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RE: APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2009 JUSTICE
AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC
SUBMITTAL
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, on March 9, 2009, the Board was presented with a Grant Application for
Federal Assistance for the 2009 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, from the County
of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
on behalf of the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and North Range Behavioral Health, to the
Bureau of Justice Assistance, commencing October 1, 2009, and ending September 30, 2012, with
further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and
WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Board deemed it advisable to continue the matter to
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, to allow representatives of North Range Behavioral Health additional
time to complete and review the application information, and
WHEREAS, after review on March 11, 2009, 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 Grant Application for the 2009 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration
Program, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and North
Range Behavioral Health, to the Bureau of Justice Assistance be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that Kirsta Britton, 19th Judicial District
Attorney's Office, be, and hereby is, authorized to submit said application electronically.
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RE: GRANT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2009 JUSTICE AND MENTAL
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 11th day of March, A.D., 2009.
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Grant Application Package
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2009 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance
16.745
Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collabo
BSA -2009-2025
BJA-2009-2039
01/12/2009
03/12/2009
Rebecca Rose
BSA Policy Advisor
202-514-0726
rebecca.rose@usdoj.gov
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OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02
' 1. Type of Submission:
Application
' 2. Type
of Application: ' If Revision. select appropriate letter(s):
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' 5b. Federal Award Identifier
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6. Date Received by State:
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8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
'a. Legal Name:
Weld County, Colorado
' b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
* c. Organizational DUNS:
84-6000813
075757955
d. Address:
' Streetl:
Street2:
'City:
County:
' State:
Province:
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* Zip / Postal Code:
915 10th Street
Greeley
Co: Colorado
USA: UNITED STATES
80631 -1117
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix:
Middle Name:
' Last Name:
Suffix:
* First Name:
David
Rastatter
Title: Director of Child and Family Services
Organizational Affiliation:
North Range Behavioral Health
'Telephone Number
970-347-2331 Fax Number
'Email: david.rastatter@northrange.org
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Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
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' Other (specify):
Juvenile Justice Agency
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
116.745
CFDA Title:
Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
' 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
BSA -2009-2025
Title:
2009 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
13. Competition Identification Number:
BJA-2009-2039
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Weld County
• 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Weld County Juvenile Treatment Court
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18. Estimated Funding (S):
* a. Federal
' b. Applicant
`c. State
*d. Local
' e. Other
' f. Program Income
`g. TOTAL
2413,077.0d
166,256.00J
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.001
416,333.00
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a. This application
b. Program is subject
Subject to Review By State Under Executive
was made available to the State under
to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected
covered by E.O. 12372.
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1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance
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1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed
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Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to:
(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color
or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C.§§1681-
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d)
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.
S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended,
relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug
abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290
ee- 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and, a) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the
application.
7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for
fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or
whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or
federally -assisted programs. These requirements
apply to all interests in real property acquired for
project purposes regardless of Federal participation in
purchases.
8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the
Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)
which limit the political activities of employees whose
principal employment activities are funded in whole
or in part with Federal funds.
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g. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-
333), regarding labor standards for federally -assisted
construction subagreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase
requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster
Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires
recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the
program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of
insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and
Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating
facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands
pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in
floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of
project consistency with the approved State management
program developed under the Coastal Zone Management
Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans
under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) protection of
underground sources of drinking water under the Safe
Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523);
and, (h) protection of endangered species under the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-
205).
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12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
(identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq.).
14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of
human subjects involved in research, development, and
related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of
1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. §§2131 et
seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of
warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or
other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations."
18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
governing this program.
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Chair, Weld County Board of County Commission
* APPLICANT ORGANIZATION
* DATE SUBMITTED
Weld County, Colorado
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and Address of Reporting Entity:
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weld County
• Street)
915 10th Street
Street 2
• City
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does not lobby)
CFDA
Number, if applicable:
16.745
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Action Number, if known:
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Amount, if known:
$
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Weld County Juvenile Treatment Court
An Application for a Criminal/Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
Program Narrative
Weld County (the County) is applying for a $250,000, three-year Planning and
Implementation (Category II) grant under the Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health
Collaboration Program (through the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)). The County
submits this application jointly with its local partners (Partners): North Range Behavioral Health
(NRBH), the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) and the 19th Judicial District, who represent the
grant -required juvenile justice and mental health agencies. NRBH and the JAC are contracted by
governments to provide their respective services within the County.
This grant will fund a Project to create a Juvenile Treatment Court for youth who have
co-occurring mental health and substance abuse issues, and who are at risk of, or involved in, the
justice system with a non-violent offenses or offenses. The County will be the grantee as
required by the BJA; NRBH will be the project lead; and the JAC/1451 Collaborative
Management Program Board (the Collaborative) will serve as the Collaborative Advisory
Committee (CAC) for this Project.
The Project will utilize existing collaborative efforts, as well as the adult and family
specialty treatment courts now available, to develop an assessment, treatment and adjudication
process for a new Juvenile Treatment Court (the Court). The Project will be housed at offices at
NRBH and the JAC. Briefly, youth who are: contacted by local law enforcement; not otherwise
eligible for another diversion program; and are brought to the JAC will be assessed by Project
and other staff to determine eligibility and integrated treatment needs. Youth not brought to the
JAC (e.g. are brought to detox and then released) may be also referred to the Court, but they too
must be assessed by the Project staff. Youth then will be given a choice to participate in the
Court by the Juvenile Court Magistrate and the District Attorney. If the youth (and their family,
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Weld County Juvenile Treatment Court
An Application for a Criminal/Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
Program Narrative
where appropriate) agree to participate in the Court, they will not face further adjudication upon
successful completion of the integrated treatment plan.
Why a Juvenile Treatment Court?
The Collaborative seeks federal funding to support the implementation of the Court to
address several recent trends, as well as to provide one solution to a gap in resources and the
'care continuum'. Specifically, this gap is that the jurisdiction now has two adult treatment
courts and one family treatment court, but none for youth. This Project will leverage the federal
funding with local match to fill this gap in the County's integration of the courts with treatment.
(As noted in the attached Project Budget, the local match averages over 40% for three years, and
increases starting in the third year.)
Like other states, Colorado and its local governments are burdened with the effects of the
current economic downturn. However, unlike nearly any other state, Colorado's constitution
limits the revenue available to expend on local services. This means that after the current budget
is reduced, the state's overall budget will not return to its present level. Locally, this will likely
mean reductions in services by some —if not all —of the Collaborative's members. Federal
funding is sought to, on a temporary basis, allow for the continuing implementation of integrated
projects such as this Court. As with other projects, this Court will rely on other funding sources
available to the youth to fund the treatment, where appropriate.
Trends Data and Analysis
Weld County, extending from Denver to the south to Nebraska to the east and to
Wyoming in the north, covers an area of nearly 4,000 square miles. It contains 31 incorporated
towns and 12 school districts. Greeley is the only area within the county that is classified as
"urban", and serves as the county seat.
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Weld County Juvenile Treatment Court
An Application for a CriminaUJuvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
Program Narrative
The trends that have led the County to implement other treatment courts argue for the
establishment of a Juvenile Treatment Court. These trends, including sharp increases in
population for this rural and frontier county, coupled with its geographic and culturally diversity,
have made it one of the fastest growing counties in the U. S. Local justice and mental
health/substance abuse agencies are adversely impacted by this growth, leading to unacceptable
results, such as regularly exceeding the capacity of the 26 -bed regional youth detention center;
an increase in emergency releases; and the consideration of additional jail facilities to
accommodate juvenile offender growth.
The estimated population was approximately 148,000 in 1995, and has grown to an
estimated 236,857 in 2006, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Moreover, the County's
Hispanic (Latino) population is growing faster than other populations with 84.01% growth from
1990 to 2000, as compared to 59.58% for all non -Hispanic citizens. Hispanics now make up
28% of Weld County's population.
Further, according to the 2005 American Community Survey, 12% of people living in
Weld County were in poverty, and 12% of related children under 18 years of age were below the
poverty level. According to U.S. Census figures, in 1999, 80% of Weld County households
earned less than $75,000 per year.
The use of the County's approved juvenile detention center bed capacity has also
continued to increase. Based on Average Daily Population (ADP) figures provided through the
SB 94 program (another state -local collaborative program that serves youth through diversion
and other programs), the County exceeded its bed capacity in 44 of the last 55 months (July 2004
to January 2009). Moreover, the County exceeded its capacity by an average of more than one
bed in 30 of those months. From FY 2004-2005 through FY 2006-2007, there were four months
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during which the ADP represented 10% over capacity. To accommodate the excessive capacity,
there have been approximately 100 emergency releases in each of the past two years, and the
pace for the current fiscal year is 118. Because of the public safety and health issues raised by
these emergency releases, the Board of County Commissioners has recently begun consideration
of building additional beds to house juvenile offenders.
How a Juvenile Treatment Court Will Be Created: A Collaborative Foundation
The primary components for this Court are in place, or are ready to be put in place.
These components include the following:
➢ A data -driven Collaborative with a primary mission of providing integrated services to
youth and families; with court, law enforcement, human services (child welfare), mental
health and substance abuse agencies as members; with various community -based projects
and partners; and with an operational MOU in place that includes outcomes and
evaluation;
➢ Integrated mental health and substance abuse provider, contracted by government
agencies to deliver care to youth and families, whose services include proven
community- and family -based programming;
➢ Existing agency and location (JAC) where law enforcement currently brings youth;
where youth are, and can be, assessed; and, whose operations are overseen by the
Collaborative Board; and,
➢ Proven commitment and leadership by the 19th Judicial District, including the
operation of other treatment courts.
Perhaps one of the most critical components of such a project is the collaboration
amongst the relevant government and provider agencies, and other key stakeholders in the
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community. This Project is being built directly into such a collaboration; a collaboration that
includes essentially every major youth- or family -serving agency or organization. This
collaboration arose from a state statute (HB04-1451) allowing counties to create binding
relationships with mandated agencies to improve the efficiency of, and services provided to,
youth and families. Each agency participating in this collaboration is a member of the
Interagency Oversight Group (IOG, known now as the JAC/1451 Collaborative Management
Program, or here as the Collaborative), and has signed an MOU to collaborate and integrate its
services. In return for meeting its identified outcomes, the Collaborative is allowed to `reinvest'
any savings into its community, and can receive additional state "incentive" funding.
Individualized agency savings can be kept and used by agencies to reinvest in support staff
participation and in -kind contributions. The reinvestment of any earned incentive dollars are
used first for the development and continuation of integrated staffing, and secondly to promote
program development for meeting gaps in service as identified through needs assessment and
planning. This Project will be advised by the CAC, among whose membership is the County and
NRBH, and one of whose primary responsibilities is the oversight of the JAC.
The MOU outlines monetary and in -kind contributions, provisions for data -sharing,
membership responsibilities, etc., and each representative to the IOG has voting member status.
Each representative is responsible for bringing the needs and input from their area to guide
decision making. The existence of the IOG ensures every effort is made to articulate best
practices in the delivery of services to youth and families.
These and other efforts towards collaboration and integration are extensive within the
County, and provide a solid foundation for the implementation of the Court. Two notable
examples of integration in the past year (2008) include the merging of the County Department of
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Social Services (DSS) with the Division of Human Services, creating the Weld County
Department of Human Services. This merger continued the efforts of the County to increase
access; decentralize services throughout Weld County; and build stronger alliances with the
communities, faith based partners, the courts and other interrelated county systems.
NRBH and Island Grove Regional Treatment Center (IGRTC), the local substance abuse
service provider, merged in July 2008 and was one of the first in the state to begin offering
integrated programming for co-occurring diagnoses. The integration is expected to ensure better
quality program management, reduction in the amount of paperwork that follows or fails to
follow clients throughout the system, and better access for families who are often involved in
multiple service sectors.
A number of programs have been implemented to improve the services provided to youth
and their families, some of which were implemented through or in cooperation with the larger
Collaborative.
➢ The 19`h Judicial District was designated a Model Court site in December 2007 due to the
work of the Weld County Child Welfare Collaborative. Under the auspices of the Model
Court, new programs and practices were established with DHS funding which included
the establishment of the Division 7 Family Court. A $2.4 million grant continues
funding for the Family Treatment Court.
➢ The Multi -Disciplinary Youth Assessment Team (MYAT) is a collaborative project that
brings together professionals from mental health, substance abuse, faith -based
organizations, school districts, juvenile justice and employment services to increase youth
protective factors, reduce risk factors, and promote a safe community through treatment
planning and short term interventions utilizing family strengths and existing resources.
