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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PURSUANT TO HOUSE
BILL 04-1451 WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Understanding Pursuant
to House Bill 04-1451 among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and the
various agencies listed below, commencing July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009, with further
terms and conditions being as stated in said Memorandum of Understanding, and
1) 19th Judicial District (including Probation Department)
2) Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
3) North Range Behavioral Health
4) Northeast Behavioral Health, LLC
5) Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services
6) Weld County School District 6
7) Division of Youth Corrections, Northeast Region
8) Signal Behavioral Health Network
9) 19th Judicial District Attorney
10) United Way of Weld County
11) The Chiefs of Police Association
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Memorandum of
Understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado,that the Memorandum of Understanding Pursuant to House Bill 04-1451 among
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and the various agencies listed
above, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said Memorandum of Understanding.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 18th day of August, A.D., 2008, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2008.
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Date: August 18, 2008
WiipeTo: William H. Jerke, Chair, Board of County Commissioners
COLORADO From: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human S rvic s Dciatart
RE: Memorandum of Understanding suan o House
Bill 04-1451 Between the Weld County Department
of Human Services and Community Agencies
Enclosed for Board approval is the Memorandum of Understanding Pursuant to House Bill 04-
1451. The Memorandum of Understanding was reviewed at a Board Work Session on July 21,
2008. Below is a summary the MOU provisions.
The State of Colorado General Assembly determined that a collaborative approach would lead to
more appropriate and effective delivery of services to children and families. Participants to the
MOU are listed on the front page of the MOU. The population of individuals to be served is
defined in the MOU. The MOU defines the various roles and financial contributions each agency
will make to the collaborative effort. The Operating Agreement includes the purpose, planning
goals, membership, decision-making process, and guidelines for communications.
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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. 11th 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. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, NORTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
("BHO") Behavioral Health Organization, located at 1300 17th 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 9th Street, Greeley, CO 80632, and THE CHIEFS OF POLICE
ASSOCIATION, located at Public Safety Building, 919 7th 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
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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 I, 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 JOG 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 IOG 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. 19`h 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 19th
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 19`h 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 !item, 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 19`" Judicial District 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 $14,000 for
participation in IOG 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 JOG meetings,
committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($20,000 cash for
JOG 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 IOG 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. FFT targets 11-18 year old
chronic offenders whose family relationships are characterized by
pervasive patterns of resentment, disrespect, anger, and hopelessness. In
addition, youth being treated through FFT are often involved with
delinquent peers, abusing substances and experiencing difficulty in their
school environment. FFT strives to empower parents with the skills and
resources needed to increase management of family conflict, address the
difficulties that arise in raising teenagers, and work together to decrease
referral behaviors. These results are achieved when family relational
patterns are changed and warmth and effective communication between
family members are increased. The FFT program also avoids or reduces
lengthy placement in Residential Treatment Center care and is offered in
partnership among NRBH and DHS.
The number of youth and families to be served in FFT on average is 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 (BIRD.
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 JOG meetings,
committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($10,000 cash for
TOG 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 JOG 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 IOG 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 IOG meetings,
committee meetings and data collection. ($10,000 cash for IOG 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 8th 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.
19th JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
The District Attorney's Office has legal responsibility to seek justice and
punishment where appropriate and assure community safety through juvenile
prosecution; and to provide alternative forms of punishment and rehabilitation to
first time, non-violent youth offenders ages 10-17 through the Juvenile Diversion
program. Juvenile Diversion helps youth avoid formal prosecution. The District
Attorney's Office has also collaborated with the community to develop a Juvenile
Assessment Center.
The District Attorney's Office will collect data outlined in Appendix B and report
that data in the format prescribed by the IOG 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 IOG meetings,
committee meetings, executive committee and data collection. ($10,000 cash for
JOG staff and operations and$5,000 in kind)
1. Juvenile Diversion Programming (Juvenile Diversion)
is authorized under C.R.S. §19-2-303 in which the General Assembly
declares its intent to establish a juvenile diversion program to provide
community-based alternatives to the formal court system that will reduce
juvenile crime, recidivism, change juvenile offenders' behavior and
attitudes and reduce the costs within the juvenile justice system.
The Chief Deputy District Attorney refers appropriate first-time, non-
violent juvenile offenders, ages 10 to 17, whose cases are legally sufficient
for the filing of formal charges in the traditional court system, to the
Director of the diversion program for consideration. The diversion
program provides case management and referral of juveniles accepted into
the program to appropriate community agencies as needed to address
• issues with the juveniles and their families to prevent further criminal
behavior. Diversion agreements are entered into, which may include such
activities as community service, restitution, attendance at educational
programming offered by diversion case managers, school attendance,
cooperation with school policies, referral for substance abuse or mental
health treatment and projects to encourage future endeavors. When a
juvenile successfully complete his/her diversion agreement, the case is
closed without the filing of formal charges.
