HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081315.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILY
REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PROJECT 1.27
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Agreement for Adoptive
Family Requirements between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, and
Project 1.27, commencing upon full execution, with terms and conditions being as stated in said
Memorandum of Agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Memorandum of
Agreement, 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, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Memorandum of Agreement for
Adoptive Family Requirements between the County of Weld,State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services,
and Project 1.27 be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said Memorandum of Agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 5th day of May, A.D., 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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''`°`j 1` - illiam H. Jerke, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Iq
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J1 Robert Q Ma en ro-Tem
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William F. Garcia
APPROVED AS TO FORM: EXCUSED
David E. Long
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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GREELEY, CO. 80632
Website: www.co.weld.co.us
Administration and Public Assistance(970)352-1551
WI Fax Number(970)353-5215
COLORADO
MEMORANDUM
TO: William H. Jerke, Chair Date: May 1, 2008
Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services kd a�I
RE: Memorandum of Agreement for Adoptive mily Requirements
Between Project 1.27 and the Weld County Department of Social
Services
Enclosed for Board approval is a Memorandum of Agreement for Adoptive Family Requirements
between Project 1.27 and the Weld County Department of Social Services(Department). This
Memorandum of Agreement was reviewed at the Board's Work Session of April 28, 2008.
The major provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement are as follows:
1. Project 1.27 is a faith based project under the approval of the Colorado Department of
Human Services. Project 1.27 training for adoptive families is conducted with a"church
host facility". In Weld County, our"church host facility" is Christ Community Church.
2. The Department staff and the administrators for Project 1.27 have been working to
establish a good working relationship to qualify families to adopt legally-free children, to
foster or adopt legal-risk children, and to foster children.
3. It is a non-financial agreement between the Department and Project 1.27.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510.
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT for ADOPTIVE FAMILY REQUIREMENTS
Between Project 1.27 and Weld County DHS
This agreement is to establish elements of work and trust concerning prospective adoptive family requirements between
the Project 1.27 Adoption Ministry (not a CPA) and the above agency. Project 1.27's "Adoption Track" system through
foster care is designed to qualify families to 1) Adopt legally-free children, 2) Fost/Adopt legal-risk children with the
intent of adoption, and 3) in rare cases Foster. The information in this agreement will be made available to applicable
county workers and Project 1.27 families. Parties agree to:
1. Orientations: For the purposes of standardized adoption qualification, it is agreed that Project 1.27 Adoptive
Parent/Support Team Orientations meets all requirements of the State and the Agency. As a supplement, should the
county desire, they may provide additional information to the prospective family specific to its operations. Project
1.27 Orientations will be conducted in host churches with the requested attendance of State and Agency
representatives.
2. Adoptive Parent Training: In compliance with the Colorado Child Welfare Practice Handbook, all competencies
for adoption and foster parent certification will be met. At a minimum, each Project 1.27 family will complete the
following training prior to certification by the agency:
1) Project 1.27 Adoptive Parent Orientation/ Supervision 3.0 hours
2) Foster Parent Core Curriculum 12.0 hours
3) Project 1.27 Core Curriculum 12.0 hours
4) Adoption/Foster Care Training in Community 3.0 hours
5) CPR/First Aid 8.0 hours
Total 38.0 hours
Project 1.27 training will be conducted in a church host facility and may also be monitored by the Agency. This
training qualifies and meets all requirements of the State of Colorado and said agency for the purpose of"Legally
Free"adoptions. NOTE-1: Families pursuing"Legal Risk"adoptions may be required to attend additional training as
specified by the agency. NOTE-2: Training will also meet initial foster parent licensing requirements, but agency sets
continued education requirements to maintain certification.
3. Family's Transition to the County: The Project 1.27 office will assemble and certify families with completed
applications and all training with a"Blue"Project 1.27 Certification Cover Letter. Families without this letter will not
be recognized as a Project 1.27 certified family. Project 1.27 families will then submit their packets to their respective
agency incurring a 6 month commitment to the county after their Home Study is completed. After this time, if not
satisfied, the family may elect to transfer their paperwork to another Colorado county with the full cooperation of the
original agency.
4. Home Study Charges: Project 1.27 families will not be charged for their home studies when performed by the
agency or an independent contractor retained by the agency. If the Project 1.27 family elects to leave the agency
prior to the 6 month agreement, the family will pay the county$750 for the home study.
5. Child Placement Process: An approved home study does not guarantee placement of a specific child or any child.
The goal of the Agency is to make the best match for each child. That decision is made by the Agency staff,
DHS/DSS staff, attorneys, and ultimately, the Court. This agreement expires one year from the date below.
William H. Jerke Chair, Board of County Commissioners
County Representative Name(please print) Title
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County Representative Signature Date
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