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> The District Attorney's office, in collaboration with community partners, opened the
Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) to provide a single point of system entry for youth
exhibiting signs of delinquency. The Weld County Juvenile Diversion program has been
reinstated to serve first time youth offenders charged with non-violent crimes.
> The Weld County community and Faith Based organizations provide a variety of
mentoring opportunities to families, parents and youth. Examples include:
o Mentor Moms — Two "Mentor Moms" are provided to the Model Family Court by
DHS to support parents through treatment and the legal process.
o The Weld County Faith Based Initiative, initiated by DHS in 2007, is a
community outreach effort among faith based and community networking
organizations to provide education and links to resources.
> School -Based Health Clinics were developed and initiated in collaboration with the
Northern Colorado Health Alliance and other agencies in 2005. These clinics allow for
the provision of basic medical and mental health treatment to low income students and
their families at two schools in the Greeley/Evans school district. NRBH also provides
school based behavioral health services to students in 15 schools throughout Weld
County.
➢ The Truancy Diversion Program under the supervision of the I9t Judicial District
Attorney's Office was established to provide access to services, case management and
support for court ordered and truant youth.
> The Northeast Child Welfare Project (a collaboration of Weld and Larimer County) was
awarded a $2.4 million dollar grant in October, 2007. The focus of the grant is to assist
drug impacted (specifically methamphetamine exposed) children and increase their
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safety, permanency and well being. The specific intent of these funds is to help expedite
the reunification of families impacted by substance abuse.
A Collaborative Solution
The Court will be a Project of the CAC, led in its operation and implementation by
NRBH in partnership with the JAC and the 19th Judicial District. The County will be the
grantee, and will `flow through' the funds to NRBH, which in turn will implement the approved
budget.
The Implementation Plan (attached) includes four `Phases' for implementation, perhaps
the most important of which is Phase I. In Phase I, the CAC and all relevant local partners will
begin to finalize the plans to implement this Project. This phase represents a crucial component
of collaboration, and will allow all agencies to be heard and to participate in finalizing the details
of the Project, notably the outcomes/performance measures.
As the contracted agency providing both mental health and substance abuse services,
NRBH is well positioned to lead the implementation of the Court. NRBH will hire and or
otherwise provide the staff for this Project (the 19th Judicial District will likely utilize its own
staff), and will oversee all aspects of the staff's activities. NRBH will provide office space, in
addition to family- and group -setting treatment space. The JAC will provide the space necessary
to conduct eligibility and treatment assessments.
During Phase I, the Collaborative will finalize the operational guidelines for identifying
and serving eligible youth. These guidelines will contain 'new' elements that are grant -specific,
and will also incorporate many of those currently in use by the partner agencies.
This Project will screen for eligibility all of the youth who are brought to the JAC and
who face charges, or are arrested for, non-violent offenses. Based on initial data from the Family
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Treatment Court, approximately 30-40 youth are expected to be served annually. Non-violent
offenses will not include any offenses per federal law, including those felonies that fall under the
federal definition:
"(8) NONVIOLENT OFFENSE. —The term `nonviolent offense' means an offense that
does not have as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force
against the person or property of another or is not a felony that by its nature involves a
substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used
in the course of committing the offense." I
While the Collaborative recognizes that not all of the youth whom the local stakeholders would
like to serve will be served in this Court, the Project will establish a list of eligible offenses for
use of grant funded services locally. Any youth who are deemed ineligible for services funded
through this grant may receive services through other funding sources, if they are available, such
as Medicaid, state or local general funds, or JAC/1451 funds.
Further, the Project will assess the level of need utilizing evidence based and research
informed mental health and substance abuse tools. This assessment will determine the level of
severity; however, the Project will serve all those assessed within the funds available.
Every child will receive an evaluation that utilizes the Child and Adolescent Needs and
Strengths (CANS), and the CRAFFT screen for substance use issues and the PHQ-9 screen for
mental health issues. If indicated, a differential assessment will be conducted utilizing the Teen
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) for substance use and the DBH approved intake assessment form
for mental health and co-occurring disorders.
P.L. 108-414.
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A graphic illustrating the relationship of the Collaborative partners for this Project is
provided below. As noted in the graphic, the membership of the CAC comprises all four
Partners in this Project: the County, NRBH, the JAC and the 19th Judicial District.
Proposed Grant Project Relationship of Collaborative Partners
Criminal/Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaborative Program Grant
(Juvenile Treatment Court)
BJA
CAC
advises
project 1,2
I
NRBH leads
project
JAC is Partner
1 County, NRBH, JAC and 19'" Judicial
District are all members of the CAC.
2 County serves as the Grantee, and funds
Flow through to NRBH.
19'h JD (Court, DA)
is Partner
The financial assessment will be similar to the one used by NRBH to determine the
ability to pay for non -Medicaid eligible clients. All third -party funding sources will be accessed,
as available, to cover the costs of treatment. The Project staffing model is designed to allow for
the use of several therapists so as to ensure that no youth's treatment is funded by the grant when
other resources are available, such as Medicaid. Also, the Project will use the collaborative
process to identify non-traditional, community resources, as well as non -mental health/substance
abuse resources, where required.
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A 'flow chart' of the proposed Court follows. It should be noted that this flow chart is
simplified to show the larger process.
Youth
contacted by
law
enforcement
H
Juvenile Treatment Court Decision Flowchart
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CAssessed for tnhtsa
issues; level of offense
Youth to
JAC
`Regular'
process
Youth assessed
by joint NRBH,
JAC staff
'Regular'
process
Youth
eligible?
'Regular'
process
Youth, family
assessed;
treatment plan
created
Court, DA
offer
Treatment
Court
Yes
Youth
chooses
Treatment
Court
`Regular'
process
0
Treatment plan
includes all relevant,
CAC agencies/services
Integrated
treatment
delivered
Youth
completes
plan?
Yes
Charges
dismissed,
resolved
Youth, and their families where appropriate, will be offered the opportunity to participate
in the Court, which will require adherence to an integrated treatment plan. The final decision on
who will be offered a treatment plan through the Court will be made by the Juvenile Magistrate
and the District Attorney's Office of the 19th Judicial District. The treatment plan will be
developed in line with the Court's core and treatment principles, and will include participation of
the youth and their family. Youth voluntarily choosing not to participate will be placed back into
the `regular' adjudication process. Youth choosing to participate in the Court will, upon
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completion of the agreed -to treatment plan, have their pending adjudication resolved (e.g.,
dismissed) per the agreement.
Treatment Principles
A key piece of establishing a Juvenile Treatment Court will be to adopt a core set of
principles and values, including treatment principles. During the six month planning period
(Phase I), the Collaborative will finalize the core principles that will govern the operation of the
Court. These core principles will reflect systemic integration, and will be tailored to address the
needs of youth and families. Also, these principles will likely involve the combination of mental
health and substance abuse court principles, in addition to those of law enforcement, youth
(consumers) and families. The following is an example of some of the possible core principles
from the `mental health court' perspective, these "Essential Elements"2:
1. A broad -based group of stakeholders representing the criminal justice, mental health,
substance abuse treatment, and related systems and the community guides the planning
and administration of the court.
2. Eligibility criteria address public safety and consider a community's treatment capacity,
in addition to the availability of alternatives to pretrial detention for defendants with
mental illnesses. Eligibility criteria also take into account the relationship between mental
illness and a defendant's offenses, while allowing the individual circumstances of each
case to be considered.
3. Participants are identified, referred, and accepted into mental health courts, and then
linked to community -based service providers as quickly as possible.
2 Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses, Council of State Governments Justice Center
Criminal Justice/Mental Health Consensus Project for the Bureau of Justice Assistance: 2007.
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4. Terms of participation are clear, promote public safety, facilitate the defendant's
engagement in treatment, are individualized to correspond to the level of risk that the
defendant presents to the community, and provide for positive legal outcomes for those
individuals who successfully complete the program.
5. Defendants fully understand the program requirements before agreeing to participate in a
mental health court. They are provided legal counsel to inform this decision and
subsequent decisions about program involvement. Procedures exist in the mental health
court to address, in a timely fashion, concerns about a defendant's competency whenever
they arise.
6. Mental health courts connect participants to comprehensive and individualized treatment
supports and services in the community. They strive to use —and increase the availability
of —treatment and services that are evidence -based.
7. Health and legal information should be shared in a way that protects potential
participants' confidentiality rights as mental health consumers and their constitutional
rights as defendants. Information gathered as part of the participants' court -ordered
treatment program or services should be safeguarded in the event that participants are
returned to traditional court processing.
8. A team of criminal justice and mental health staff and service and treatment providers
receives special, ongoing training and helps mental health court participants achieve
treatment and criminal justice goals by regularly reviewing and revising the court
process.
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9. Criminal justice and mental health staff collaboratively monitor participants' adherence
to court conditions, offer individualized graduated incentives and sanctions, and modify
treatment as necessary to promote public safety and participants' recovery.
10. Data are collected and analyzed to demonstrate the impact of the mental health court, its
performance is assessed periodically (and procedures are modified accordingly), court
processes are institutionalized, and support for the court in the community is cultivated
and expanded.
The CAC will review these essential elements, as well as the ten, "Key Components" of drug
courts as outlined by the BJA and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals in their
2004 report.3
Moreover, the Collaborative will finalize principles that address the care to be provided to
youth and their families. The Collaborative will adhere to the following principles:
1. Strength Based: Therapeutic contacts should emphasize the positive and use systemic
strengths as levers for change.
2. Responsibility: Interventions are designed to promote responsible behavior and decrease
irresponsible behavior among youth and family members.
3. Present Problem Focus: Interventions are present —focused and action -oriented, targeting
well defined and specific behaviors. Efforts should focus on behaviors that have been
problematic in the past 30 days as opposed to working through past issues.
4. Targeting Sequences: Interventions target sequences of behavior within or between
multiple systems that maintain the identified problems. Sequences should be specific and
behaviors within sequences should be well-defined and measurable.
3 Defining Drug Courts: The Key Components, The National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Drug Court Standards Committee: U. S. Bureau of Justice Assistance: Reprinted October 2004.
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5. Assessment: Each intervention is tied to an assessment of the factors that are driving and
maintaining the problem behavior.
6. Developmentally Appropriate: Interventions are developmentally appropriate and fit the
developmental needs of the youth and caregiver.
7. Continuous Effort: Interventions require daily or weekly (if therapy is further along)
effort by youth and family members.
8. Evaluation: Intervention efficacy is evaluated continuously from multiple perspectives
with providers assuming accountability for overcoming barriers to successful outcomes
(i.e., therapists are accountable for intervention development, implementation, and
outcomes). In addition, caregivers are taught the skills necessary to evaluate their
effectiveness in intervening with problem behaviors on an ongoing basis.
9. Generalization By Empowerment: Interventions promote treatment generalization and
long-term maintenance of therapeutic change by empowering youth and family members/
caregivers to address needs across multiple systemic contexts. New behaviors should be
role-played, practiced and implemented by the youth and caregiver as much as possible
throughout treatment.
Lastly, but most importantly, youth (consumers), families and advocates will be involved
with this project, much as they currently are within the Collaborative and the member agencies.
As noted in the "Objectives and Performance Measures Plan" outlined below, NRBH will take
the lead to specifically gather input from youth, families and advocates regarding the design and
implementation of the Project. NRBH is strategically positioned for this task because of the role
that consumers and family members play at the behavioral health center, including by serving in
its Office of Consumer and Family Affairs and on its Board of Directors.
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How a Juvenile Treatment Court Will Succeed: Measuring and Ensuring Success
The Court will succeed through the efforts of the Collaborative, which will oversee the final
planning, implementation and evaluation processes. Broadly, success will be achieved through
developing a quality plan with well designed outcomes, and implementing and evaluating that plan.
Outcomes and Evaluation
By providing youth with a community -based, integrated treatment plan, this Project will
result in fewer youth who penetrate deeper into the system; will reduce number of detention
center placements, and will improve the community -based services already available. A final
benefit of the proposed grant is the strengthening of the existing community collaborative
agreements and the strengthening of commitments across agencies in the County.
A table describing the FY 2008-2009 Outcomes for the JAC/1451 Collaborative is
attached to this application. It provides an example of the already existing Collaborative
outcomes, and of the existing evaluation infrastructure. Of note, one of the four primary
outcome `domains' relates directly to this Project: Reduce recidivism.
