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RE: APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH INVESTMENT
PROGRAM - PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with a Grant Application for the Community
Health Investment Program from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of Weld County,on behalf of the Department of Human Services,Area
Agency on Aging,to the Platte Valley Medical Center,with terms and conditions being as stated in
said application, and
WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said grant application,a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Grant Application for the Community Health Investment Program from
the County of Weld,State of Colorado,by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County,on behalf of the Department of Human Services,Area Agency on Aging,to the Platte Valley
Medical Center be, and hereby is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 26th day of March, A.D., 2007.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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MEMORANDUM tiostropl:, DATE: March 20, 2007
W I TO: David E. Long, Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
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O FROM:Walter Speckman, Executive Director, Weld County Division
COLORADO of Human Services ,
SUBJECT: Weld County Area Agency on Aging's Application for
Dental, Hearing and Vision Program Funds from the Platte Valley
Medical Center's Community Investment Program.
Enclosed for board approval is the Area Agency on Aging's funding request of$10,000 from
the Platte Valley Medical Center's Community Investment Program. The funds will be used to
enhance the Area Agency on Aging's Dental, Hearing and Vision services to seniors 60 years
of age and older who reside in south Weld County.
If you have additional questions please contact Eva Jewell, Director of the Weld County Area
Agency on Aging at 353-3800, extension 3331.
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General Information
Weld County Area Agency on Aging
Applicant
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Eva Jewell, Director
Contact Person ec
1551 North 17th Ave. ,PO Box 1805, Greeley, CO 80632 970-353-3800 Ext:3331 hit m
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(priority will be given to projects involving collaborating organizations) Sunrise Community o
Health Center, Salud Family Health Clinic(nit. upton/Frederick), WCDSS-OAP y
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Proposal ^
On no more than two (2) additional pages, describe the proposed project addressing the following:
•Documented Need i.e. research data, health statistics, etc...)( 0
■Expected Results of Project 3
•Specific Objectives,Timetables and Process utilized to research project goals 3
•How Results will be Measured 3
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Financial Information O 5
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49,305.96 m
Total Cost for Program $
Th uuu.00
Grant Amount Requested $ '
Amount of Funding Available from other Sources $ 39,305.96 s
Give some details of how grant funds, if approved by the CHIP Committee, will be used:
Please see attached pages.
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If the project or program is to continue beyond the time frame for which the grant is given,
how will it be funded?
Prom funds received from the State Grant.
This application, with at least one additional proposal page, and a copy of the following must be
submitted to the CHIP Committee:
1) Names and addresses of applicant officers and members of its Board of Directors or governing
body.
2) Articles of Incorporation and By-laws or other documents which define the applicant's purposes,
membership, management and operation.
3) Statute, regulation or the applicant's Internal Revenue Service letter which shows the applicant is
exempt from Federal income taxes, is not a private foundation and that donors may deduct
contributions to the applicant as provided in Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
4) A financial audit or other financial information for the most recent three fiscal years.
5) A detailed budget for the proposal.
All applications must be submitted to the CHIP Committee no later than the month ending previous
to scheduled CHIP Committee meetings (The Committee meets the second Wednesday every other
month as follows: January, March, May, July, September and November).
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COMMUNITY HEALTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT REQUEST
FOR PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2007 AND ENDING
JULY 30, 2008.
PROPOSAL:
The Weld County Area Agency on Aging has received assistance from the CHIP
Committee since 2002. These funds have been used to enhance the services that are
provided through the Area Agency on Aging's Dental, Vision and Hearing Program
(DVH) in the South Weld County area. Over the last five years, the program has
successfully reached at risk seniors who otherwise would have been unable to access
these types of services due to their financial limitations. According to the August 22,
2006 article in The Greeley Tribune, the Greeley metropolitan area (encompasses all of
Weld County) is the second fastest growing area in the United States. To place this
growth into perspective from 2000-2005 the Greeley metropolitan area grew 26.5 percent
while Las Vegas only grew 24.3 percent. These growth patterns are creating increase
needs for DVH services currently and will create greater demands in the near future as
the population continues to age.
