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Home My WebLink About20100851.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR FAMILY TREATMENT COURT PROGRAMS 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 Grant Application for the Family Treatment Courts Programs from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, to the United States Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, with terms and conditions being as stated in said grant application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said grant 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 Grant Application for the Family Treatment Courts Programs from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, to the United States Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is, authorized to electronically submit said grant application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 26th day of Aril, A.D., 2010. y� la, P. 1 OARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ELD COUNTY, COLORADO 4c4, ATTEST: • 4 -: % uglas ademac r, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Bo ? £L� re';- arbara Kirkmeye-, Pro-Tem BY: Dept Clerk t the Board Sean P.177y iam F. Garcia rounty A torney EXCUSED David E. Long Date of signature: 5 ko 110 CC : Hs ; -Ia ' 2010-0851 HR0081 MEMORANDUM ftt,� DATE: April 22, 2010 1'�� TO: Douglas Rademacher, Chair, Board of County m sioners illig� �� O FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Se>9lnces D partme t er COLORADO RE: Grant Application to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for the Department of Human Services' Family Treatment Court Programs Enclosed for Board approval is a Grant Application to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for the Department of Human Services' Family Treatment Court Programs. The Department will use these funds to enhance pre-existing drug courts for substance-abusing adults and children involved with the family dependency court as a result of child abuse and neglect issues, will enhance the mentor parent programs by assisting fathers to become more integral parts of their children's lives, and enhance the aftercare services available to graduates of the family treatment court program. Total amount of funding requested is $350,000 for up to a three (3) year period. If you have questions, please give me a call at extension 6510. 2010-0851 Esther Gesick From: Gloria L. Romansik Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 3:35 PM To: Douglas Rademacher; Dave Long; Barbara Kirkmeyer; Sean Conway; William Garcia; Monica Mika; Barb Connolly; Don Warden Cc: Susan Talmadge; Judy Griego; Esther Gesick; Elizabeth Strong; Gloria L. Romansik Subject: FW: OJJDP grant application Attachments: OJJDP final draft.doc; OJJDP Grant Budget.xls; OJJDP Budget 2010.docx; Weld FTC Logic Model.doc; Weld FTC Timeline.doc Attached please find the final (or close to) version of the Grant Application to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) for the Department of Human Services' Family Treatment Court Programs. The Department will use these funds to enhance pre-existing drug courts working with child welfare families, will enhance the mentor parent programs by supporting more father involvement and will enhance aftercare services to families completing the family treatment court program. This was discussed with the board on April 5, 2010 at a work session and the grant is due on April 27, 2010. This application will: 1. Refinance the current Court drug treatment program for families involved in dependency and neglect and it included funding of our FTE associated with it and funds treatment and services that are provided through NRBH. 2. Require that all in-kind support of the $300,000 grant budget for each of the next three years be contributed by North Range Behavioral Health and the Courts. 3. Include the provision that NRBH will act as the fiscal agent in the same way that they do for the Prevention Partners grant. We will have a similar agreement with them to spell out responsibilities. Please contact me if you have questions. Thank you. Gloria Romansik Ext. 6230 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COLORADO RUBEN HERNANDEZ, MCJ, CACII 315B N.11TH AVENUE (970)352-1551 P.O.BOX A EXT.6290 GREELEY,COLORADO 80632 hernanrfeco.weld.co.us 1 6 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kiis t i-* :, PHONE: (970) 336-7204, Ext. 4200 FAX: (970) 352-0242 915 10TH STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 WIWDC COLORADO April 23, 2010 U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 To Whom it May Concern: As an authorized representative for this grant application, the Weld County Board of Commissioners is designating the Weld County Department of Human Services' (DHS) as a representative for the purpose of application to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) in response to OMB No. 1121-0329 to provide Category 2: Enhancement Services to the OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Court Programs (CFDA Number 16.585). Since 2007, DHS, in collaboration with the 19th Judicial District and North Range Behavioral Health, has operated a family drug court program for Weld County. This award-winning program has served families with the most need due to substance abuse assigned to Weld County's dependency and neglect filings. It is our understanding that Weld County Department of Human Services and its collaborating partners propose to enhance the mentor parent program by assisting fathers to become more integral parts of their children's lives. In addition, this program enhancement will enable the male mentors to assist fathers in the treatment and judicial phases of family drug court as they graduate and enter the aftercare program. The Weld County Department of Human Services further proposes to enhance the aftercare services available to graduates of the family drug court program. While program participants are involved in family drug court for a minimum of one year, support services are needed beyond the treatment and judicial phases. To decrease the rate of recidivism and increase the rate of success for the substance abuser, and thus, his/her family members, longer term support services are required. . The Weld County Board of Commissioners is committed to the drug court model and its treatment components and to assisting the 19th Judicial District, The Weld County Department of Human Services, and North Range Behavioral Health to increase capacity for the family drug court. Respectfully, `9 citiv` _ / Douglas Rademacher, Chair Weld County Board of Commissioners OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Court Programs Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County Family Treatment Court Budget Narrative A. PERSONNEL: New Hires: Project Coordinator: The first year will be full salary and fringe. The second year will be .66 grant funded and .33 funded by DHS. Year 3 will be .33 grant funded and .66 funded by DHS. Yr 1: $56, 945, Yr 2: $37,583 Yr: 3 $19,731 (5% salary increase for year 3) The project coordinator will direct the overall operations of the FTC program, a Family Drug Court which serves Weld County Department of Human Services Dependency and Neglect families with severe substance abuse issues. Duties will include fiscal and personnel management and project coordination and evaluation. Mentor parents/After Care Specialist: Year 1: 2 mentors, 1 aftercare specialist @ $10/hr. for 20 hours/wk: same for years 2 and 3. Annual increases of 2.5%per year Yr 1: $28,800, Yr 2: $30,240 Yr 3: $31,680 B. FRINGE BENEFITS: Fringe benefits reflect the current rate of for the Department of Human Services and include: employer's share of FICA and Medicare: state unemployment taxes, worker's compensation, health, dental, life and long term disability insurance; Weld County retirement plan for a benefit of calculation for all employees computed on an annual base salary which is 28%. Note: Part time employees do not receive the following: Health, dental, life and long-term disability, or Weld County retirement plan and fringe benefits are calculated at 5% of annual base salary. C. TRAVEL: Mileage is in private vehicles. Parent Mentors and After Care Specialist mileage: 600 miles/month. DHS rate of mileage: .50 cents/mile. Total: $11, 448 Travel to OJJDP Meetings: Project Director and one representative from Family Treatment Court. Total: $4, 347 D. Equipment: none E. Supplies: Training Materials: Fatherhood curriculum, 1 @245.00 violence prevention curriculum 1 @ $249.00 Total: $494.00 F. Construction: none 1 G. Consultants/Contracts: Parent Mentor/After care training: mentor trainings for staff development, payment for registrations or in-house trainings Total: $700.00 Program Evaluation: Budgeted at $25,000/year: Total: $75,000 North Range Behavioral Health: 1 FTE In-kind match cost: Total: $112, 500 H. Other costs: Client Care Expenses: (1) Medical supplies or emergency funding $500/year for 3 years Client incentives; Contingency management supplies, graduation supplies, phase coins, graduation pendant, etc: Federal costs: $15,000, Cash match: $4500: Total $19,500 I. 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NNNN N in an in NNN In an NNN an Nog ,m _ oLt N ^ v m N N 01 O O 8 hM tri •1 1 Protect Abstract The Department of Human Services (DHS) in Weld County, Colorado submits this request for funding under the OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Court Programs (OMB No. 112- 0329, CFDA #16.585, Category 2: Enhancement). An OJJDP grant will contribute to the Weld County Family Treatment Court's goal of increasing the safety, wellbeing, and permanency of at-risk children whose parents abuse drugs and alcohol. By funding a program coordinator position and an additional mentor for parents, OJJDP funds will enhance our ability to meet our objectives of providing substance abuse treatment to parents and providing services to children and families that promote healthy functioning and wellbeing. Specifically, increased staff capacity would allow us to enhance the aftercare portion of treatment and to offer parenting support and related services to fathers while maintaining the same level of care currently provided. Progress will be measured by monitoring the number of adults receiving and completing treatment and aftercare, the number of fathers receiving services, and the number of children reunited with parents. Long-term outcome goals include decreased substance abuse in Weld County, decreased disruption to families, decreased burden on the child welfare system, and sustainability of the Family Treatment Court. Page 1 of 20 Statement of the Problem Methamphetamine, and other substance abuse, in Weld County disrupts families and taxes an already overburdened child welfare system. Available resources are not adequate to meet the needs of families with simultaneous substance abuse and child abuse and neglect issues. In Colorado, as in the United States at large, parental substance abuse is one of the primary issues facing families who are reported for child maltreatment. The Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children reports that parents with substance abuse problems are three times more likely to abuse their children and four times more likely to neglect their children than parents without substance abuse problems. For drug- and alcohol-dependent parents, the need for