Supplement and Sustain
The design of this Project has been created specifically for the grant funds to act as a
supplement to existing resources, and to lay a foundation for sustainability after Year Three. The
grant funds will supplement local funds, which are approximately 40% of the total, three year
amount budget.
There are three main components to this approach. First, the Project will have an
approximate 40% local match rather than the 20% (Year One and Two)/40% (Year Three)
required by BJA. This component reflects the Collaborative's belief that truly integrated,
collaborative projects must have suitable financial participation of the members.
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Second, the budget assumes the use of four therapists. This approach of spreading the
clinical workload across four individual positions will ensure that the grant funds do not supplant
existing resources. That is, the budget allows for individual therapists to carry caseloads with
clients with a mix of funding sources, and, importantly, to maintain the overall program
integration and effectiveness. If only one or two positions were allocated to this grant, it is likely
that they would be forced to care for only grant -eligible youth and families, creating a type of
`silo-ed' system that defeats the goals of integration.
Third, the budget is designed to begin the process of replacing federal funds in Year
Three. In Year Three, the Project will expend approximately 2.3% less in federal funds,
commencing a process of reducing the Court's reliance on these funds. This process will be
overseen by the CAC, and the identification of resources will be an item in the final plan.
Evaluation Process and Performance Data Collection
The Collaborative will leverage various local evaluation resources and efforts. Because
of the depth and breadth of the Collaborative, evaluation of this Project will be synchronized
with established efforts, making the evaluation itself integrated and more efficient. The
evaluation process will be finalized during Phase I, but is expected to leverage resources from
the Collaborative through its contractor (OMNI) and be led by NRBH, who is committing 'in
kind' staff for this function.
The following table is adapted from the "Performance Measures" BJA table. Not all of
the Objectives, Performance Measures or data points will apply to the Project. The County, its
Partners, and the Collaborative intend to utilize the first six months of the grant award to finalize
Objectives and Performance Measures, and will ask each member of the collaboration to
participate in that effort. The County and joint applicants understand that the BJA will work
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with them as a grantee —post -award —to identify appropriate and specific Objectives and
Performance Measures for inclusion in this Project. (The table has been slightly reformatted for
readability and to accommodate page limitations.)
Planning Stage
Objective 1:
Develop a collaborative structure to guide the strategic, collaborative planning process.
Outcome:
Participation of relevant
government agencies,
community service
agencies, mental health
advocacy organizations,
consumers, and family
members who participate
in the strategic,
collaborative planning
process.
Potential Performance
Measures:
Number of relevant
government agencies,
community service
agencies, mental health
advocacy organizations,
consumers, and family
members who participate
in the strategic,
collaborative planning
process.
Weld County Proposal:
1. JAC/1451 Collaborative
already in existence and in
support of developing the
Juvenile Treatment Court.
2. NRBH will facilitate a
consumer & family member
focus group as part of planning
process and incorporate
feedback into final plan
proposal to 1451 committee
Objective 2:
Develop formal collaborative agreements to inform the strategic, collaborative planning
process.
Outcome:
Proportion of collaborative
members who commit to
engage in program
planning.
Proportion of collaborative
members who commit to
provide resources for
program implementation.
Potential Performance Measures:
Number of collaborative members who
sign a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) as a commitment to the planning
process.
Number of collaborative members who
sign the MOU that commit resources for
program development
Weld County
Proposal:
1. JAC/1451
Collaborative
have MOW,
and are resolved
to participate
and commit
resources.
Objective 3:
Increase the use of relevant data to inform the strategic, collaborative planning process.
Outcome:
Proportion of government
agency and community
service agency
collaborative members
who participate in data
gathering activities.
Potential Performance
Measures:
Number of government
agency and community
service agency
collaborative members
who produce relevant data
to inform the planning
process.
Weld County Proposal:
1. All partners will provide data to
inform the planning process
(i.e., number of eligible crimes
committed per year, number of
substance related probation
revocations, number of youth
placed by DHS due to substance
use/abuse).
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Implementation and Expansion Stages
Objective 1:
Reduce recidivism of the mentally ill in the criminal justice system.
Outcomes:
Percentage of
program participants
who recidivate within
one year after
completion of the
program.
Percentage of
program participants
who recidivate while
engaged in the
program.
Percentage of
program participants
who successfully
complete the
program.
Potential Performance Measures:
Number of individuals law enforcement responded
to through: Arrest; Diversion from arrest; Referral
to mental health services; No legal action —cite and
let go.
Number of individuals participating in a program
supervised by: Courts; Corrections; Juvenile.
Number of program participants who successfully
completed programs supervised by: Courts;
Corrections; Juvenile.
Proportion of program participants who
experienced jail days due to: A new crime;
Technical violation of probation or parole;
Sanctions for non-compliance with conditions of
program.
Weld County
Proposal:
1. Baseline data
(pre -
implementatio
n) will be
gathered by
NRBH, law
enforcement
and the court.
2. Ongoing data
collection will
be provided by
NRBH, law
enforcement,
probation, and
courts.
Objective 2
Increase the number of criminal justice personnel trained in or using law enforcement -based
diversion strategies.
Output:
Number of new law
enforcement/mental
health partnerships
established.
Number of law
enforcement/mental
health providers cross-
trained.
Potential Performance
Measures:
Number of new law
enforcement/mental health
partnership programs
established.
Number of law enforcement and
mental health training sessions
conducted.
Number of personnel trained:
Mental health and substance
abuse staff
Criminal justice staff.
Weld County Proposal:
I. Training will be ongoing
quarterly for the first year of the
grant and twice yearly
thereafter.
2. Weld County has an established
relationship with NRBH and has
been trained to understand and
intervene with consumers— the
current plan will expand on that
knowledge base by providing
additional training specific to the
needs of youth and families.
Objective 3
Increase the number of court -based diversion programs and alternative jail diversion strategies.
Output:
Number of new
mental health
courts and other
court -based
Potential Performance Measures:
Number of new mental health courts established: Pre-
adjudication; Post -adjudication.
Number of new non -mental health court court -based
Weld County
Proposal:
1. Current proposal
is intended for
youth and their
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diversion
programs
established.
Dispositions of
individuals
screened and
served by new
mental health
courts and other
court -based
diversion
programs.
diversion programs established: Pre -adjudication;
Post -adjudication.
Number of individuals screened/assessed for mental
illness for participation in a mental health court or
other court -based diversion program.
Number of individuals accepted into the mental health
court or other court -based diversion program.
Number of individuals who are denied enrollment
into the mental health court or other court -based
diversion program.
Number of individuals who declined to participate in
the mental health court or other court -based diversion
program.
Number of individuals participating in a mental health
court or other court -based diversion program: Pre-
adjudication; Post -adjudication.
families.
2. 100% of potential
participants will
be screened by
NRBH for mental
illness and
substance
use/abuse and
dependence
disorders.
3. Data on
participants and
non -participants;
completers and
non-completers
will be collected
by NRBH,
Probation, and the
courts.
Objective 4
Increase the number of juvenile justice collaborations.
Output:
Number of new government partnership
compacts formed among mental health,
municipal, county, and state government
elected officials to address juvenile mentally
ill offenders.
Potential
Performance
Measures:
Number of new
juvenile justice
compacts formed.
Weld County
Proposal:
1. Additional
members may be
added to existing
JAC/1451
Collaborative.
Objective 5
Increase the number of correctional -based transition programs for mentally ill offenders.
Output:
Number of new correctional
based transition programs
for mentally ill offenders
established.
Dispositions of individuals
screened and served by new
correctional -based transition
programs for offenders with
mental illness.
Potential Performance Measures:
Number of new correctional -based
transition programs for mentally ill
offenders established: Pre-release, jail;
Pre-release, prison; Pre-release, juvenile
facility; Post -release.
Number of individuals screened/assessed
for mental illness for participation in a
correctional -based transition program for
mentally ill offenders.
Weld County
Proposal:
1. 100% of referred
participants will
be assessed by
NRBH for both
mental illness and
substance
use/abuse and
dependence as
part of the
proposed juvenile
drug court
program.
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An Application for a Criminal/Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
Program Abstract
Weld County requests a $250,000 Planning and Implementation grant under the Criminal
and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program. Weld County applies jointly
with North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH), the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC), and the
19`h Judicial District, who are the requisite juvenile justice and mental health agencies. This
grant will create a Juvenile Treatment Court for youth who have co-occurring mental health and
substance abuse issues, and who are at risk of, or involved in, the justice system with non-violent
offenses. NRBH will be the project lead, and the existing JAC/HB 1451 Collaborative
Management Program Board will serve as the Collaborative Advisory Committee (CAC) for this
Project.
Sharp population increases in this rural and frontier county, coupled with its geographic
and culturally diversity, have made it one of the fastest growing counties in the U. S. Local
youth serving agencies have been adversely impacted by this growth: exceeding the capacity of
the 26 -bed regional youth detention center; an increase in emergency releases; and the
consideration of additional jail facilities to accommodate juvenile offender growth.
The Project will develop an assessment, treatment and adjudication process. Youth will
be assessed by joint staff to determine eligibility and treatment needs, then be given a choice to
participate in the Court. Youth participating in the Court agree to, and complete, a treatment
plan in exchange for not facing further adjudication.
By jointly providing youth with a community -based, integrated treatment plan, this
project will result in fewer youth who penetrate deeper into the system; will reduce number of
detention center placements, and will improve on the community -based services already
available. A final benefit of the proposed grant is the strengthening of the existing community
collaborative agreements and deepened commitments across agencies in Weld County.
OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
EXPIRES 5-98 (Rev. 1/97)
Bud et Detail Worksheet
A. Personnel
Funding Project
Name/Position Computation Source Cost
Annual salary: $45,000:
Behavioral Health Therapist (1)
Year 1:0.4 FTE x 6 mos.
Year 2: 0.5 FTE
Federal
$63,000
Year 3: 0.5 FTE
Annual salary: $45,000:
Behavioral Health Therapist (2)
Year 1: 0.4 FTE x 6 mos.
Year 2: 0.5 FTE
Local
Match
$63,000
Year 3: 0.5 FTE
Annual salary: $45,000:
Behavioral Health Therapist (3)
Year 2: 0.4 FTE
Federal
$36,000
Year 3: 0.4 FTE
Annual salary: $45,000:
Behavioral Health Therapist (4)
Year 2: 0.4 FTE
Federal
$36,000
Year 3: 0.4 FTE
Annual salary: $40,000:
19th Judicial Court Coordinator
Year 1:0.20 FTE x 6 mos.
Year 2: 0.20 FTE
Federal
$5,000
Year 3: 0.20 FTE
Annual salary: $57,000:
Project Oversight (NRBH)
Year 1: 0.10 FTE
Year 2: 0.10 FTE
Local
Match
$17,100
Year 3: 0.10 FTE
Annual salary: $84,271:
Project Oversight (JAC)
Year 1: 0.02 FTE
Federal
$5,056
Year 2: 0.02 FTE
Year 3: 0.02 FTE
Annual salary: $34,000 (average of
admin., billing and accounting positions)
Project Evaluation/Administrative
Support, Combined (NRBH)
Local
Match
$27,200
Year 1:0.20 FTE
Year 2: 0.30 FTE
Year 3: 0.30 FTE
Subtotal: Federal
$145,056
Subtotal: Local Match
$107,300
Total
$252,356
Additional Narrative:
1. Services will begin in second half of first year.
2. NRBH will utilize in-house staff in conjunction with JAC resources to conduct evaluation.
3. NRBH anticipates utilizing existing therapist staff, but specific individuals have not been identified.
4. The number of therapists are due to some youth having existing funding sources for services (e.g.
Medicaid), and the need to meet funding stream requirements. Caseloads will be adjusted amongst the
four positions.
5. NRBH oversight is for both clinical and the Project. JAC oversight is for the Project.
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OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
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Bud et Detail Worksheet
B. Fringe Benefits
Funding Project
Name/Position Computation Source Cost
Behavioral Health Therapist (1)
Fringe: 25%
Federal
$15,750
Behavioral Health Therapist (2)
Fringe: 25%
Local
Match
$15,750
Behavioral Health Therapist (3)
Fringe: 25%
Federal
$9,000
Behavioral Health Therapist (4)
Fringe: 25%
Federal
$9,000
19th Judicial Court Coordinator
Fringe: 25%
Federal
$1,250
Project Oversight (NRBH)
Fringe: 25%
Local
Match
$4,275
Project Oversight (JAC)
Fringe: 25%
Federal
$421
Project Evaluation/Administrative Support,
Combined (NRBH)
Fringe: 25%
Local
Match
$6,800
Subtotal: Federal
$35,421
Subtotal: Local Match
$26,825
Total
$62,246
Additional Narrative:
1. Fringe benefit rate of 25% is standard for NRBH, and is used for all positions as it is similar
to that of the JAC, and funding for the positions is anticipated to flow through NRBH.
