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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20052822.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD START TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT 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 an Application for Federal Assistance for the Basic Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Grant 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, Family Educational Network of Weld County,to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,commencing January 1,2006,and ending December 31, 2006, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado,that the Application for Federal Assistance for the Basic Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Grant 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, Family Educational Network of Weld County,to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 21st day of September, A.D., 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS �r~� WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: � ,/I LA •4 ` E Williamke, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Bo rd:) ediy M. Bile, Pro-Tem BY: w i1.1. Si �.!!Ra �i/,��yli:�i►\�i .uty rk to the Board D ' E Long A PR ED A FORM: Robert D. Masden ounty Attorney EXCUSED lye ID5 Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 2005-2822 COifs U-aen)L �aye MEMORANDUM t"lig a DATE: September 15, 2005 TO: Board of County Commissioners O FROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director \ \l1')\( Vv COLORADO SUBJECT: Migrant and Seasonal Continuation Grant &T/TA Presented for approval before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners is the Migrant and Seasonal Continuation Grant Application including T&TA. The Family Educational Network of Weld County's Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program is seeking to renew its three (3) year Continuation Grant in the amount of $2,707,520.00, from the USDHHS/ACF/ACYF/Migrant Branch. If you have any questions please contact Janet Flaugher, Director, @ 353-3800, ext. 3340. 2005-2822 APPLICATION FOR 2.DATE SUBMITTED: Applicant Identifier 90CM0136 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 9/19/2005 1.TYPE OF SUBMISSION 3.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE: State Application Identifier Application Preapplication 1/01/2006 Construction n Construction 4.DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier 90CM0136 n Non-Construction n Non-Construction 12/31/2006 5.APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name: Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC Organizational Unit: Department: Family Educational Network of Weld County Organizational DUNS: 139136811 Division: Address: Name and telephone number of the person to be contacted on matters Street: 1551 North 17th Avenue involving this application(give area code) P.O. Box 1805 Prefix:Mr. First Name:Walt City: Greeley Middle Name: County: Weld Last Name: Speckman State: CO Zip Code:80632 Suffix: Country: USA Email: wspeckman@co.weld.co.us 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(EIN) Phone Number(give area code) Fax Number(give area code) 8 4 6 0 0 0 8 1 3 970-353-3800 x3317 970-304-6453 8.TYPE OF APPLICATION 7.TYPE OF APPLICANT(enter appropriate letter in box) B New X Continuation Revision Other(specify) If Revision,enter appropriate letters)in box(es): Other(specify) 9.NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: USDHHS/ACF(ACYF/Migrant Branch 10.CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC 11.DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 9 3 • 6 0 0 PY 2006 Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Application TITLE (Name of Program):Head Start Continuation Grant including T&TA 12.AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT (Cities.Counties,States etc.): Statewide Colorado 13.PROPOSED PROJECT: 14.CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date: 1/01/2006 Ending Date: 12/31/2006 a.Applicant4 b.Project 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING 16.IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a Federal $ 2,166,016.00 a. YES THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON b Applicant $ 541,504.00 c State $ 0 .00 Date b. NO PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O.12372 d Local $ 0.00 X OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW e Other $ 0.00 f Program Income $ 0.00 17.IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? g Total $ 2,707,520 .00 Yes If"Yes,"attach an explanation. X No 18.TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF,ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED a.Authorized Representative Prefix Mr. I First Name William Middle Name Last Name Jerke Suffix b.Title Chair,Weld County Board of Commissioners c.Telephone number 970-356-4000 d.Signature of Authorized Representative /X ,///`-✓ e.Date Signed SEP 21 2005 Standard Form 424(Rev.9-2003) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 BUDGET INFORMATION -Non-Construction Programs OMB Approval No.0348-0044 SECTION A•BUDGET SUMMARY Grant Program Catalog of Federal Estimated Unobligated Funds New or Revised Budget Function Domestic Assistance or Activity Number Federal Non-Federal Federal Non-Federal Total (a) (b) 1.Program Operation 93.600 $2,131,758 $541,504 $2,673,262 2.T&TA 93.600 $34,258 $34,258 3. 4. 5. Totals $2,166,016 $541,504 $2,707,520 SECTION B•BUDGET CATEGORIES GRANT PROGRAM,FUNCTION OR ACTIVITY Total 6.Object Class Categories (1) Program Operation (2) T&TA (3) (4) a.Personnel $1,120,232 $1,120,232 b.Fringe Benefits $323,393 $323,393 c.Travel $6,000 $6,000 d.Equipment e.Supplies $70,000 $70,000 f.Contractual $451,875 $451,875 g.Construction h.Other $160,258 $34,258 $194,516 i Total Direct Charges(sum of 6a-6h) $2,131,758 $34,258 $2,166,016 j. Indirect Costs k.TOTALS(sum of 6a-6j) $2,131,758 $34,258 $2,166,016 7. Program Income Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424A(Rev.7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 90CM0136 / 0 2006 Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Ap Continuation Grant PY 2006 SECTION C-NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES (a)Grant Program (b)Applicant (c)State (d)Other Sources (e)TOTALS 8. NFS $541,504 $541,504 9. 10. 11. 12. TOTAL(sum of lines 8-11) $541,504 $541,504 SECTION D-FORECASTED CASH NEEDS Total for 1st Year 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 13. Federal $2,166,016 $541,504 $541,504 $541,504 $541,504 14. Non-Federal $541,504 $135,376 $135,376 $135,376 $135,376 15. TOTAL(sum of lines 13-14) $2,707,520 $676,880 $676,880 $676,880 $676,880 SECTION E-BUDGET ESTIMATES OF FEDERAL FUNDS NEEDED FOR BALANCE OF THE PROJECT FUTURE FUNDING PERIODS(Years) (a)Grant Program (b)First (c)Second (d)Third (e)Fourth 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. TOTAL(sum of lines 16-19) SECTION F-OTHER BUDGET INFORMATION 21. Direct Charges: $2,166,016 22. Indirect Charges: 23. Remarks: Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424A(Rev.7-97)Page2 90CM0136 / 0 2006 Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Ap Continuation Grant PY 2006 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMPENDIUM OF REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES SF 4248 ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require • applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. 5. Will comply with the intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4278-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM=s Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 CFR 900, Subpart F). 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended(29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended(42 U.S.C. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to non-discrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (t) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to non-discrimination on the bases of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of the alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to non-discrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (I) any other non-discrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and Q) the requirements of any other non-discrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application. 7. Will comply, or has already complies, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or Federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 8. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act(40 U.S.C. 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C. 327-333), regarding labor standards for Federally assisted construction subagreements. 10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is S10,000 or more. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended(42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and(h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205) 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended(16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.). 14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance. 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance. 16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based paint in the construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the single Audit Act of 1984. 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification set out below. This certification is required by regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 45 CFR, Part 76, Subpart F. The regulations published in the January 31, 1989 Federal Register, require certification by grantees that they will maintain a drug-free workplace. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when HHS determines to award the grant. False certification or violation of the certification shall be grounds for suspension of payments, suspension or termination of grants, or government-wide suspension or debarment. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of building) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used(e.g. all vehicles of a mass transit authority of State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio studios). If the workplace identified to HHS changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), it previously identified the workplaces in question (see above). Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees'attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance"means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 812) and as further defined by regulations (21 CFR, 1308.11 through 1308.15). "Conviction" means a finding of guilt(including a plea of nolo contendere)or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal of State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute"means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee"means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant including: (i)All "direct charge"employees; (ii) all "indirect charge"employees unless their impact of involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and(iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). The grantee certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by: a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; b) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of be statement required by paragraph (a); d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will: (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction; e) Notifying the agency in writing within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; t) Taking one of the following actions within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency. g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a) through (0. CERTIFICATION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE Public Law 103-227, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994(Act), requires that smoking not be permitted in any portion of any indoor facility owned or leased or contracted for by an entity and used routinely or regularly for the provision of health, day care, early childhood development services, education or library services to children under the age of 18, if the services are funded by Federal program either directly or through State or local governments, by Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. The law also applies to children's services that are provided in indoor facilities that are constructed, operated, or maintained with such Federal funds. The law does not apply to children's services provided in private residences;portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment; service providers whose sole source of applicable Federal funds in medicare of medicaid;or facilities where WIC coupons are redeemed. Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. By signing this certification, the offeror/contractor(for acquisitions) or applicant/grantee (for grants) certifies that the submitting organization will comply with the requirements of the Act and will not allow smoking within any portion of any indoor facility used for the provision of services for children as defined by the Act. The submitting organization agrees that it will require that the language of this certification be included in any subawards which subrecipients shall certify accordingly. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS - PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS By signing and submitting this proposal, the applicant, defined as the primary participant in accordance with 45 CFR Part 76 certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and believe that it and its principals: (a) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transaction by any Federal Department or agency; (b) have not within a 3-year period preceding this proposal been convicted or had a civil judgement rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction: violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statement, or receiving stolen property; (c) are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1) (b) of this certification; and (d) have not within a 3-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. The inability of a person to provide the certification required above will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. If necessary, the prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification. The Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction. The prospective primary participant agrees that by submitting this proposal, it will include the clause entitled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion- Lower Tier Covered Transactions,"provided below without modification in all lower tier covered transactions. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION - LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS (TO BE SUPPLIED TO LOWER TIER PARTICIPANTS) By signing and submitting this lower tier proposal, the prospective lower tier participant, as defined in 45 CFR, Part 76, certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals: (a) are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. (b) where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the above, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause entitled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions,"without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS The undersigned certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriate funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of anyagency,,a member of congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a member of congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee or an agency, a member of congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a member of congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty or not less than$10,000 and not more than$100,000 for each such failure. I hereby agree to the above certifications and assurances. Signature of Certifying Official Date Title Applicant Organization GRANT APPLICATION REPORT Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Application Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 / 000 / 2006 Program Approach Form I. Funded Enrollment 1. Funded enrollment by program option: Center-based enrollment 266 Number of Pregnant Women: 0 Home-based enrollment 0 Combination option enrollment 0 Family child care enrollment 0 Other option enrollment 0 Total Enrollment 266 II. Program Schedule 1. Program schedule number 1 2 2. Program option identification CB CB 3. Funded enrollment 144 122 Complete#4-9 for center-based, family child care, combination, and other options 4a. Number of classes/groups/family child care settings 9 8 4b. Double session No No 5. Number of hours of classes/groups/FCC settings per child, per day 9 9 6. Number of days of classes/groups/FCC settings per child, per week 5 5 7. Number of days of classes/groups/FCC settings per child, per year 70 225 8. Number of home visits per child, per year 2 2 9. Number of hours per home visit 1.5 1.5 Complete#10-13 for home-based options 10. Number of home visits per child, per year 11. Number of hours per home visit 12. Number of hours per home-based socialization experience 9/14/2005 2:46:18 PM 1 Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Application Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 / 000 I 2006 II. Program Schedule 13. Number of home-based socialization experiences per child, per year 4 9/14/2005 2:46:18 PM 2 GRANT APPLICATION REPORT Line-item Budget for Head Start and Early Head Start Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 / 000 / 2006 HS/EHS Cost for Line Item HS/EHS Cost for Training & Non-Federal Share Number of Persons Program Operations Technical Assistance (Cash and in-kind) Employed a. PERSONNEL Child Health and Developmental Services Personnel 1 Program Managers & Content Area Experts $88,703 $0 $0 5.00 2 Teachers/Infant Toddler Teachers $401,835 $0 $0 34.00 3 Family Child Care Personnel 4 Home Visitors 5 Teacher Aides & Other Education Personnel $232,460 $0 $0 28.00 6 Health/Mental Health Services Personnel 7 Disabilities Services Personnel $15,154 $0 $0 1.00 8 Nutrition Services Personnel $25.328 $0 $0 7.25 9 Other Child Services Personnel $186,127 $0 $0 14.00 Family and Community Partnerships Personnel 10 Program Managers & Content Area Experts $17,483 $0 $0 1.00 11 Other Family& Community Partnerships Personnel $10,900 $0 $0 1.00 Program Design and Management Personnel 12 Executive Director/Other Supervisor of HS Director 13 Head Start/Early Head Start Director $26,917 SO SO 1.00 14 Managers 15 Staff Development 9/14/2005 3:10:26 PM 1 Line-item Budget for Head Start and Early Head Start Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 1000 12006 HS/EHS Cost for Line Item HS/EHS Cost for Training & Non-Federal Share Number of Persons Program Operations Technical Assistance (Cash and in-kind) Employed 16 Clerical Personnel $84,990 $0 $0 4.00 17 Fiscal Personnel 18 Other Administrative Personnel 9/14/2005 3:10:26 PM 2 Line-item Budget for Head Start and Early Head Start Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 / 000 / 2006 HS/EHS Cost for Line Item HS/EHS Cost for Training & Non-Federal Share Number of Persons Program Operations Technical Assistance (Cash and in-kind) Employed Other Personnel 19 Maintenance Personnel $13,535 $0 $0 3.40 20 Transportation Personnel 21 Other Personnel $16,800 $0 $0 1.50 TOTAL PERSONNEL(6a) $1,120,232 $0 $0 101.15 9/14/2005 3:10.27 PM 3 Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Application Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 / 000 / 2006 Line Item Budget For Head Start and Early Head Start HS/EHS Cost for Line Item HS/EHS Cost for Training & Non-Federal Share Program Operations Technical Assistance (Cash and in-kind) b. FRINGE BENEFITS 1 Social Security(FICA), State Disability, Unemployme $89,789 $0 $0 2 Health/Dental/Life Insurance $147,317 $0 $0 3 Retirement $78,272 $0 $0 4 Other Fringe $8,015 $0 $0 TOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS (6b) $323,393 $0 $0 c. TRAVEL 1 Staff Out-Of-Town Travel $6,000 $0 $0 TOTAL TRAVEL (6c) $6,000 $0 $0 d. EQUIPMENT 1 Office Equipment 2 Classroom/Outdoor/Home-based/FCC 3 Vehicle Purchase $0 SO $63,430 4 Other Equipment TOTAL EQUIPMENT (6d) $0 $0 $63,430 e. SUPPLIES 1 Office Supplies $6,000 $0 $0 2 Child and Family Services Supplies $50,000 $0 $46,000 ' 9/14/2005 2A6:20 PM 6 Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Application Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 / 000 / 2006 Line Item Budget For Head Start and Early Head Start HS/EHS Cost for Line Item HS/EHS Cost for Training & Non-Federal Share Program Operations Technical Assistance (Cash and in-kind) 3 Food Services Supplies $9,000 $0 $0 4 Other Supplies $5,000 $0 $0 TOTAL SUPPLIES(6e) $70,000 $0 $46,000 f. CONTRACTUAL 1 Administrative Services(e.g..Legal, Accounting) 2 Health/Disabilities Services $80,000 $0 S24,000 3 Food Service $111,875 $0 $0 4 Child Transportation Services $260,000 $0 S22,000 5 Training & Technical Assistance 6 Family Child Care 7 Delegate Agency Costs 8 Other Contracts $0 SO $62,000 TOTAL CONTRACTUAL (6f) $451,875 SO $108,000 g. CONSTRUCTION 1 New Construction 2 Major Renovation 3 Acquisition of Buildings/Modular Unites TOTAL CONSTRUCTION (6g) 9/14/2005 2:46:21 PM 7 Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Application Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 / 000 / 2006 Line Item Budget For Head Start and Early Head Start HS/EHS Cost for Line Item HS/EHS Cost for Training & Non-Federal Share Program Operations Technical Assistance (Cash