The Dental/Vision/Hearing Program is currently being funded, in part, by dollars the
Area Agency on Aging receives from the State of Colorado known as State Funding for
Senior Services (SFSS). The Area Agency on Aging also continues to seek additional
funding partners such as the North Colorado Medical Center Foundation in order to try to
meet the ever growing demands on the program. If funds are received from the NCMC
Foundation in 2007-2008, these dollars will be used to help address the ever growing
number of individuals on the Wait List. The Area Agency on Aging distributes the
allocated dollars equitable across the county. Unfortunately the funding amount falls
short of the multiple needs that exist in the community. The CHIP funds have allowed the
Area Agency on Aging to serve additional number of senior who live in South Weld
County.
The Area Agency on Aging is requesting the continuation of funding at the rate of
$10,000 for the Dental/Vision/ Hearing Program. The dollars, if received, will be spent
providing dental/vision/hearing services for seniors living in South Weld County who are
unable to access these services due to financial limitations. These dollars will not
supplant the current level of state dollars that have been allocated to the south county
region.
DOCUMENTED NEED:
In September of 2004 a state-wide Strengths and Needs Assessment of Older Adults was
completed. The Area Agencies on Aging across the state were able to obtain detailed
information regarding their specific region. Based on the information obtain from the
study over 2,500 Weld County seniors indicated that they needed but could not afford
eyeglasses, hearing aids or dentures. It is anticipated that the need will continue to grow
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as the population increases and it is not anticipated that programs such as Medicaid will
cover these types of service needs in the foreseeable future.
Key provider agency staff members, located in the South Weld County, continue to
express ongoing need for dental, vision and hearing services. In September of 2006,
Hispanic Senior Outreach and Caring Heart (Friendly Visitor Program), which are
programs of Catholic Charities Northern, coordinated respectively by Yolanda Garza and
Connie Herman developed a fact sheet identifying the following needs:
• Prescriptions, hearing aids, dentures and eye glasses/exams, medical equipment
and other necessities they can not afford.
Seniors in South Weld County have been instrumental in notifying other seniors about
the services available. The Area Agency on Aging continues to receive requests for
information on the dental, hearing and vision services from adult children whose parents
reside in South Weld County. Seniors who have been successfully assisted with one of
the three services in the past, find they need additional services contact us. This is a clear
indication of how important these services are to seniors.
Public service ads, targeting South Weld County, have appeared in the Senior
Marketplace News providing information to seniors regarding the dental, vision and
hearing program. The program coordinator continues to use the assistance of the Fort
Lupton Senior Center and Salud Family Health Clinic in promoting the program.
EXPECTED RESULTS OF THE PROGRAM:
Historically, the goals for Program Years 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005 and 2005-
2006 were met. The goal for the 2006-2007 funding cycle was to serve thirty (30)
seniors. By the middle of January 2007, twenty (20) South Weld County senior residents
have been found eligible and funds committed for assistance. Applications have been
sent to interested parties, and I anticipate we will meet our program goal of thirty (30)
seniors served.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, TIMETABLES AND PROCESS UTILIZED TO
RESEARCH PROJECT GOALS:
For Program Year 2007-2008, the goal is to enable seniors to obtain the services needed
to maintain their health and a quality of life. The target goal is to assist thirty (30) seniors
in South Weld County in 2007-2008. Coordination with community partners will insure
that the dental, vision and hearing program will continue to be effectively marketed in the
community. In addition, expansion of needed South Weld County area service providers
will continue.
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HOW WILL RESULTS BE MEASURED?