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OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
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Budget Detail Worksheet
C. Travel
Purpose of Funding Project
Travel Location Item Computation Source Cost
Project
Year 1 (6 mos.): 1,000 miles x $0.50
implementation
Weld
Mileage
Year 2: 2,000 miles x $0.50
Federal
$2,500
(service to youth,
families)
County
Year 3: 2,000 miles x $0.50
Project
management
(advisory
meetings)
Weld
County
Mileage
Local
Match
$144
Year 1: 2 miles x 2.0 FTE x $0.50 x 48
(4 meetings per mo., Year 1)
Year 2: 2 miles x 2.0 FTE x $0.50 x 12
Year 3: 2 miles x 2.0 FTE x $0.50 x 12
Grantee
2.0 FTE to 2 day meeting:
$500 (airfare)
lodging)
Orientation
meeting
Unknown
Travel
expenses
$200 (I nights
$150 (meals)
$150 (related travel, e.g. taxi, mileage,
tolls)
Federal
$2,000
4.0 FTE to 2 day meeting:
$500 (airfare)
Grantee National
meeting
Unknown
Travel
expenses
$400 (2 nights lodging)
$225 (meals)
$150 (related travel, e.g. taxi, mileage,
tolls)
Federal
$5,100
Subtotal: Federal
$9,600
Subtotal: Local Match
$ 144
Total
$9,744
Additional Narrative:
1. Mileage is based on therapist travel to provide services to youth and families in their communities or homes.
Actual mileage will depend on which youth are served, with which types of services, in which communities.
2. Project management assumes travel to an average of three additional monthly meetings for Year 1 as the CAC
finalizes the Implementation Plan.
3. The Grantee Orientation and National meeting costs are estimated for travel to Washington, D. C., and are
estimated for all agencies participating as individual agencies. Actual costs will be determined when a location
and date are available.
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OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
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Budget Detail Worksheet
D. Equipment
Funding Project
Name/Position Computation Source Cost
Laptop computer
2 laptops x $1,250
Federal
$2,500
Subtotal: Federal
$2,500
Subtotal: Local Match
$0
Total
$2,500
Additional Narrative:
I. Two new laptop computers are intended to be jointly utilized by therapist staff.
2. Costs for software (non -clinical) and network setup are included in this cost.
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OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
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Budget Detail Worksheet
E. Supplies
Funding Project
Supply Items Computation Source Cost
Year I: $250
Office supplies (pens, paper, etc.)
Year 2: $500
Year 3: $500
Federal
$1,250
Treatment materials (client info handouts, therapy
Year 1: $500
$4,500
supplies)
Year 2: $2,000
Year 3: $2,000
Federal
Year 1: $500
Postage, copying
Year 2: $1,000
Year 3: $1,000
Federal
$2,500
Subtotal: Federal
$8,250
Subtotal: Local Match
$0
Total
$8,250
Additional Narrative:
1. Office supplies are estimated based on therapists sharing one office space (1.8 FTE).
2. Treatment material costs will be dependent on which services are provided to youth and
families. The costs are estimated based on similar and typical service programs for youth.
3. Postage and copying costs are estimated on typical NRBH costs, and reflect an anticipated
increase in costs due to court requirements.
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OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
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Budget Detail Worksheet
F. Construction
***NOT APPLICABLE***
Funding Project
Purpose Description of Work Source Cost
Subtotal: Federal
$0
Subtotal: Local Match
$0
Total
$0
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OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
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Budget Detail Worksheet
G. Consultants/Contracts
Consultant Fees
***NOT APPLICABLE***
Funding Project
Name of Consultant Service Provided Computation Source Cost
Subtotal: Federal
Subtotal: Local Match
Total
Consultant Expenses
***NOT APPLICABLE***
Funding Project
Item Location Computation Source Cost
Subtotal: Federal
Subtotal: Local Match
Total
Contracts
***NOT APPLICABLE***
Funding Project
Item Source Cost
Subtotal: Federal
Subtotal: Local Match
Total
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OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
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Budget Detail Worksheet
H. Other Costs
Funding Project
Description Computation Source Cost
$7,800 annually (based on rent charged
to other project):
Rent (NRBH)
Year 1: 6 mos.
Federal
$19,500
Year 2: 12 mos.
Year 3: 12 mos.
$10,000 annually (based on rent charged
to other project):
Local
Rent (JAC)
Year 1: 6 mos.
Year 2: 12 mos.
Year 3: 12 mos.
Match
$33,987
Client treatment costs
(Medication, Respite, Child
Care, Transportation)
Average of $500 per client at average of
35 per year over three years
Federal
$26,250
Staff training
$600 per year
Federal
$1,500
Subtotal: Federal
$47,250
Subtotal: Local Match
$33,987
Total
$81,237
Additional Narrative:
1. Rent at NRBH is based on the cost charged to another program using space for treating
youth, and assumes use of three office spaces.
2. Rent at the JAC is based on the cost charged to another program using space for serving
youth at the JAC, and assumes use of 1.5 office spaces.
3. Client treatment costs are estimated using typical costs incurred by NRBH for treating youth
in integrated programs. Actual, average costs will be dependent on the types of services
provided; the number of youth served in a year; and the severity of their presenting problems.
4. Staff training is based on typical NRBH costs. Actual costs will be dependent on which
treatment services or model is implemented.
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OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
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Budget Detail Worksheet
I. Indirect Costs
***NOT APPLICABLE * * *
Funding Project
Description Computation Source Cost
Subtotal: Federal
Subtotal: Local Match
Total
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OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0188
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Budget Detail Worksheet
Budget Summary
Year Three Totals
Budget Category
Federal
Local
Match
Three -
Year
Project
Cost
Federal
Local
Match
Project
Cost
A. Personnel
$145,056
$107,300
$252,356
$54,385
$46,200
$100,585
B. Fringe Benefits
$35,421
$26,825
$62,246
$15,256
$9,600
$24,856
C. Travel
$9,600
$ 144
$9,744
$1,000
$24
$1,024
D. Equipment
$2,500
$0
$2,500
N/A
N/A
N/A
E. Supplies
$8,250
$0
$8,250
$3,500
$0
$3,500
F. Construction
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
G. Consultants/Contracts
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
H. Other
$47,250
$33,987
$81,237
$17,150
$11,329
$28,479
I. Indirect
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Totals
$248,077
$168,256
$416,333
$91,291
$67,153
$158,444
Percentage of Total Costs
59.6%
40.4%
57.6%
42.4%
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STATE OF COLORADO
WELD COUNTY C0MBSED COURTS
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9 March 2009
Magistrate Rebecca Koppes Conway
19th Judicial District
Weld County Courthouse
P.O. Box 2038
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Commissioners:
This letter expresses my enthusiastic support for the Juvenile Treatm
Project contained within the application for a Criminal and Juvenile J
Mental Health Collaborative Program Grant to the federal Bureau of J
Assistance.
In my courtroom I have seen firsthand the impact of the County's am
on the number of youth and families with mental health and substan
who are involved in the juvenile justice system and in need of trea
personally witnessed the rate of open cases dramatically increase ov
years. The recent establishment of the Adult Drug Court, Family Tres
Minor In Possession Program and the BASIC ICAAP program (Adult T
Court) in our county has already demonstrated positive results. It is
opinion that a juvenile Treatment Court would see similar success.
I am proud of the other programs and projects that the JAC as the 14
has overseen or implemented. We are confident this would be anoth
story for the Collaborative and Weld County.
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make this Juvenile Treatment Court a reality and a success.
Respectfully,
Rebecca Koppel` Conway
19th judicial District Magistrate
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COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT PROJECT
OUTCOMES
Appendix B
Evaluation
level
Desired
Outcome
What questions are
addressed?
How will the
Information be
gathered?
Outcome Measurement
Education
Reduce
Truancy
How many habitually
truant youth have
improved their attendance
in school after receiving a
JAC or Truancy
Diversion Intervention?
Attendance records
from the local school
district. Pre and post
assessment outcomes
data from the JAC and
the District Attorney's
Truancy Diversion
Program
Reduce the number of students being
considered habitually truant by 2% after
receiving a JAC or Truancy Diversion
assessment and intervention.
Child Welfare
Meet the needs
and services of
child, parents
and foster
parents.
How many children,
parents and foster parents
are having their needs
being met as they
participate in the MYAT
program and/or receive
DHS services?
DHS Records —
TRAILS
MYAT Outcomes Data
DHS — Increase the number of children
who are in out -of -home placement who:
1) Have returned home within 12
months* of the start of removal
by 2% and/or
2) Have had no moves in service
placement by 2%.
MYAT — Increase the number of children
who complete the MYAT program that
are successfully diverted from
involvement in child welfare services by
2% within 12 months* after enrolling.
Juvenile
Justice
Reduce
Recidivism
How many youth, placed
under the supervision of
Juvenile Diversion,
Probation, Parole, SB-94
or DYC have re -offended
and/or have been
adjudicated delinquent on
a new charge within 12
months following their
enrollment into the
Juvenile Diversion
Program, the TOPS Day
Report Center, the JAC,
MST or TIGHT program?
(May include data
sources from the
following)
Probation Records
Parole Records
SB-94 — Day Report
Center Records
DYC Records — Trails
Juvenile Diversion
Records
MST Records
TIGHT Data
JAC Data
Reduce the number of youth that re -
offend and/or have been adjudicated
delinquent on a new charge by 2% within
12 months* following their enrollment in
the Juvenile Diversion Program, the
TOPS Day Report Center, the JAC, MST
or TIGHT program.
Health/Mental
Health/Other
Health
Improve the
well-being and
permanency
outcomes for
children and
youth whose
permanency has
been negatively
affected by
meth and other
drug use by the
child or their
caregiver.
How many children and
youth have had an
improvement in their
wellbeing and
permanency?
Regional Meth
Partnership outcomes
data.
Reduce the number of children who had
an initial occurrence of substantiated
/indicated child maltreatment within 12
months* after enrolling in the Regional
Meth Partnership by 2%.
Increase the number of children who
show an increase in socio-emotional,
behavioral, developmental and/or
cognitive functioning by 2% 12 months*
after enrolling in the Regional Meth
Partnership.
* In order to effectively measure this outcome 12 months need to have passedll b
. Therefore, we will b using
PY 06-07 & PY 07-08 to show these improvements.
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COLORADO
William F. Garcia, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
915 9th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Commissioner Garcia:
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
P.O. BOX A
GREELEY, CO. 80632
Website: www.co.weld,co.us
Administration and Public Assistance (970) 352-1551
Child Support (970) 3524933
March 9, 2009
This letter expresses my enthusiastic support for the Juvenile Treatment Court Project
contained within the application for a Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health
Collaborative Program Grant to the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Our agency has seen firsthand the impact of the County's amazing growth on the number of
youth and families with mental health and substance abuse needs who are involved in the
juvenile justice system and in need of treatment. The recent establishment of the Adult
Drug Court, Family Treatment Courts, Minor In Possession Program and the BASIC ICAP
program (Adult Treatment Court) in our county has already demonstrated positive results.
The Weld County Department of Human Services firmly believes a juvenile Treatment
Court would see similar success.
As a member of the JAC/1451 Collaborative, we are proud of the other programs and
projects this Collaborative has overseen or implemented, and we are confident this would
be another success story for the Collaborative and Weld County.
Again, we express our commitment to participating in whatever way necessary to make
this Juvenile Treatment Court a reality and a success.
Respectfully,
J A. G ego
ector
Weld County Department of Human Services
North Range
Behavioral Health
March 9, 2009
Wayne A. Maxwell, Ph.D.
Executive Director
North Range Behavioral Health
1300 North 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Commissioners:
This letter expresses my enthusiastic support for the Juvenile Treatment Court Project contained
within the application for a Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaborative Program
Grant to the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance. North Range Behavioral Health is committed to
fulfilling its role as a partner in the project and is positioned to receive funds to implement this
program and deliver agreed upon outcomes.