and in-kind) h. OTHER 1 Depreciation/Use Allowance $0 $0 $7,738 2 Rent 3 Mortgage 4 Utilities, Telephone $14,000 $0 SO 5 Building & Child Liability Insurance $1,000 $0 $0 6 Building Maintenance/Repair and Other Occupancy $6,000 $0 $11,100 7 Incidental Alterations/Renovations 8 Local Travel $27,000 $0 $0 9 Nutrition Services $1,000 $0 $0 10 Child Services Consultants 11 Volunteers $0 $0 $25,000 12 Substitutes (if not paid benefits) 13 Parent Services $8,000 $0 $0 14 Accounting & Legal Services 15 Publications/Advertising/Printing 16 Training or Staff Development SO $34,258 $16,000 17 Other $103,258 $0 $264,236 TOTAL OTHER (6h) $160,258 $34,258 $324,074 9/14/2005 2:46:22 PM 8 Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Application Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 1000 / 2006 Line Item Budget For Head Start and Early Head Start HS/EHS Cost for Line Item HS/EHS Cost for Training & Non-Federal Share Program Operations Technical Assistance (Cash and in-kind) i.TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES $2,131,758 $34,258 $541,504 j. INDIRECT COSTS k.TOTALS-ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES $2,131,758 $34,258 $541,504 9/14/2005 2:46:23 PM 9 Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Application Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 / 000 / 2006 Other Cash and In-kind Funding Sources Other Cash and In-Kind Funding Sources Value Federal Funding 1. Federal Child Development and Child Care funds 2. USDA Funds for Nutrition Services $70,000 3. Other Federal Funding ( ) $0 State Funding 4. State Preschool Programs $0 5. Other State Funding ( ) $0 Local Government Funding 6. School District Funding $0 7. Other Local Government Funding ( Weld County Government ) $344,404 Other Funding 8. Tribal Government Funding 9. Fund-raising Activities $0 10. Other ( ) $0 TOTAL $414,404 9/14/2005 2:46:23 PM 10 BUDGET NARRATIVE PROGRAM ACCOUNT 23 Personnel: Includes staff gross salaries. See Attachment I for salary breakdown by position and site. Fringe Benefits: Includes fringe benefits for regular employees at the following rates: . FICA .0620 x salary . Medicare .0145 x salary . Disability .0038 x salary . Life Insurance .000246 x salary . Retirement .07 x salary .Worker's Compensation .0036 x salary for Administrative/Office Positions .0067 x salary for Teaching Positions .0466 x salary for Maintenance Positions . Health and Dental $3900/staff/year (Retirement, disability, life and health insurance are only available to full-time employees.) See Attachment I for fringe total for each position. Travel: Covers out of state travel costs for 2-3 staff members to go to regional/national trainings. Includes registration, airfare, hotel, transportation and per diem costs Supplies: Office Supplies -This covers the cost of general office supplies, copying and postage used in the classrooms by the Migrant Head Start staff. This budget was based on last year's program cost. Child and Family Services Supplies - Includes supplies used in the classroom and is based on last year's program cost. Educational, medical, dental, playground, cleaning and building supplies are included. Food Service Supplies- Includes the cost of kitchen supplies such as paper products and utensils necessary to provide meals, snacks, and preparation of food projects in the classroom. Based on last year's program costs. Other Supplies- Includes janitorial and building supplies and based on historical cost. Contractual: Health/Disability Services- Head Start is the payer of last resort for medical/dental services. The budget includes the cost of screening and treatment. This line item also covers the costs of contracted mental health provided by North Range Behavioral Services and any disability services needed that are not arranged through the school districts. Food Service-FENWC will contract with various entities to provide food for the children in the program. This line item provides for children's meals not covered by the CACFP reimbursement. It also pays for the costs of staff meals who are supervising the meals in a family style setting. Child Transportation Services-On the Western Slope, FENWC contracts with Mesability to provide the children's transportation.The amount is based on previous performance figures and includes the cost of bus monitors. Other: Utilities/Telephone-This cost is calculated on a historical basis and includes water, electricity, gas, trash, pest control, telephone use and computer lines to the remote sites. Child Liability Insurance-Our insurance is with Fritts Insurance Company and is approximately $3.57/child. Building Maintenance/Repair-This is a contracted service with the School Districts and various entities including County Buildings and Grounds and Olathe Housing Authority. The line item is calculated on historical cost. Local Travel -These funds are used for staff mileage reimbursement for travel to and from the centers including those on the Western Slope. Mileage is reimbursed at$.385/mile. For travel to monitor Grand Junction, mileage is provided as well as hotel costs and a daily per diem. Budget is based on historical costs. Nutrition Services-This line item pays for the material costs of nutritional food projects for the children at all sites. Parent Services-PPC account that is budgeted by the parents for allowable Migrant Head Start parent needs...i.e. meeting costs, parent activity, needs and supplies, necessary mileage for meetings, child care costs for meetings, per diem for parents participating in activities and trainings, etc. The budget is planned by the PPC and run through their own checking account. In addition, costs to send parent reps to a National training conference are paid by this budget. The balance allows for parents to attend Computer Educational Lab or other training programs. Administrative Overhead/Direct Allocated Costs-This is the administrative cost that the program incurs through DHS. These costs are compiled in an Internal Service Pool and are charged to the programs based on the number of hours that the administrative staff spends on each of the programs it serves. The budget is based on past experience. During the past,the administrative staff has spent an average of 15%of time servicing the migrant program. Therefore the budgeted amount is equal to 15% of anticipated administrative annual costs. Department of Human Services costs: Percent Position Responsibilities Actual Actual Amount paid with of Salary Fringe Head Start Salary Funds 15 Exec. Oversight and $124,195 $38,500 $24,404 Director Planning of DHS Programs 15 Fiscal Budget preparation 50,356 14,100 9,668 Officer and grant tracking 15 Accountant Cost allocation and 45,655 12,783 8,766 reporting 15 Fiscal Purchasing 37,044 11,484 7,279 Specialist function/contract maintenance 15 Fiscal Accounts Payable 29,265 8,194 5,619 Specialist 15 Personnel Personnel functions 47,444 14,708 9,323 Mgr. and payroll 15 PBX PBX operations 23,046 6,453 4,425 Operator Supplies 3,298 Building Charges (Utilities, repair& maintenance, 17,427 Buildings& Grounds, Overhead, etc.) Data Processing and Communications 9,791 TOTAL $357,005 $106,222 $100,000 Children's Transportation -The Weld County Department of Transportation will be providing our transportation for all of our sites in the Weld County Area.Transportation is treated as an Internal Service Pool and serves all of the Human Services (DHS)transportation needs. Charges for this service are based on the number of miles and the number of hours the transportation department spends on each of the areas/programs it serves.We have budgeted this service based on our transportation costs incurred last year.This line item will also include costs for bus monitors. REGIONAL HEAD START BUDGET NARRATIVE PY 2005 COLA Narrative COLA: The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC) has year-round staff. The staff works for both the Regional Head Start Program as well as the Migrant Head Start Program. Therefore, FENWC gets COLA funding from both programs and allocates it out across the annual salaries of the entire FENWC staff retroactive to January 1st. The combination will allow for an overall 1.2684% increase to salary rates. For Head Start that is a $21.513.00 increase to salaries and $5.832.00 to fringe for a total of $27,345.00. For Migrant Head Start that will be an increase of$16.605.00 toward salaries and $4,502.00 toward fringe for a total of$21,107.00. These increases will be incorporated as a permanent increase of the pay scale by 1.2684%. (Staff breakdown is attached) PY06 ATTACHMENT I HS BREAKDOWN OF SALARY/FRINGE TOTAL TOTAL SALARY AMOUNT ANNUAL SAL FRINGE 8 FRINGE ATTRIBUTABLE FTE POSITION HRLY RT X QUANTITY(#) TO 06 MHS MHS SALARY MHS FRINGE HEAD START DIRECTOR 27.17 56,730,96 12,672,76 69,403.72 34,701.86 26,928.15 7,773 72 EDUC.SPEC. 14.59 30,463.92 8,610.88 39,074.80 19,537.40 15,160.74 4,376.66 HEALTH SPEC 14.94 31,194,72 8,723,89 39,918.61 19,959.30 15,488.13 4,471.17 FAMILY SERV.SPEC 17.08 35,663.04 9,414.86 45,077.90 22,538.95 17,489.90 5,049.05 OFFICE MGR 17.08 35,663.04 9,414.86 45,077.90 22,538.95 17,489.90 5,049.05 DISABILITIES/MH SPEC 14.59 30,463.92 8,610.88 39,074.80 19,537.40 15,160.74 4,376.66 ED COORD 14.32 29,900.16 8,523.70 38,423.86 19,211.93 14,908.18 4,303.75 ED COORD 14.66 30,610.08 8,633.48 39,243.56 19,621.78 15,226.22 4,395.56 OFF ASST 10.59 22,111.92 7,319.34 29,431.26 14,715.63 11,419.12 3,296.51 OFF ASST 11.68 24,387.84 7,671.29 32,059.13 16,029,56 12,438.71 3,590.85 OFF ASST 10.85 22,654.80 7,403.29 30,058.09 15,029.05 11,662.32 3,366.72 COMM SERV WKR 10.04 20,963.52 7,141.76 28,105.28 14,052.64 10,904.65 3,147.99 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.62 28,438.56 8,385.84 36,824.40 12,520.30 9,715.57 2,804.73 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.95 29,127.60 8,494.53 37,622.13 12,791.52 9,926.04 2,865.49 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.62 28,438.56 8,385.84 36,824.40 12,520.30 9,715.57 2,804.73 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.95 29,127.60 8,494.53 37,622.13 12,791.52 9,926.04 2,865.49 CENTER DIRECTOR 15.47 32,301.36 8,995,15 41,296.51 14,040.81 10,895.47 3,145.34 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.62 28,438.56 8,385.84 36,824.40 12,520.30 9,715.57 2,804.73 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.95 29,127.60 8,494.53 37,622.13 12,791.52 9,926.04 2,865.49 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.29 27,749.52 8,277.15 36,026.67 18,013.34 13,978.09 4635.25 CENTER DIRECTOR 14.32 29,900.16 8,616.39 38,516.55 13.095.63 10,162.02 2,933.61 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.29 27,749.52 8,277.15 36,026.67 18,013.34 13,978.09 4,035.25 CENTER DIRECTOR 14.32 29,900.16 8,616.39 38,516.55 13,095.63 10,162.02 2,933.61 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.62 28,438.56 8,385.84 36,824.40 12,520.30 9,715.57 2.804.73 TEACHER 12.45 25,995.60 8,000.49 33,996.09 11,558.67 8,969.36 2,589.31 TEACHER 12.45 25,995.60 8,000.49 33,996.09 11,558.67 8,969.36 2,589.31 TEACHER II 13.08 27,311.04 8,207.99 35,519.03 12,07647 9,371.17 2,705.30 TEACHER 12.45 25,995.60 8,000.49 33,996.09 11,558.67 8,969.36 2,589.31 TEACHER 12.45 25,995.60 8,000.49 33,996.09 11,558.67 8,969.36 2,589.31 TEACHER 12.76 26,642.88 8,102.59 34,745.47 11,813.46 9,167.08 2,646,39 TEACHER 14.97 31,257.36 8,830.47 40,087.83 13,629.86 10,576.58 3,053.29 TEACHER 12.16 25,390.08 7,904.98 33,295.06 11,320.32 8,784,41 2,535.91 TEACHER 12.16 25,390.08 7,904.98 33,295.06 11,320.32 8,784.41 2,535.91 TEACHER 12.76 26,642.88 8,102.59 34,745.47 11,813.46 9,167.08 2,646.39 TEACHER 13.08 27,311.04 8,207.99 35,519.03 12,076.47 9,371.17 2,705.30 TEACHER 12.45 25,995.60 8,000.49 33,996.09 11,558.67 8,969.36 2,589.31 TEACHER 12.45 25,995.60 8,000.49 33,996.09 11,558.67 8,969.36 2,589.31 TEACHER 12.76 26,642.88 8,102.59 34,745.47 11,813.46 9,167.08 2,646.39 TEACHER 12.76 26,642.88 8,102.59 34,745.47 11,813.46 9,167.08 2,646.39 TEACHER 11.86 24,763.68 7,806.17 32,569.85 11,073.75 8,593.07 2,480.68 TEACHER 14.22 29,691.36 8,583.46 38,274.82 13,013.44 10,098.24 2,915.20 TEACHER II 12.76 26,642.88 8,102,59 34,745.47 11,813.46 9,167.08 2,646.39 TEACHER II 14.11 29,461.68 8,547.23 38,008.91 12,923.03 10,028.08 2,894.94 TEACHER 12.45 25,995.60 8,000.49 33,996.09 11,558.67 8,969.36 2,589.31 TEACHER II 12.45 25,995.60 8,000.49 33,996.09 11,558.67 8,969.36 2,589,31 TEACHER 13.08 27,311.04 8,207.99 35,519.03 12,076.47 9,371,17 2,705,30 TEACHER II 13.08 27,311.04 8,207.99 35,519,03 12,076.47 9,371.17 2,705.30 TEACHER 11.86 24,763.68 7,806.17 32,569.85 11,073.75 8,593.07 2,480.68 TEACH ASST 10.63 22,195.44 7,401.06 29,596.50 10,062.81 7,808.60 2,254.21 1.00 TEACH ASST 9.30 19,418.40 6,963.02 26,381 42 8,969.68 6,960.34 2,009,34 TEACH ASST 8.87 18,520.56 6,821.40 25,341.96 8,616.27 6,686.10 1,930.17 TEACH ASST 9.30 19,418.40 6,963.02 26,381.42 8,969.68 6,960.34 2,009.34 TEACH ASST 9.30 19,418.40 6,963.02 26,381.42 8,969.68 6,960.34 2,009.34 TEACH ASST 9.05 18,896.40 6,880.68 25,777.08 8,764.21 6,800.90 1,963.31 TEACH ASST 9.30 19,418.40 6,963.02 26,381.42 8,969.68 6,960.34 2,009.34 TEACH ASST 8.87 18,520.56 6,82140 25,341.96 8,616.27 6,686.10 1,930.17 TEACH ASST 9.30 19,418.40 6,963.02 26,381.42 8,969.68 6,960.34 2,009.34 TEACHASST 8.87 18,520.56 6,821.40 25,341.96 8,616.27 6,686.10 1,930.17 TEACH ASST 9.05 18,896.40 6,880.68 25,777.08 8,764.21 6,800.90 1,963.31 TEACHASST 9.54 19,919.52 7,042.07 26,961.59 9,166.94 7,113.41 2,053.53 TEACHASST 9.54 19,919.52 7,042.07 26,961.59 9,166.94 7,113.41 2,053.53 TEACH ASST 9.05 18,896.40 6,880.68 25,777.08 8,764.21 6,800.90 1,963.31 TEACHASST 8.87 18,520.56 6,821.40 25,341.96 8,616.27 6,686.10 1,930.17 TEACH ASST 9.54 19,919.52 7,042.07 26,961.59 9,166.94 7,113.41 2,053.53 TEACH ASST 9.05 18,896.40 6,880.68 25,777.08 8,764.21 6,800.90 1,963.31 TEACH ASST 9.05 18,896.40 6,880.68 25,777.08 8,764.21 6,800.90 1,963.31 TEACH ASST 9.30 19,418.40 6,963.02 26,381,42 8,969.68 6,960.34 2,009.34 TEACH ASST 9.54 19,919.52 7,042.07 26,961.59 9,166.94 7,113.41 2,053.53 TEACHASST 9.54 19,919.52 7,042.07 26,961.59 9,166.94 7,113.41 2,053.53 TEACH ASST 9.05 18.896,40 6,880.68 25,777.08 8,764.21 6,800.90 1,963.31 TEACH ASST 8.87 18,520.56 6,821.40 25,341.96 8,616.27 6,686.10 1,930.17 TEACH ASST 11.86 24,763.68 7,806.17 32,569.85 11,073.75 8,593.07 2,480.68 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.95 29,127.60 8,494.53 37,622.13 37,622.13 29,194.23 8,427.90 1.00 CENTER DIRECTOR 13.95 29,127.60 8,494.53 37,622.13 37,622.13 29,194.23 8,427.90 1,0 ED COORD 13.29 27,749.52 8,277.15 36,026.67 36,026,67 27,956.18 8,070,49 8.00 TEACHERS 11.86 198,109.44 35,149.39 233,258.83 233,258.83 181,005.50 52,253.33 3.7 TEACH ASSTS 8.87 68,526.07 14,709.17 83,235.24 83,235.24 64,589.35 18,645.89 1.5 RECRUITERS 10.90 34,138.80 9,179.16 43,317.96 21,658.98 16,807.06 4,851.92 1.5 OFFICE TECHS 10.33 32,353.56 8,903.09 41,256.85 41,256.65 32,014.57 9,242.08 7.25 LUNCH AIDES 7.23 109,447.74 21,164.07 130,611.81 32,652.95 25,338.22 7,314.73 3.4 JANITORS 8.87 62,969.90 16,345.25 79,315.15 17,449.33 13,540.43 3,908.90 GRAND TOTAL 2,421,285.52 698,985.60 3,120,271.12 1,443,624.82 1,120,232.10 323,392.72 NON-FEDERAL MATCH BREAKDOWN Equipment: Vehicle Purchase -Weld County will purchase buses to transport the children door to door. Weld County purchases the vans with general funds. Head Start's percentage of the donation is approximately $ 63,430. Supplies: Child and Family Services Supplies - Donated value of classroom supplies from vendors and other third party sources, $46,000. Contractual: Administrative Services - Donated Services provided by ACS Computer Services and Shane Brown to the FENWC Network estimated at $43,000 annually. Health/Disabilities Services - Value of services provided by School Districts, dentists, clinics, and contractors at no charge to the program, $24,000. Child Transportation Services - Donated value of added services provided by the Mesability Contract, $22,000. Other Contracts - Donated value of time, space, goods and services from Olathe Housing Authority and Mesa County, $62,000. Other: Depreciation/Use Allowance - The Migrant portion of the modular depreciation will be absorbed by the General Fund of DHS and not charged to the program, $7,738. Building Maintenance/Repair and Occupancy - Montrose Housing Authority provides land use and grounds maintenance for Olathe modular sites at no charge to the program, $11,100. Volunteers - Estimate of the value of parent volunteer time for classroom time, in meetings and trainings and other Migrant activities are estimated at $25,000. Training and TA Services - The donations for our T & TA Plan include Promises for Children Workshops-$3,000, Weld County General Fund-$9,000 and Colorado Workforce Training-$4,000. County Central Services - The percentage of annual central services costs donated to Head Start by the County is valued at $221,236. TOTAL MATCH $ 541,504 WELD COUNTY DIVISION OP RIMS SERVICES COST ALLOCATION PROCESS BY MARILYN CARLINO FISCAL OFFICER REVISED 003 CERTIFICATION OF COST ALLOCATION PLAN This is to certify that I have reviewed the cost allocation plan submitted herewith and to the best of my knowledge and belief: 1. All the costs covered by this proposal revised June 2003, to establish the cost allocation method for calendar year 2003 on, are allowable and in accordance with the requirements of OMB Circular A-87 and the requirements to the Federal awards to which they apply. 2. All costs covered by this proposal are properly allocable to the Federal awards on the basis of a beneficial or causal relationship between the expenses incurred and the awards to which they are allocated in accordance with the applicable requirements. Further, similar types of costs have been accounted for consistently. I declare that the foregoing is true and correct. State of Colorado County of Weld Division of Human Services 1 Wal er J eckman Ex cu ive irector, WCDHS WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE BOARD OF WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES I EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I. EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION TRANSPORTATION AREA AGENCY FAMILY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ON AGING NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY I Basic labor Exchange Reception Client Registration Data B Food Stamp Program Developmentally • Migrant/Seasonal Farmworkers . appropriate practices I Education TRA/TAA ICDA Targeted Triage Population iTeacher Education Dispatch Teach Ald Education 'Basic Labor Exchange Drivers ICuniculum Development Employer i Job Referrals Fiscal ;Job Placement Fiscal Disabilities Relations I `Job Match Screening and Mental Job Listing Assessment i Marketing Community Evaluation Health lJob Solicitation `Accnunt I ng I Services Special Services I Job Development Building and for children Nutrition Centers 'Summer Job Hunt _ Computer Senior Centers Veteran Maintenance j I Outreach Health 8 Screening ! . Assessments Representative ISeniorEmployment veteran's Services !Senior Legal Services Physicals Health,Dental Jrmunrzations ! and Nutrition V• eteran Service Coordination Dental Exams Veteran's Preference Monitoring CareLink Dental Work Referrals (ED Preparation Ombudsman Remedial Education I Case Management Learning Assessments Personnel Recruitment Basic Word Processing I Blgldtty Family Lab Basic Typing Contract Case Ma rragerrent Partnerships Resume Development Services 1 Fam ly Support Program Employability Skills • Secretarial— j Adult Day Care TANF Program I Peer Counseling � PBX Operator.WIA Adult Program Meals on Wheels I WIA Youth Program Senior Clinics I Poky Council Special Welfare to Work Hispanic Outreach Parent Training Parent Programs Volunteers Involvement g WIA Dislocated Worker Program Hone Health Care Parent Advocacy Attorney Supervision 05/03 !Project TRAIN L `senior Meals WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENTS 7 EMPLOYMENT CHILDREN SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS 2 ` 2 Linda Perez, Director Dr. Janet Luna-Flaugher, Director Eva Jewell, Director Patsy Drewer, Director (970) 353-3800 x3363 (970) 353-3800 x 3340 (970) 353-3800 x3331 (970) 353-3800 x3490 • Wagner/Peyser • Head Start • Area Agency on Aging • 40 Vehicles • Workforce Investment Act Programs • Migrant and Seasonal Head Start • Senior Nutrition(23 sites) • Elderly&Disabled Paratransit • Temporary Assistance to Needy Families • State Funded Pre-School Program • Rural Senior Coordinator(19 centers) • Head Start/Migrant DisabledHead Start (TANF) • Children with Special Needs • Options for Long Term Care • Public Transit Modified Fixed Route • Dislocated Worker • Information Assistance • Special Contracts • Employment First Food Stamp Program • Long Term Care Ombudsman • Non-emergency Medical • Governor's Summer Job Hunt • Senior Legal Services • Non-medical(HCBS) • AmeriCorps • Family Caregiver Program • Transport TANF clients • Tight Corps • Other contracted senior services • Broker for Weld County Medicaid • Triage Targeted Populations • Delivery of senior nutrition meals at 23 sites • Consumer Navigator • Learning Lab • • Partner Agencies o Rocky Mountain Li_H o Job Corps • o Co Community College o Bueno / \ o Colorado Vocational Re o Right to Read Rehabilitation Services PURCHASE OF SERVICES/COORDINATION AGREEMENTS ▪ University of Northern Colorado • Rivate Nurses • Catholic Charities Northern • Greeley Weld Housing Authority • Han de Salud Health Clinic • Rocky Mountain SER Head Start • Adams County Mental Health • Colorado Rehabilitation Services • Sunrise Health Clinic • Rivate Dentists and Doctors • Island