another fix can override all other concerns. Children raised in such an environment might experience physical or emotional abuse, lack of supervision, poor nutrition, deprivation, and unsanitary living conditions. Ultimately, these children face an increased likelihood of removal from their parents' care. The Bureau of Justice Assistance reports that substance abuse is a factor in an estimated three-fourths of all foster care placements. In the l9`h Judicial District serving Weld County, methamphetamine use alone is a factor in 20 to 30 percent of dependency and neglect cases brought to court. Statewide, 41 percent of meth users have one or more dependent children, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health. Children whose parents use or manufacture meth are exposed to additional dangers such as toxic fumes and fires. Methamphetamine and other illicit drug use in Weld County is among the highest in the state, as reflected by treatment data reported by Colorado's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. This distinction is particularly striking in light of the fact that Colorado as a whole ranks fourth Page 2 of 20 in the nation and second among Western states for illicit drug use, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2007). Weld County's high rates of substance abuse contribute to its relatively high child removal rates. The rate of children living away from their parents is 103 per 1,000 in Weld County, compared to 53 per 1,000 in neighboring Larimer County and 87 per 1,000 statewide; Colorado ranks 21st in the nation for number of children in foster care, according to the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care. While establishment of a family drug court in Weld County (described below) has provided a coordinated response to child welfare cases involving parental substance abuse, existing resources are inadequate to meet the needs of families with substance abuse issues. Stakeholders representing 25 agencies serving youth and families in Weld County partnered to form the Weld County Substance Abuse Planning Initiative in 2008. These leaders identified family-focused treatment as a top priority and comprehensive family treatment services as a key need in Weld County. Insufficient funding is a major factor in the shortage of services for families affected by substance abuse. While Colorado's drug use rates are among the highest in the nation, state spending on substance abuse treatment is among the lowest. According to SAMHSA's most recent report on spending for substance abuse and mental health treatment, Coloradans have access to $7.50 per resident in publicly funded substance abuse treatment, compared to a nationwide average of$27 per resident. The burden created by inadequate funding falls heavily in Weld County where, according to a needs assessment conducted by JSI Research and Training Institute, 32 percent of residents Page 3 of 20 live at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. As reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, poverty in Weld County increased by 40 percent between 2000 and 2006. The county's skyrocketing poverty rates come hand-in-hand with rapid population growth. In 2007, Weld County ranked 38`h in the Census Bureau's list of 100 Fastest Growing Counties and is the second fastest growing county in Colorado. Weld experienced a 56 percent increase in population between 1998 and 2008 and has a current population of just less than 250,000. This rapid growth has disrupted community connections and exacerbated funding shortages for all types of services. Programs for Weld County fathers are among the services constrained by funding shortages. In 2007, the Colorado Department of Human Services launched a Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative with funding from the U.S. Administration for Children and Families. Founded on research documenting the positive outcomes for children with involved fathers, Colorado's Fatherhood Initiative targets fathers of children who are at risk of negative outcomes due to limited father involvement and limited economic support. Weld County lags behind other Colorado communities in implementing programs and services for fathers. This likely contributes to Weld's high domestic violence filing rate—a rate of 643 filings per 100,000 residents in Weld County compared with 414 per 100,000 statewide and 342 per 100,000 in nearby Larimer County, according to Federal Bureau of Investigation statistics. Domestic violence is a factor in approximately 70 percent of Weld County's family drug court cases. The overwhelming majority of our clients (93.8 percent) are women and only 6.3 percent are married. Limited by scarce resources to focus our efforts on these single mothers alone, we are missing an opportunity to improve child outcomes through father involvement. Page 4 of 20 Finally, the Adoption and Safe Families Act(ASFA) mandates movement toward permanent placement of children who have been removed from parental care within 12 months of entry into foster care. The family drug court system has been challenged to reconcile this time constraint with optimal treatment lengths for substance abuse recovery, which often exceed 12 months. We have worked within these constraints in Weld County, where participants in family drug court (known as the Weld County Family Treatment Court) complete treatment in an average of nine months. However, participants report measurable anxiety upon discharge from treatment as they prepare to graduate from the program and face new challenges with less structured support. We have identified enhanced aftercare as an opportunity to expand support for parents while remaining within the 12-month ASFA mandate for placement. Indeed, the National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that aftercare reduces the likelihood of relapse following intensive treatment, and aftercare is an essential element of family drug court programs according to the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Previous/Current Attempts to Address Problem Weld County's Family Treatment Court (FTC) was established in 2007 with funding from a$2.4 million dollar federal grant awarded to Weld and Larimer Counties for innovative substance abuse treatment initiatives. The FTC has provided comprehensive services to more than 40 families, with positive outcomes for adults, children, and families. In the inaugural years of the program, 57 percent of children served by Weld County's FTC were removed from foster care and reunified with parents. Among those children, 85 percent were reunified within 12 months of entering foster care. Child wellbeing improved in every domain assessed at intake and again at discharge (e.g., mental health, behavior, school performance, relationships with family and peers). Family health improved as well, with increases in family bonding and mutual respect, Page 5 of 20 in parents' capacity to care for their children, and in parental commitment to positive health behaviors. Among parents, 56.2 percent of FTC participants successfully completed treatment, unemployment dropped from 68.8 percent to 37.5 percent, and mental health improved in all domains measured. Additional community efforts to address family substance abuse and child welfare issues include launching of the Weld County Substance Abuse Planning Initiative described above and formation of the Collaborative Management Program (CMP) in 2005 to promote agency partnerships that lead to improved permanency, safety, and family functioning. Research/Evaluation Studies Relating to Problem Several state and local reports have contributed to our understanding of family substance abuse issues and potential solutions. These include: a review of treatment court outcomes and costs commissioned by Weld and Larimer Counties and conducted by Colorado State University's Social Work Research Center; a survey of more than 300 Weld County professionals regarding substance abuse issues, with technical assistance from Denver's OMNI research institute; and evaluation reports by Colorado State University and University of Northern Colorado researchers summarizing outcomes of the existing FTC. Performance Measures Requirements With assistance from researchers at Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado, our FTC collects and analyzes performance data that encompass several OJJDP required output measures (number of families served, percent served by an evidence- based program, average length of program stay, and rate of successful completion). Tools used to collect program data include the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI), the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment's Government Performance and Results Act(GPRA) Page 6 of 20 tool, the statewide Trails system used to track Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) data, and Weld County's multi-agency Tapestry data management system. Re-arrest rates for drug use or child protection offenses are readily available among court records, and the number of system- level initiatives occurring at a given time is documented by Weld County's CMP. By funding a program coordinator position and an additional mentor for parents, a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention would contribute to Weld County FTC's goal of increasing the safety, wellbeing, and permanency of at-risk children whose parents abuse drugs and alcohol. OJJDP funds would enhance our ability to meet our objectives of providing substance abuse treatment to parents and providing services to children and families that promote healthy functioning and wellbeing. Specifically, increased staff capacity would allow us to enhance the aftercare portion of treatment and to provide parenting support and related services to fathers. Program Design and Implementation The additional staff provided through this grant will allow the Weld County FTC to extend parent mentoring into the aftercare portion of treatment and to provide parent skills- training and related support to fathers whose children are involved in child welfare due to the mother's substance abuse. With OJJDP funding, we could provide these services without compromising our existing program. The following sections describe the existing FTC program and how the proposed enhancements would contribute to what already is in place. 1. Collaborative Planning Weld County's CMP team meets on a monthly basis to provide oversight for local efforts to serve children and families who are involved in or at risk of entering the judicial system. The CMP helped to secure funding to establish Weld's FTC and was designated as the Oversight Page 7 of 20 Committee when the 19th Judicial District became a National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Model Court Site in late 2007. An FTC steering committee and subcommittees composed of members of the judiciary, attorneys, caseworkers, and treatment providers meet at least monthly to coordinate program services. In addition, caseworkers, treatment providers, and mentor parents meet weekly to discuss the intricacies of each case. These regularly scheduled meetings provide opportunities to address program details and client needs (including noncompliance with program requirements) collaboratively. Mentor parents—who meet regularly with parents involved in the FTC —currently participate in certified addiction counselor training provided at North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH) in Greeley. This training helps prepare them for their expanded role described in this proposal. In addition, a newly funded Weld County Mentoring Network will support local mentoring programs in standardizing practices, recruiting and training mentors, collecting and assessing data, and advocating for Weld County youth, with an initial focus on families at risk for or affected by substance abuse. 