It is anticipated that the Juvenile Diversion program will divert 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 19`t' 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 minor 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 IOG'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 IOG 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 IOG meetings, committee meetings and data collection.
M. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Weld County Government provides guidance, organizational support and
financial support of IOG Collaborative Management activities. Weld County
Government 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.
Weld County Government will also assist and support the collect data outlined in
Appendix B and report that data to the IOG 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 IOG meetings,
committee meetings and data collection. ($10,000 cash for IOG 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 1, 2008 the IOG 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 IOG 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 JOG 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
IOG, shall develop the agenda for each meeting and shall perform such other tasks as are
appropriate or requested by the IOG.
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C. The IOG 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 IOG membership by a majority vote
of the members authorized to vote.
F. The IOG will meet at least monthly.
G. The IOG 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 IOG, formal contracts or agreements and preparation of
statutorily required and/or other reports.
H. In the event that the IOG identifies a need for a different committee structure, the
following process shall be followed for creation of such committee structure:
1. IOG 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, IOG 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 IOG 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 IOG 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 IOG.
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 1m 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 MOIJ. 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 (1)
helping to develop a master list of all children (by name and birth date) who are
identified as the population to be served (Section II.) and to collect data outlined
in Appendix B and report that data in the format prescribed by the IOG 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
FIB 04-1451 MOU 7-1-08
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, WELD COUNTY
By /�� L,, Date: AUG 1 8 2008
William H. Jerke, Chair
ATTEST: 414414V
WELD COUNTY CLER TOT •
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THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES By: ° Date: 611 9/0
Its: Di ec or
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THE 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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Its: District Court Judge
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PROBATIO. EPA M T, E 19 I JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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Its: Chief Probation Officer
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THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENT
By: 14'la1 kfto Date:
Its: Executive Director
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NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
By: Witt. 4 7p Y Date: C.L4 a' e 1 9 .2001
Its: Executive Director
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NORTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
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CENTENNIAL BOCES
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Its: xecutive Director
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WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #6 By: p i Date: 0 / of
Its: 're or of School Safety & Security
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DIVISION OF YOUTH CORRECTIONS,NORTHEAST REGION
By: ' " Date: 64 1/6
Its: Regional Director
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DISTRICT TTORNEY, 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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Its: District Attorney
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UNITED WAY OF WEL CO Y
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Its: Execuf e Director ` GGG
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WELD COUNTY CHIEF P LICE ASSOCIATION By: Date: l�/—! ii—° r
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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.
II. 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 IOG 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 IOG shall strive to comply with the following guidelines for
their communications with one another:
1. Speak candidly, but respectfully.
2. Listen as an ally, not an adversary.
3. Share all relevant information.
4. Participate fully, but encourage and allow others to do so also.
5. Not interrupt or engage in side conversations.
6. Avoid personalizing issues.
7. Check for understanding; ask questions.
8. Not dwell on things that did not work in the past.
9. Confine comments to the topic under discussion.
10. Show a willingness to think about new ideas.
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Appendix B
Evaluation Desired What questions are How will the Outcome Measurement
level Outcome addressed? Information be
gathered?
Attendance records
How many habitually from the local school
truant youth have district. Pre and post Reduce the number of students being
Reduce improved their attendance assessment outcomes considered habitually truant by 2%after
Education Truancy in school after receiving a data from the JAC and receiving a JAC or Truancy Diversion
JAC or Truancy the District Attorney's assessment and intervention.
Diversion Intervention? Truancy Diversion
Program
DHS— Increase the number of children
who are in out-of-home placement who:
1) Have returned home within 12
How many children, months* of the start of removal
Meet the needs parents and foster parents by 2% and/or
and services of are having their needs DHS Records— 2) Have had no moves in service
Child Welfare child,parents being met as they TRAILS placement by 2%.
and foster participate in the MYAT MYAT Outcomes Data
parents. program and/or receive MYAT— Increase the number of children
DHS services? who complete the MYAT program that
are successfully diverted from
involvement in child welfare services by
2%within 12 months* after enrolling.
(May include data
How many youth, placed sources from the
under the supervision of following)
Juvenile Diversion,
Probation, Parole, SB-94 Probation Records Reduce the number of youth that re-
or DYC have re-offended Parole Records offend and/or have been adjudicated
and/or have been SB-94—Day Report delinquent on a new charge by 2% within
Juvenile Reduce adjudicated delinquent on Center Records 12 months following their enrollment in
Justice Recidivism a new charge within 12 the Juvenile Diversion Program, the
DYC Records—Trails TOPS Day Report Center,the JAC, MST
months following their Juvenile Diversion P
enrollment into the Records or TIGHT program.