Grove Treatrrent Center • Olathe Fbusing Authority • RVNA • Shamrock Transit and Metro Taxi Corrpany • Mental Health/Rivate • Mesa County School District • North Range Behavioral Health • Colorado Department of Health and • Rivate Speech Therapists • Paliside Living Center • Weld Food Bank Environment,Migrant Health Rogram • Special Ed Educator/Private • Colorado State University • Trinity Housing Corporation • Meals on Wheels • Weld District Attorney's Office • Dream Team • BOCES • Larimer County Human Development • The Bus - • Colorado Child&Adrift Care Food Rogram • Restitution Center • Home Health Care • Ains Community College • Northern Colorado Center on Deafness • Greeley Area Foundation • Adult Day Care(Odergarden) • 17 Local School Districts • Grand Valley Transit • Red Carpel Service • Rivate Attorney • CO Dept.of Transportation • St.Mary's Hospital 01/05 • Sodexho 1 FENWC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Weld County Board of County Commissioners I I I l Regional Head Start Policy Council Executive Director Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Policy Council Division of Human Services Walt Speckman FENWC Director Dr. Janet Flaugher I I I I I I Center Directors Education Specialist Mental Health/ Family and Community Health Specialist Office Manager Kayla Major Disabilities Specialist Partnership Specialist Julie Mallory Linda Luna Sharon Benson Leticia Galindo l `. Parent Committee Janitor Education Contracts Recruiters Contracts Office Technicians Coordinators Teachers I I Teacher Assistants Lunch Aides EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY • ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Weld County Workforce Board of Weld County Commissioners Development Board Employment Services of Weld County-Workforce Center Director/ EMPLOYMENT / ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Basic Labor Exchange Reception Registration Employment First Food Stamp Program Migrant/Seasonal Farmworkers Client Data ;TRAITAA Fiscal Triage Targeted Population Basic Labor Exchange Job Referrals Job Placements ¢ Accounting Job Match F Building Maintenance Job Listings s Computer Maintenance Marketing ; Employer Job Solicitation Relations Job Development Summer Job Hunt Personnel Veteran's Services Veteran Veteran Service Coordination :Veteran's Preference MonitoringA Representative Secretarial I,PBX Operator GED Preparation Remedial Education 'Assessments Basic Word Processing Basic Typing Resume Development Learning Lab Employability Skills Career Development Special Projects TANF Program WIA Adult Program F WIA Youth Program Welfare to Work Special WIA Dislocated Worker Program Programs AmeriCorps Project TRAIN _..._ • 08/D3 • Area Agency on Aging Organizational Chart Board of County Commissioners — — 1 Fiscal and _ _ . Department of Human Services Personnel* Walter J. Speckman-Executive Director Area Agency on Aging • Eva M.Jewell*-Director — — — — = Advisory Board Dorothy Escarnilla*-Assistant Community Services CareLink-OLTC Contract Services •Bev Reid*-Nutrition and •Sandra Hasch- Adult Day Care Home Health Care Senior Centers Technical Coordinator Peer Counseling Attorney Supervision Advisor Meals on Wheels Hispanic Outreach •9 Case Managers UNC Food Services •Joyce Johnson*-Nutrition •1 Registered Nurse* Consultant •Pete Archuleta*Paralegal and Special Programs •Jerry Kearney*-Family Caregiver Coordinator •Dorothy Escamilla*- Outreach •Raegan Maldonado*- Ombudsman •2 Assistant Ombudsman* *Indicates full or part-time FTE (Older Americans Act) AAA Organizational Chart ATTACHMENT A -45- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Organizational Chart County Commissioners Director Human Services • Administrator Transit Systems Operations Supply/Vehicle Coordinator Spe:,ialist Dispatchers Drivers Schedulers ni:'ptiless\o nice\orechart.wpd 8.3;7000 WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES COST ALLOCATION PLAN PURPOSE The purpose of this cost allocation plan is to outline, in writing, the methods and procedures that Weld County Division of Human Services will use to allocate costs to its various programs, contracts and grants. BACKGROUND Weld County Division of Human Services (DES) operates as an umbrella agency of Weld County Government. DHS is the administrative entity for various federal and state programs, grants and contracts. These programs are grouped into four areas; Employment Services, Family Educational Network, Area Agency on Aging, and Other Human Service. Employment Services includes the following grants and contracts; Workforce Investment Act Grant programs, Wagner/Peyser programs, Summer Job Hunt, Employment First Food Stamp/Job Search Program, Workfare, TANF, Welfare to Work, Americorps, National Emergency Grants, & the Educational Computer Lab. Family Educational Network consists of the following revenue sources and programs; Head Start, Migrant Head Start, Child Care Food Program, and State Preschool. Area Agency on Aging incorporates Older American Act funds into several Senior programs. It also relies on USDA funds for Senior nutrition programs, Community Service Block Grant Funds for coordinating the Senior volunteer program, Federal Transit Funds for Senior Minibus transportation, and Single Entry Point Funds and Private Contracts for Senior Case management. Other Human Service programs and funding include; Community Service Block grant, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Annual Budgets for all DHS grants and funds are stated in the Weld County Calendar Year Budget Book. These grants require that DHS complies with OMB Circular A-102, Uniform Administrative Requirements for State and Local Governments and OMB Circular A- 87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments. This Cost Allocation Plan is based on the definitions and requirements spelled out in OMB Circular A-87 . GENERAL APPROACH The general approach of DHS in allocating costs to particular programs, grants and contract is as follows; A) All costs identifiable with a specific program, grants or contracts are charged directly to the benefitting program. B) Unassigned direct costs are assigned to cost pools and are allocated monthly based on monthly time sheet distribution percentages of the personnel assigned to each particular cost pool. For example, the percentages taken against the Employment Services cost pool only come from Employment Services staff and are allocated only to the programs served by the Employment services staff. Allocated costs do not cross pools. ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY DHS uses six cost pools; 1) Transportation Cost Pool---This pool is used to accumulate all the joint costs associated with running DHS's Transportation Department which provides minibus transportation for several of our programs. This pool includes transportation staff salaries, fringe benefits, and all transportation operational costs. 2) Employment Services Cost Pool---This pool is used to accumulate all the joint costs associated with the operations of Employment Services including; Employment Services staff salaries, fringe benefits, and other costs which cannot be directly identified to a program. 3) Area Agency on Aging Cost Pool---This pool is used to accumulate all salary and fringe costs and joint costs associated with Area Agency on Aging employees and programs. 4) Administrative Cost Pool---This pool includes all administrative salaries, fringe, overhead and other joint costs associated with administering all DHS programs that cannot be directly identified to a grant or contract. For example; ground maintenance, utilities, janitorial - those types of general overhead costs that serve the entire agency. 5) FENWC Cost Pool---This pool is used to accumulate all the joint costs associated with the operations of Family Educational Network of Weld County including; FENWC staff salaries and fringe, as well as other costs which cannot be directly identified to a specific program. 6) Client Payroll pool - This pool is used to accumulate all the client payroll expense - salary and fringe - from all programs. TRANSPORTATION COST POOL The Transportation Department system tracks client miles and trips associated with each program served. These figures are accumulated into a monthly report. Monthly, percentages of miles per program are calculated for the period. The percentages are taken against the total transportation department costs for the month. The amounts are allocated from the pool to the program (fund) receiving benefit. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES COST POOL Monthly time sheets are kept by all Employment Services employees noting their time per month per program served. Monthly, the time worked per program is entered into a spreadsheet which calculates total time (weighted by rates of pay) percentages per program. The time/rate percentages are taken against this pool of costs and are allocated to grants served accordingly. AREA AGENCY ON AGING SERVICES COST POOL Monthly time sheets are kept by all Area Agency on Aging employees noting their time per month per program served. Monthly, the time worked per program is entered into a spreadsheet which calculates total time percentages per programs weighted by rates of pay. The time/rate percentages are taken against this pool of costs and are allocated to grants served accordingly. ADMINISTRATIVE COST POOL Monthly time sheets are kept by all Administrative staff noting their time per month per program served. Monthly, the time worked per program is entered into a spreadsheet which calculates total time percentages per program weighted by rates of pay. The time/rate percentages are taken against this pool of costs and are allocated to grants served accordingly. FENWC COST POOL Monthly time sheets are kept by all FENWC staff noting their time per program served. The classroom staff allocates by percentage of children per program. Monthly, the percentages are calculated and taken against this pool of costs and allocated to grants and programs served accordingly. CLIENT PAYROLL POOL Monthly payroll log is sent from County payroll. The DES Fiscal Tech identifies by Time sheets what program each client is associated with on the payroll log. A manual journal entry is done monthly to move the salary and fringe from the pool to the fund/grant that the client is directly associated with. GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTING Weld County uses a uniform classification of accounts for all general ledger departments. Each grant or program is its own general ledger department (fund) . All direct costs are charged directly to the particular department it served. All allocated costs are entered into the ledger by journal entry--from the pools to the grant departments. Each allocated line item is coded so it can be identified as to cost pool source. Each expense, whether direct or allocated, is also coded with a program code to charge it against the cost category defined by the grant. REPORTING Most grant programs are on monthly reporting. Each general ledger department is printed for the time period to report. The department carries the calendar year-to-date totals for each cost category of expenses. From the total for the grant cost category is subtracted what has been reported in prior periods of the same calendar year. The balance for the cost category is transferred to the report for the current period. The ledger report, is the documentation of costs and backup to reported expenditures. Audit Report Weld County Department of Human Services-FENWC 90CM0136 / 000 / FY 2006 Basic Migrant and Seasonal Grant Application 9/14/2005 2:47:15 PM 1 PROGRAM NARRATIVE PART IV PROGRAM NARRATIVE PA 23 The Family Educational Network of Weld County provides a comprehensive early childhood education program that focuses on early childhood development. The program provides support to migrant and seasonal farm worker families in Northern Colorado, supported by the Migrant Head Start framework. FENWC works with a variety of agencies to identify the needs of migrant and seasonal farm worker families and determines eligibility for Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Head Start Children. Services are individualized so that they are responsible to the needs of each family. The following services are available to eligible migrant children and families through FENWC. • Education Services Teaching staff writes and uses Individual Development Plans (IDP'S) for each child. This working document stimulates social, emotional, motor and intellectual learning experiences; self-reliance, self-esteem and self-confidence are encouraged, thus, they establish the underpinnings of future educational success. For children with identified disabilities, the program also utilizes the IEP to provide individualized optimal services. • Health Services The Program's Health Component works in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Health, local health clinics and private providers to furnish a broad range of medical, dental and mental health activities. Children identified with disabilities are provided with services through Migrant Health and local migrant clinics. In addition the Program provides health and nutrition education to the parents to promote sound physical and mental child development. • Family Services/Parent Involvement Family Services works directly with a variety social service agencies to obtain needed assistance for families and to provide social services, educational and employment training to parents. This support enables families to improve the quality and condition of their lives. FENWC considers parents an integral part of the staff team. Parent participation is encouraged in the decision-making process, not only regarding their children's education but also in the overall operation of the program. The Program supports parents in their role and joins them in the process of developing goals for their children. MISSION STATEMENT FENWC's mission is to provide children and families with a high quality, comprehensive program which promotes self-esteem, fosters social and educational competence, develops independence, and enables children and families to be lifetime learners and responsible, valued members of their community. VISION STATEMENT Our Vision is that FENWC will continue to be a high quality program where the staff is respected, educated and supported as strong leaders in the field of education. To that end we endeavor to foster unity within the community and nurture collaborative efforts within the school districts. Our Program strives to work closely with governing bodies to support families, children and staff to meet their diverse needs. The Family Educational Network of Weld County is committed to providing migrant and seasonal farm worker families with a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive program that promotes self-esteem, fosters social-competence, develops independence, and enables children and families to experience future successes. Funding for FENWC comes primarily from Federal Grants, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children, Youth and Families/Administration of Children and Families/Head Start Bureau/Regions XII and VIII. Other funding sources come from the State of Colorado, passed through local school districts and CCAP funding from the Department of Human Services. Children qualify through the following funding sources: The Migrant Head Start and Head Start Programs, Colorado Preschool Program, and School District Disabilities Funds. During the Migrant/Seasonal Program, the Migrant Head Start children have their own classrooms so that their unique needs can be met. FENWC currently has ten sites throughout Northern Colorado, including the Western Slope. I. OBJECTIVES, NEED FOR ASSISTANCE AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA The Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC), 1551 North 17th Avenue/P.O. Box 1805, Greeley, Colorado, 80632, provides a comprehensive early childhood education program which focuses on early childhood development and provides support to eligible migrant and seasonal families throughout northern Colorado through the Head Start framework. FENWC currently serves 266 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start eligible children (birth through 5) and has requested expansion dollars to serve an additional 16 children and their families. The primary objective of FENWC is to provide the following services in order to foster families' increased social competence, prepare children for school success, and prepare children and families to be healthy, productive members of their community: Parent Involvement; Health Services; Nutritional Services; Social Services; and Educational Services. 2 FENWC encourages active parent involvement through the following opportunities: Policy Council; Parent Committee; in the classroom as paid volunteers or observers; volunteers in the service areas; working with the children at home; and, taking the lead as the primary educator/caretaker of the child. When eligible families are enrolled, they receive an informational packet with details about the program and specific component areas and responsibilities. The packet includes educational, nutritional, mental health and disabilities educational materials. Parents receive educational information via the Parent Involvement Van, Home Visits, Parent Committee Meetings and through information sent home with their children. Parents can check out books and videos from the Parent Involvement Van and through the mobile lending libraries that visit the centers. Area agencies also coordinate visits to migrant families with Head Start case managers or participate at Parent Committee Meetings. A major emphasis continues to be parent education, again with the objective of increasing the social competence of families by building parenting skills and teaching skills for becoming vocal advocates for their children's education. For children to develop high self-esteem and be successful in school it is important that our program work with the parents so that they understand the important role they have as their children's primary educators. A further objective is to assist parents in their efforts to gain the confidence to work with their children at home, feel comfortable in a school setting to support their children, feel empowered to further their own educational and skill levels, find employment, and be able to access needed support services. Need for Assistance — Community Assessment Geographic Area (map attached) The Family Educational Network of Weld County provides Head Start services to eligible migrant and seasonal families in northern Colorado at 10 sites in the following areas: Greeley - There are 6 sites in Greeley, Colorado, providing services to children living in Greeley and the rural northeast and northwest. Frederick—A 4-classroom facility at Frederick, Colorado, serves the towns and rural areas of Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, Erie, Mead, Platteville and the rural southeast and southwest. Hudson — One classroom at Hudson, Colorado, provides services to children in the towns and rural areas around Hudson, Keenesburg, Prospect Valley and Roggen. Grand Junction — A 6-classroom facility at Grand Junction, Colorado, provides services to children in Grand Junction, Mesa County and the surrounding rural area. 3 Olathe — A 4-classroom facility provides services to children in Delta and Montrose counties including towns and rural areas. Wage Comparability Study— The program conducted a wage comparability study in the spring of 2005. Salary for several positions was below comparability for that position at that time when compared with the other MSHS program in Colorado. This included Education, Disabilities, Health and Family and Community Partnerships Specialists, as well as Education Coordinators, Center Directors and Teachers. This disparity also existed when these positions were compared to comparable positions in local school districts, although school district credential requirements were higher than those for Head Start personnel. This disparity did not exist when salaries were compared to local salaries for private early childhood facilities and child care homes. FENWC Teachers must have a minimum of an A.A. and Teacher Assistants must have a minimum of a high school diploma with 1000 verifiable hours working with children under the age of 6 in a preschool setting, as would be a minimum requirement at another Head Start facility. However, minimum credentialing standards for teachers and teacher assistants in the private sector are lower than those in Head Start. II. PROGRAM APPROACH AND RESULTS OR EXPECTED BENEFITS The Family Educational Network of Weld County proposes to continue a comprehensive Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Head Start Program in Weld, Adams, Jefferson, Larimer, Morgan, Mesa, Delta and Montrose counties, providing services to low-income migrant and seasonal farm worker children. The program's targeted enrollment is 266, with no fewer than 26 children with disabilities to be enrolled and no more than 26 children in the 10% over-income category to be enrolled. Priority will be given to the migrant farm worker children, and 118 slots will be held for migrant children. All centers will operate 9 hours per day, five days a week. Children will receive services in front-range centers from 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. On the western slope, the hours will be from 7:30 until 4:30. Grand Junction classrooms will open in February and close at the end of September; Olathe classrooms will open in April and close at the end of November to endeavor to meet the needs of the population, especially in the orchards. On the front-range, the program will run 14 weeks, from June through September, to accommodate the needs of families in the area's shorter growing season. The program's inability to financially replace the loss of USDA meal reimbursements for a fourth meal, the inability of the Colorado Migrant Health Program to provide health services to children without charge, and the skyrocketing cost of transportation services have severely affected the program's budget and ability to provide more extensive services to families. 