2. Target Population, Screening, and Eligibility Children and families who have entered the county's child welfare system and show evidence of substance abuse by a parent or caretaker are the target population for Weld County's FTC. Because resources are limited, the FTC particularly targets families with extreme substance abuse issues who would not otherwise have access to long-term, comprehensive treatment. In Weld County, these cases generally involve methamphetamine use. Meth was the primary drug used by 62.5 percent of FTC participants during the program's first two years. Page 8 of 20 Marijuana was the primary drug for 25 percent of participants, with 12.5 percent of participants reporting alcohol as their primary drug. Child Protection supervisors check all referrals that involve substance abuse where children are neglected or abused. If substance abuse is primary to the case, a DHS or NRBH staff member attends the dependency neglect hearing to discuss the FTC and to determine the level of care required regarding the potential client's substance abuse. Treatment providers from NRBH schedule comprehensive substance abuse and mental health evaluations with parents deemed eligible for the FTC. Evaluations take place as soon as possible after the hearing, and clients are enrolled in treatment within 24 hours of the emergency hearing. Because early intervention is associated with better outcomes, treatment begins two to three weeks before the families' official acceptance into the FTC. Fathers of children involved in child welfare due to a mother's substance abuse are a new target population addressed in this proposal. While fathers are not present in every case brought to the FTC, by not offering services to fathers who are present, we are missing a significant opportunity to positively impact children and families. Judge Julie Hoskins, presiding judge for the FTC, set the maximum capacity for participation at 15 families on her docket. As families graduate from the program, new families can be enrolled, provided there are no more than 15 families in the FTC at any given time. Because the number of families who qualify for Weld County's FTC exceeds the capacity to serve them, the program specifically accepts families with the greatest need for services 3. Clinical Assessment and Service Delivery As soon as possible after the initial hearing, NRBH clinicians evaluate parents' substance abuse and mental health issues using a combination of assessment instruments including the Page 9 of 20 CAGE Inventory and the Addiction Severity Index. Clinicians refer parents for immediate treatment based on the American Society of Addiction Medicine's criteria for matching treatment needs with services. Treatment takes place at NRBH or one of the community's mental health centers. Placement also might include residential treatment at NRBH, which provides integrated substance abuse and mental health services. Intake clinicians complete the Colorado Client Assessment Record for every family member who enters residential treatment. Colorado's Division of Child Welfare and local agencies use the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS) to conduct a Safety, Risk, and Needs Assessment for each child who enters the child welfare program. Based on assessment results, children might be placed outside the home or left in the home under protective services. Services for Parents Substance abuse and mental health treatment are provided to parents by NRBH. The Matrix model, an evidence-based intensive outpatient treatment model originally developed to address stimulant addiction, is the standard treatment model for FTC participants. Both intensive outpatient and residential treatment options are available. This is significant considering the 37.5 percent homelessness rate and 87.5 percent unemployment rate among Weld County's FTC participants. Clients who have experienced trauma or abuse also have access to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an empirically validated information-processing therapy used to treat trauma. Other services provided to parents include mentoring, referrals to 12-step and other community-based support groups, access to domestic violence support groups and Seeking Safety curriculum for abuse and trauma survivors, and parenting education as described below. Page 10 of 20 Therapists conduct motivational interviewing to involve clients in setting goals and developing their own treatment plans. Motivational interviewing is used by all team members to inspire a sense of ownership among clients and results in individualized treatment plans that better serve clients' unique needs. As described in the Statement of the Problem section, aftercare is an area in need of expansion. Current aftercare is based on the Matrix treatment model and involves increasing connections with the support systems identified by clients throughout their treatment. Among these support systems is the Dream Sober Group, a peer support group for both FTC and Adult Drug Court participants in Weld County. The funding requested in this proposal will enable us to expand our aftercare services by hiring an additional mentor to offer support during the aftercare stage. Due to limited resources, mentor parents currently are required to end their therapeutic contact with clients upon graduation from FTC. Services and Continuum of Care for Children The FTC's mentor parent program assists adult participants in developing parenting and life skills that will enhance their understanding of child development issues and increase their ability to care for their children. Mentor parents receive training from the Colorado Division of Behavioral Health and meet with FTC parents on a weekly basis. Mentor-client activities include attendance of parenting classes at Weld County's Parent Education Center, recipient of the 2009 Colorado Excellence in Practice Award. (Weld County FTC mentor parents and FTC parent attorney Mike Reidel received the award in 2008.) The Parent Education Center uses the evidence-based 1-2-3 Magic program to help FTC clients develop parenting skills. Treatment plans for children take into account each child's strengths and needs and might include cognitive behavioral therapy, animal assisted therapy, play therapy, dialectical Page 11 of 20 behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and medication management. Along with individual services, a newly created children's group (to be implemented in May 2010) will reduce the stigma of family addiction and help children understand they are not alone. Through interaction with other children, participants will find support for living in a family affected by substance abuse. The children's group is based on programs developed by Jerry Moe (a children's program director at the Betty Ford Clinic) and SAMHSA's Children's Program Kit: Supportive Education for Children of Addicted Parents. Continuing care for children is available beyond completion of the FTC program through NRBH. At each stage, NRBH therapists, visitation supervisors, guardians ad litem, and caseworkers assigned to the FTC assess children's individual needs and recommend a treatment plan. Services for Families and Case Management Weld County's FTC uses an intensive case management approach to collaborate with medical, mental health, and social service providers in meeting families' needs. Case workers, guardians ad litem, attorneys, therapists, mentor parents, and the judge work together to address each family's needs and to move the case forward. Weekly team meetings provide opportunities for close monitoring of case progress and treatment effectiveness. Intensive case management facilitates timely response to needs that fall both within the FTC system and beyond (e.g., additional cognitive testing, psychological evaluations, Individualized Education Program meetings, transportation, and child care). Our systems-based program strives to connect children and their families with community resources— such as extended family, schools, and churches—to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors. Through family support groups, members gain a better understanding of their substance abuse issues and encouragement in overcoming them. Families Page 12 of 20 also might participate in Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT)to help them put parenting skills into practice. The funds requested in this proposal will enable us to extend our services to fathers through expansion of the mentoring staff and addition of a program coordinator whose job responsibilities will include coordination of services to fathers. The scope of services will be individualized to ensure that children receive the best support possible. Issues such as domestic violence, co-dependency, parenting, conflict resolution, and substance abuse and mental health concerns will be addressed as appropriate. "Be A Man" and "Got Fatherhood?", CDHS funded fatherhood programs offered through local faith communities, are available to fathers in Weld County, and the 1-2-3 Magic program offered at the Parent Education Center addresses fathers as well as mothers. 4. Program Design and Duration Admission to Weld County's FTC results in deferred adjudication with a program length of no less than 12 months. The court uses a four-phase system in which some interventions gradually decrease in frequency and intensity. For example, contact with case workers decreases from every two weeks to every three weeks between Phase Three and Phase Four. Participants are eligible to advance to the next phase by achieving sobriety and other treatment goals and by submitting a written petition for review at the weekly FTC staff meetings. Successful program completion occurs when parents fulfill all treatment recommendations and court mandates involved in their individual cases. A client might be terminated from the program before completing treatment due to lack of compliance with court- ordered treatment, lack of success in achieving treatment goals, or participation in behavior that endangers others in the program (e.g., selling to others). Page 13 of 20 The participation of the presiding judge, the guardian ad litem, and parent and county attorneys along with case workers, treatment staff, and mentor parents has helped integrate the FTC into Weld County's dependency court process. In compliance with ASFA of 1997, the FTC makes every effort to provide treatment and achieve child permanency within a 12-month timeframe. 