Our agency, which provides treatment for people dealing with mental health and substance use
disorder issues, has seen firsthand the impact of the County's amazing growth on the number of youth
and families in need of our services. The recent establishment of the Adult Drug Court, Family
Treatment Courts, Minor in Possession Program, and the BASIC ICAPP program (Adult Treatment
Court) in our county has already demonstrated positive results. Based on our ongoing success
partnering with other community agencies in the launch and ongoing management of these programs,
I firmly believe we are positioned to assist in the successful services offered through the Juvenile
Treatment Court.
As a current member and Past President of the JAC/1451 Collaborative, I am proud of the other
programs and projects this Collaborative has overseen or implemented and am confident the Juvenile
Treatment Court will be another success story for the Collaborative and Weld County.
Again, I express my commitment on behalf of North Range Behavioral Health to participate in
whatever way necessary to make this Juvenile Treatment Court a reality and a success.
Respectfully,
wevit 4
Wayne A. Maxwell, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Mission Statement: North Range Behavioral Health provides professional, culturally competent behavioral health services for Weld County.
1300 N. 17th Avenue / Greeley, CO 80631 / (9790) 347-2120 / Fax (970) 346-9800
WELD Country
t
JAC
JYVENEE ASSESSMENT CENTER
195 Judicial District
Board of County Commissioners —
Weld County
Centennial Board of Cooperative
Education (BOLES)
City of Greeley
District Attorney —1T" Judicial
District
Division of Youth Corrections
Families, Youth and Children (FYC)
Commission
Frederick Police Department
Greeley -Evans School District N6
Northeast Behavioral Health
North Range Behavioral Health
Probation Department —19^ Judicial
District
Signal Behavioral Health
Organization
United Way of Weld County
Weld County Chiefs of Police
Association
Weld County Department of Human
Service;
Weld County Public Health and
Environment
Weld County School District RE -1
Richard Bartels
Ken Salazar
HB04-1451 Collaborative Management Project
March 10, 2009
Kelly D. Schramm
Director of Collaborative Management & Planning
Weld County Juvenile Assessment Center
2835 W 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
Dear Board of County Commissioners:
On July 1, 2005 Weld County Commissioners and key partner agencies came together to
establish the Weld County I-IB04-1451 Collaborative Management Program (1451 CMP). Since
that time, the 1451 CMP has been committed to:
S. Reducing duplication and eliminating fragmentation of community efforts;
➢ Increasing quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of services provided;
➢ Encouraging cost -sharing among providers; and
➢ Ultimately achieving better outcomes and improved financial efficiencies for services
provided to children and families that benefit from multi -agency care.
We continue to follow these principles as we strive to accomplish the following goals of:
Reducing truancy; reducing juvenile recidivism; meeting the needs and 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 other drug
use. This is why we support the Juvenile Treatment Court Project and are committed to its
success!
The Juvenile Assessment Center/1451 CMP will engage our Board of Directors, which is
comprised of community leaders, to act in an advisory capacity and for this project. We have
also committed to using the Juvenile Assessment Center as the physical location and to provide
project support for this innovative program.
We believe that the Juvenile Treatment Court Project will help us to accomplish many of the
1451 CMP goals listed above by giving us another opportunity to strengthen our collaborative
efforts and expand integrated resources that will help prevent at -risk youth from becoming
more deeply involved in the juvenile justice system. Especially those who are in need of
comprehensive assessments and timely treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues.
On February 5, 2008 our board adopted a resolution supporting the Juvenile Treatment Court
Project. However, I want to emphasize my commitment on behalf of the Juvenile Assessment
Center/1451 CMP to make this program a reality for Weld County's youth!
Sincerely,
Kelly D. Schramm
Director
2835 W. 1010 STREET • GREELEY, COLORADO RADO • 80634
PHONE: 971-351-5475 • FAX: 971-351-5484
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 04-1451
This Agreement is made by and between the WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES ("Human Services"), located at 315 N. 11`h Avenue, Greeley, CO,
80631, the 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT including PROBATION DEPARTMENT
("Judicial"), located at 934 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, the WELD COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT ("Public Health"),
located at 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO, 80631, NORTH RANGE
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ("North Range") a non-profit organization, located at 1300
N. 17`h Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, NORTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
("RHO") Behavioral Health Organization, located at 1300 17`h Avenue, Greeley, CO
80631 , CENTENNIAL BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES ("BOCES"), located at 2020 Clubhouse Drive, Suite 230, Greeley, CO,
80631, WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #6 ("School District 6), located at
1025 9th Avenue, Greeley, CO, 80631, DIVISION OF YOUTH CORRECTIONS,
NORTHEAST REGION ("DYC"), located at 3997 S. Valley Drive, Suite 200,
Longmont, Colorado 80504, SIGNAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK
("SIGNAL") Managed Service Organization for the Provision of Treatment Services for
Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Located at 1391 Speer Boulevard , Suite 300, Denver, CO,
80204, the 19th JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY ("District Attorney"), located at
915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631, UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY ("United
Way"), located at 814 9`h Street, Greeley, CO 80632, and THE CHIEFS OF POLICE
ASSOCIATION, located at Public Safety Building, 919 7`h Street, Suite E, Greeley, CO,
80631. Each signatory to this MOU is referred to as a "Party", and collectively as
"Parties".
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly has determined that a collaborative
approach to the delivery of services to children and families may lead to the provision of
more appropriate and effective delivery of services; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly has determined that such collaboration may
ultimately allow the agencies providing treatment and services to provide appropriate
services to children and families within existing consolidated resources; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly has determined that it is in the best interests
of the State of Colorado to establish a collaborative management of multi -agency services
provided to children and families; and
WHEREAS, Colorado revised statutes, Section 24-1.9-101, et.seq. authorizes the county
department of social services to enter memorandums of understanding with specific
agencies for the purpose of promoting a collaborative system of local -level interagency
oversight groups and individualized service and support teams to coordinate and manage
the provision of services to children and families who would benefit from integrated
multi -agency services; and
1
WHEREAS, the undersigned desire to enter into an agreement for the collaboration of
services to families and children who would benefit from integrated multi -agency
services; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned agencies include all of the agencies required by statute;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises and
covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows:
The Agreement. This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU" or "Agreement") is
contained in this writing, which consists of 21 pages and two (2) Attachments.
Term of the Agreement. This MOU shall be effective beginning July 1, 2008 and shall
expire June 30, 2009.
I. Renewal of MOU. The Parties may renew this MOU annually subject to mutual
agreement. Each Party reserves the right to elect not to renew the MOU after expiration
of the current term. If any Party intends not to renew the MOU, it should give notice of
such intent at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the Agreement.
II. Population to be Served. The persons who will be recipients of services under this
MOU shall be "children and families who would benefit from integrated multi -agency
services", ("Recipients"). This population of persons is defined as follows:
A. Children, youth and families who are, or are at risk of becoming involved in the
child welfare or juvenile justice systems and who are receiving, or would benefit from
integrated multi -agency services from two or more Interagency Oversight Group partner
agencies (as listed in the 1451 Collaborative Management Project 2008-09 MOU); and
B. Children and Youth (ages birth to 18 years or birth to 21 years for
Developmentally Disabled children) who are:
1. Habitually truant (as defined by Colorado Revised Statute), making them
at significant risk to drop out of school and enter the juvenile justice system.
2. All child welfare clients who are in out of home placement, especially out
of county placement.
3. Children who are adjudicated delinquent and enter the supervision of
probation and/or Senate Bill 94, or are committed to the custody of the Division
of Youth Corrections.
4. Children and youth whose permanency has been negatively affected by
meth and other drug use by themselves or their caregiver.
5. Youth who are at risk to enter the child welfare system and are enrolled in
the Multi -Disciplinary Youth Assessment Team (MYAT) Program.
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C. It is anticipated that 2,929 youth will be served through the services indicated in
this MOU. These numbers may be duplicated due to the youth and families receiving
multiple services from multiple providers.
III. Services and Funding Sources. The Parties agree to provide the following specific
services and subject to available funds, hereby identify the following funding sources for
the provision of such services. (Services provided may include but are not limited to
prevention, intervention, treatment, family preservation, family stabilization, out -of -
home -placement, services for children at imminent risk of out -of -home placement,
probation services, services for children with mental illness, public assistance, medical
assistance, child welfare)
A. HUMAN SERVICES.
The Weld County Department of Human Services (DHS) has legal responsibility
to protect children by providing assessment and services to abused and neglected
children in cases involving primary care givers. Services include screening,
assessment and short-term intervention, including case management and benefits.
Children who have entered the system receive services including assessment, case
management, placement recommendations, foster care, adoption, core services
and economic assistance. Sources of funding include federal, state and local
funds for Child Welfare Administration, Core Services and Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF).
As a comprehensive Colorado Workforce Center, DHS also connects resources
for employment, education, and training services at the local, state and national
level. Self-service resources promote personal and career development, furnish
access to Internet tools for employment and training opportunities, and provide
information about local and regional employers and labor markets. Staff services
include labor exchange and job referral, skills assessment, eligibility screening for
career counseling and training programs, and individualized employer services.
DHS will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format
prescribed by the IOG and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $88, 500 for
participation in IOG meetings, committees, Utilization Review Team Staffing and
Support, and data collection efforts. Out of this total, $20,000 cash will be
utilized for IOG staff and operations and $60,000 of in kind contributions will
cover the staffing and support for the Utilization Review Team.
Programs offered through the Department of Human/Social Services include:
1. Multi -Disciplinary Youth Assessment Team (MYAT):
MYAT is a collaborative project which supports children ages 10 to 17
and consists of professionals from mental health services, substance abuse
services, health, various school districts, representatives from a faith based
organization, the juvenile justice system, and Employment Services. It
strives to build on the strengths of youth, families and the community by
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increasing protective factors and reduce problematic behaviors, thereby
promoting a safer community. Treatment planning, individualized to the
needs of each youth and their family, is staffed by the MYAT Team to
collaborate services and expertise. Focus is on short term intervention
utilizing the family's strengths and existing resources. Partners include:
Employment Services of Weld County; Weld County Department of
Human/Social Services; Island Grove Regional Treatment Center; North
Range Behavioral Health; Weld County Health Department; School
District 6; St. Vrain School District; Centennial BOCES; 19th Judicial
District- Probation Department; and Life Bridge. Funding for the project is
provided by Weld County Department of Human/Social Services through
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.
It is anticipated that this collaboration will empower youth from 900
families through contacts, follow-up and case management services. Total
federal, state and county funding is $412,560 provided through Colorado
Works.
2. Teamwork Innovation, Growth, Hope and Training (TIGHT):
The TIGHT Youth Corps Program engages adjudicated at risk youth in
valuable service projects that benefit the community; educational
components designed to improve the members' functioning levels in
reading and math and prepare them to re-enter school or obtain their GED;
and life skill development activities to prepare them for life after their
Corps experience. Corps members participate in these activities five days
per week, eight hours per day. The goal of the TIGHT Program is to
eliminate or delay the need for confinement or out of home placement by
exposing participating youth to a variety of worthwhile projects within
their communities. Additionally, by being engaged in activities that
promote growth in self esteem and sense of community, Corps members
are able to realize that there are positive alternatives available to them.
They learn that when they make positive choices, the service they perform
has value and that they can and do make a difference in their communities.
Additionally, youth are engaged in a variety of activities that promote
positive development such as team building activities, conflict resolution
training, journaling and reflection activities, and first -aid and CPR
training. A therapeutic treatment model provides the necessary family
based services, treatment, and support that the youth need to remain at
home. Partners include: Employment Services of Weld County; Weld
County Department of Human/Social Services, Youth in Conflict
Program; Probation, 19th Judicial District; Island Grove Regional
Treatment Center; Youth Emancipation Services; and Nelson, Wolf
Associates.
Participating youth and their families will average 24. Total federal, state
and county funding is $298,478 from Core Service Funding, $62,400 from
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and North Range
Behavioral Health will provide Functional Family Therapy for those
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youth/families in need, at an estimated amount of $23,400 through
Medicaid dollars.
3. Colorado Prevention Partners Program:
In partnership with Island Grove Regional Treatment Center, The Weld
County Department of Social/Human Services formed the Weld County
Colorado Prevention Partners Community Coalition (WC CPP) in August
2006. WC CCP was formed to promote a safer, healthier Weld County
through strategies that prevent and reduce substance abuse. Since its
beginning WC CPP has worked on data collection, coalition building that
builds local capacity, developing a comprehensive strategic plan and
implementation of evidence based prevention policies, programs and/or
practices.