4 All preschool classrooms will be staffed at a 1:8 ratio, with 2 teachers and a maximum of 15 children in each classroom. Infant and toddler classrooms will be staffed at a 1:3 ratio, with 3 teachers and a maximum of 8 children in each classroom. While these ratios significantly impact the program's budget, they meet Performance Standards as well as primary caregiver model. The proposed Program Options for the grant period is Center Based: Monday through Friday (9 hours per day), serving infants, toddlers and preschool age children and their families, 8-month program on Colorado's western slope and 14-week program on Colorado's front range. Special Needs Services in collaboration with school districts and area providers, serving infants, toddlers and preschool age children and their families, 8-month program on Colorado's western slope and 14-week program on Colorado's front range. The information on the following page includes the anticipated number of eligible migrant children that the program is able serve at each site. This number appears higher than the funded enrollment because Colorado's migrant population is highly mobile, and the number of children actually served at each site may vary as a result of the ebb and flow of the population as well as FENWC's open enrollment system through which the program continually replaces children who leave the program (See attached map for site locations.) FENWC assesses the needs of families and their children and ensures that an individualized program is adopted to meet their particular needs. A Family Needs Assessment and Partnership Agreement are completed with each family by a Center Director to decide how the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start P:rogram may best support the family. Once the assessment and agreement are complete, a plan is developed for the family, which takes into consideration the individual needs of the child and family. Goals and objectives are developed with the family's participation. Regular follow-up is provided. In addition to regular classroom literacy education and activities for children, the program plans to develop and initiate a Read-A-Thon month for children and families, Literacy Bags and a Literacy Fair. Plans are in the works to solicit new and gently used books in Spanish and English for the Read-A-Thon which will be a month-long activity designed to get the entire family reading. In collaboration with Aims Community College, the program checks out Literacy Bags to children on a weekly basis. The bags contain books and activities for children and the entire family to enjoy. When bags are returned, new bags can be checked out. The program has also collaborated with Promises for Children to apply for grant monies to double the number of Literacy Bags in the program. In addition, in a community-wide initiative, the program is working to develop a Literacy Fair, a family event that will encourage literacy, enhance parenting skills and promote school readiness. 5 Literacy will be encouraged for adults as well as General Education Diploma (GED) support, English as a Second Language (ESL), or basic skills for employment. Participants lacking a high school education will be enrolled in GED/ABE classes or Remediation activities. The need for literacy enrichment will be determined through the Family Partnership Agreement, and all families will receive the service coordination and support necessary to reach identified goals. The FENWC/Employment Services - "Literacy in Technology Program" will provide adult educational services. FENWC and Employment Services of Weld County have implemented a Wide Area Network, which includes adult literacy programs and General Education Diploma (GED) programs. The project uses the highly successful INVEST-Destinations Curriculum/Program, which has a successful rate of educational gain. Studies indicate a full grade-level gain for eight hours of study, using the Destinations approach. Monolingual non-English speaking families will be provided with English as a Second Language classes either through the "Literacy in Technology Program's" Rosetta Stone Curriculum or referrals to appropriate agencies in the community. Upon mastery in the English language, the families will proceed into remedial and vocational education to promote self-sufficiency and employability retention, if the need is indicated on the Family Partnership Agreement. The adult educational level will be a minimum high school graduation or GED, or equivalent grade level at the end of the program. Many will move on to vocational or higher education. With an increased literacy level, it will be possible for parents to continue their education and/or receive vocational or other training leading to gainful employment, and leave the welfare and public assistance rolls. Networking endeavors of FENWC include establishing stronger working relationships with the Weld County School Districts. We have developed a "neighborhood school" concept; seven of ten sites are located on elementary school campuses or within the elementary school facility. Transitional activities are occurring at all sites. FENWC staff has the opportunity to share in the in- services and training of the school districts, parents have early exposure to the school system and; therefore, are enabled to assist their child toward a successful educational experience. Children are successfully transitioned into the public school system; as service delivery is enhanced by the public school, and special needs children continue receiving services without interruption. The staff of FENWC is involved in many community organizations and boards that provide direct and support services for families and children. By this involvement our program is apprized of the needs of families and the community, and is able to assist families with many of their needs. Employment and literacy are a great need of Head Start families. Our relationship with the Weld County Department of Human Services, Employment Services allows Center Directors to 6 effectively assist families with their employment and literacy needs. The Computer Learning Lab of Employment Services coordinates with the program to connect computers in all Head Start centers via a Wide Area Network (WAN) which allows our families easier access to a literacy program. The program also offers the benefits of educational opportunities for staff. If the programs through Employment Services do not meet the needs of the families, there are numerous resources in the community that families can be referred to, including Right to Read, Aims Community College and Catholic Charities Northern. FENWC has an excellent working relationship with community agencies. The Education Component utilizes Creative Curriculum in all classrooms and supplements it with the Ounce Scale for infants, as a curricular framework to meet the diverse needs of the children served. Children's primary language is spoken and written in the classroom as a springboard to learning English. At Center Committee and Policy Council meetings, parents are encouraged to help with curriculum planning to ensure that the program is meeting the individual and cultural needs of the children. Regular outcomes assessment of children's progress toward individual goals helps maintain classroom focus and monitor and adjust curriculum delivers to ensure success for all children. The program utilizes the ASQ screening tool to identify possible delays or disabilities. If the screening pinpoints a possible developmental problem, professionals complete further assessment, by which the most suitable means to serve a child is determined. After the process is complete, and after securing a professional determination, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is written by an interdisciplinary team including the parents. Team development of the plan ensures that the child receives the benefit of support in the classroom as well as in the home. Follow-up and support for the family are done via home visits, parent/teacher conferences and telephone contacts (when possible). This process supports the unique needs of each child and family. To promote a viable, functional Policy Council, FENWC will conduct training on roles and responsibilities, beginning with Center Committee Meetings. After parents have received initial training, they will select Center Committee officers and representatives to the Policy Council. New Policy Council members attend an annual orientation at the program's expense to ensure they are able to fulfill their duties. In addition, the Policy Council members meet annually with the Governing Body, the Weld Board of County Commissioners for training and orientation. Policy Council meets monthly, with the exception of the months of December and January, unless the Council determines that a special meeting is warranted. 7 The Family Educational Network of Weld County is committed to providing at-risk children and families with a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive program that will promote self-esteem, foster social competence, develop independence, and enable children and families to experience future lifetime successes. The program believes that to ensure success we must work with entire families for children to develop self-esteem and be successful in future life endeavors. It is critical that the program work with the parents so they understand the important role they have in their child's life, as the primary educator. FENWC works with parents so they may gain confidence to work with their children at home and learn now to advocate for their children in the school setting. Belief Statements: We believe • In a high quality program which provides continued education and services to families and children before, during and after Head Start services, • In building a network of partnerships with the community, staff and families to establish mutual respect of the services we share among one another, • That educating children, families and staff in basic health and nutrition practices will establish a firm foundation for positive and culturally relevant learning and well-being, • That the power of families happens when the community comes together and shares the responsibility of helping the families and educators share their ideas and opinions to be better heard and respected, • That working together as a team, including staff and families, we can create a comprehensive program which will meet everyone's needs, • In a supportive, culturally sensitive learning environment for children, parents and staff that is developmentally and age- appropriate and promotes social competence, emotional physical and cognitive growth, • In promoting and respecting personal and professional growth, and in helping to build a community that respects and supports the individual needs of each staff member, adult, and child in our program, thereby ensuring that children and families with diverse needs are valued members of society. 8 RESULTS OR BENEFITS EXPECTED Expected Program Benefits: • To improve the child's health and physical abilities, including taking appropriate steps to correct present physical and mental problems and to enhance every child's access to an adequate diet, • To improve family attitudes toward their future health care and physical abilities, • To encourage self-confidence, spontaneity, curiosity and self-discipline which will assist in the development of the child's social and emotional health, • To enhance the child's mental processes and skills with particular attention to conceptual and communications skills, • To establish patterns and expectations of success for the child, which will create a climate of confidence for present and future learning efforts and overall development, to increase the child's and the family's ability to relate to each other and to others, and • To enhance the sense of dignity and self-worth within the child and family. Based on the results of the Program Information Report, Community Assessment, Self-Assessment, Staff and Parent Surveys, monthly Monitoring Reports, ECERS, ITERS and ELLCO, and the PRISM reviews, the following goals have been established for our three-year strategic plan (attached): 1) strengthen the internal and external communication system; 2) reach full enrollment yearly; 3) train teaching staff to provide developmentally appropriate activities so that each child will be prepared for school success; 4) recruit, hire and maintain qualified staff. Results: The following goals identified from the Strategic Plan, through the self-assessment and 2004 PRISM review and have been achieved. • Reorganization of the Administrative structure, including a move to a one-Director system. • Separation of the Policy Council into a MSHS Policy Council and a RHS Policy Council. • Reorganize the Program Governance system. • Implement the National Reporting System for all 4-year-old children. • Implement an improved nutrition protocol • Continue to move toward 100% implementation of national initiatives, including Father Involvement, staff qualifications, Management Initiative, T/TA Plan initiative and literacy-based curriculum. 9 • Secure disabilities services for all children and their families. • Secure mental health services for all children and their families and for staff. • Increase child outcomes in language, math and science. 10 T/TA PLAN FAMILY EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN 2006 MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD START Plan Narrative Stage I: Plan Foundation The development of FENWC's Training and Technical Assistance plan involved the review and utilization of evaluatory data from the following: 2004 PRISM review results, An analysis of Self-Assessment data, including child outcomes, National Head Start initiatives and priorities, The Strategic Plan goals and objectives, Professional Development Plans and Performance Appraisals of staff, Parent surveys, Staff Surveys, Parent and Policy Council meetings Governing Body meetings, Community Assessment data, and NRS data Not only did the analysis include identification of performance gaps, but focused as well on the program's efforts toward continuous improvement. • The program's Self-Assessment, professional development plans and staff surveys identified a need to continue to refine and structure the Program's system of Staff Professional Development. This critical focus, also a national priority, is driving the reorganization of the program's current system. • A Board, parent and staff review of the staff performance appraisals process and staff surveys targeted a need for better understanding of the supervisory and evaluation components of management as a training and technical assistance priority. • The Community Assessment, staff and parent surveys, child outcomes data and NRS data identified a need for technical assistance in the areas of science and math and a need to continue to work on literacy. Large numbers of kindergartners in the cachement area have been identified as beginning school with poor skills. • The program's Self-Assessment,professional development plans and staff surveys identified an ongoing need to support staff in their efforts to complete higher education degrees. This national priority has resulted in FENWC collaborating with Aims Community College to secure grant dollars to support teachers and teacher assistants. At this time there are no grant dollars available for other program staff. Prioritization: The ranking of priority of needs was based on 1) national MSHS Branch initiatives and priorities, 2) community assessment identified needs, and 4) self- assessment and survey-identified needs. II. Stage 2: Training and Technical Assistance Goals for 2006: FENWC has identified four(4) priority goals, listed below, to be addressed by this Training and Technical Assistance Plan. Each of these goals is developed in detail on the following pages, to include measurable objectives and learning outcomes, training activities, learning outcomes, resources, cost, and timeline. Goal#1 Education/Literacy: FENWC will secure ongoing technical assistance on the implementation of Creative Curriculum in order to support the national child-literacy initiatives and enhance best practice strategies for supporting school success for children with disabilities. Goal#2 Education/School Readiness: FENWC will improve the effectiveness of math and science classroom components in order to support school readiness. Goal#3 Staff Professional Development: FENWC will provide financial support to staff in their effort to secure Early Childhood Education degrees or other degrees appropriate to their position in higher education. Goal#4 Staff Professional Development/Supervision: FENWC will ensure that supervisory staff are provided with training on the supervision and evaluation of employees. III. Stage III Plan and Delivery System See the Budget Detail and the following attachments that plot the plan and its system of delivery. IV. Stage IV Monitor Progress FENWC will utilize its internal monthly monitoring system, performance evaluation, staff, parent and community surveys, NRS and child-outcomes data, monthly staff and parent meetings, Policy Council meetings, Governing Board meetings and its annual Program Self-Assessment to report progress and monitor expenditures, as well as to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the Training and Technical Assistance Plan, as outlined in the attachments that follow. Those findings will be utilized as a means to adjust or modify goals or objectives as the program moves through the Plan. The program will maintain ongoing documentation in the Program Training Record of the delivery of all T/TA. 2 V. Stage V Evaluation FENWC will utilize its internal monthly monitoring system, performance evaluation, staff, parent and community surveys,NRS and child-outcomes data, monthly staff and parent meetings, Policy Council meetings, Governing Board meetings and its annual Program Self-Assessment to report progress and monitor expenditures, as well as to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the Training and Technical Assistance Plan, as outlined in the attachments that follow. Those findings will be utilized as a means to adjust or modify goals or objectives as the program moves through the Plan. Recommendations developed through this process will be key in the development of the T/TA Plan for the following year. 3 TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN 2006 PROGRAM AREA: Education/Literacy GOAL#1: FENWC will secure ongoing technical assistance on the implementation of Creative Curriculum in order to support the national child-literacy initiatives and enhance best practice strategies for supporting school success for children with disabilities. OBJECTIVE: Child Outcomes will reflect increased growth in literacy. OUTCOMES: Program staff will improve their understanding of curriculum strategies for the classroom and be able to implement that knowledge into improved curriculum delivery. Program staff will successfully implement the strategies,as measured by monthly monitoring,Child Outcomes reports and performance evaluations. TRAINING ACTIVITY CROUP SOURCE COST EVALUATION = TARGET DATE Creative Curriculum Trainer will conduct follow up Ed. Specialist $2,400., incl. Lesson Plans Jan 2006 Christine Jarvis, training with Education Staff Ed.Coords. Creative consultant fee Child Outcomes Teaching Staff Curriculum Trainer and travel Monitoring Brain Gym Trainer will conduct a training Ed. Specialist Brain Gym $2,800., incl. Lesson Plans January 2006 workshop for Education Staff designed to provide Ed. Coords. trainer fee and Child Outcomes optimal educational support to children with Teaching Staff travel Monitoring disabilities. FENWC will participate in a TAC-12 Second Ed. Specialist TAC-12 No anticipated cost Lesson Plans April 2006 Language Acquisition Cluster Training. Ed.Coords. to the program Child Outcomes Teaching Staff Monitoring Total PA 20: $5,200.00 TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN 2006 PROGRAM AREA: Education/School Readiness GOAL#2: FENWC will improve the effectiveness of math and science classroom components in order to support school readiness. OBJECTIVE: Child Outcomes in science and math will demonstrate increased understanding of those areas. OUTCOMES: Program staff will improve their understanding of what constitutes strong math and science curricular strategies for the classroom and be able to implement that knowledge into improved curriculum delivery. Program staff will successfully implement the strategies,as measured by monthly monitoring,Child Outcomes reports and performance evaluations. TRAINING ACTIVITY GROUP SOURCE COST '- EVALUATION TARGET DATE Contract with an Early Childhood Education Teaching Staff Steve Spangler $4,000. Wkshp Fee Lesson Plans January 2006 Science consultant to train teaching staff on best Science $100. consultant Child Outcomes practices to incorporate science