5. Judicial Supervision FTC participants make weekly appearances in court during the program's first two phases, semi-weekly appearances in Phase Three, and appearances before the FTC judge every two to three weeks during Phase Four. All clients begin in Phase One with weekly court appearances; lower-risk clients with less severe needs might progress through the program phases more quickly than others. Conversely, a client who relapses or is in need of more support to achieve treatment goals might regress to an earlier phase. Frequency of court appearances will increase or decrease according to the phase of FTC treatment. Weld County's FTC treatment team meets weekly with case workers and mentor parents to discuss client progress as well as the needs of new and potential clients. These team members meet again with the presiding judge, guardians ad litem, and parent and county attorneys before each weekly court session to discuss all cases on the docket. Besides the two weekly meetings, team members exchange information on an almost daily basis via e-mail communication. 6. Drug Testing In the first phase of FTC treatment, clients are tested for drug use two to three times per week. Frequency declines to one or two tests per week during the middle phases of treatment and roughly one test a week during the final phase. UA (urinalysis) Drug Testing is our primary drug testing method. We also use Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) urine alcohol tests, saliva tests, sweat tests, Page 14 of 20 and hair follicle analysis. Testing is conducted at NRBH by qualified staff. NRBH has protocols in place for proper collection and chain of custody to ensure against tampering or adulteration. Turnaround time for results is generally less than one week, and updates are shared at weekly staff meetings. The 5-panel UA test indicates use of the most commonly abused drugs among FTC clients. Weekly staff meetings provide opportunities to discuss any need to test for additional substances or to test family members. In general, anyone included in the original court petition can be asked to submit to drug testing. 7. Incentives and Sanctions The FTC uses a"fishbowl" incentive program. At weekly reviews, parents who progress toward their treatment goals draw from a fishbowl and receive either affirmation for complying with treatment and court mandates or a gift card, usually in the amount of five dollars. Gift cards generally are redeemable at Target or Wal-Mart, area restaurants, or the local recreation center. Clients who have made little progress since their last review or who have exhibited marginal behavior might not get a draw from the fishbowl. Sanctions are imposed for any violation or non-compliance with any aspect of FTC or clients' court-ordered treatment plans. Minor offenses can result in community service, required daily reporting, or essay writing. Major offenses can result in a court appearance, regression to a previous treatment phase,jail time, assignment of a"good-bye" letter addressed to the client's children, or removal from the program. Our incentives and sanctions are based on a Contingency Management approach, which provides tangible reinforcement when a desired behavior occurs and removes reinforcement when the target behavior does not occur. Studies funded by the National Institutes of Health Page 15 of 20 show that Contingency Management significantly improves substance abuse treatment results when added to standard treatment programs. 8. Management Information Systems and Performance Measures As described in the Performances Measures Requirements section, our FTC collects and analyzes comprehensive program data using SASSI, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment's GPRA tool, the statewide Trails system used to track CFSR data, and Weld County's multi- agency Tapestry data management system. Comprehensive treatment data are collected at intake, at discharge, and six months following program completion. With assistance from researchers at Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado, we have analyzed 21 outcome indicators for children, parents, and families during the first years of the FTC. These indicators are appropriate for measuring program activities and provide a clear basis for identifying program successes. They provide comprehensive information within the conceptual framework provided by the Children's Bureau. We intend to submit a request for bids for data management and evaluation assistance during the funding period covered by this grant. The funds requested in this proposal will help us meet the cost of technical assistance. Client data, which currently are protected in accordance with federal and state laws, will continue to be held confidential. Weld County's Collaborative Management Program (described in the following Capabilities/Competencies section) participated in the Governor's Colorado Child and Youth Information Sharing Steering Committee and has implemented use of a common Release Information Form that eliminates the need for each agency to obtain multiple release forms from each client. Data sharing facilitates weekly progress reports that shape clients' ongoing treatment. Quarterly reports track progress on program outcomes, identify process issues, and provide suggestions for improvement. Data Page 16 of 20 collected in these reports include indicators such as number of families served, treatment completion rates, and child placement rates. Availability of consistent and reliable outcome information is a high priority for our FTC as it supports our efforts to develop a full continuum of services for children and families with simultaneous substance abuse and child welfare issues. The risks to children of substance abusing parents lend urgency to the creation and maintenance of effective FTC services. Children, families, community agencies, and the region will reap the benefits of these services for years to come. Capabilities/Competencies Weld County's CMP establishes a foundation for interdisciplinary, nonadversarial collaboration among agencies serving children and families. Made up of decision makers from roughly 20 Weld County agencies, the CMP assisted in obtaining funding for the county's FTC and is the designated Oversight Committee for the 19th Judicial District's Model Court program. A Model Court designation by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) identifies Weld County as one of 35 districts nationwide working with the NCJFCJ to improve court practice in child abuse and neglect cases. Mechanisms are already in place to ensure effective communication and coordination among the team, including organizational documents (e.g., FTC flowchart and Treatment Phase table), a detailed handbook for program participants, and the weekly and monthly meetings and quarterly progress reports described above. Funding of a dedicated program coordinator through this grant will further enhance team coordination. Currently, the program coordinator role is filled by the administrator overseeing the grant that provided initial funding for Weld's FTC, among other projects. Page 17 of 20 Project Staff FTC staff include the Judge, who serves as team leader and represents the court in making judgments about the best interest and safety of the children; the guardian ad litem, an attorney who represents the child or children in court and advocates for children's safety and wellbeing; case workers and treatment providers, who work collaboratively to identify, assess, and provide services that address families' needs; mentor parents, who provide encouragement and support, life-skills training, and transportation; and parent and county attorneys, who represent parents and case workers, respectively. The attached resumes identify and list the qualifications of the highly skilled individuals who currently oversee the FTC program. An additional position funded by this grant, the program coordinator, will be filled by an individual with combined experience in youth and family services and in project leadership. Organizational Capability The Weld County Department of Human Services, the applicant agency for this proposal, offers aid and a range of programs to the citizens of Weld County. The FTC operates in partnership with Child Welfare Services whose mission is to be a comprehensive, family- focused, and community-based system that promotes safety, permanency, and well-being for children, youth, and their families in Weld County through efficient interventions and service delivery. DHS has staff and procedures in place for financial administration and program evaluation related to this grant. North Range Behavioral Health, provider of treatment services for FTC clients, is the leading provider of community-based substance abuse and mental health services in Weld County. In 2008, NRBH fully merged operations with Weld County's Island Grove Regional Page 18 of 20 Treatment Center to provide a complete range of integrated services for individuals with mental illnesses, substance abuse disorders, or both. A trade journal article summarized online (http://www.entrepreneur.com/tradejournals/article/202360977.html) describes how this merger increased local capacity to address unmet needs in the face of funding shortages. NRBH's highly qualified professional staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, clinical social workers, and case managers provide a variety of evidence-based services to meet the treatment needs of Weld County residents. Services include outpatient, residential, and community-based treatment for adults, children, and families. Sustainability Plan The statewide funding shortfalls described in the Statement of the Problem section and the imminent ending of the original grant period require us to focus local resources on maintaining the existing FTC program. In addition to supporting needed enhancements to improve aftercare and services to fathers, the funding provided through this grant will directly support the program's sustainability. The new program coordinator, funded by the requested grant, will work with the FTC and Weld County's CMP to identify and secure funding from diverse sources. We are consulting the National Drug Court Institute's "Ensuring Sustainability for Drug Courts" report and the Bureau of Justice Assistance's "Family Dependency Treatment Courts"report for initial ideas on long- term sustainability. In the shorter term, funding is available through FTC partner agencies and in- kind services. Medicaid as well as core funding from the state will continue to fund substance abuse and mental health treatment for DHS clients. Additional grants that support families affected by substance abuse in Weld County include $2.4 million in federal funding to form the Regional Meth Partnership (which funded Page 19 of 20 establishment of Weld County's FTC); $1,087,000 in Colorado HB04-1451 Collaborative Management Program incentive funds to support collaboration and improve youth and family services in Weld County; SAMHSA funding, distributed through the Colorado Prevention Partnership Advisory Council, to create Weld County Prevention Partners for prevention of youth substance use; and $98,787 from the Colorado Department of Human Services to increase and enhance area mentoring activities, with initial emphasis on mentoring to prevent substance abuse. Page 20 of 20 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Court Programs Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County Family Treatment Court (FTC) Key Position Descriptions Position: Presiding Judge—Weld County Family Treatment Court Agency: 19th Judicial District, Weld County, Colorado Roles and Responsibilities: Serves as the presiding judge for the Weld County Family Treatment Court. Interfaces with the program coordinator, mentor parents, treatment providers, attorneys, guardians ad litem, and FTC participants. Provides judicial oversight to the team regarding all aspects of the program, including overall case management, therapeutic interventions, and family services. Position: Program Director Agency: Weld County Department of Human Services (DHS) Roles and Responsibilities: Provides supervision to the program coordinator and consultation, as requested. Manages DHS staff assigned to the FTC. Oversees the budget. Provides oversight of program elements to ensure successful completion of program goals and objectives. Position: Program Coordinator Agency: Weld County Department of Human Services (DHS) Roles and Responsibilities: Directs the overall operations of the FTC program with respect to the Department of Human Service's specific responsibilities. Leads and coordinates services and activities of the treatment providers and mentor parents, including training, communication, data collection, required reporting, and information dissemination. Plans, develops, and implements strategies for operational management of the program within agreed budgets, reporting, and timelines. Works directly with the contracted evaluation team to develop and implement evaluation strategies consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies. Follows direction set by DHS and the program director and helps to develop, coordinate, and implement strategic plans to address gaps and/or improvements in services, promoting program sustainability. 