The lOG of Weld County was named the Prevention Policy Board for the
WC CPP project and offers support, guidance, and credibility to CPP
activities directed at middle and high-school aged students and their
parents in the communities of Greeley and Windsor.
CPP will be responsible for participation in IOG identified projects and
services that improve outcomes for the population to be served, as
identified in Section II and Appendix B of this agreement.
The number of middle and high-school aged youth impacted by WCC CPP
Project activities: 8737 (6860 Greeley, 1877 Windsor). Total Federal
Grand Funding, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration Strategic Prevention Framwork State Incentive Grant
"Colorado Prevention Partners" - PY 2007-08 $150,000, with $6,000 of
in kind match.
B. 19th JUDICIAL DISTRICT including PROBATION.
The 19th Judicial District has legal responsibility to make the best possible
decisions for youth and their families while protecting the community in cases
involving dependency and neglect, delinquency, truancy, paternity and support
and adoptions. Sources of funding are appropriated funds from the State of
Colorado.
1. Model Court Program:
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) and
the Colorado Court Improvement Program (CIP) designated the 19t
Judicial District as a Model Court Site on December 23, 2007. Model
Courts are laboratories for innovation in the field of progressive child
welfare practices and allows our community to implement new practices
and programs that will improve the lives of our children and familes.
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The 19th Judicial District Model Court structure includes the former Weld
County Child Welfare Collaborative (CWC), now called the CWC Model
Court Steering Committee; three subcommittees that are focused on
achieving specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely goals; and
an oversight committee that consists of the decision makers of our various
stakeholders.
The Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County has been designated the
"Oversight Committee" for the Model Court program and consists of the
Director of the Department of Human/Social Services, the Director of
North Range Behavioral Health, the Director of Island Grove Regional
Treatment Center, Superintendents or representatives of Weld County
school districts, the Weld County Attorney or his representative, a
Guardian ad litem, a lawyer for respondent parents, the Executive Director
of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the Executive Director of
Child Advocacy Resource and Education (c.a.r.e.).
It is anticipated that this collaborative program will impact a minimum of
500 youth. Total federal, state and county funding for the model court
program is $61,167 ($45,875 [contractual, $15,292 [in -kind match]).
The Probation Department has legal responsibility to provide court ordered
supervision and/or investigation for juveniles in order to make them more
successful while also providing community safety. Services include coordination
of services for juveniles placed on probation, case plans outlining risks and needs,
referrals to outside treatment agencies, and monitoring progress in education,
employment and treatment. Sources of funding are appropriated funds from the
State of Colorado.
The 19th Judicial District will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that
data in the format prescribed by the TOG and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $14, 000 for
participation in JOG meetings, committee meetings, executive committee and data
collection.
C. HEALTH.
The Weld County Health Department has legal responsibility to prevent disease,
disability and death and to promote healthy behaviors by developing health
programs which meet the needs of the people of Weld County. Services include
relationship counseling to youth and families through individual or in small
groups, in homes, churches through youth groups and Quinceanera ceremonies
and a teen counselor who deals with abstinence, family planning, and
contraceptive, STD and pregnancy issues. Sources of funding include Weld
County, the State of Colorado and fees for services.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $15,500 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in IOG meetings,
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committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($10,000 cash for
IOG staff and operations and $5,500 in kind)
D. SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
The School Districts in Weld County have legal responsibility to provide free
public education to all residents of the state between the ages of six and twenty-
one years. Sources of funding include local, state and federal education funds,
including property taxes, specific ownership revenue, grants, entitlements and
bond revenues.
The Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES): BOCES
represents 10 of Weld County's 14 school districts and exists to provide high
quality programs and services through partnerships and collaboration which
support the educational priorities of and enrich educational opportunities for
students. BOCES will be responsible for participation in IOG identified projects
and services that improve outcomes for the population to be served, as identified
in Section II and Appendix B of this agreement. BOCES offers a variety of
suspension and expulsion programs, a drop -out retrieval process to get youth back
into school, truancy prevention and alternative high school programs, as
developed among member school districts.
BOCES will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format
prescribed by the IOG and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
Greeley -Evans Weld County School District #6: District 6 serves 18,500 students
in grades k-12 through 35 schools located in the neighboring cities of Greeley and
Evans. District 6 will be responsible for participation in IOG identified projects
and services that improve outcomes for the population to be served, as identified
in Section II and Appendix B of this agreement.
District 6 will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the
format prescribed by the IOG and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $37,000 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in IOG meetings,
committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($20,000 cash for
IOG staff and operations and $17,000 in kind)
Fort Lupton (RE -8), Keenesburg(RE-3J) and Windsor (RE -4) School Districts:
These three school districts serve 7,173 students grades k-12 through 16 schools
in Weld County. These three school districts have been involved in our truancy
response activities in 2007-08. The lOG will meet with these districts in 2008-09
to discuss their becoming official members of the IOG in 2009-10.
E. MENTAL HEALTH.
North Range Behavioral Health Center (NRBH) has legal responsibility to
provide medically necessary mental health services. Services include a full range
of inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment services. Primary sources of
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funding include a contract with the State of Colorado to provide services to the
uninsured and underinsured and a contract with Northeast Behavioral Health to
provide medically necessary mental health treatment services for individuals with
Medicaid benefits.
NRBH will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format
prescribed by the IOG and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $23,500 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in 1OG meetings,
committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($10,000 cash for
1OG staff and operations and $13,500 in kind)
Programs offered through the NRBH include:
1. Multisystemic Therapy (MST):
MST is an intensive family- and community -based treatment modality that
addresses the multiple determinants of serious antisocial behavior in
juvenile offenders. MST addresses the multiple factors known to be
related to delinquency and therefore strives to enhance both the safety of
the individual and family directly receiving MST services as well as the
safety of the greater community in which the youth resides. MST delivers
intensive home -based services via therapists fully trained in MST and
supported through weekly supervision and telephone consultation with an
MST System Supervisor. Therapists carry a small and demanding
caseload, and length of treatment averages 2 to 5 months. The program
targets 11-18 year old chronic offenders who are often deeply involved
with delinquent peers, experiencing problems at school and abusing
substances. MST strives to "empower parents with the skills and resources
needed to independently address the difficulties that arise in raising
teenagers and to empower youth to cope with family, peer, school, and
neighborhood problems." Within a context of support and skill building,
the therapist places developmentally appropriate demands on the
adolescent and family for responsible behavior. The MST program avoids
or reduces lengthy placement in Residential Treatment Center care and is
offered in partnership among NRBH and DHS.
The number of youth and families to be served in MST on average is 77.
Total State general fund and Medicaid funding is $518,620. DHS will
contract for up to $204,604 through Core Service funding, Senate Bill 94
will contract up to $24,296 for MST services, and DYC will purchase an
estimated $15,000 in MST services.
2. Functional Family Therapy (FFT):
FFT is an intensive family -based treatment that addresses the pervasive
patterns of relational dysfunction known to be determinants of conduct
disorder, violent acting out and substance abuse among youth 11-18 years
old. FFT addresses the multiple factors known to be related to delinquency
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and therefore strives to enhance both the safety of the individual and
family directly receiving FFT services as well as the safety of the greater
community in which the youth resides. FFT delivers intensive home -based
and outpatient services via therapists fully trained in FFT and supported
through weekly supervision and telephone consultation with an FFT
National Consultant. Therapists carry caseloads of 12-15 families and
length of treatment averages 2 to 6 months. FIT targets 11-18 year old
chronic offenders whose family relationships are characterized by
pervasive patterns of resentment, disrespect, anger, and hopelessness. In
addition, youth being treated through FFT are often involved with
delinquent peers, abusing substances and experiencing difficulty in their
school environment. FFT strives to empower parents with the skills and
resources needed to increase management of family conflict, address the
difficulties that arise in raising teenagers, and work together to decrease
referral behaviors. These results are achieved when family relational
patterns are changed and warmth and effective communication between
family members are increased. The FFT program also avoids or reduces
lengthy placement in Residential Treatment Center care and is offered in
partnership among NRBH and DHS.
The number of youth and families to be served in FFT on average is 168.
Total State general fund and Medicaid funding is $252,100. DHS will
contract for up to $110,000 through Core Service funding, Senate Bill 94
will contract up to $23,297 for FFT services, and DYC will purchase an
estimated $15,000 in FFT services.
F. Behavioral Health Organization (BHO).
Northeast Behavioral Health, LLC has legal responsibility to manage and pay for
medically necessary mental health treatment services for individuals with
Medicaid benefits who have certain mental illnesses (covered diagnoses).
Services are provided via contracts with providers and include assessment,
outpatient, residential and inpatient care. Its source of funding is a contract with
the State of Colorado to administer the Colorado Medicaid Community Mental
Health Services program in Weld County.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $13,500 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in 1OG meetings,
committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($10,000 cash for
1OG staff and operations and $3,500 in kind)
G. DIVISION OF YOUTH CORRECTIONS, NORTHEAST REGION.
The Division of Youth Corrections is responsible for management and oversight
of State -operated and privately contracted residential facilities, and for
community alternative programs that serve and treat youth aged 10-21 years who
have demonstrated delinquent behavior. Programs and services administered by or
under contract with the Division serve over 8,000 youth throughout Colorado.
The Division is also responsible for allocating funds by formula to each judicial
district in accordance with Senate Bill 91-94 to develop local alternatives to
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incarceration as a means of reducing reliance on costly residential placement.
Local SB91-94 programs serve approximately 12,000 youth per year.
DYC will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the format
prescribed by the IOG and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $4,000 for
participation in 1OG meetings, committee meetings and data collection.
1. SB-94 - TOPS Day Report Program
The mission of "TOPS" (Today Offers Positive Skills) is to provide
intense supervision, monitoring, and a comprehensive educational and life
skills intervention for at risk juvenile offenders and their families, with the
aim of reducing recidivism, increasing successful academic achievement,
and thereby promoting positive interventions to aid youth in self
sufficiency within the community while increasing public safety.
Partners included in this project: North Range Behavioral Health (Program
development, supervision, and staffing for individual/family intervention,
character skill education); Aims Community College (Teacher for
academic assessment, diploma, or GED studies); School District 6
(Committee member); Island Grove Treatment Center/NRBH (Staffing,
supervision, and substance abuse services); Weld County Youth
Alternatives Mentors and Friends (Mentoring); Weld County Health
Department (Healthy Lifestyles groups); Department of Social Services
(JSPC chair); Child Advocacy Resource and Education, Inc. (Refer for
resources and scholarships); Juvenile Probation/Diversion (Supervision,
staff speakers); Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC-community member);
IOG-1451 (Interagency oversight and start-up funding).
SB-94 TOPS Day Report Program will collect data outlined in Appendix
B and report that data in the format prescribed by the lOG and its
evaluator for outcome analysis.
The number of youth offenders on pre-trial or adjudicated status, ages 14
to 17 years served for PY08-09 (15 participants served for 3 month
periods of time) Up to 60. Funding includes $100,353 of SB-94 funds and
$50,673 in 1OG incentive funds for start-up expenses. NRBH will be
providing in -kind staffing contributions in the amount of $25,000, and
Tom Roche (Roche Constructors) donated $40,000 in renovations to the
facility, totaling $215,990. NRBH is also helping so subsidize ongoing
monthly operations by charging a reduced rate of $900 per month rent
and absorbing any additional costs for facility operations and
maintenance.
H. MANAGED SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROVISION OF TREATMENT
SERVICES FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE.
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NRBH, DBA-Island Grove Regional Treatment Center, provides comprehensive
alcohol and drug treatment center serving nearly 7,000 individuals annually.
Island Grove offers detoxification, residential, and outpatient services to adults,
adolescents, and men or women primarily in Weld and Larimer Counties, and
provides approved domestic violence and offender programs.
NRBH (DBA-Island Grove) will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report
that data in the format prescribed by the IOG and its evaluator for outcome
analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $17,000 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in JOG meetings,
committee meetings and data collection. ($10,000 cash for JOG staff and
operations and $7,500 in kind)
1. Northeast Colorado Child Welfare Project
The Northeast Colorado Child Welfare Project will provide integrated
substance abuse, mental health, and community services to children and
families in Larimer and Weld Counties who have become involved with
the child welfare system, particularly those who are involved with
methamphetamine.