The participants and services provided through these programs are tracked using SAMS
2000, the Area Agency on Aging's data system. This system accurately tracks all the
activity of the Dental/Vision/Hearing Program (number of service units, type of service
provided, all client demographics and case notes). The program coordinator also seeks
feedback from clients as to their level of satisfaction for services received. Below are
three examples of feedback that the program has received:
"Being able to maintain healthy teeth, in the long run, impacts my overall health, thus
enabling me to avoid hospitalization" Male recipient.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! I really needed glasses,for sure!"Female recipient
"It has been a few months now and it is so good having teeth. I chew my food better,
so my stomach problems are gone. It is the best gift (my partial plate) I have ever
received. Hope He blesses all that are involved in this project"Female recipient(See
attached flyer that was distributed in the Colorado House of Representatives and Senate
in January 2007)
Due to the funding received from the CHIP Committee, the program has been able to
reach additional numbers of seniors residing in South Weld County. The Program
Coordinator has contacted providers in the area who have a genuine interest in assisting
seniors in need of the program services. With the funds provided by the CHIP
Committee, the State Funding for Senior Services, and other funders, the Dental, Vision
and Hearing Program in South Weld County has been successful. The Program has
enabled seniors to obtain the services needed to maintain their health and a quality of life.
The Area Agency on Aging is asking the CHIP Committee members, to once again
partner with us to meet the needs of South Weld County seniors, Program Year 2007-
2008 at a funding level of$10,000. Funds received from the CHIP Committee will be
used as supplemental funds. The Older Coloradan Funds will continue as our primary
source of funding for the Dental, Vision and Hearing Program.
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Weld County Dental/Hearing Budget
Actual Expenditures
August 2005-July 2006
Total Dental/ State $ State $ CHIP $ NCMC
Vision/Hearing Allocated to Allocated to Allocated to Vision/Hearing
Program (State/ North County South County South County Program
NCMC/CHIP Including all
admin Cost
Admin $12,762.00 $12,762.00 $0.00 $0.00
Dental $26,399.00 $13,897.00 $7,634.00 $4,568.00 $3,577.00
Vision $9,115.00 $2,018.00 $2,016.00 $5,082.00 $1,073.00
Hearing $1,603.00 $903.00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00
Total $49,879.00 $29,580.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00
Fund Balance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Committed $ $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Spent/Committed $49,879.00 $29,580.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00
It is important to note that only approximatelly 12% of the Weld County Senior population
resides in the southern region of Weld County; however over 50% of the State dollars
were allocated for direct services to South County.
ACTUAL EXPENDITURES AUGUST 2005-JULY 2006
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$50,000 00 , ,.ate � " El Total $
$40,000.00 . ,' ( I '. . � t u (• .� is s State/N
$30,000.00 i ' �„t O State/S
$20,000.00 F ,I ❑CHIP
c x, �i iiy
- � x ■ NCMC
$10,000.00 i 1 r
$0.00
EXPENDITURES
July 2007-June 2008 Detailed Projected Budget
DentalNision/Hearing Program
Personnel Expenditures Projected Cost CHIP Grant State Dollars NCMC Foundation
Wages $7,627.84
Fringe $1,678.12
Total Personnel Cost $9,305.96
Projected Cost CHIP Grant State Dollars *NCMC Foundation
Direct Dental $26,700.00 $3,600.00 $18,200.00 $4,900.00
Direct Optical $10,900.00 $5,600.00 $1,400.00 $3,900.00
Direct Hearing $2,400.00 $800.00 $400.00 $1,200.00
Total Program Costs $40,000.00 $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00
Total Personnel/Program
Costs $49,305.96 $10,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00
Total Project Funding Breakdown
$
State Funds $29,305.96 60%
CHIP $10,000.00 20%
NCMC Foundation $10,000.00 20%
* Note: We are currently applying for the dollars but do not know if they will be received.
This amount was not included in the Total Program Cost in the
General Information Page for the CHIP grand due to the uncertainty of funding.
Note: All funding amounts are subject to change.