1 Position: Treatment Director Agency: North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH) Roles and Responsibilities: Operates and administers therapeutic programming to meet the behavioral health needs of FTC clients. Provides direction and supervision to assigned NRBH behavioral health therapeutic staff. Implements therapeutic program changes, objectives, goals, and standards. Interfaces with the program coordinator. 2 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Court Programs Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County Family Treatment Court Résumés of Key Staff Judge Julie Hoskins Agency: 19th Judicial District—Weld County, Colorado Position Title: Presiding Judge— Weld County Family Treatment Court Education: B.A., Bethany College, Bethany, WV, Politics and Public Policy J.D., The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA, served on Law Review Professional Experience: • Judge Hoskins was appointed to the District Court bench in July 2007 after serving nearly two years on the County Court bench. Previously, she sewed as a district court magistrate for two years. Prior to serving as a magistrate, Judge Hoskins was in private practice. • Judge Hoskins began presiding over dependency and neglect cases in January 2009. • From 1993 to 2003, Judge Hoskins worked as Guardian ad Litem and respondent parents counsel while in private practice with the firm of Houtchens, Houtchens and Greenfield. • Judge Hoskins presently serves on the Youth and Family Connects/HB Collaborative Committee. From 2003 to 2005, she served on the Senate Bill (SB) 94 Committee. Heather D. Walker Agency: Weld County Department of Human Services Position Title: Program Director Education: B.S., Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, Psychology major, Sociology minor M.A., University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, Community Counseling Certified Addictions Counselor III Professional Experience: • Island Grove Regional Treatment Center, Shift Supervisor, August 1995-July 1999— Oversaw same-shift employees and all staff in the detox unit. Responsibilities included preparing intake and discharge paperwork, making referrals for further treatment, interfacing with other agencies, facilitating staff meetings, hiring, supervising and firing employees, preparing the monthly staff schedule, billing, organizing trainings, writing and updating policies and procedures, and writing drug and alcohol evaluations for insurance needs. • Weld County Department of Human Services (OHS), Caseworker III, July 1999- February 2002—Interviewed families and children for safety and their treatment needs on an ongoing basis. Made recommendations to the court regarding placement of children and what other services were needed. Testified in court as an expert witness in child protection and drug and alcohol treatment cases. Collaborated with varying agencies on the service needs and treatment plans for each family/client. Managed all administrative and paperwork requirements. • Weld County DHS, Counselor IV, February 2002-August 2003—Assisted in preparation for state and federal audits. Reviewed, prepared, and audited case files for staff to help them in their compliance with foster care reviews and audits. Completed relinquishment counseling sessions with clients, testified in court, and wrote court reports for the relinquishments. Trained staff to be child protection workers, youth in conflict workers, and intake child protection workers. Served as the liaison between foster parents and caseworkers. Licensed foster homes and attended orientations for new foster parents. • Weld County DHS, Social Services Manager II, August 2003-March 2007— Supervised ongoing child protection caseworkers. Organized and conducted interview panels. Established staff trainings. Assigned cases. Met with employees on a weekly basis to provide clinical supervision. Organized an ongoing child protection safety review. • Weld County DHS, Social Services Manager III, March 2007-present— Supervises a staff of five caseworkers and eight supervisors in the areas of child protection intake and ongoing, adoption and post-adoption, adult protection, emergency duty, parent education and supervised visitation, screening and institutional abuse, and Family Treatment Court. Assists with implementation, at the county level, of the Child and Family Services Review, which is the federally mandated mechanism holding states and counties accountable. 2 Ruben F. Hernandez Agency: Weld County Department of Human Services Position Title: Program Coordinator Education: B.A., University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, Sociology, Criminal Justice emphasis M.C.J., University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO, Graduate School of Public Affairs, Criminal Justice emphasis Certified Addictions Counselor III Professional Experience: • Weld County Sheriff's Office, Corrections Counselor III, 1993-2003—Completed classification of inmates by utilizing risk factors. Completed suicide assessments and responded to crisis calls involving inmate behavioral health issues. Completed required staffing of all suicidal inmates. Provided individual counseling for all inmates who requested services. Provided psycho educational and life skills groups for all inmates. • Salud Family Health Centers, Psychotherapist, 2003-2005— Worked collaboratively with doctors and physician assistants and their patients who had behavioral health issues and medical issues. Met with all patients to determine and assist with behavioral health issues. Provided individual counseling for patients who requested services. • Larimer County Probation, Adult Drug Court Probation Officer, 2005-2008- Supervised and managed a case load of adult court drug court probationers. Completed assessments of potential probationers to include risk and needs assessment and ASAM Placement Criteria to determine level of care. Worked collaboratively with Adult Drug Court team members on a weekly basis to provide the most up-to-date information to the team and to the court. Provided substance abuse groups for juvenile offenders in the Juvenile Treatment Court. • Weld County DHS, Substance Abuse Professional, March 2008-present—Completes mental health and substance abuse using standardized instruments. Develops written reports used in developing appropriate treatment plans. Maintains close and collaborative relationships with community agencies. Coordinates monthly meetings for the FTC and coordinates expenditures from DHS related to the FTC. Collects and maintains all data related to the Regional Meth Partnership and the FTC. Supervises the FTC mentor program as well as staff. 3 Linda L. Jeffers Agency: North Range Behavioral Health Position Title: Treatment Director Education: B.A., University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, Psychology Certified Addictions Counselor III Professional Experience: • Island Grove Regional Treatment Center, Program Manager, May 2005-October 2007 —Duties included training and clinical supervision of clinical, administrative and monitoring services staff of the Outpatient Services department at the Fort Collins location. Provided oversight of services. Served as a member of the steering committee for a Meth Summit held in October 2007. Developed and maintained community relationships with other substance abuse providers, DHS, probation, Larimer Drug Court, and Larimer County Courts. • Island Grove Regional Treatment Center, Program Manager, October 2007-June 2008 —Performed training and clinical supervision of Intensive Treatment services clinicians, including Transitional Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, and Family Treatment Court programs. Developed a treatment program for Family Treatment Court and participated in developing the Family Treatment Court with judges, magistrates, attorneys, and DHS caseworkers. Responsible for oversight of services provided in the above named programs. Developed and maintained community relationships with other substance abuse providers, DHS, probation, and Weld County Family Treatment Court. • North Range Behavioral Health, Program Director,June 2008-present—Duties include training and clinical supervision of Intensive Treatment services clinicians, including Transitional Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, and Family Treatment Court programs. Assisted in the application of a SAMHA grant known as the Regional Meth Partnership Grant. Developed and implemented an enhanced treatment program for Family Treatment Court as a result of receiving and implementing an RMP grant. Serves as a member of the RMP steering committee. Responsible for oversight of services provided in the above named programs, including providing substance abuse services for the ICAPP program and Adult Criminal Drug Court. 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PC on o Office of the State Court Administrator April 23,2010 &`• - Ms.Judy Griego,Director Weld Count Department of Human Services 315A N. 11 Avenue Greeley,CO 80631 Gerald A.Marroney Dear Ms.Griego: State Court Administrator Carol M.Hailer This letter expresses my support for the Weld County Department of Deputy Slate CounAdmintstmtor Human Services' (DHS)application to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Legal Counsel Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP)in response to OMB No. 1121-0329 to Troy C.Singleton provide Category 2:Enhancement Services to the OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Administrative Assistant Court Programs(CFDA Number 16.585). DIRECTORS Since 2007,DHS,in collaboration with the 19a`Judicial District and hu H in dy MRS es North Range Behavioral Health,has operated a family drug court program for Weld County. This award-winning program has served families with the most David Kriby CFO need due to substance abuse assigned to Weld County's dependency and neglect Financial Services filings. Robert T.Roper,CIO Judicial Business Integrated The Weld County Department of Human Services and its collaborating With Technology Services partners propose to enhance the mentor parent program by assisting fathers to Sherry Stwalley become more integral parts of their children's lives. In addition,this program Planning a Anaryncr enhancement will enable the male mentor to assist fathers in the treatment and Legislative Liaison judicial phases of family drug court as they graduate and enter the aftercare Thomas Quinn program. Probation Services The Weld County Department of Human Services further proposes to enhance the aftercare services available to graduates of the family drug court program. While program participants are involved in family drug court for a minimum of one year,support services are needed beyond the treatment and judicial phases. To decrease the rate of recidivism and increase the rate of success for the substance abuser,and thus,his/her family members,longer term support services are required. 