This Project focuses on increasing the safety, well-being, and permanency
of at -risk children by providing a continuum of integrated services to those
children, their parents, caregivers, and their families' support systems. It
includes three goals: (1) Parental substance abuse will be more effectively
addressed; (2) Children's needs will be addressed so that they can become
healthy, successful adults, despite parental substance abuse; and (3) The
involved agencies will work together to increase the quality,
appropriateness, and effectiveness of services for families involved with
substance abuse and the child welfare system.
New services will be developed, including increased substance abuse
treatment capacity, a residential treatment facility for parents and their
children, and integrated substance abuse/mental health services. The
existing collaborative efforts designed to combat the impacts of
methamphetamine will become more focused to provide a seamless,
regional response that is more effective and efficient.
Project partners include: Island Grove Regional Treatment Center; Weld
County Department of Human/Social Services; Larimer County
Department of Human Services; 19th and s`h Judicial Districts — District
Court; North Range Behavioral Health; Larimer Center for Mental Health;
Northeast Behavioral Health, LLC; Interagency Oversight Groups of Weld
and Larimer Counties.
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Over the three-year life of the Northeast Colorado Child Welfare Project,
693 children will receive services; an estimated 1,027 parents will be
screened for substance abuse, and 315 will enter treatment. Total grant
expenses for year one will total $999,843; total match $269,953 for a total
project budged of $1,269,796 for year one.
19t JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
The District Attorney's Office has legal responsibility to seek justice and
punishment where appropriate and assure community safety through juvenile
prosecution; and to provide alternative forms of punishment and rehabilitation to
first time, non-violent youth offenders ages 10-17 through the Juvenile Diversion
program. Juvenile Diversion helps youth avoid formal prosecution. The District
Attorney's Office has also collaborated with the community to develop a Juvenile
Assessment Center.
The District Attorney's Office will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report
that data in the format prescribed by the LOG and its evaluator for outcome
analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $15,000 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in 1OG meetings,
committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($10,000 cash for
IOG staff and operations and $5,000 in kind)
1. Juvenile Diversion Proarammina (Juvenile Diversion)
is authorized under C.R.S. § 19-2-303 in which the General Assembly
declares its intent to establish a juvenile diversion program to provide
community -based alternatives to the formal court system that will reduce
juvenile crime, recidivism, change juvenile offenders' behavior and
attitudes and reduce the costs within the juvenile justice system.
The Chief Deputy District Attorney refers appropriate first-time, non-
violent juvenile offenders, ages 10 to 17, whose cases are legally sufficient
for the filing of formal charges in the traditional court system, to the
Director of the diversion program for consideration. The diversion
program provides case management and referral of juveniles accepted into
the program to appropriate community agencies as needed to address
issues with the juveniles and their families to prevent further criminal
behavior. Diversion agreements are entered into, which may include such
activities as community service, restitution, attendance at educational
programming offered by diversion case managers, school attendance,
cooperation with school policies, referral for substance abuse or mental
health treatment and projects to encourage future endeavors. When a
juvenile successfully complete his/her diversion agreement, the case is
closed without the filing of formal charges.
It is anticipated that the Juvenile Diversion program will divert 150
juveniles from the traditional court system in FY 2008-2009.
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2. Truancy Diversion Program
The Truancy Diversion program, under the supervision of the 19th Judicial
District Attorney's Office began operation in January 2007 to provide
access to services, case management and support for truant youth ordered
to participate in this program by the Truancy Court. Case managers in this
program work closely with the Truancy Court Magistrate and school
districts in Weld County to help youth stay in school and remain engaged
in the education process. Since inception, 555 youth have been court
ordered into this program with a 75 % success rate.
The efforts by Truancy Diversion complement and mirror truancy
intervention strategies employed by the Juvenile Assessment Center and
also carry the weight of the Truancy Court to ensure participation and
compliance with program protocols. This program is a valuable
component of the truancy intervention efforts currently in place for Weld
County and an active partner in the 1OG's Truancy Outcome activities.
It is anticipated that the Truancy Diversion program will serve 550 youth
from the traditional court system in FY 2008-2009.
The FY 2007-2008 budget for juvenile and truancy diversion
programming included state (Department of Criminal Justice Grant) and
local (Weld County Commissioners Bridge Contribution & JOG
contribution) funding in the amount of $124,825.
For FY 2008-09 the Truancy Diversion Program may be seeking out
additional funding sources and management oversight opportunities
through alternate umbrella organizations, allowing this program to
provide seamless services for youth and families.
J. FAMILY, YOUTH AND CHILDREN (FYC) COMMISSION.
The Families, Youth, and Children Commission reviews and advises the Board of
County Commissioners regarding core service programs including the TIGHT
Program and the MST Program, other Residential Treatment Center prevention
programs, and MYAT. Representatives of the ten -member Commission include a
physician or licensed professional, an attorney, and representatives from local law
enforcement agency, probation department, mental health, local school district,
foster parent/adoptive parent, child protection team, an accountant, and a clinic
nurse.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $2,500 for
participation in IOG meetings, committee meetings.
K. UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY
United Way of Weld County works to improve the lives of people by mobilizing
the caring power of our community. Focus is on programs and solutions that
provide children with a good start; support increased graduation rates and youth
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success; assist people through crisis; strengthen families and adults and help them
achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency. United Way helps connect people
who need help and those who want to help through a comprehensive database of
health and human care services and 2-1-1 InfoLine.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $4,500 for
participation in JOG meetings, committee meetings and data collection.
L. WELD COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION
Fosters communication and effective working relationships among the multiple
law enforcement agencies located in Weld County. Membership includes the
leadership and employees of Weld County law enforcement agencies and their
customers. Law enforcement functions and services include administration,
supervision, training and field operations.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $3,500 for
participation in JOG meetings, committee meetings and data collection.
M. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Weld County Government provides guidance, organizational support and
financial support of LOG Collaborative Management activities. Weld County
Government will be responsible for participation in LOG identified projects and
services that improve outcomes for the population to be served, as identified in
Section II and Appendix B of this agreement.
Weld County Government will also assist and support the collect data outlined in
Appendix B and report that data to the LOG for outcomes analysis.
We estimate the cost of cash and in -kind services to be approximately $15,000 for
support for staff and operation expenses as well as participation in JOG meetings,
committee meetings and data collection. ($10,000 cash for JOG staff and
operations and $5,000 in kind)
N. JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER (JAC)
The purpose of the JAC is to provide a coordinated, multi -agency, single entry
site for services and resources that contributes to the safety of youth, families, and
the community through prevention, intervention, comprehensive assessment and
improved access to services.
Juveniles that are referred to the JAC are assessed for drug and alcohol usage,
mental health issues, educational needs, and family problems to help determine
which services are most appropriate for the individual. Once the assessment is
complete, the juvenile and his or her family are referred to agencies whose
services will best meet their needs. Services include: Diversion, Restorative
Justice, Mediation, Case Management, Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Mental
Health Treatment, Life Skills Training, and Parenting Classes.
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In addition to the services mentioned above, the JAC provides the IOG office
space, telephone service, computer, basic office supplies and standard office
equipment at no cost to the IOG. As of July I, 2008 the LOG and the JAC has
merged their boards and the IOG collaborative management activities will
continue under the JAC as a 501c3 non-profit corporation.
The JAC will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report that data in the
format prescribed by the 1OG and its evaluator for outcome analysis.
It is anticipated that the JAC serve 500 youth referred from Weld County school
districts and partner agencies for Truancy assessment and intervention services
for PY 2008-2009.
We estimate the cost of in -kind services and contributions to be approximately
$13,000 for office space, supplies and materials; participation in 1OG meetings,
committee meetings, and data collection assistance.
Approximate Total cash contributions from all IOG partners and agencies for staff and
operational expenses = $100,000
Approximate Total in -kind services/contributions from all IOG partners and agencies
= $166,500
Approximate Grand Total = $266,500 Total
IV. Oversight group. The Parties agree that there is hereby created an Interagency
Oversight Group, "IOG", whose membership shall be comprised of a local representative
of each Party to this MOU, each such Party having voting member status.
A. Membership requirements are:
1. Designate a policy and decision -making representative or designee;
2. Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled meetings;
3. Assume personal responsibility in oversight of the project by reading
reports, making recommendations and managing conflict in a professional,
problem -solving manner;
4. Assume solution focused responsibility for oversight of the financial status
of the project;
5. Participate in both short and long-term planning and goal setting;
6. Provide input and recommendations; and
7. Assume personal responsibility to help assure the project remains mission -
driven.
B. The members of the IOG will elect the following officers: a Chair, a Vice -Chair, a
Treasurer and a Secretary. The officers shall serve as the Executive Committee of the
LOG, shall develop the agenda for each meeting and shall perform such other tasks as are
appropriate or requested by the 1OG.
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C. The LOG has adopted an Operating Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference Appendix A. The Operating Agreement may be
amended by a majority of the members.
D. Procedures for resolving disputes by a majority vote of those members authorized
to vote are:
1. The dispute must be submitted in writing to the Chair;
2. The Chair will attempt to resolve the conflict by facilitating discussion and
seeking solution through consensus agreement;
3. If consensus agreement is not achieved, the membership will vote on the
issue and recommendations will be made to the executive director or
department head of each Party to this MOU;
4. The executive director or department head of each Party will have final
authority concerning personnel and fiscal matters related to their
contribution and participation on the project.
E. Other voting members may be added to the lOG membership by a majority vote
of the members authorized to vote.
F. The lOG will meet at least monthly.
G. The LOG has established the following committees:
1. Information Management & Evaluation: To make recommendations
concerning data sharing, including identification, collection, analysis and
use of various types of data to further collaboration. To make
recommendations that concern the establishment of outcomes and
outcome monitoring.
2. Services: to make recommendations concerning delivery of services, to
identify gaps in services and to make recommendations about ways to
integrate existing duplicative planning efforts.
3. Oversight and Management: To make recommendations concerning the
staffing of the LOG, formal contracts or agreements and preparation of
statutorily required and/or other reports.
H. In the event that the LOG identifies a need for a different committee structure, the
following process shall be followed for creation of such committee structure:
1. LOG members will be asked to voluntarily participate on committees.
2. Nonvoting members from other community representatives will be
included in the committee for purposes of input, evaluation and
recommendations to the IOG.
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V. Collaborative Management Processes. The IOG shall establish a collaborative
management process to be utilized by individualized service and support teams described
below. The collaborative management process shall address risk -sharing, resource -
pooling, performance expectations, outcome -monitoring, and staff training in order to do
the following:
A. Reduce duplication and eliminate fragmentation of services provided to
Recipients;
B. Increase the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of services delivered to
Recipients, to achieve better outcomes; and
C. Encourage cost sharing among service providers.
On January 18, 2007, LOG members approved a Collaborative Management Plan to
address the population to be served identified on page 2, Section II(B)(2). This
Collaborative Management Plan will be reviewed and updated to reflect any changes to
the population to be served, identified on page 2, Section II.
VI. Individualized Service and Support Teams. The Utilization Review Team,
through DHS, is the ISST that reviews out -of -home and out -of —county placements, to
insure the least impacting, clinically appropriate treatment for the children and youth,
ultimately reducing child welfare and mental health out of home/out of county
placements that are consistent with the best interests of the child and the safety of the
community. Additional collaborative teams that review client needs and establish
treatment plans are found in Weld County: MYAT, DHS Team Decision Making
Meetings, Foster Care Reviews, Child Protection Teams, Probation, Court and Mental
Health Staffings, etc..
In 2008-09 the LOG will review and update its current Collaborative Management Plan to
outline the support and training that can be provided to these existing collaborative based
teams that will lead to consistent processes for working with families across multiple
agencies and systems, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing duplication.
VII. Authorization to Contribute Resources and Funding. Each Party to this MOU
represents that it has the authority to approve the contribution of time, resources, and
funding to solve problems identified by the LOG in order to create a seamless,
collaborative system of delivering services to Recipients. The Parties to this MOU have
agreed to contribute funding to continue to employ an executive director to the IOG. The
resources and funding to be contributed are identified on page 3, Section III.
VIII. Reinvestment of Moneys Saved. The IOG will create a procedure, subject to the
approval of the head or director of each Party agency, to allow any moneys resulting from
waivers granted by the federal government and any state general fund savings realized as
a result of the implementation of services provided to Recipients pursuant to this MOU to
be reinvested by the Parties to this agreement in order to provide appropriate services to
Recipients.