into the pre-school travel classroom. $750.Teacher Kits($15 x 50) Education Component administrative team will Teaching Staff T/TA facilitator $650.travel Lesson Plans January 2006 investigate and secure a Math curriculum expense Child Outcomes consultant to train teaching staff on best practices to incorporate math into the pre-school classroom. Education Component staff will attend CAEYC, Ed.Specialist CAEYC $500.registration Required presentations to staff January 2006 NAEYC,NHSA,Hispanic Institute and other Ed. Coords ($50 x 10) and ongoing regarding the benefits gained workshops and conferences as appropriate to Teaching staff NAEYC $350. registration through conference training. building skills for improving curriculum delivery ($175. x 2) $1,276.airfare Performance Evaluations ($638.x 2) $400 lodging ($200.x 2) Hispanic Institute $400.registration ($200 x 2) $1,276. airfare ($638.x 2) $600 lodging ($300 x 2) Promises for No cost to program Children Wkshops (20 participants) Total PA 20: $10,302.00 Promises Funds: $3,000.00($150 x 20) TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN 2006 PROGRAM AREA: Staff Professional Development GOAL#3: FENWC will provide financial support to staff in their effort to secure Early Childhood Education degrees or other post-secondary degrees appropriate to their position. OBJECTIVE FENWC will meet the Reauthorization mandate for staff credentialing within the timeframe of the delineated mandate by providing support for those staff members who are not identified for assistance through the Hispanic Partnership Grant with Aims Community College. OUTCOME: By 2007, 100%of non/minimally degreed FENWC staff will have enrolled in and successfully completed some course work toward their identified degree/certificate program,as measured by Staff Development Tracking System, Aims Community College Mentor Reports,Professional Development Plans, and Performance Evaluations. TRAINING ACTIVITY GROUP SOURCE: COST EVALUATION GET DATE FENWC staff will continue to take course work for All staff not Aims $9,984.00 Transcripts;Professional January 2006, appropriate degree programs currently Community Development Plans;Program then Monthly College,UNC, Tracking System receiving CSU,Mesa assistance State, CCC,et., through the at. Aims Hispanic Weld County $8,000.00 Partnership General Funds Grant FAFSA Financial Variable Aid Dollars PA 20: $9,984.00 Weld County Funds: $8,000.00 TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLAN 2006 PROGRAM AREA: Staff Professional Development/Supervision GOAL#4: FENWC will ensure that supervisory staff is provided with training on the supervision and evaluation of staff. OBJECTIVE By 2006,FENWC will have in place structured and well defined system of providing supervisory staff with supervision and evaluation training. OUTCOME: By 2007, 100%of FENWC supervisory staff will have enrolled in and successfully completed training in supervision and evaluation as measured by the Staff Development Tracking System,and registration forms. TRAINING ACTIVITY GROUP SOURCE COST- EVALUATIO TARGET N DATE FENWC will contract with locally available Program Morrell and Associates $1,500.x 4=$6,000. Registration January supervisory and evaluation training providers Supervisors Eight week training opportunity for forms 2006 which best meet the needs of supervisors in the upper management staff. Four Weld County Head Start system. Management Team staff will participate in this training. Fred Prior Systems $99.00 x 28=$2,772. Registration Jan. -Sept. One day seminars for supervisory forms 2006 staff. Twenty-eight staff will participate in this training. Employment Services of Weld County No cost to program. In Registration Jan. -Sept. (Colorado Workforce)Symposiums kind match of$4,000. forms 2006 One day workshops,repeated. Forty staff will participate in this training. Weld County Administration. No cost to program. In kind Registration Jan. -Sept. Training provided as requested by match of$1,000. forms 2006 experienced administrators. Forty staff will participate in this workshop. FENWC supervisory staff will register for and Program See Above Registration Sept. 2006 complete appropriate/recommended training. Supervisors forms FENWC supervisory staff will be able to Program See Above Sept.2006 demonstrate on the Performance Appraisals Supervisors they generate the usefulness of the supervision and evaluation training. FENWC will participate in a TAC-12 Cluster Program TAC-12 No additional cost to May 2005 Training on Professional Development. Supervisors program. PA 20: $8,772.00 Weld County General Funds: $1,000.00 Colorado Workforce Funds: $4,000.00 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT Family Educational Network of Weld County, 2005 Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC PROFILE* UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Weld County 5.20% Greeley 5.10% Larimer County 4.40% Boulder County 4.70% Adams County 5.22% Mesa County 4.90% Delta County 4.92% Montrose 5.60% Morgan 3.59% Colorado 5.20% National Average 5.60% *U.S. Department of Labor July 2005 ECONOMIC/INCOME PROFILE Weld County The most current and complete statistics reflect the income levels and profiles from 2003. The economy has changed from a predominately agricultural economy to a more diversified economy, including an increase in the service and manufacturing industries. Although 75% of Weld County land is devoted to agriculture,just 5%of jobs are in farming, down from 7% in 2000, according to a 5-year agricultural census. Twenty-nine percent (29%) of work is in technical, sales and administrative support jobs. Twenty-two percent(22%)of the jobs are in managerial or professional positions; sixteen percent(16%)are in transportation,assembly and machine work. In each of the following is thirteen-percent (13%) of the jobs, private household and service jobs and precision, production and repair jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor estimated that in 2004, there were an estimated 260 migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the Greeley/Weld Countyarea. According to a survey conducted by the Work Force Centers in Larimer and Weld Counties: the growth in employment exceeded the growth in the labor force by close to a .25% rate, 53% of job openings are either very difficult or somewhat difficult to fill and the agriculture job vacancy rate of 4.2% accounts for 27% of the estimated vacancies in the region. Weld County Per Capita Income (2002) $23,279.00 Colorado Per Capita Income (2002) $35,608.00 Weld County Average Family Income (2002) $29,380.00 Colorado Median Family Income (2003) $47,203.00 U.S. Median Income (2002) $32,602.00 Child Poverty Rate: 135,233 of Colorado's children live in poverty. In Weld County, with a population of 15,477 children under the age of 5, the child poverty rate is !3.6%. 159,000 do not have health insurance of any kind. 1 Families receiving TANF: 504 families receive TANF Benefits, down from 1,802 in 1993."Child Only" TANF recipients average 200. Statewide 38,400 low-income families receive support from TANF. Labor Force: There are 111,777 people in the labor force, including over 2,000 employed in agriculture. Crop production is down from 2003: onions from 12,600 acres to 11,4900; beets from 25,400 to 22,000; pickles form 1,260 to 1,130; lettuce from 180 to 160; cabbage from 270 to 250; spinach from 900 to 750; asparagus UP from 225 to 250; corn down from 327,600 to 300,000. Nevertheless, Hungenberg continues to operate Munson Brothers farms and has added 100 additional worker positions to Weld County. The bankruptcy of a major lettuce processor seriously impacted the economic situation in Delta/Montrose counties, as farmers did not plant lettuce crops in 2005. Fort Morgan 2005 sugar beet production did not pick up. Agricultural Activity: Workers are needed from March through November for table crops; onion, cabbage, lettuce, beets, asparagus, spinach, carrots and potatoes. Medicaid/CHP+ recipients: 13.2% of Weld County children were enrolled in Medicaid, and 3.4% were enrolled in Child Health Plus in 2003. In Colorado 50,000 children receive health insurance from CHP+. COST OF LIVING SUMMARY The average cost of living for a family of four is$29,908.00 per year. The monthly break out of costs is as follows: Rental Housing (3 bedroom house) $730.00 Gas & Electricity 73.00 Phone 21.00 Cable 47.00 Food 541.00 Clothing 36.00 Medical (one office visit) 110.00 Automotive (Insurance, maintenance, gas & payments) 570.00 Recreation 146.00 Miscellaneous 310.00 Total expenses per month 2,584.00 The average cost of a home is $165,000.00. The average monthly cost of rental properties is $560.00 per month. The rental vacancy rate is 4.8% Major employers (Weld County): 1. Swift Companies 3550 employees 2. State of Colorado/ University of Northern Colorado 2062 employees 3. Weld County School District 6 2211 employees 4. North Colorado Medical Center 1616 employees 5. Eastman Kodak 1800 employees 6. Aims Community College 1434 employees 7. State Farm Insurance 1310 employees 8. Startek, Inc. 1200 employees 2 9. Weld County 1116 employees 10. City of Greeley 721 employees 11. McLane Western 635 employees 12. US Government 695 employees 13. Hewlit Packard 600 employees 14. Walmart 454 employees 15. Bonell Good Samaritan 300 employees Major Growers: ➢ Sakata Farms ➢ Hungenburg Produce ➢ Martin Produce ➢ Zabka Farms ➢ Griffin Holder Company) Larimer County Approximately 1,000 farm workers presently work in Larimer County. The labor needs are sporadic among the farmers in terms of timing and level of need. Urban development as well as devaluation of current crops is forcing more farmers to consider the high-value vegetable market,however;labor needs are higher for this type of production. There is an increase of industry, such as processing plants as a result of this agricultural development. Per Capita Income $32,037.00 Median Family Income $47,709.00 Children in Poverty Larimer County has a population of 15,918 children under the age of 5. 7.7% live in poverty. Labor Force 165,411 employed in agriculture 1,600 -average wage $7.38/hour Major Growers: 1. Grant Family Farms 2. Hungenburg Produce Boulder County Per Capita Income $41,110.00 Median Family Income $56,091.00 Children in Poverty Boulder County has a population of 18,403 children under the age of 5. 8.1% live in poverty. Labor Force 167,635 employed in agriculture 1,098-average wage $8.75/hour Major Growers: 1. Boulder Farms 2. Mayeda Farms 3. Tanaka Farms Adams County Per Capita Income $25,124.00 Median Family Income $45,595.00 3 Children in Poverty Adams County has a population of 31,349 children under the age of 5. 11.7% live in poverty Labor Force 191,917 employed in agriculture 1,265-average wage $7.38/hour Major Growers: 1. Sakata Farms 2. Villano Brothers Farms 3. Palombo Farms 4. Petrocco Farms Mesa County A diversified economy is based on national essentials including agriculture, energy, and recreation. Strengthening its economy is Grand Junction's position as a regional trade center for Western Colorado and Eastern Utah. (Mesa County Economic Development Council, Inc.). Mesa County produces Colorado's fruit crops, including:grapes,pears, apples,peaches, and cherries,as well as oats, alfalfa, hay, and other cash crops. Per Capita Income $24,693.00 Median Family Income $35,676.00 Children in Poverty Mesa County has a population of 7,491 children under the age of 5. 12.3% live in poverty Labor Force 69,808, employed in agriculture 1,230 -average wage $7.85. The average age of the farm operator/owner is over 50. Major Growers: 1. Gobbo Farms 2. Pete Giles 3. Farmland Industries 4. Talbott Farms Crop Activity: Work on crops begins in February with the impact season starting in June and running through September and tapering off through November. Table and wine grape production has increased of 77% since 1994 and acreage has doubled from 320 to 650 acres. Peaches as of January 2002 totaled 2,015 acres, down 3% since 1994. Pear production has declined 33% and tart cherries 74% since 1994. the production of table crops has decreased. Delta County Agriculture forms the financial foundation for Delta County,growing thy beans, sweet corn and other cash crops. Other relevant employers include school districts,city and county governments,service agencies, and retail trade. Per Capita Income $19,590.00 Median Family Income $31,422.00 Children in Poverty Delta County has a population of 1,652 children under the age of 5. 16.7% live in poverty 4 Labor Force 10,560 employed in agriculture 1,026-average wage $7.35 Major Growers_ 1. Mike Ahlberg 2. Randy Hines 3. Dwain McCarty 4. Marvin Ryan 5. Stahl Orchard 6. Excelsior Orchards Montrose County Montrose County's financial base is also directly linked to agriculture, the primary agricultural crops include, dry beans, sweet corn, and other cash crops. The major employers of the area are the City and County of Montrose, Russell Stover Candy, school districts and Louisiana Pacific. Per Capita Income $21,512.00 Median Family Income $34,644.00 Children in Poverty Montrose County has a population of 2,378 children under the age of 5. 16.3% live in poverty Labor Force 18,505 employed in agriculture 999 -average wage $7.35 Major Growers_ 1. Keith & Verel Catlin 2. Ronnie Deltondo 3. Tom English 4. Herb George 5. Duane Homewood 6. John L Case 7. Jon Harold 8. Danny Keep 9. Albert Pilfer 10. David Williams Morgan County Morgan County's financial base is also directly linked to agriculture, the primary agricultural crops include, dry beans, sweet corn, and other cash crops. The major employers of the area are the City and County of Fort Morgan and Sterling, school districts and Northeastern Junior College. Per Capita Income $21,512.00 Median Family Income $33,945.00 Children in Poverty Morgan County has a population of 2,337 children under the age of 5. 15.8% live in poverty Labor Force 18,505 employed in agriculture 999 -average wage $7.35 WELD COUNTY POPULATION There are 32 municipalities in Weld County. Greeley,the principal town in Weld County is located in 5 the central part of the county and contains approximately 49% of the county's population. The population density per square mile has increased from 4 people in 1980,to 31 people in 1990, and is projected to increase to more than 57 by 2010. Approximately 25% of the population resides in an 800 square mile area in the southwestern part of the county. The population density for this area is approximately 149 people per square mile. In 2001,Weld County's population was estimated at 194,381 individuals, indicating a one-year growth rate of 7%. In 2005, Greeley's population exceeded 100,000. Of the 63 counties in Colorado,Weld County ranks eighth in total population, and is the 41h largest growing county in the state. In fact, the Demographic Section of the Colorado Division of Local Government classifies Weld County as an urban county. Weld County is diverse in that it is an urban county as well as a vital rural agricultural region. WELD COUNTY: POPULATION BREAKDOWN BY TOWN (July 2002) Name Population Under 5 Name Population Under 5 Ault 1,425 113 Kersey 1,392 135 Dacono 3,167 246 La Salle 1,841 130 Eaton 3,461 183 Lochbuie 2,784 165 Erie 2,666 717 Mead 2,174 177 Evans 13,289 986 Milliken 3,893 307 Firestone 4,159 154 Nunn 496 34 Fort Lupton 7,114 603 Pierce 888 62 Frederick 4,461 229 Platteville 2,527 212 Garden City 355 37 New Raymer 95 6 Gilcrest 1,185 88 Severance 876 66 Greeley 100,801 5,734 Windsor 12,008 848 Grover 155 6 Unincorporated 42,168 N/A Hudson 1,610 168 Multi-County 200 N/A Johnstown 4,668 391 Keenesburg 1,132 TOTAL 228,652 2025 PROJECTED TOTAL 394,262 County Current Population 2025 Projected Population Larimer County 259,704 368,465 Boulder County 297,842 409,141 Adams County 375,450 602,565 Mesa County 119,972 201,351 Delta County 28,707 45,827 Montrose 34,596 55,003 Morgan 27,622 ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION Weld County Larimer Boulder Adams Morgan Logan Mesa Delta Montrose White 72% 91% 90% 75% 81% 92% 90% 90% 88% Hispanic 27% 7% 7% 19% 18% 8% 8 % 9% 11% Black/Other 1% 2% 3% 6% 1% * 2% 1% 1% (*indicates less than 1%) 6 PUBLIC EDUCATION There are 13 public school districts in Weld County. District Common Name Student CPP %Mlnorit %USDA Estimate of Population Slots y FREE/RE Spec Ed 0 D 5 RE-1J St.Vrain Valley 3,589 110 20% N/A 6 (Frederick) RE-1 Gilcrest 1,903 77 48.8% 43.19% 21 RE-2 Eaton 1,550 0 20.2% 22.07% 9 RE-3J Keenesburg 1,820 85 29.9% 38.94% 22 RE-4 Windsor 2,943 46 14.3% 10.03% 14 RE-5J Johnstown/Milliken 1,753 51 37.0% 24.69% 21 Dist. 6 Greeley/Evans 17,610 267 51.1% 47.87% 206 RE-7 Kersey(Platte 1,149 44 27.9% 39.88% 6 Valley) RE-8 Ft. Lupton 2,636 120 61.9% 54.29% 22 RE-9 Ault-Highland 912 9 35.4% 46.86% 17 RE-10J Briggsdale 140 0 13.5% 37.08% N/A RE-11 Prairie 107 4 4.9% 27.05% N/A RE-12 Pawnee 124 0 7.0% 29.57% N/A TOTAL 40,091 813 43.2% 40.95% 260 RE-8 Fort Lupton With the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch in Weld County, Fort Lupton is identified as a high-impact area in need of additional early childhood services. There are three public school districts in Latimer County. R-2J Thompson Valley 15,029 R-1 Poudre Valley 24,891 R-3 Park 1,361 There are two public school districts in Boulder County RE-1J St. Vrain Valley 21,596 RE-2 Boulder Valley 27,838 There are seven school districts in Adams County. 1 Mapleton 5,721 12 Northglenn-Thornton 34,869 14 Adams 6,528 27-J Brighton 8,265 29-J Bennet 1,068 31-J Strasburg 890 50 Westminister 10,562 Mesa County has three public school districts. 49-J DeBeque 202 50 Plateau Valley 497 51 Mesa County Valley 20,187 Preschool Slots County wide 435 Delta County has one public school district. 50-J Delta County 5,087 Preschool Slots County wide 194 Montrose County has two public school districts. RE-1J Montrose County 5,615 RE-2 West End 407 Preschool Slots County wide 101 -includes HS Morgan County has four school districts. RE-2(J) Brush 1,588 RE-3 Fort Morgan 3,294 RE-20(J) Weldon Valley 210 RE-50(J) Wiggens 618 The Colorado Department of Education identified 2,994 farm worker children (0-5) in 1997-98, for the State of Colorado, according to their definition, 32% (638) of whom are in category 2, which is similar FENWC's Migrant Head Start definition. 8 Child Poverty Rate/ Information (Weld County, 2004) In Weld County, with a population of 15,477 children under the age of 5, the child poverty rate is !3.6%. • 13.6% of Weld County's children live in poverty, approximately 2,105 under the age of 5. • 9.5% families receive TANF Benefits. • 13.2% of Weld County children were enrolled in Medicaid, and 3.4%were enrolled in Child Health Plus in 2001. • Approximately 750 "Seasonal Agricultural Farm Worker" families do not receive supplemental assistance from the Department of Social Services. • 4.5% of Weld County children under 5 are enrolled in WIC. • There were 208 confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect. The recent"KidsCount in Colorado!" issued by the Colorado Children's Campaign in March 2002, states, "While the economic climate in Weld County improved over the past decade (median household income is up 47%, and child poverty is down 22%), Greeley continues to experience challenges to the health and well-being of children. Greeley worsened on six of the nine KidsCount measures during the second half of the decade,and fared worse than the state average on seven of the nine KidsCount indicators." The KidsCount 2003 statistics on child health and well being in Weld County are: 1996 - 2000 2000 -2003 percent k "' change percent percent 31.6 I . Births to Single Women 26.5 -5.1 Births to Single Teens ry 46.4 ) , 38.1 -8.3 g (percent of all teen births) a", u Births to Moms with No High School Diploma 35.9 I 32.0 -3.9 14.5z' 10.9 -3.6 Three Risk Factor Births t1 Repeat Teen Births (percent of all teen births) : 24.6 24.2 4 Low Birth Weight Births 7.0 7.9 +.9 Moms Receiving Late or No Prenatal Care . , 11.2 7.7 3.5 Births to Moms Who Smoked During Pregnancy ' vFl 8.9 MY 7 0 1.9 rate per • ' rate per percent • 1,000 1,000 change Infant Mortality Rate 5.7 7.9 +2.2 Additional Birth Statistics for Weld County. Colorado • Average births per year range from 2100—2250. • In 2002 there were 3,172 births. • 15.4% are teen mothers under the age of 18 years old, up from 13% in 2000. • 8-10% of the families have no medical insurance or public assistance for health care. 10-14% of new mothers were identified by nursing staff to have bonding or social emotional needs (abuse history, domestic violence, divorce, drug/alcohol dependence, incarceration). • 19 babies tested drug positive at birth. 