101 W.Colfax Ave.,Suite 500,Denver,Colorado 80202 Phone:(303)861-1111•(800)888.0001•Fax:(303)837-2340 Web site:hm,://www.courta.stataw.us The State of Colorado Judicial Branch recognizes the benefits provided to families participating in the 19th Judicial District's Family Drug Treatment Program and the desire locally to enhance the services provided by the family drug court. Sincerely, G A.Marroney State Court Adminis r `,�1LIAL,Z ST .zy \ STATE OF COLORADO WELD COUNTY COMBINED COURTS CSO�- Nineteenth Judicial District I, E..,',_j.ugck Julie Hoeldns,District Court Judge�� COUN April 23, 2010 Judy Griego,Director Weld County Department of Human Services 315A N. 11 Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Ms. Griego: This letter expresses the support of the 19r"Judicial District for Weld County Department of Human Services' (DHS) application to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP) in response to OMB No. 1121-0329 to provide Category 2:Enhancement Services to the OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Court Programs(CI''DA Number 16.585). For the past three years, the 19"Judicial District,North Range Behavioral Health, and DHS have participated in a collaboratke effort with county attorneys, respondent parent attorneys, guardians ad litem, and therakists to develop a family drug court model with the goal of helping families reunite or stay'together while addressing substance use disorders, mental illness, and life skills issues. The vision for this effort is that those people who receive treatment make life changes and sustain them. This vision is being realized in the lives of Weld County families. In Weld County, our family drug court program,known as the Family Treatment Court(FTC), was the result of the work of a collaborative whose mission is"to promote and restore our children's well being by coordinating community efforts and adapting new and promising programs that support and sustain safe and healthy families." Concerns about methamphetamine and other substance abuse issues among area parents, and the impact on the child welfare system,were among the major reasons the collaborative was developed. I am proud to say, our program has been a success for area families. The 191"Judicial District is proud of the program, the partner agencies, and the participants and graduates who are achieving the goal of keeping families together and overcoming substance abuse. I pledge my continued support to participate in the collaborative effort to make Weld County's Family Treatment Court a success for our area families. Respectfully, Ja Judge Julie C. Hoskins 19"Judicial District 901 Ninth Avenue,Post Office Box 2038,Greeley,Colorado 80632-0138 Phone: (970)351-7300 x5490http://www.courts.state.co.us✓Courts/District/Index.cfm/District_ID/19 `dv, iAt Ocrs'ir qS.' 'OS 'lc,.1c,.ci.� o STATE OF COLORADO WELD COUNTY COMBINED COURTS -,' Nineteenth Judicial District � (,) P\t%' tk James F.Hartmann,Chief Judge 4.1.O co 3t& 23 April 2009 Ms. Judy Griego,Director Weld County Department of Human Services 315A N. 11th Avenue Greeley,CO 80631 Dear Ms. Griego: Please accept this letter in support of the Weld County Department of Human Services' (DRS)application to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP) to provide Category 2:Enhancement Services to the OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Court Programs(CFDA Number 16.585). The 19th Judicial District, in collaboration with the DHS and North Range Behavioral Health,has operated a family drug court program for Weld County since 2007. This program focuses on families in dependency and neglect actions whose lives have been negatively affected by a parent's use of controlled substances,particularly methamphetamine.The family treatment court serves between 9 and 15 families at a time, and since inception we have had 10 participants graduate from the program.Of those graduating, only one parent did not have her children returned to her care. The Weld County Department of Human Services and its collaborating partners propose to enhance the mentor parent program by assisting fathers to become more integral parts of their children's lives. In addition,this program enhancement will enable the male mentor to assist fathers in the treatment and judicial phases of family drug court as they graduate and enter the aftercare program. The Weld County Department of Human Services further proposes to enhance the aftercare services available to graduates of the family drug court program. While program participants are involved in family drug court for a minimum of one year, support services are needed beyond the treatment and judicial phases. To decrease the rate of recidivism and increase the rate of success for the substance abuser, and thus, his/her family members, longer term support services are required. Again,we express our commitment to making the Treatment Court a success. Respectfully, J es F.H ann e ief Judge, 19th Judicial District 901 Ninth Avenue,Post Office Box 2038,Greeley,Colorado 80632-0138 Phone:(970)351-7300 x5410 http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/OlstrIct/Index.cfm/DIstrict_ID/19 1 r North Range Behavioral Health April 23,2010 Ms.Judy Griego,Director Weld Count Department of Human Services 315A N. 1 lm Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Judy: North Range Behavioral Health(NRBH)commits to supporting the Weld County Department of Human Services' (DHS)application to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP) in response to OMB No. 1121-0329 to provide Category 2:Enhancement Services to the OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Court Programs(CFDA Number 16.585). For the past three years,NRBH has participated in a collaborative effort with DHS,the 19th Judicial District,county attorneys,respondent parent attorneys,guardians ad litem,and therapists to develop a family drug court model with the goal of helping families reunite or stay together while addressing substance use disorders, mental illness,and life skills issues.The vision for this effort is for people receiving treatment to make life changes and sustain them. This vision is being realized in the lives of Weld County families. As a member of the collaboration that brought Weld County's family drug court to life,we are proud of the program,the partner agencies and court,and most especially the participants and graduates who are achieving the goal of keeping families together and overcoming substance use. North Range Behavioral Health remains fully committed to the drug court model and its treatment components and to working with DHS to effect long-term changes in the lives of family drug court participants. Respectfully, n(J 4 , ///htwdQ Wayne Maxwell,Ph.D. Executive Director North Range Behavioral Health provides professional.culturally competent behavioral health set vices for Weld County. 1300 N.17th Ave,Greeley CO/(970)347-2120/Fax(970)346-9800 Weld County H6041451 Collaborative Management Program Yotr a Ennui i CON�11O�tyS� Pathways&Rs1ne,hlpf for Success A Woman's Place,Inc. April 19,2010 S 19'Judicial District Judy A.Griego,Director y� Weld County Department of Human Services Board of County Commissioners— P.O.Box A `• Weld County Greeley,CO 80631 Centennial Board of Cooperative Dear Ms.Griego, �• Education(BOCES) �6 On behalf of the Youth&Family Connections,we whole heartedly support the Weld County City of Greeley Department of Human Services'applying for a Family Drug Court Program grant through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. If funded, this project will allow the District Attorney —19'Jud"al 19th Judicial District to enhance their pre-existing drug court which works many key partners nhtdct throughout Weld County to serve substance-abusing adults involved with the family dependency court as a result of child abuse and neglect issues. Division of Youth Corrections As a part of the Weld County Collaborative Management Program, this project directly aligns Families,Youth and Children(IR'C) with our goals of reducing truancy; reducing juvenile recidivism; meeting the needs and Commi"ora services of child, parents and foster parents; and improving the well-being and permanency outcomes for children and youth whose permanency has been negatively affected by meth and Frederick Police Department other drug use. Greeley-Evans School District#6 Over the past three years,many Weld County partners have collaborated to create and maintain Northeast Behavioral Health the Weld County Family Treatment Court. This innovative court model has provided integrated substance abuse,mental health,and community services to children and families in North Range Behavioral Health Weld County who have become involved with the child welfare system. Through these efforts, the safety,well-being,and permanency of at-risk children has been improved,however the Probation Department-19•Judicial need for this type of intervention still exists. District This is why the Youth&Family Connections Board and Collaborative Management program Signal Behavioral Health supports this grant application. Together we can continue to strengthen our collaborative organisation efforts and expand the integrated resources needed by Weld County's and Colorado's Youth! Together we can give these children back the parents they so desperately deserve! United Way of Weld County Sincerely, Weld County Chide of Police /�� Association "-7 R' � �"`" Gary Barbour Weld County Department of Human Board President Services Weld County Public Health and Environment Weld County School District RE-I Weld County Sheriff a Department Richard Bartels Ken Salta 2835 W. 10TH STREET • GREELEY, COLORADO • 80634 PHONE: 970-351-5475 • FAX: 970-351-5484 C ou3140O ALLIANCE FOR DRUG ENDANGERED CNILOREN April 22, 2010 Judy A.Griego, Director Weld County Department of Human Services P.O. Box A Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Ms. Griego: The Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children is pleased to support the proposed project submitted by the Weld County Department of Human Services to The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under Funding Opportunity OMB No. 1121-0329, Category Two. 