Juvenile Diversion MST Records
Program,the TOPS Day TIGHT Data
Report Center,the JAC, JAC Data
MST or TIGHT program?
Improve the Reduce the number of children who had
well-being and an initial occurrence of substantiated
permanency /indicated child maltreatment within 12
outcomes for months* after enrolling in the Regional
children and How many children and Meth Partnership by 2%.
Health/Mental youth whose youth have had an Regional Meth
Health/Other permanency has improvement in their Partnership outcomes Increase the number of children who
Health been negatively wellbeing and data. show an increase in socio-emotional,
affected by permanency? behavioral, developmental and/or
meth and other cognitive functioning by 2% 12 months*
drug use by the after enrolling in the Regional Meth
child or their Partnership.
caregiver.
* 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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Esther Gesick
From: Don Warden
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:23 AM
To: Judy Griego
Cc: Esther Gesick
Subject: RE: 2008-09 H604-1451 MOU - FINAL Version (v5)
Yes, we will allow the exception, but be sure to get us a copy with all the signature as
soon as possible. Don
Original Message
From: Judy Griego
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:29 AM
To: Jennifer VanEgdom; Don Warden
Subject: FW: 2008-09 HB04-1451 MOU - FINAL Version (v5)
I have been trying to get agencies to adhere to the Board policy --- the one that requires
all other agency/entity signatures before the Board signs. Would you allow an exception
as described below?
Original Message
From: Kelly Schramm (mailto:weldcountyiog@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:25 AM
To: Judy Griego
Subject: RE: 2008-09 HB04-1451 MOU - FINAL Version (v5)
I understand.
I believe that the commissioners signed last year without SD6 's signature (similar
situation with the school board) . . . will they consider doing this again this year?
K
Kelly D. Schramm
Executive Director
Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County
2835 W. 10th Street Greeley, CO 80634
970-351-5475
weldcountyiog@hotmail.com
> Subject: RE: 2008-09 HB04-1451 MOU - FINAL Version (v5)
> Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:16:02 -0600
> From: griegoja@co.weld.co.us
> To: weldcountyiog@hotmail.com
>• Kelly,
>• The Board of County Commissioners will not sign the MOU until all other
> signatures are obtained.
>• Judy A. Griego, Director
> Weld County Department of Human Services
> P.O. Box A
> Greeley, CO 80634
> 970.352 .1551, extension 6510
• Original Message
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> From: Kelly Schramm [mailto:weldcountyiog@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 8 :56 AM
> To: Mike Guthrie; Norman Kirsch; Walt Speckman;
> david.rastatter@northrange.org; joe.thome@state.co.us;
> robert.lowenbach@judicial.st; Kenneth R. Buck;
> nacole.shawcross@northeastbho.org; Judy Griego; Dave Long;
> karen.thompson@northrange.org; Gloria L. Romansik; cyalmond@comcast.net;
> kevin.nelan@judicial.state.co.us; Linda Henry;
> kalexander@islandgrovecenter.org; jeannine@unitedway-weld.org; Mark
> Wallace; julie.hoskins@judicial.state.co.us; William Garcia;
> jerry.garner@greeleypd.com; jmccabe@cboces.org; Kelly Schramm; Joe
> Gerber; jgatesl@greeleyschools.org; wayne.maxwell@northrange.org
> Subject: 2008-09 HB04-1451 MOU - FINAL Version (v5)
> Importance: High
>• Good Morning!
>
> I have made the requested changes to the 2008-09 HB04-1451 MOU and they
> are high-lighted in yellow in the attached document (v5) . Last week,
> during the June IOG meeting, this MOU was approved pending these
> modifications.
>• I have received 8 signatures and am still waiting on signatures from the
> following:
>• * The Board of County Commissioners, Weld County,
> * The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment,
> * SIGNAL Behavioral Health Network,
> * District Attorney, 19th Judicial District,
> * Weld County Chiefs of Police Association, and
> * Weld County School District #6
>• This MOU is due July 1, 2008. If you can please print off the
> appropriate signature page for your organization, sign it and send it to
> me I can get everything put together and send it in.
>• I know that we will not receive School District 6 's signature until
> after their August 11th School Board Meeting and that the County
> Commissioners will still have to review this during one of their regular
> meetings.
>• Thank you for all of your hard work and input in this process!
>• Sincerely,
>• Kelly D. Schramm
> Executive Director
> Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County
> 2835 W. 10th Street Greeley, CO 80634
> 970-351-5475
> weldcountyiog@hotmail.com
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