A. Weld County Department of Social Services chooses to participate in surplus
distribution for general fund allocations.
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B. The IOG's evaluator will assist the IOG in the development of a definition of
savings that would be incorporated into this Agreement as agreed to and approved
by the 1OG.
C. Weld County elects to have any realized savings from the implementation and
continuation of its 1451 Collaborative Management process to be reinvested back
into the 1451 program. It is the intent of the IOG to use any savings to further
expand and build upon the principles of the 1451 process. Individualized agency
savings will be kept by the individual agency and used to support staff
participation and in -kind contributions to the 1451 process.
The IOG agrees to reinvest earned incentive monies, first for the development and
continuation of integrated staffing processes and secondly, depending on the
payout amount, for promoting program development for meeting gaps in services
as identified through valid needs assessment and planning processes.
Earned incentive monies will be housed at DHS under a project budget and will
be utilized to fund and support the development of infrastructure, programs and
services, with priority given to:
1. One-time, rather than ongoing, expenditures,
2. Consultation and training,
3. Providing start-up funds to programs and/or services that will become self-
sustaining,
4. Programs, services or infrastructure that:
a. Positively impact one or more 1451 MOU target populations or
outcomes
b. Involve two or more 1451 member organizations or community groups
c. Leads to improved outcomes for the target populations
d. Leads to a reduction in dependency on services
e. Increases process or cross system efficiencies
f. Leads to a reduction in the costs of providing services, or reduces the
amount of dollars being spent outside of Weld County for the
provision of comparable services.
g. Priority will also be given to programs that meet the criteria of being
Evidence Based, Best Practice, or Promising Practice programs.
The Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County, which is comprised of the
Directors of each member agency, makes the final decision on the reinvestment of
moneys saved, incentive moneys and on any new grants/funding sources that are
pursued.
IX. Performance -Based Measures. The Parties hereby determine that they will attempt
to meet performance measures specified by the Department of Human Services ("DHS")
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and elements of collaborative management as defined by rule of the State Board of
Human Services, ("State Board").
The procedure established pursuant to Section IV above shall be used to determine how
incentive monies received by the Weld County Department of Human/Social Services
shall be reinvested by the Parties.
Please see Weld County Outcomes in Appendix B.
X. Confidentiality Compliance. Parties agree that State and Federal law concerning
confidentiality shall be followed by the Parties and IOG. Any records used or developed
by the IOG or its members or by the ISST that relate to a particular person are to be kept
confidential and may not be released to any other person or agency, except as provided
by law.
Each IOG member agrees to fully participate in the IOG Evaluation Process by using a
Common Informed Consent to Release Confidential Information Form and process
and/or by entering into a individual Agreement with the IOG Evaluator, who has been
contracted and approved by the IOG, so a meaningful evaluation may be conducted.
In addition, Human Services, Judicial, Weld County School Districts and Law
Enforcement have agreed to and will formally execute an Interagency Agreement for
Juvenile Information Exchange which will enable agencies to share valuable information
needed to adequately address the safety and needs of the child and family, while
protecting and honoring their right to privacy and confidentiality.
XI. Reports. Commencing January 1, 2007, and each January 1st thereafter, pursuant to
Section 24-1.9-103, C.R.S., the IOG shall provide a report to the executive director or
head of each Party to this MOU. The report shall include:
A. The number of children and families served through the ISSTs and the outcomes
of the services provided, including a description of any significant improvement
in outcomes for the target population;
B. A description of the estimated costs of implementing the collaborative
management approach and any estimated cost -shifting or cost -savings that may
have occurred by collaboratively managing the multi -agency services provided
through the ISSTs;
C. An accounting of moneys that were reinvested in additional services provided to
the target population due to cost savings that may have resulted from or been due
to meeting or exceeding the performance measures specified by DHS and
elements of collaborative management established by the rules of the State Board;
D. A description of any identified barriers to the ability of the state and county to
provide effective services to the Target Population; and
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E. Any other information relevant to improving the delivery of services to the Target
Population.
In order produce an accurate outcomes report, all IOG partners commit to (I)
helping to develop a master list of all children (by name and birth date) who are
identified as the population to be served (Section II.) and to collect data outlined
in Appendix B and report that data in the format prescribed by the lOG and its
evaluator for outcome analysis.
XII. Termination of MOU. The Parties acknowledge that withdrawal from this MOU
of any statutorily required Party will result in the automatic termination of this
Agreement and termination of the collaborative system of delivery of services developed
hereunder. The withdrawing Party shall assist the other Parties to achieve an orderly
dissolution of the collaborative system with as little disruption as possible in the delivery
of services provided to Recipients.
A. Withdrawal/Termination Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement at any
time by providing 30 days written notice to all other Parties.
B. For Loss of Funds. Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement, or modify
the level of its commitment of services and resources hereunder, effective immediately,
in the event of loss or reduction of resources from its funding source identified herein.
Any Party withdrawing due to loss of funds will provide notice of withdrawal, in writing
within 30 days.
XIII. Miscellaneous Provisions.
A. This writing constitutes the entire MOU between the parties hereto with respect to
the subject matter herein, and it shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective
survivors, heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
B. No portion of this MOU shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities
the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any portion of
this MOU be deemed to have created a duty of care which did not previously exist
with respect to any person not a party to this MOU.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and
conditions of this MOU and all rights of action relating to such enforcement shall
be strictly reserved to the undersigned Parties, and nothing in this MOU shall give
or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included
in this MOU. It is the express intention of the Parties that any entity, other than
the undersigned parties, receiving services or benefits under this MOU shall be an
incidental beneficiary only.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their authorized representatives
have executed this Memorandum of Understanding effective for the dates written above.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 04-1451
HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, WELD COUNTY
By:
William H. Jerke, Chair
ATTEST:
WELD COUNTY CLER
BY:
DEPUTY CLER
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Date:
AUG 1 8 2006
HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
THE WELD COUNTY DEP TMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
By: Date:
Its: Di ec or
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HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
THE 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
By:
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Its: District Court Judge
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Date: ) u a I q , Too f
HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
PROBATI
By:
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Its: Chief Probation Officer
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Date: 4,4 ✓►P. / %t 2,008
HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENT
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By: l/ `� t /kilo�� Date:
Its: Executive Director
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HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
By:
Its: Executive Director
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Date: Jane 19, goofs
HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
NORTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
By: I tv\--- 9. ph ---,--
Its: Executive Director
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FIB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
CENTENNIAL BOCES
By:
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Its: ✓Executive Director
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Date: 6//9/ r
HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #6
By:
Its:
or of School Safety & Security
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Date: till" o
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SIGNAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK
By:
Its:
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Date: 07/0J/ aocr
HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
DIVISION OF YOUTH CORRECTIONS, NORTHEAST REGION
By:
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Its: Regional Director
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Date: 6// s/d
HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
DISTRICT / TTORNEY,19�TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
By: i''C, S",4 Date: -5 &A7 3, Z_66
Its: District Attorney
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HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
UNITED W Y OF WEL
By:
Its: Execul e Director
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HB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
WELD COUNTY CHIEF v POLICE ASSOCIATION
By:
Its:
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Appendix A
HB-1451 INTERAGENCY OVERSIGHT GROUP
OPERATING AGREEMENT
This Operating Agreement is adopted by the Members of the HB-1451
Interagency Oversight Group (IOG) to set forth the expectations and guidelines of the
Members for working together in a collaborative effort.
I. Purpose.
The IOG exists pursuant to state law to implement collaborative management
processes with respect to services to children and families who would benefit from
integrated multi -agency services. The collaborative management processes are intended
to reduce duplication, eliminate fragmentation of services, increase the quality,
appropriateness and effectiveness of services, achieve better outcomes and encourage
cost -sharing among service providers.
LI. Planning Goal.
The IOG's planning goal is to intervene successfully with families before they
enter the judicial system through the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems; and
upon their entry into these systems, to expedite the positive resolution of their treatment
or case plans. The LOG agrees to attain this goal through collaborative processes which
address: (i) risk sharing; (ii) resource pooling; (iii) development of performance
expectations; (iv) outcome monitoring; and (v) staff training and development.
III. Membership.
The Members of the IOG are the designees of the agencies who: (i) serve or have
an interest in children and youth and their families in or at risk of being in the judicial
system; and (ii) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to engage in
collaborative management processes. The MOU provides that the designees shall be
policy and decision -making representatives of the agency who have the authority to
approve contributions of time, resources and funding to solve problems identified by the
IOG.
Members should demonstrate the ability and commitment to: (i) regularly attend
and participate in the IOG meetings; (ii) represent the interests and needs of their
agencies and the populations they serve; (iii) view services to children, youth and their
families on a global level; and (iv) understand the mandates and needs of other IOG
agencies.
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Members who miss a meeting are responsible for taking necessary steps to apprise
themselves of the content of the meeting.
IV. Decision -Making Process.
The IOG will use a consensus decision -making process by identifying and
exploring the interests of all Members and reaching decisions that satisfy these interests
to the greatest extent possible. In the event consensus cannot be reached, the decision
will be made by a majority vote of the Members. However, no vote shall compel the
specific action or expenditure of monies by any agency if that agency determines that it is
contrary to its mandates, contract provisions, applicable statute or regulation, availability
of funds or best interest.
V. Guidelines for Member Communications.
The Members of the TOG shall strive to comply with the following guidelines for
their communications with one another:
1. Speak candidly, but respectfully.
2. Listen as an ally, not an adversary.
3. Share all relevant information.
4. Participate fully, but encourage and allow others to do so also.
5. Not interrupt or engage in side conversations.
6. Avoid personalizing issues.
7. Check for understanding; ask questions.
8. Not dwell on things that did not work in the past.
9. Confine comments to the topic under discussion.
10. Show a willingness to think about new ideas.
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Appendix B
Evaluation
level
Desired
Outcome
What questions are
addressed?
How will the
Information be
gathered?
Outcome Measurement
Education
Reduce
Truancy
How many habitually
truant youth have
improved their attendance
in school after receiving a
JAC or Truancy
Diversion Intervention?
Attendance records
from the local school
district. Pre and post
assessment outcomes
data from the JAC and
the District Attorney's
Truancy Diversion
Program
Reduce the number of students being
considered habitually truant by 2% after
receiving a JAC or Truancy Diversion
assessment and intervention.
Child Welfare
Meet the needs
and services of
child, parents
and foster
parents.
How many children,
parents and foster parents
are having their needs
being met as they
participate in the MYAT
program and/or receive
DHS services?
DHS Records —
TRAILS
MYAT Outcomes Data
DHS — Increase the number of children
who are in out -of -home placement who:
1) Have returned home within 12
months* of the start of removal
by 2% and/or
2) Have had no moves in service
placement by 2%.
MYAT — Increase the number of children
who complete the MYAT program that
are successfully diverted from
involvement in child welfare services by
2% within 12 months* after enrolling.
Juvenile
Justice
Reduce
Recidivism
How many youth, placed
under the supervision of
Juvenile Diversion,
Probation, Parole, SB-94
or DYC have re -offended
and/or have been
adjudicated delinquent on
a new charge within 12
months following their
enrollment into the
Juvenile Diversion
Program, the TOPS Day
Report Center, the JAC,
MST or TIGHT program?
(May include data
sources from the
following)
Probation Records
Parole Records
SB-94 — Day Report
Center Records
DYC Records — Trails
Juvenile Diversion
Records
MST Records
TIGHT Data
JAC Data
Reduce the number of youth that re -
offend and/or have been adjudicated
delinquent on a new charge by 2% within
12 months following their enrollment in
the Juvenile Diversion Program, the
TOPS Day Report Center, the JAC, MST
or TIGHT program.
Health/Mental
Health/Other
Health
Improve the
well-being and
permanency
outcomes for
children and
youth whose
permanency has
been negatively
affected by
meth and other
drug use by the
child or their
caregiver.
How many children and
youth have had an
improvement in their
wellbeing and
permanency?
Regional Meth
Partnership outcomes
data.
Reduce the number of children who had
an initial occurrence of substantiated
/indicated child maltreatment within 12
months* after enrolling in the Regional
Meth Partnership by 2 /o.
Increase the number of children who
show an increase in socio-emotional,
behavioral, developmental and/or
cognitive functioning by 2% 12 months*
after enrolling in the Regional Meth
Partnership.
* In order to effectively measure this outcome 12 months need to have passed. Therefore, we will be using data from
PY 06-07 & PY 07-08 to show these improvements.
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