim is placed in or transferred to a less secure correctional facility or program or is permanently or conditionally transferred or released from any state hospital; • The right, at the discretion of the district attorney, to view all or a portion of the presentence report of the probation department; • To be informed of the results of any court-ordered HIV testing; • To be informed of any rights whichthe victim has pursuant to the Constitution fo the United States or the State of Colorado; and • To be informed of the process for enforcing compliance with the Victim Rights Act. Office For Victims Programs. Division of Criminal Justice.700 Kipling Street,Suite 1000,Denver,CO 80215 303.239.5719 Contact Us Privacy&Security Accessibility ©2005 State of Colored http://dcj.state.co.us/ovp/Your%20Rights%20as%20a%20Victim%20ot%20a%20V RA%2... 2/16/2010 Area Agency on Aging Board Membership List Susan Bromley Dona Mason Kynda Wolfrum 1621 13th Ave 1106 N. 4th St 5029 W 6th St Rd Greeley, CO 80631 Johnstown, CO 80534 Greeley, CO 80634 H: 352-8750 H: 587-7182 H: 356-6119 W: 353-3373 W: 587-0421 C: 371-4313 Cell: (970)691-3104 C: 391-9432 W: 352-4121 E-mail: Email- Email- sspbromley c hotmail.com john;u johnmasonjr.coiii lh\ol I.com Love Banghart MaryEtta Moore Alex Zauder 3530 W. Rangeview Rd 1609 68th Ave 8615 W 18`h St Greeley, CO 80634 Greeley, CO 80634 Greeley, CO 80634 H: 330-5991 H: 346-8049 H:506-1521 Email: E-mail: 1 .rom Lkendr4300( aol.com mvaemucomcast.net George Conger Marcia Osborn 1357 43rd Ave., #34 2536 22nd Ave Greeley, CO 80634 Greeley, CO 80631 Revised 1/12/10 H: 330-5772 H: 970-352-4668 Email- E-mail: drgrconger(a)comcast.net Jlarxmar'wcomcasi.nct Barbara Kirkmeyer Josie Sanchez Commissioner 5151 W29th Street, unit 1203 Centennial Complex Greeley CO 80634 Greeley, CO 80631 H: 970.330.5805 W: 356-4000 ext 4205 W: 970-351-2829 Email: bkirkmeyer(iko.weld.co.us E-mail: jo5�t�itin� ,anch�lui tinc.o cdu Mary Pat Eastwood 3609 Marigold Street Roy Wardell Evans, CO 80620 16512 Essex Rd W: 970-346-1446 Platteville, CO 80651 H: 970-330-3436 H-785-0145 Email:castrnar 65 ii aol.cum E-mail: rwardellri?what-wire.com Linda Kautz 7651 CR 54 Ken Whitney Johnstown, CO 1357 43`d Ave#18 H: 587-5595 Greeley,CO 80634 W: 590-3118 H: 970-353-8416 lindakautru ‘tihhoo.com W: 970-352-7990 �.__...-- F,mail:kcnumy hitncvv.com WELD COUNTY Ombudsman Program Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire 2010 We are always striving to improve service to our customers. Please take a few minutes to fill out this questionnaire. It is important for us to know how you think we are doing. Thank you! Please return survey to: PO Box 1805 315 C North 11 t°Avenue, Greeley, CO 80632 Attn: Ombudsman Program. Are you a: resident family or friend facility staff other What was the main reason you contacted or visited with the Ombudsman? s E c2 1. Did the Ombudsman respond in a timely manner? 2. Was the Ombudsman courteous? 3. Did the Ombudsman help you achieve what you wanted? 4. Were you satisfied with the amount of contact you had with the Ombudsman? 5. Were you satisfied with the services you received from the Ombudsman? 6. Was the information you received from the Ombudsman helpful and did you feel you had more power as a consumer as a result? If you need help in the future, would you call the Weld County Ombudsman Program again? o Yes o No Was there anything else the Ombudsman could have done that would have helped? Please share any other comments you may have about the Ombudsman program. Name (Optional): Would you like a call back: ❑Yes ❑No Phone Hello