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 and caregivers,and their families'support system. It includes three goals: (1) Decrease the incidence of child abuse and neglect; (2) Intervene in family risk factors; and (3) Reduce the likelihood of negative outcomes for the children by addressing the substance abuse of parents and providing services to their children. Children are at risk of physical abuse,neglect,and long term emotional difficulties as a result of parental substance use. The identification of and services provided to these children and families provides an opportunity to change the trajectory of their lives. This project would provide evaluation and support services to parents providing them with a greater chance for recovery and self-sufficiency. Based on my experience in Weld County,the collaborative nature and history of this community make it well poised to implement a project of this scale and relevance. The Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children exists to promote the health and well-being of drug endangered children through training,technical assistance, and advocacy. The Colorado Alliance for Drug Endangered Children will leverage existing relationships and expertise to contribute to the success of Weld County. Sincerely, Jade Thomas Executive Director 2000 West 120th Avenue,Suite 12 •Denver,CO 80234 P.303.413.3460• www.coloradodec.org Esther Gesick From: helpdesk@ojp.usdoj.gov Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 1:41 PM To: Esther Gesick Subject: Re: Application Number 2010-52989-CO-DC Application Number 2010-52989-00-DC was submitted on 27-Apr-2010 1 OJJDP FY 10 Family Drug Court Programs Page 1 of 1,OJJDP FY 10 Family Drug Court Programs 2010-52989-co-Dc al. . _ Help/Frequently Submit Application Asked Questions Your application for the OJJDP FY 10 Family Drug Court Programs has been GMS Home successfully submitted. You will no longer be able to edit any information submitted. However, you can log in any time to view the application Log Off information. You will be contacted by the Program Office when your application is processed or any other action is required by you. a't` a7, 02©/o, P R:45 ,ni . https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/gmsexternal/submitApplication.do 4/27/2010 Esther Gesick From: Esther Gesick Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 11:24 AM To: Ruben F. Hernandez; Heather Walker Cc: Esther Gesick Subject: FW: Your Grant Application OJJDP 2010-52989-CO-DC Attachments: 2010-52989-CO-DC.doc Ruben, Here's the written confirmation of what you already suspected. I'm going to include a copy of this e-mail with our file to document why there was never a follow-up contract to coincide with the application. Thanks! Esther E. Gesick Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County, Colorado 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 (970)336-7215 X4226 (970)352-0242 (fax) From: Review, OJPPeer fmailto:OJPPeerReview@usdoi.ciovl Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 10:30 AM To: Esther Gesick Cc: Esther Gesick; LeBoeuf, Donni Subject: Your Grant Application OJJDP 2010-52989-CO-DC U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Washington, D.C. 20531 October 27, 2010 Esther Gesick Weld County Government 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631-2014 2010-52989-CO-DC: Dear Esther Gesick: The Office of Justice Programs' (OJP) Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention(OJJDP) would like to thank you for your recent grant application in response to OJJDP's FY 2010 Family Drug Court Programs. Your proposal received careful consideration, but we regret to inform you that it was not selected for funding. C:om.ue. ;eisti-HAD i aO/D- O85 /-/2o0$I This decision was based on a thorough review of the 72 applications that were received. Although many of the applications had merit 8 applicants were selected for funding based on peer review feedback and other considerations, such as underserved populations, strategic priorities, past performance, and available funding. In an effort to assist your organization should you choose to apply for future funding, enclosed please find the summary of the peer review findings of your application. These comments are shared with you to help you improve future applications, or to assist in identifying potential issues identified by subject-matter experts should you want to go forward with the program without funding from OJJDP. Independent peer reviewers evaluated each application and noted strengths and weaknesses. You may notice occasional duplicative or contradictory comments, which are a result of similar or differing opinions of the reviewers. As a matter of policy, OJP takes steps to ensure that reviewers are aware of any contradictions and have an opportunity to resolve them during a Consensus Call, but peer reviewers are not required to change their scores or the substantive nature of their comments. All OJP funding decisions are final, and reviewer comments expressed in the summary are those of the individual reviewers. We thank you for your interest in assisting OJJDP's mission by participating in this grant program solicitation process. We encourage you to visit OJJDP's Web site at http://oiidp.ncirs.org/ and continue to apply for future OJJDP grant opportunities as they are announced. If you have any questions, please contact Donni LeBoeuf, OJJDP Peer Review Coordinator, and include the Name of the Solicitation Grant Program and the GMS number, provided below your address on page 1 of this letter. Ms. LeBoeuf can be reached by e-mail at donni.leboeuf!,usdoj.gov. Sincerely, Jeff Slowikowski Acting Administrator 2 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Courts Program Weld County Government 2010-52989-CO-DC Abstract STRENGTHS • The abstract states the goal of improved outcomes for men by improving aftercare services and providing mentoring with additional staff. Performance measures are also stated. • The abstract describes how progress will be measured in detail. These outcomes are linked to the identified goals. • The purpose is described in the project abstract that correlates to the Family Treatment Court's overall goal. The applicant cites information on how progress will be measured as well as the long-term outcome goals, which include forward-thinking to sustainability of the Family Treatment Court. • The applicant does cite the Department of Human Services as requesting funding, which shows collaboration efforts. The abstract is on the first page of the application. WEAKNESSES • The target population appears to be fathers, but the applicant would strengthen this section by better spelling that out. • There is no exact number of how many fathers will be receiving services from the federal funding in this abstract. While this is a new population to be served, there should be more data on number of fathers who will receive services. Statement of the Problem STRENGTHS • The applicant states the problems in the community with meth use, population growth, increased unemployment, and poverty in Weld County. The introduction of the FTC in 2008 has shown some success with some families, increased reunification, and getting children out of foster care. The gaps in services such as aftercare and men's services have been identified. A collaborative management program resulted out of agencies working together to improve outcomes. 2010-52989-CO-DC Page 1 of 8 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Courts Program • The applicant identifies the primary problems as methamphetamine use by the parents and insufficient funding for services. The applicant puts the problem in context by providing information on how their data compares to state and national data. The applicant does a thorough job of demonstrating the need. The previous attempts to address the problem are spelled-out in detail. The applicant shows what research it reviewed to support its programming. • Local, state, and national information is contained within this application(data and research). There is a real understanding of the meth problem in the County Office of Justice Programs and how the problem relates to the high child removal rates. The applicant also cites information from the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care. • The state has low funding for substance abuse treatment(cites SAMHSA data) as well as poverty information from the U.S. Census Bureau. The issue of rapid growth and funding shortages in addition to domestic violence issues are cited. The applicant sees problems with funding programs for fathers, but also views it as an opportunity to improve father involvement. The applicant cites other attempts to address the problem (Family Treatment Court was established in 2007 to be part of the solution). The applicant also includes research and evaluation studies from universities in the area that helped discover potential solutions. This applicant has unique use of a Collaborative Management Program, started in 2005, to promote agency partnerships, and that positively impacts the program. • All elements required by the solicitation appear to be contained in the application. • The applicant has particularly identified a need, enhanced aftercare, and a solution that can be addressed with federal support. WEAKNESSES • None noted. Performance Measures Requirements STRENGTHS • There is already a collection and performance date analysis in place where the OJJDP required measures are knowledgeable to the court. • The applicant demonstrates they are cognizant of the performance measures and shows what tools they will use to track data. • The FTC collects and analyzes performance data and gets assistance from researchers at two nearby universities. The program is aware of OJJDP performance measures. The applicant cites the goal and objectives and then specifies it simply by stating 'increased staff capacity would allow us to enhance the aftercare portion of treatment and to provide parenting support 2010-52989-CO-DC Page 2 of 8 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Courts Program and related services to fathers.' The applicant cites screening information and data management systems that will be accessed for information. WEAKNESSES • The applicant fails to fully address this section. The applicant should indicate measurable objectives, i.e., to provide services to 10 fathers throughout the course of the program and to decrease re-arrests of the target population by 20%. This data is necessary to show whether the intervention had any impact on the identified problem. • The applicant does not cite any specific information on the program's recidivism rates. It does not mention if it has its own performance measures or participates in any statewide performance measures via its AOC. It does cite (p. 6) in the previous section, that 56.2% of participants completed treatment and that unemployment dropped for those participants. Project/Program Design and Implementation STRENGTHS • A collaboration management program has been in place since 2005 to encourage agencies to work together to improve parent outcomes. The target population is very clearly stated as parents/caretakers that show evidence of substance abuse problems. Eligibility and screening begins with child protection supervisors. The max capacity for the docket has been set at 15 families at any given time. Substance abuse and mental health assessments are completed using the cage and the ASI; the treatment needs are matched based on ASAM criteria. Children needs assessments are completed using the North Carolina family