9 • 115 infants were referred for follow-up hearing evaluations. • 24%of the families with new births were supported through referrals to agencies,supports and resources in the community. Colorado continues to rank 26th in child well being The Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Early Childhood Initiatives has completed family needs assessments, comprehensive on-site evaluations and has required a community self- assessment plan annually from Weld County since1995. Family CONNECTS is the local agency responsible for implementation of services required under IDEA-Part C(Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-Birth to Three Years)who reports to CDE,the lead agency for Colorado and as part of the federal monitoring requirements completes assessment and site review activities. There are 22 child cay care service providers, 5 day care centers,three Montessori child development centers, 3 preschool centers and one nursery school in the Greeley area. The reports for the last five years have all indicated similar needs identified by the families and providers interviewed: • Families want to have services be provided inclusively in their homes and community. • Children with disabilities are included on a small scale but there is a need for an increase in inclusive services. • The lack of transportation is a barrier for families to access services and supports. The language barrier and limited number of culturally sensitive professionals isolates many the monolingual Spanish-speaking families. (over 52%of the children enrolled in FENWC's Regional Head Start program are monolingual Spanish speaking). • Weld County has a great history of agency collaboration but limited funds to expand services. • More funding needs to be allocated for families with young children (birth to three years). • Families want a person/service coordinator that is available regularly to help them navigate systems. Families need support to access childcare and respite care for children with special needs. Need for moderately priced housing The Weld County Childcare and Youth Supervision Task Force contracted with the University of Northern Colorado to conduct a needs assessment on childcare and youth supervision. The assessment was broken into three age categories, 0-5 years, 6-12 years, and 13-18 years. The following is an excerpt from the study: "Perceived childcare needs for children age 5 and under in Weld County - Respondents were asked to indicate what childcare services they would like to have available for children age 5 and under in their community. The majority of comments related to the need for 1) childcare that was more flexible, 2) infant-care (age 2 and under)..." According to recent statistics from the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, there are 129 infant slots and 311 toddler slots available at child care centers with an average of a 7%-10% vacancy rate. Local family day care homes have the capacity to provide care for 550 children under the age of two, however, out of those 550 slots approximately 206 of them are available for infants. The average vacancy rate for open infant slots is relatively small at 2%-5%,and those are generally filled within weeks of the vacancy. 3.0 MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS • 2000 birth rate - Mesa County-1426, Montrose -421, Delta - 328 Percent of women receiving initial prenatal care later than the first trimester of pregnancy is 11.8% in Mesa County, 31.9% in Montrose County, and 21.1% in Delta County. • Teen mothers under the age of 18 years old, 24.6%in Mesa, 38.9%in Montrose, 15.4 in Delta. • Births to unmarried women in Weld County, 23.3% in Mesa, 26.6% in Montrose, and 23.9% in Delta. • The Infant (under 1) mortality rate is 15.4% in Mesa, N/A Montrose, 9.4% in Delta • 77% of the parent teens graduate from high school in Weld County. • Drop Out Rates: Weld -2.43%, Mesa - 13.66%, Montrose - 6.65%, Delta - 2.2% • In 2003, there were over 200 confirmed incidents of child abuse. • The teen suicide rate is 13.9 per 1000. 7,392 children need childcare in Weld County. There are 4,924 licensed childcare slots. 34% of childcare providers are children's grandparents. Other forms of child care licensed childcare homes-21.7%,other/friends 15.5%, licensed centers 14%,and in home sitters 11.6%. The Child Care Assistance Program(CCAP)recipient caseload has decreased from 678 in June 2000, to an average of 590 to 615 clients per month, in Weld County. • Housing vouchers for low-income subsidized housing have decreased, and in Weld County in 2003 housing assistance programs stopped accepting clients on the waiting list because there was no availability and no additional funding. • From June 30, 2000 to January 2002 the case load of Welfare to Work Program recipients increased from 110 to 125, with clients mainly classified as "hard-to-serve". According to the recent Target Industry Analysis, conducted by Greeley/Weld Economic Development Action Partnership, Inc. (EDAP)there exist the following strengths and weaknesses in Weld County's ability to further economic development opportunities. Strengths: High percentage of college graduates. • Proximity to 1-25, US 85 &34, and the distance form the Denver Metro Area. • Future link provided by E-470/Northwest Parkway to DIA and Denver. • Easy access to post-secondary institutions (Aims Community College and the University of Northern Colorado. Ability to offer lower cost sites/buildings with ready access to a major metropolitan area. • Attractive business tax environment (corporate income tax, state income tax and property tax) Housing cost and availability ii Weaknesses: • Low unemployment = low availability of workers. • Low percentage of skilled/technical workers. • Low number of middle income jobs • School system quality. • Higher that average electric and natural gas costs. • High transportation costs. • More attractive workers compensation environment in competitive markets. • Limited low-income housing availability • Limited health facilities and recreational opportunities. Additional community survey's including the United Way Survey, Head Start Family,Community and Staff Survey(s) indicate the following as issues that have major impact on the community and population served by FENWC. Those issues include: Top Challenges Identified in Weld County Community Leaders Survey: > Underemployment > Teen Pregnancy > Alcohol/Drug Abuse > Dramatic Increase in Meth/Amphetamine Labs (child health issues) > Family Violence/Abuse > Poverty > Drought/Water Conservancy Top Challenges Identified for Weld County Households: > Cost of Medical Insurance > Cost of Medical Services/Prescriptions > Finding Employment > Anxiety, Stress, Depression > Affordable Housing > Difficulty in Budgeting > Affordable Legal Assistance Low-income Household Challenges Minority Challenges . Cost of Medical Insurance Cost of Medical Insurance . Cost of Medical Services/Prescriptions Cost of Medical Services/Prescriptions . Finding Employment Finding Employment . Difficulty in Budgeting Difficulty in Budgeting Language/Cultural Barriers 12 FAMILY INFORMATION - HEAD START, REGION VIII Family Income: $0.00-2,999 - 8% 3,000-5,999 - 15% 6,000-8,999 - 11% 9,000 - 11,999 - 15% 12,000-14,999 - 14% 15,000-over-40% Percent of Head of Households Employed: 92% Number of Parents in the Home: One-parent homes - 188 two-parent homes - 294 Foster Parent- 7 Non-parent-4 Language Spoken by the Family: English -49% Spanish - 51% Ethnic Background: Hispanic- 85% White - 14% Other- 1% Percent of Families Receiving TANF: 6% Percent of Children with Health Insurance: 53% 68% - Medicaid/EPSDT 42% - CHP+ 24% - Private 13 FAMILY INFORMATION -MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START Family Income: $0.00-2,999 - 8% 3,000-5,999 - 18% 6,000-8,999 -9% 9,000 - 11,999 -25% 12,000-14,999 - 32% 15,000-over- 8% Percent of Head of Households Employed: 100% Number of Parents in the Home: One-parent homes - 29 two-parent homes - 119 Foster Parent—0 Non-parent- 0 Language Spoken by the Family: English - 17% Spanish - 81% Other - 2% Ethnic Background: Hispanic- 83% White - 15% Other/Multi-Racial - 2% Percent of Families Receiving TANF: 0% Percent of Children with Health Insurance: 76% 36% - Medicaid/EPSDT 2% - CHP+ 38% - Private Challenges Identified by FENWC Parents > Public Education > Medical/Dental Services (Primary care providers, affordable care) > Drought > Alcohol and Drug Abuse > Child Care, especially Infant/Toddler care, sick care, and non-conventional hour care. > Unemployment, homelessness/affordable housing, family violence and transportation. > Cultural bias Challenges Identified by FENWC Staff > Underemployment & Poverty > Housing Issues -afford ability& homelessness > Low Adult Literacy Levels > Child Care > Family Violence > Mental Health > Gangs > High Suicide Rate (highest in Colorado) Housing continues to be a concern in Weld County. There are limited low to moderate income housing units in the vicinity. The waiting lists for subsidized housing are lengthy. Families wait from six months up to two years before they are placed in affordable housing. The current vacancy rate in Weld County is 3.3%. 14 Community Health Clinics are available within Weld County. Sunrise Community Health Clinic in Greeley provides services to families in northern Weld County, The Children's Clinic focuses on providing services to children in the community. Plan de Salud del Valle provides services to families in southern Weld County, and the Weld County Health Department has services available to all families within Weld County. There however, are gaps within the system. There also is a need for affordable medical care, primary care providers and medical insurance for those families who do not qualify for Medicaid or CHP+. Mental Health services in Weld County are lacking. Persons in need of services have to wait for an average of six weeks to be seen at the North Range Behavioral Health Services, unless they are in a crisis situation. North Range Behavioral Health Services provides services on a sliding fee scale basis to Weld County residents; however, the majority of services are to clients in Northern Weld County,and minimal services are available in Southern Weld County. They are currently enhancing services in southern Weld County,and expanding their outreach efforts to the Hispanic Population via a new program - Multi-Cultural Services Outreach Program. Transportation is also an issue in Weld County,especially in the rural areas. There is a bus system within the City of Greeley that reaches to Evans. The Division of Human Services, Mini-Van system provides services to families in the rural areas; however,the families must be attached to a program that has contracted Mini-Van services. Families without transportation have to rely on family members and friends for transportation in order to receive services. Another issue identified by both Head Start parents, and the community at large via the "Weld County Childcare and Youth Supervision Needs Assessment Survey"is a need for infant and toddler child care in the community. Head Start parents also responded that there is need for more child programs particularly in the Hudson/Keenesburg where there is only one child care center besides Head Start,and in Northern Weld County,where only one early child hood program is offered in the area. is OVERVIEW OF COLORADO CROPS AND ACTIVITY (Excerpts from;Colorado Agricultural Statistics 2002.Colorado Department of Agriculture) Approximate Land Area: 66.3 Million Acres Approximate Cropland area: 10.5 Million Acres Approximate Irrigated Area: 3.4 Million Acres Number of Farms and Ranches (2002): 29,000 (57% Livestock & Poultry, 43% Crops) Land in Farms and Ranches (2002): 31.3 Million Acres Average Size of Farm and Ranch (2002): 1,043 Acres COLORADO FARM INCOME/CROP REVIEW State Overview The combined value of production for small grain hay and late season row crops (excluding sugar beets)produced in 2003 totaled 1.17 billion down 16% down from the comparable value of$1.39 billion for the 2002 crops. A continuation of drought conditions during 2003 resulted in a smaller output than the previous year for each crop except corn and silage potatoes. The hot dry weather and water shortages in many areas resulted in increased abandonment of planted acres and reduced yield potential. Hay continued to be the state's leading crop in terms of value of production. The 2003 total hay crop was valued at $352.2 million, down 2% from a year earlier. The 2003 alfalfa crop was valued at nearly$230.4 million down 11%. Corn was the state's second leading crop in terms of value with total value of production from grain and silage estimated at$348 million, down 5%. The estimated value for production of all potatoes is at$126.8 million, down 34. Wheat produced in 2003 valued at$262.6 million, ranking third in terms of value of production Dry bean production declined 24% from a year earlier valued at nearly $20.4 million. Producers harvested the lowest acreage of dry beans since 1921. Sugar beet production totaled 644.000 tons in 2003, down 19% from the 2002 crop, the smallest crop since 1985. Greeley's Great Western Sugar Company closed its doors in 2003 with sugar production moving to Fort Morgan's refinery. Vegetable Crop Review Vegetable growers in Colorado harvested 8.45 million cwt. of produce from seven fresh market crops during 2003 that had a total value of$99.6 million, down 9% from the same crops in the previous year. Production was lower than the previous year except for sweet corn. ➢ Production of dry storage onions in 2003 totaled nearly 3.9 million cwt., down 11% from the previous year. Onions represented 47 percent of the total value from the seven crops, with an estimated value of$51.0 million. ➢ Carrots, the second largest vegetable ($11.87 million, 17% down from the previous year) crop produced in the state. ➢ Cabbage, ranked fourth at a value of$10.6 million, a decrease of 2%. ➢ Sweet corn was the third leading vegetable crop;total production increased 44% with a value of $11.8 million.. 16 ➢ Lettuce had the fifth highest production and ranked fifth in value of production at$5.74million. ➢ Cantaloupe ranked sixth in production and value; the value was down to $4.83 million. ➢ Spinach placed seventh with value down to $3.68 million. Fruit Crop Review Fruit crop production totaled 45.2 million pounds, down 1% from 2001. Larger crops than a year ago were produced for peaches and peras. The apple and cherry crops were smaller. Concerns about water shortages were addressed by producers being more conservative in water usage which resulted inadequate supplies in most areas. The combined fruit crop value was $15.7 million for 200, and increase of$.3 million. Prices received by producers were higher per unit for fruit with the exception of apples. > Peach production for 2002 was six times larger than was produced in 2001. Total value of the crop in 2002 was$10.49 million, up 11%from 2001. The value of peach production represented 66.9% of the total fruit crop value. > Apple producers harvested 21 million pounds of apples in 2002, down 9%from 2001. The value of production at$3.69 million was down 23% from 2001. Apples were the second leading fruit crop accounting for 23.5 % of the total production of fruit crops. ➢ Pear production was up 25% from 2001 with a total value of$1.4 million, an increase of 46%. > Tart Cherry production was down 50%from 2001. The total value of the utilized production was 40% down from 2001. 17 SUMMARY OF AREA FARMWORKER ISSUES North Central Colorado North Central Colorado consists of the following counties, Weld,Adams,Boulder,and Larimer. This area is very rich agriculturally and the following crops only represent a portion of the produce from this area: sugar beets, pickles, onions, potatoes, lettuce, spinach, corn, sweet grain, silage, and carrots. The total farm worker population in this area is estimated at 10,500. The Colorado Department of Education, Migrant Education Program identified 459 farm worker children. The Colorado Department of Health, Farm Worker Health Program provided services to 394 farm worker children, ages 0-13 years(138 Migrant Head enrolled). As is true in North Eastern Colorado, there continues to be an increase of solo-males entering the area for work, and fewer families migrating into the area. The itinerant workers begin arriving late April and leave early October. The majority of the migrants arriving in April are males with their families joining them in June. The needs for farm worker families in this area are: 1)Housing;only one labor camp is scheduled to serve families, the other labor camps will serve solo-males. All labor camps that provided housing for migrant families no longer are operational 2) Medical services are limited as funds are inadequate for the provision of proper staffing, health supplies and follow-up. The local Migrant Health Clinics are inundated with migrant families and only are able to provide minimal care. The areas of greatest concern are pre and peri-natal care, immunizations of children, long term intervention and pesticide awareness. 3) There is high competition for work, wages are low, and working conditions are poor. Western Slope The Western Slope of Colorado is located west of the Continental Divide. The following counties will be provided Migrant Head Start Services by FENWC: Delta, Mesa and Montrose. The primary crops in the area consist of apples, cherries,peaches, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet corn, lettuce and grapes. Seventy percent(70%)of the tree crops are located in Delta County. The growing season runs from April through October, with the peak season beginning the middle of June and ending mid-September. According to grower surveys, local farm workers are involved in the planting and initial phases of crop production. Mobile-migrants begin arriving into the area in mid-June and stay through the beginning of September. This area is also seeing fewer families migrating into the area. The families arriving in the area tend to settle-out and become active members of community. It is estimated that there are approximately 1300 farm workers in the area, 95 migrant families with 150 children. The Colorado Department of Education, Migrant Education Program identified 108 eligible migrant children. The Colorado Department of Health, Migrant Health Program served 108 eligible migrant children. The needs and issues for the migrant families in this area are: 1) High Pregnancy Rates 2) Medical/dental Care 3) Safe/Sanitary Housing 4) Spouse Abuse 5) Mental Health Services 6) Migrant Child Care 7) Transportation 18 Agriculture County Profile-2004 County Number of Farms-Percent Agriculture Percent Crop Change from 1994 Sales Sales Weld 1,698(-9%) $1.2 billion 16% Larimer 510(-10%) $100.4 million 38% Boulder 276(-13%) $43.7 million 64% Adams 386(-10%) $87.7 million 78% Mesa 660(+3%) $50.4 million 40% Delta 553(-2%) $39.1 million 39% Montrose 458(-6%) $88.2 million 22% State of Colorado 15,399 (-5%) $4.5 billion 29% Crops: Usual Planting and Harvesting Dates (Colorado Agricultural Statistics, verified by growers) Crop Usual Planting Beginning of Most Active Ending of Harvest Date Harvest Harvest Dates *Dry Beans May 20-July 1 August 25 Sept. 5- 15 October 10 *Summer April 5-May 10 July 25 Aug. 15-Sept. 25 October 20 Potatoes *Sugar Beets April 1 -May 25 Oct. 1 Oct. 15-Nov. 5 November 20 Sunflower May 20—June 10 Sept. 10 Sept. 20— Oct. 10 October 30 *Cabbage April 5-June 1 July 15 Aug. 1 -Sept 30 November 1 *Carrots April 1 -July 5 August 1 Aug. 15-Nov. 30 December 5 *Lettuce Mar. 20-July 10 June 10 June 15- Sept. 15 October 1 Onions Mar. 10-Apr. 30 July 10 Aug. 1 -Sept 30 October 31 Spinach April 1 -Aug. 1 June 20 July 20- Sept. 1 September 30 Sweet Corn April 1 -June 30 July 10 July 20-Sept. 20 October 5 Apples (bloom) April 20-May 10 August 5 Sept. 10- Oct. 10 November 5 Peaches April 5-April 25 August 5 Aug. 20- Sept. 5 September 20 Pears April 20-May 5 August 10 Aug. 15- Sept. 10 September 20 Cherries, Tart April 30 July 5 July 20-July 30 August 5 *Harvested by machinery,however;migrant farm workers thin and weed these crops,and package in the warehouses. 19 OVERALL PROGRAM IMPACTING ISSUES Internal Issues: The following issues have been identified through our internal monitoring system; these concerns affect both the Regional and Migrant Head Start Programs. > There is not a wait list of at least 10%. Migrant Head Start has not met funded enrollment. > Information is not consistently input into the information system,therefore; making it very difficult to collect and analyze information for planning purposes. > There is a lack of space to adequately meet the needs of both Regional and Migrant Head Start eligible children. State/Community Issues: The following issues have been identified by the program via involvement on boards,coalitions,etc., and also from tracking legislation and policy that effect children and families. > As a result of Welfare Reform the number of Head Start eligible families has been reduced. > Immigration Legislation, our programs provide services to a significant number of families who may not be documented, or who are citizens and their parents are not documented or naturalized. > There is a lack of bilingual service providers. > The resistance of the Local Education Agencies to provide necessary services to children with disabilities during the summer months, particularly the migrant population,and the full-day/year programs. > Low to mid-income housing is scarce. In Weld County the average cost of a "new" home is $150,000.00. > Inadequate compliance with field sanitation standards. > Inconsistent migrant definitions. National Issues: > The Head Start Reauthorization increased staff qualifications requirement without funding to increase salaries. > The migrant definition. > Full year/day emphasis for Head Start Programming. > The possibility of Head Start being transferred from DHS to Dept of Ed. > Block granting of Head Start programs. 