Area Agency on Aging
Board Membership List
Michelle Adler Bill Garcia Phil Shovar
3412 Trinidad Street Commissioner 1805 19`h Ave
Evans, CO 80620 Centennial Complex Greeley, CO 80631
H:970-506-1242 Greeley, CO 80631 H: 304- 9819
W:970-395-6415 W: 356-4000 ext 4209 E- mail:
E-mail: Email: phil415@msn.com
Michelle.Adler.iayz wgarcia@co.weld.co.us
statefarm.com Ken Whitney
Nancy Meek 1357 43rd Ave #18
Adella Andrijeski 4267 W 15`h Street Lane Greeley, CO 80634
26416 Range View Drive Greeley, CO 80634 H: 970-353-8416
Kersey, CO 80644 H-353-2850 W: 970-352-7990
H:970-350-0447 C-3963657 E-mail:kenna,awhitney.com
E-mail: E-mail:
ade126416@netzero.net cobuilder@comcast.net
Al Arriessecq
504 N. 7151 Ave Betty Jones Revised 2-07
Greeley, CO 80634 435 46th Ave #10
H-351-7414 Greeley, CO 80634
E-mail: H: 970-353-7295
albert.arriessecq@northran E-mail: wmrch22@aol.com
ge.org
Lorna Losh
Susan Bromley 1043 Walnut 12F
1621 13`h Ave Windsor, Co 80550
Greeley, CO 80631 H: 970-686-9371
H: 352-8750 E-mail
W: 353-3373 missylu39@vahoo.com
E-mail:
susanbromley@earthlink.net Marcia Osborn
2536 22nd Ave
Don Beierbach Greeley, CO 80631
4292 W 14`h St Dr. H: 970-352-4668
Greeley CO 80634 E-mail:
H: 970 352-5952 xlarxmarna,comcast.net
E-mail:
dndbeierbach@juno.com Josie Sanchez
5151 W29th Street, Unit
Mary Pat Eastwood 1203
3609 Marigold Street Greeley CO 80634
Evans, CO 80620 970.330.5120
W: 970-346-1446 E-mail
H:970-330-3436
Email:eastmary65@aol.com josephine.sanchez@unco.edu
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Older Arn ericans Coalition
A ' A NONPARTISAN GROUP OF ADVOCATES
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Fern Osborne, President
303-730-2445
State Funds Help Seniors Stay At Home
Weld County, Region 2B
Ms. Patricia Harper, a native Coloradan, was born in
Denver at Beth Israel Hospital.After high school, she st
enlisted in the Navy, and served her country for two- ro
and-a-half years. Later in her work career she became ' .t ",
the first woman "storekeeper" in a men's clothing store feii(It;L7-
in Newport, Rhode Island. (: '
When Ms. Harper returned to Colorado she became
a certified nursing assistant and a foster parent. She
participated in many volunteer activities, including
Campfire Girls. She also married, and is the proud
mother of a wonderful son. : a
In the last several years Ms. Harper's health has
suffered. She had a stroke, and battles neuropathy
and contractures. She was also in need of critical `
dental assistance, but due to limited finances,was Ms. Harper, Weld County resident, uses dental services
unable to access the services she needed. Then, she to improve her health.
discovered the Weld County Area Agency on Aging's
Dental, Vision, and Hearing Program.This program, The following quote from Ms. Harper says it all.
coordinated by Kathleen Alvarado, is designed to help
older adults access dental, vision, and hearing services "It has been a few months now, and it is so good
from local providers. These types of services are having teeth. I chew my food better, so my stomach
critical, if we truly want seniors to remain healthy and problems are gone. It is the best gift (my partial plate) I
independent in their communities. have ever received."
Where to Turn
Weld County Adults 60 and Older'."
For more information about this
Year/Data Number .` as report, or about services for older
Census 2000: 22,110 , adults and caregivers in Weld
wawaiu ^—^1.,°, .)APn„ County, contact:
Projected 2004: 25,538
Weld County Area Agency On Aging
Projected 2008: 29,815
1551 North 17th Avenue
Projected 2012: 35,810 P. O. Box 1805
Projected 2020: 51,260 Greeley, CO 80632
Phone: 970.353.3800 ext. 3331
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