assessment scale, looking at safety, risks, and needs based on the resulting child placements. There are designated services for parents and children individually with their own treatment plan. The program is a 4 phase system that guides judicial supervision. Drug testing, incentives, and sanctions along with termination criteria are well-stated. • The parent receives treatment quickly through the FTC program (p. 9). This is important because we know the quicker the treatment is provided, this generally allows for better outcomes. • The intake process and tools for assessment are thoroughly discussed. The applicant does a thorough job of discussing the existing program including transitioning through phases, judicial supervision, drug testing, and sanctions and incentives. • The applicant's timeline and logic models are detailed and complete. • The applicant does address the 8 program components: there is a FTC steering committee, and the team itself meets monthly. Mentor parents are included at the meetings. This application is strong on collaboration among partner agencies and other community supports. It does have a screening process, including a trigger for the referral to the program (substance 2010-52989-CO-DC Page 3 of 8 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Courts Program abuse being the primary cause of abuse/neglect. It's noted that treatment begins 2-3 days before official acceptance into FTC, demonstrating a desire to get potential participants identified and into recovery quickly. The fathers are a new population set for this program. Capacity is 15 families and is set by the judge. The program specifically accepts families with the greatest need for services. Residential treatment is an option for participants. CDCW and other agencies use the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale to do safety, risk and needs assessment for every child and helps determine if they are removed or remain in the home under protective services. So the program works with both out-of-home and in-home cases. A matrix model is used as well as motional interviewing with both participants and all team members. • Meth is a problem in this court's area. Services for parents are cited as well as services for children and continuum of care for the children. Treatment plans for children include various therapy options. There's a new children's group the program will access at its treatment provider. Continuing care for children is available after FTC through the behavioral health agency. There are services for families and case management that involves the team, including mentor parents and the judge (and attorneys, GALs, case workers and therapists). The team does meet before court sessions. The logic model is good. WEAKNESSES • The requirements of the phase structure are not stated. • The purpose of the enhancement is unclear. In the abstract, the applicant discusses providing services to fathers of children in foster care. In a different area, they discuss providing services to fathers whose children are in care due to mother's substance abuse. The target population identified by the applicant (p. 8) indicates children and families who have entered the system and show evidence of substance abuse. The applicant should discuss why it is important to involve the fathers in the process and how this impacts the children. • How this enhancement will work is also unclear. The applicant should indicate what types of services the fathers will be provided, when, and how progress toward their goals will be measured. • Two goals are cited, but can only be done with federal money; the strategies to achieve the goals are not cited. There is no mention of cross-training. • There is no mention of state or local prosecutors being involved if participants fail in the program. If they are involved, it is not detailed in the application. There is no mention of the time it takes to get a participant to the first treatment court session. No mention of CASA in this section. It is unclear how the families with the greatest needs are really selected. That isn't totally defined in this application. Program phases are not detailed by the applicant. This applicant uses a separate sheet (from the narrative's 20 pages) to describe its phase system. It is a good description, but is really not following solicitation instructions. • There is no mention of lab confirmations. 2010-52989-CO-DC Page 4 of 8 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Courts Program • The timeline has one area blank regarding who is responsible for hiring the coordinator. The flow chart is a bit confusing especially with the design key of the agencies. The narrative alone should be clear enough that a flow chart is unnecessary. Capabilities/Competencies STRENGTHS • The experience, collaborations in the community, and team competencies make the applicant well-equipped to manage this enhancement. • The applicant identifies the key project staff and includes their resumes and qualifications. The applicant shows its ability to manage the project by discussing its collaborations with other national agencies. • The Department of Human Services is the applicant and operates in partnership with the court; it will do the program evaluation and the financial administration. • The team does have meetings and seems to maintain good communication. • Team members' roles and responsibilities are described herein. Key staff has job descriptions and related resumes. This county was one of 35 nationwide to be awarded recognition for its work to improve court practices in child abuse and neglect cases; this reflects onto the program. Again, the collaboration element is the strongest part of this program. Providers use a variety of evidence-based services. WEAKNESSES • The applicant refers to a flowchart for management structure. The proposal would be strengthened by adding the management structure in this section. The information provided regarding the coordinating agencies would be supported by showing how they connect with the project, who is responsible for supervision, etc. • There is no mention of cultural competency training of professionals for the team or if such services are given to participants and their children. Sustainability Plan STRENGTHS • The team will look for meth funded programs and local funding as options to sustain the program after the grant ends. 2010-52989-CO-DC Page 5 of 8 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Courts Program • The applicant identifies sources for potential funding and has identified the project coordinator as the person to pursue these funding sources. The need for federal funding is established because of the declining state resources. • The newly hired (with federal funding) program coordinator will be responsible for locating funding streams and opportunities. • In the shorter term, the applicant cites funding is available through the FTC partner agencies and through in-kind services as part of the sustainability plan. They cite the use of Medicaid for substance abuse and mental health treatment too. Also cited is federal funding to form a Regional Meth Partnership and SAMHSA funding being done in the area. The Colorado Department of Human Services got money to increase and enhance mentoring activities in the area with an initial emphasis on mentoring to prevent substance abuse. WEAKNESSES • The team is also researching other literature to come up with a plan, so the plan is still being formulated. If funded, the new coordinator will seek resources. The team and/or the key stakeholders may want to do more intensive planning in this matter due to the ever-changing budget situation. Budget STRENGTHS • The budget items seem to address the enhancement issues, and required travel is included. The match is included. • The applicant is fully responsive in this section. Cost computations are provided. The budget narrative is complete. • Costs appear somewhat reasonable, but without more detail this isn't certain. The required OJJDP training is cited in the budget materials. • The budget matches the narrative, and there is a breakout by years 1, 2 and 3. WEAKNESSES • The narrative could be more descriptive, the match items are not defined, and the services received from North Range Behavioral are not defined. • The budget as written makes it difficult to determine how the incentives will be used. The applicant fails to provide cost computations. 2010-52989-CO-DC Page 6 of 8 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Courts Program • When this applicant's budget detail sheet is printed, it takes up several pages and is arranged such that the information is not easy to locate. • This information could be presented in a more easy-to-read manner. • It is not clear how the costs are determined for the incentives; there is not an explanation or any details. There is also not much detail for the mentor trainings, so how that cost is calculated is unknown. Overall Summary • The meth problem is well-explained, along with the need for aftercare services. • The application is well-written. • The applicant states they are applying for an enhancement grant to provide services to fathers of the children involved in the program. However, it is not clear how this enhancement is going to work, how fathers will be identified to participate, what type of mentoring services will be provided, etc. Additionally, in other areas of the application, it appears that the applicant is looking to increase staffing to provide support to the existing program. • Overall, this application has a majority of the information requested. Its strengths are in its abilities for collaboration and the number of community partners. It has letters of support, a logic model, and timeline. It added in a flowchart form as well as a page that describes, in good detail, the phases of the program. • However, the phases could be, and need to be, described within the narrative as stated in the solicitation. The presentation of the budget detail information is a bit awkward and makes it confusing to locate information that could be presented in a simpler fashion. • The problems in the area that this program faces are very well-described, and one gets a good mental picture of the situation there. • For a young program, it appears to be off to a good start in its operations. A new target population has been identified, and the program desires to serve it; the use of parent mentors is a good element, especially since they are considered part of the team. Having a coordinator full-time will benefit the program in the short and long-term. • Some details in the budget could be presented, but the budget is tied well to the narrative. There will be mechanisms for data collection and performance measures, so this is another strength for this program. • The team appears in place, as does treatment and services for children, parents, and families. While funding for mentoring does exist in the area, this application seems to be for substance 2010-52989-CO-DC Page 7 of 8 OJJDP FY 2010 Family Drug Courts Program abuse prevention. Funding for treatment and recovery is being sought from this particular OJJDP grant. • A sustainability plan is being developed, as cited in the application, and will be done by the new coordinator(if funded). In these days of shifting and reduced budgets, plans need to be wide-ranging and on-going. 2010-52989-CO-DC Page 8 of 8 Hello