20 Information was collected from the following sources: United States Bureau of the Census Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Colorado Department of Agriculture Colorado Department of Health and Environment, Migrant Health Program Colorado Department of Education Local Migrant Education Programs Local Counties', Departments of Social Services Colorado Children's - "Kids Count" United Way-Weld County, Mesa County Local Chambers of Commerce Economic Development Action Program, Weld County Olathe Housing Authority Larimer County Farm Worker Housing Work Group The Program Information Reports - Head Start, Migrant Head Start Parent Survey's Community Agency Survey's Family Needs Assessments Children Enrollment Forms Staff Surveys 21 uoilutuaoJul iuuoPuziuuno FENWC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Weld County Board of County Commissioners I I I Regional Head Start Policy Council Executive Director Migrant/seasonal Head Start Policy Council Division of Human Services FENWC Director I I I I I Education Specialist Health Specialist Mental Health Specialist Family and Community Office Manager Partnership Specialist I I i Education Center Directors Contracts Contracts Recruiters Office Technicians Coordinator(3) I Parent Committees Teachers Teacher Assistant Lunch Janitors Aide WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE BOARD OF WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES I EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR l EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION TRANSPORTATION AREA AGENCY FAMILY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ON AGING NETWORK OF WELD I COUNTY Basic Labor Exchange Receptron Client Registration EF Food Stamp Program Data 1MigranilseasonalFarmworkers Developmenfalry . appropriate practices i 4 Education 'Targeted Wk?AA COA Targeted Triage Population reacher Education Dispatch reach Aid Education I Basic Labor Exchange Drivers Employer [Curriculum Development • IJobReferrals Relations iJobPlacement Fiscal 'Job Match Screening Disabilities I Job Listing Assessment and Mental 'Marketing Community IEvaluarm ( Health `Job Solicitation IAccounting I Services i Special Services !1 Job Development (Building and for children Sumner Job Hurd (Computer senor Ctrs Maintenarxe 1 'Nutrition Centers I Veteran 'Outreach Heater&Saeerring Representative [SeniorEmployrrsnt . 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Ta,asM _ �_. 1� i IICLi 59 i .4 . . main . eY .S iil .� .�aTu i = Hyperlink ..r1 s/:-non n.,4 d\r. Wage Comparability 2005 FENWC Wage Comparability Study Spring 2005 Title FENWC FENWC Salary U.S. Salary Range U.S. Colorado Salary Colorado Local Salary Salaries Range Median Range Median Range (actual/ Salary Salary median* Director $52,000 $48,000-$54,584 _ $40,316-$70,918 $58,614 $22,214-$56,409 $39,400 $35,900-$56,000 . "t - .' .. rt __Az., '^`^ 3 ^ Yt`6' 'ar"'..-*t e- sue-- .,. "',- 'rc^"` s -T y'; "" 'x•" x"w�7₹ x.. Area Specialist $31,579* $29,461-$33,697 $24,075-$39,166 $34,047 $27,570-$45,094 $36,021 $22,000-$30,000 : 'v^:s "v .'i. _x .4 =. :' , . x .xk , ,...vnE" h eEx t,x r,.a 4'': Center Director $29,732* $28,938-$30,526 $22,000-$29,000 , Education Coord. $28,938 $28,938-$30,526 22 $22,000 $29,000 Office Manager $33,639 $28,847-33,639 $27,940-$37,482 $33,602 $23,540-$35,183 $31,030 $30,000 '.,,e., ., ��3" "f.......... 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S'IZS Recruiter $21,034* $20,124-$21,944 - - - - - Janitor $17,497 $17,497 $16,032-$26,757 $21,606 $16,812-$22,932 $20,486 $26,000 U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Colorado Association of Nonprofit Organizations Professional Development Plan PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS: Lunch Aide entry level on-going Work toward High School Diploma/GED, and/or ESL. On-going Documented professional development as specified on Performance evaluations and recommended by immediate Supervisor. Teacher Assistant entry level High School Diploma/GED, 1820 hours of experience. completion of 3rd year CDA, preschool, or equivalent. completion of 5th year CDA, infant/toddler, or equivalent. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Teacher entry level CDA, preschool and infant/toddler, or equivalent. completion of 5th year Director Certification. completion of 7th year A.A.S. in ECE. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Service Coordinator entry level Director Certification. completion of 3rd year CDA. Infant/Toddler & Preschool or equivalent. completion of 5th year A.A.S. in ECE. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Community Service Worker entry level High School Diploma/GED. completion of 3rd year Course work toward an A.A. completion of 5th year A.A. Human Development or related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Office Technician entry level High School Diploma/GED. completion of 3rd year Completion of certificate program in related field. completion of 5th year A.A in related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Parent Involvement Technician entry level A.A. in related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Specialist entry level B.A. in corresponding field. on-going On-going continuing education and certifications/licensure as applicable. Director entry level B.A.,M.A. preferred in corresponding field. on-going On-going continuing education. PROCESS A) The three month evaluation will include: I) For staff with less than an Associate Degree or not currently attending a higher educational institution. a) An assessment of their educational levels/needs and personal goals. b) For staff with less than 8th grade literacy levels, a plan to reach 12th grade levels, using the DHS learning system. 2) For staff who have met the 12th grade levels or are attending a community college. a) A long-term plan should be written to ensure that employees meet the 1st or 3rd year requirements, including; time-frames, required courses, support systems. monitoring methods. 3) For staff needing to learn English/Spanish, a plan to learn English/Spanish, including support services(payment,tutors, social programs, etc.) B) The six and twelve month evaluations will include: 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) For staff who have not met the 12th grade literacy level or met English proficiency. a) A plan for continuing support must be written. b) A method and time-frame must be determined for on-going monitoring and support. 3) For staff who have met the 12th grade levels or are attending a community college. a) A long-term plan should be written to ensure that employees meet the 3rd year requirements,including;time-frames,required courses,support systems,monitoring and evaluation methods. C) Subsequent evaluations up through the 3rd year evaluation will include progress evaluations 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) A plan for continuing support and establish a time-frame for completion, on-goin` monitoring and support. D) The 3rd year evaluation will reflect status(completion or failure to meet)of 3rd year requirements. 1) For staff who have met the 3rd year requirements.a plan will be written to meet the 5th year requirements or on-going staff development activities. 2) For staff who have not met the 3rd year requirements: a) An evaluation of the employee's progress, including areas of excellence and difficulties, as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. b) If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. c) Progress will be monitored monthly. d) The next evaluation will reflect status of meeting the requirements. If the requirements are complete a plan will be written to meet the 5th year requirement. If the requirements are not met, the steps in D)2) will be repeated until the requirements are met. E) Subsequent evaluations up through the 5th year evaluation will include progress evaluations I) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) A plan for continuing support and establish a time-frame for completion, on-going monitoring and support. F) The 5th/7th (teachers)year evaluation will reflect status (completion or failure to meet)of 5th/7th year requirements. I) For staff who have met the 5th/7th year requirements,a plan will be written for continuation of professional development based upon identified areas of job related needs/interests. 2) For staff who have not met the 5th/7th year requirements. a) An evaluation of the employee's progress, including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. b) If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. c) Progress will be monitored monthly. d) The next evaluation will reflect status of meeting the requirements. If the requirements are complete a plan will be written for continuation of professional development based upon identified areas of job related needs/interests. If requirements are not met,the steps in,F)2),will be repeated until the requirements are met. G) All evaluations will also reflect identified areas which an employee would benefit from additional training,i.e.; supervisory skills,communication skills, time-management t. These issues will also be addressed in professional development plans. H) Step increases for the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th years will be determined by an individuals successful completion of their professional development requirements. I) Staff currently employed who do not currently meet the requirements will commence with their professional development plans September.(fall quarter) 1998,and follow the 1-3-5/7 year process. If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. 5) FENWC has funding for staff development related to professional development will be financially supported by FENWC only after other financial support options have been exhausted. See CDC policy for payment of staff development activities. K) FENWC will also support professional development by coordinating college level course work with Aims Community College and other institutions as deemed appropriate, including four year institutions, and graduate work, within budgetary constraints. L) If necessary. and approved by the supervisor and directors, a flexible schedule may be allowed. if job performance and quality are not compromised. Job Descriptions WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Director, Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network of Weld County Supervisor: Executive Director of the Division of Human Services Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: Approximately 100+ employees Working Hours/Days: Hours will vary depending on time of year(Year-Round Position) Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance,Life Insurance, Sick Leave(after 30 days),Vacation Leave(after successful completion of initial six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month,the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $4,482.44 per month/$25.86 per hour REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Work Force Center of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. BS in Public Administration Management, Human Service Program Management, Educational Administration, or closely related field. Four (4) years experience in administrative duties in Social Programs, with proven success in the following: • Management of Personnel • Preparation, analysis and monitoring of budgets, various programmatic reports, contracts, and grants. • Establishment and coordination of policy boards and committees. • Inventory and purchasing controls. • Monitoring and assessment of systems. • Grant writing. 2. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. (REQUIREMENTS CON'T) 3. Must have supervisory experience to be able to train others in personnel areas, i.e.,performance reviews, counseling sessions (for poor and good performance/behavior),hiring, promotion, and termination. 4. Ability to administer, design, manage, and implement an effective comprehensive Early Childhood Education Program servicing Head Start, Migrant Head Start, and Colorado Preschool Programs, with emphasis on planning,communication,record-keeping,reporting, self-assessment,monitoring to provide high quality services for the children and families serviced by FENWC. 5. Knowledge of Head Start or Early Childhood Program. 6. Must possess excellent communication skills - verbal and written. 7. Must be flexible to work various hours and days as required. 8. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. 9. Must be able to travel in and out of State. 10. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 11. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Migrant Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty days of employment or be terminated. Must have current immunization record. 12. Must be able to work with and relate to low socio-economic and minority population. 13. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. 14. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation,as you will be required to travel to county site. 15. Must pass pre-employment medical screening. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Overall supervision of 100+ employees, operational systems & activities within FENWC. 2. Work closely with Weld County Division of Human Services' Administrative Unit to ensure that procedures concerning personnel, finances, contracts, and grants are carried out. 3. Ensure that all centers are in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. 4. Direct the implementation and evaluation of component plans, policies &procedures, and curriculum to meet changing program needs. 5. Monitor the implementation of center improvement plans in coordination with program specialists. 6. Develop and coordinate program-wide pre-service and in-service training and staff development. 7. Compile information and submit the yearly grant applications 90 days before the end of the year. Ensure the supplementary grants and grants revisions are submitted on time. 8. Organize, train and assist Parent Policy Council to carry out its designated functions. 9. Coordinate delivery of services and oversee contracts with the community agencies and organizations such as, local education agencies, health/dental, mental health and disabilities. 10. Develop and maintain necessary program records. Submit required reports. 11. Implement a continuous process of internal assessments, monitoring and planning to ensure program continuity and improvement. 12. Direct the overall planning process and coordination of activities at centers. 13. Administer and document personnel actions according to personnel polices and procedures. 14. Direct the ordering of classroom and center supplies and equipment and maintenance of center inventory lists. 15. Facility maintenance. 16. Keeps the Executive Director advised of any unusual situations and/or problems and the action taken. 17. Serve as a liaison between the centers and the Executive Director. 18. Maintain confidentiality at all times. 19. Attend necessary meetings and trainings. WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Office Manager Supervisor: FENWC Director Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: Office Technicians, Volunteers, or as Designated Working Hours/Days: Monday through Friday - 40 hours per week - Hours may vary - MUST BE FLEXIBLE Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance,Life Insurance,Sick Leave(after 30 days),Vacation Leave(after successful completions of six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth month and end of the twelfth month, the supervisor will conduct a formal evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $14.21 per hour/$2,462.76 per month REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado,prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. 2. Type 50+words per minute (typing will be tested). 3. Knowledge of basic computer concepts, and software (Database, Lotus, Work Perfect 5.1). 4. Considerable knowledge of spelling,punctuation and grammar(skills will be tested); office practices and procedures. Ability to train and instruct subordinate personnel. 5. Two (2) years previous office experience with supervisory experience preferred. 6. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. REQUIREMENT'S (CON'TZ 7. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of administration. Ability to perform complex problem solving operations and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. 8. Good verbal and written communication skills. 9. Business courses preferred. 10. Must be able to work with and relate to low-income and minority people/children. 11. Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed. 12. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Head Start and Migrant Head Start Rules and Regulations withing thirty (30) days of employment or be terminated. Must have current immunization record. 13. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 14. Must present three (3) letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Communicates current and anticipated problems to supervisor. 2. Type reports, grants, memos, contracts and general correspondence as assigned by supervisor. Takes minutes at meetings and disseminate to appropriate personnel. 3. Plan and coordinate program-wide pre-service and in-service training. 4. Coordinate janitorial and maintenance services with appropriate agencies. 5. Responsible for overseeing the ordering of classroom and site supplies in a timely fashion and ensuring that center inventory lists are maintained. 6. Ensure that yearly evaluations are conducted at each site. 7. Answers routine questions and complaints; refers matters of more technical nature to appropriate staff members. 8. Schedule appointments, meetings, and conferences as required/needed. 9. Proofread material and verifies information for accuracy and completeness;makes corrections as necessary; operates a variety of office equipment; maintains files. 10. Track staff, parent, volunteer development and act as training coordinator for workshops and class enrollment. Ensure training reports are submitted in a timely fashion. 11. Back up HSD Personnel Technician as needed/required. 12. Supervises Office Technicians, volunteers, or others as designated. 13. Works with Parent Policy Council in all aspects of Parent Involvement. 14. Other duties as assigned. WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Family& Community Partnership Specialist Supervisor: FENWC Director Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: Community Service Workers/Recruiters and Family Partnership Technician Working Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday, or as designated. Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends. Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave (after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after amefiil completion of initial six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month,the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $14.21 per hour/$2,462.76 per month REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado,prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. Must have a BA or AA in Sociology, Psychology, or a related field and two (2)years working with low- income people in a Human Services related field, or equivalent experience. 2. Must have one (1) year supervisory experience. 3. Must be knowledgeable of Community Resources. 4. Must be able to work with and relate to low-income and minority people. 5. Must possess good communication skills, verbal and written. 6. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. REOUIRMENT'S (CON'T) 7. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Head Start and Migrant Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty days of employment or be terminated. Must have up-to-date immunization record, including yearly TB. 8. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 9. Bilingual (English/Spanish)preferred but not required. 10. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation as you will be required to travel to county sites. 11. Must submit resume and transcripts as required. 12. Must present three (3) letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Responsible for the coordination of the Family&Community Partnership Service Area as it relates to the Head Start Performance Standards(45 CFR-1304),and Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Child Care Services Licensing Standards and other pertinent regulations. 2. Review and revise yearly, the Program Work Plan, specifically related to the Family & Community Partnership Service Area,for Parent Policy Council(Regional Head Start&Migrant/Seasonal Head Start) each year. This includes integration of Family&Community Partnership Service Area with other program service areas. 3. Manage the recruitment of program participants and determine eligibility. 4. Act as a liaison between parents, staff, and the community. 5. Consult with other agencies and organizations to develop community partnerships and support in areas where they can offer assistance to families. 6. Responsible for submitting reports and assignments in a timely fashion. 7. Ensure that home visits and the Family Needs Assessments are complete for each family. 8. Assist in the planning of the Program as it relates to the Family& Community Partnership Service Area. 9. Develop and implement a case management program and provide enhanced case management to families with severe needs. 10. Provide staff and parent training relevant to the Family& Community Partnership Service area. 11. Monitor and evaluate sites per Monitoring Policy. 12. Provide pre-service and in-service training. 13. Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and participate in community groups as they relate to early childhood education as required or designated. 14. Assist with screenings and testing. 15. Other duties as assigned. 16. Contact person for Crisis Management Team. 17. Supervise Community Services Workers/Recruiters. 18. Responsible for coordination of Parent Involvement Van. 19. Responsible for assisting with Parent Policy Council. WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Health Specialist Supervisor: FENWC Director Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: -0- Working Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday, or as designated. Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends. Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance,Life Insurance,Sick Leave(after 30 days),Vacation Leave(after successful completion of initial six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month,the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $14.21 per hour/$2,462.76 per month REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado,prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. A degree in Community or Public Health Education or related field. 2. Public or Community Health experience. 3. Must be able to work with and relate to low-income and minority people. 4. Must possess good communication skills, verbal and written. 5. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. a. Requirements Continued 6. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Head Start and Migrant Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty days of employment or be terminated. Must have up-to-date immunization record, including yearly TB. 7. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 8. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable. 9. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation as you will be required to travel to county sites. 10. Must submit resume and transcripts as required. 11. Must present three(3) letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. 12. Must possess a First Aid/CPR Certificate or obtain one within ninety days of employment. 13. Must pass pre-employment medical screening. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Develop, implement and oversee a written health curriculum(including dental and nutrition)for children, parents, and staff per the requirements stipulated in 45 CFR-1304, Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Child Care Services - Licensing Standards, USDA - Child Adult Care Food Program, and other pertinent requirements. 2. Develop policies and procedures that pertain to the health areas, as well as service delivery plans. 3. Coordinate medical,dental,and nutritional referral services for children and families,to include follow-up mechanisms, and parental communication systems. 4. Coordinate a functional Health Advisory Committee. 5. Coordinate the functions of the Health area as it relates to 45 CFR-1304, Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Child Care Services Licensing Standards. 6. Responsible for reporting child abuse in accordance with the Colorado Department of Human Services regulations and FENWC policy. 7. Assure that complete, confidential medical records are maintained on all children, to include health files and tracking records. 8. Assure that health screenings are completed within forty-five (45) days of child's enrollment for the Regional Program and within two(2)weeks for the Migrant Program. Screenings include:physical,vision, hearing,height/weight,hematocrit,nutritional assessment,and dental. Health and Development Screenings should be coordinated with the disabilities area. 9. Communicate with parents and staff regarding children with special health needs so that appropriate accommodations and services are given to children with special health needs. 10. Ensure that services for children with special health needs are coordinated with the Disabilities and Education specialists, and other appropriate staff. 11. Establish on-going collaborative relationships with community organizations to promote the access of children and families to community services, including health care providers, dentists, and nutritional service providers. 12. Submit reports and assignments in a timely manner. 13. Monitor all areas of the health area and assigned centers. 14. Other duties as assigned. WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Education Specialist Supervisor: FENWC Director Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: Education Coordinators; Assigned Teaching Staff Working Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or as designated Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave(after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after successful completion of initial six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month,the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $14.21 per hour/$2,462.76 per month REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado,prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. MA in Early Childhood Education with emphasis in birth through 5 years of age, minimum 2 years classroom experience in Early Childhood Education Program, and training experience; OR BA in Early Childhood Education with emphasis in birth through 5 years of age,minimum 5 years classroom experience and training experience, OR, per Head Start Program Standard 1304.52(d)(1), must have "training and experience in areas that include: the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education,and family support"as well as"meet the qualifications for classroom teachers. . .and any subsequent amendments regarding the qualifications of teachers"—as set forth in section 648A of the Head Start Act--"(2)(A)(i) an associate,baccalaureate,or advanced degree in early childhood education; • REQUIREMENTS (CON'T) or(ii)an associate,baccalaureate,or advanced degree in a field related to early childhood education,with experience in teaching preschool children," or (3)(C) "a degree in a field related to early childhood education with experience in teaching preschool children and a State-awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program." 2. Must have experience in development of Early Childhood Curriculum activities, knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (as established by NAEYC) birth through 5 years of age. 3. Must be able to work with and relate to low socio-economic and minority populations. 4. Must possess good communication skills, verbal and written. 5. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. 6. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Head Start and Migrant Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty days of employment or be terminated. Must have up-to-date immunization record, including TB. 7. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 8. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable. 9. Must possess a First Aid/CPR Certificate or obtain one within thirty days of employment. 10. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation. You will be required to travel to county sites. 11. Must submit resume and transcripts as required. 12. Must present three (3) letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. 13. Must pass pre-employment physical. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Responsible for the implementation of the Education Component Policies as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards (45 CFR-1304 & 1308), and Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Child Care Services Licensing Standards and other pertinent regulations and for monitoring and evaluating teaching staff related to the above. 2. Oversee monitoring and evaluation and monitor and evaluate selected sites per Monitoring Policy and Accreditation criteria. 3. Oversee completion and documentation of Site Visit forms, document Plan of Action and due dates and complete and document such for selected sites. 4. Responsible for the development and yearly revision of the Education Component Policies and Procedures and Work Plan. 5. Ensure that the overall planning process and coordination of activities occurs on each site. 6. Oversee the monitoring of and monitor teacher working notebooks to assure they are current and accurate. 7. Oversee and provide training and technical assistance to all classroom staff as identified and as requested. 8. Train, supervise and evaluate Educational Program Managers and assigned teachers. 9. Oversee the coordination,monitoring and evaluation of the Professional Development plans for classroom staff, and coordinate, monitor and evaluate those of selected classroom staff. 10. Oversee and assist with the administration of the self-assessment monitoring tools(NRS,ITERS,ECERS) and the collection of Outcomes data. 11. Oversee and monitor the yearly implementation of the Strategic Plan,specifically related to the Educational Component 12. Coordinate pre-service and in-service training with other program components. 13. Oversee and articulate the selection of appropriate classroom equipment with centers as it relates to the Head Start Performance Standards(45 CFR-1304& 1308), and Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Child Care Services Licensing Standards and other pertinent regulations. 14. Assist the Director, Policy Council and the governing body in the formulation and review of overall program goals, policies and procedures and integrate policy decisions into training programs. 15. Ensure the delivery of educational information to staff, ensure all staff understand implemented policies, procedures, and plans. 16. Coordinate parent activities/training related to Early Childhood Education with other Program Specialists for implementation by Education Component staff. 17. Maintain and update certifications as required. 18. Submit reports and assignments in a timely fashion. 19. Responsible for curriculum development and training. 20. Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and participate in community groups as they relate to early childhood education as required or designated. 21. Assist with screenings. 22. Verify qualifications of prospective center staff. 23. Other duties as assigned. WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Education Coordinator Supervisor: Education Specialist Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: Assigned Teaching Staff Working Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or as designated — MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK VARIOUS HOURS & DAYS Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave (after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after sme slid completion of initial six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month, the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $2,303.16 per month/$13.29 per hour REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado,prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. Must have a BA in Early Childhood Education with emphasis in birth through 5 years of age, with a minimum 1 year classroom experience in Early Childhood Education Program and training experience; OR an AA in Early Childhood Education with emphasis in birth through 5 years of age, with a minimum 2 years classroom experience and training experience, with commitment to earn a BA or in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire; OR per Head Start Program Standard 1304.52(d)(1), must have "training and experience in areas that include: the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education, and family support" and, as set forth in section 648A of the Head Start Act, (2)(A)(i), an associate, baccalaureate, or REQUIREMENTS (CON'T) advanced degree in early childhood education; or(ii) an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in a field related to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool children," or (3)(C) "a degree in a field related to early childhood education with experience in teaching preschool children and a State-awarded certificate to teach in a preschool program. 2. Must have experience in development of Early Childhood Curriculum activities, knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (as established by NAEYC) birth through 5 years of age. 3. Must be able to work with and relate to low socio-economic and minority populations. 4. Must possess good communication skills, verbal and written. Must also be computer literate in Word, Excel, Internet, etc. 5. Must be able to work as a productive, collaborative team member. 6. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. 7. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Head Start and Migrant Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty days of employment or be terminated. Must have up-to-date immunization record, including TB. 8. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 9. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable. 10. Must possess a First Aid/CPR Certificate or obtain one within thirty days of employment. 11. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation. You will be required to travel to Olathe twice a week and to Grand Junction twice a week with the fifth day to be determined as needed. You will also be required to travel once a month to the Greeley Office. 12. Must submit resume and transcripts as required. 13. Must present three (3) letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. 14. Must pass pre-employment physical. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Provide regular and consistent training,support,and technical assistance to classroom staff as identified and as requested. 2. Assist in the formulation and review of program goals, policies and procedures and integrate policy decisions into educational staff training programs. 3. Monitor and evaluate teaching staff on the implementation of the Education Component policies in the classroom as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards (45 CFR-1304 & 1308), and Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Child Care Services Licensing Standards and other pertinent regulations, including monitoring the maintenance of qualifications of teaching staff. 4. Monitor the overall planning process implementation and coordination of educational activities at each site. 5. Monitor all teacher working notebooks to assure they are current and accurate. 6. Monitor and evaluate the Professional Development plans for classroom staff. 7. Assist in the administration of the self-assessment monitoring tools (NRS, ITERS, ECERS) and the collection of Outcomes data. 8. Monitor the implementation of the Strategic Plan, specifically related to the Educational Component. 9. Relay educational information to staff, ensure all teaching staff understand implemented policies, procedures, and plans. 10. Assist program specialists with parent activities, training, etc. regarding Early Childhood Education. 11. Monitor and evaluate sites per Monitoring Policy and Accreditation criteria 12. Complete Site Visit forms, document Plan of Action and due dates. 13. Coordinate pre-service and in-service training with other program components. 14. Coordinate services in conjunction with program Specialists to be provided for children and families,i.e., disabilities, health, nutrition, CCAP, and monitor contracts generated thereof, etc. 15. Attend center,parent,staff meetings,conferences,workshops,and participate in community groups as they relate to early childhood education as required or designated. 16. Assist in curriculum development and curriculum training. 17. Meet with Center Directors bi-monthly to confer on educational observations/monitoring in order to ensure the program's Policies and Procedures are being implemented in a consistent manner in the classroom. 18. Keep supervisor advised of any unusual situations and/or problems,any action taken and the completion of documentation of the incident. 19. Maintain and update certifications as required. 20. Submit reports and assignments in a timely fashion. 21. Assist with screenings. 22. Follow the chain of command at all times. 23. Other duties as assigned. WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Disabilities Services/Mental Health Specialist Supervisor: Director Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC) Position Supervises: -0- Working Hours/Days: Monday through Friday, 8:00 -5:00 or as designated(Must Be Flexible) Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave (after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after successful completion of initial six month review period),Retirement Package,Workmen's Compensation,and Social Security Benefits Review Period:Twelve month review period. No vacation maybe taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month,the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $2,462.76 per month/$14.21 per hour REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue,Greeley,Colorado,prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related,competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. MA in Early Childhood Special Education, or related field,or MA in behavioral sciences or related field, plus two years experience working in an early childhood/human service environment with children birth to five, or equivalent education and experience. 2. Knowledge of special education,mental health and education of the special needs of the young child (birth to five). 3. Experience working with infants,toddlers and preschool age children. 4. Previous experience working with special needs and mental health issues of young children and families. 5. Ability to relate with people from various cultural and low-income backgrounds. 6. Good organizational skills. 7. Ability to work with school districts, mental health and community agencies. 8. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA), and Head Start Performance Standards. 9. Ability to develop and monitor programs. 10. Bilingual(English/Spanish)highly desirable but not required. 11. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 12. Must pass pre-employment physical and a physical examination within thirty days of employment or 1 r be terminated. Must have current immunization record. 13. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Laws on Child Abuse. REOUIREMENTS(continued) 14. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation, as you will be required to travel to county sites. 15. Must work YEAR ROUND and be able to work flexible hours. 16. Must present three(3)letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. 17. Must pass physical fitness test/medical evaluation. JOB DUTIES(Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Special Needs and Mental Health Components. 2. Implements and annually updates the Disabilities Services and Mental Health Work Plans to meet agency objectives, and Head Start Performance Standards. 3. Monitors and evaluates policies, methods and procedures for children with disabilities and mental health issues. Makes improvement recommendations to the Director and implements changes if approved. 4. Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the service/therapy and mental health consultants to ensure acceptable levels(identified on the IEP/IFSP)and quality of work and services are provided to children and families. 5. Participates in the child staffings and development of the IEP/IFSP with Child Find and/or school district Special Education staff. 6. Attends Child Find meetings, and meets with staff in individual child conferences to assure implementation of the plan to meet each child's needs. 7. Acts as a case manager in conjunction with Center Directors for children with disabilities or mental health needs and assists with facilitation of the child's transition into the public school. 8. Works with the area specialists and staff members in the implementation of services for children with disabilities and mental health needs at each stage of the service delivery process. 9. Coordinates transitional staffing with new Head Start enrollees and new kindergarten placements. 10. Trains staff and parents in observation skills needed to identify children with disabilities and mental health needs, Head Start Performance Standards, and IDEA. Works with staff and parents to provide support to implement IEP/IFSP and behavior plan and review activities. 11. Identifies potential resources outside the FENWC agency and arranges effective collaboration and advocates for other services, as needed. 12. Implements a single comprehensive record keeping system for children identified as being in need of special services that meets Head Start and CDE requirements. Monitor and document the child's progress. 13. Regularly meets with parents of children with disabilities/mental health needs,to provide parents with home activities on a regular basis,to ensure that parents fully understand their rights with regard to IDEA. 14. Meets with the individual staff concerning specific problems in the classroom relative to disabilities services and mental health needs. 15. Advocates for families with children with disabilities and mental health needs and ensure that they understand their rights as parents with children with disabilities. 16. Provides the Fiscal Officer with a list of children being served for quarterly billings. 17. Other duties as assigned. 2 WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Teacher Supervisor: Education Specialist & Education Coordinators & Center Director Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: 1 Teacher Assistant, 1 Teacher Aide, and Volunteers Working Hours/Days: Hours will vary depending on time of year(Year-Round Position) Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave (after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after successful completion of initial six month review period),Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation may be taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month,the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $2,054.89 pr mth/$11.86 pr hr/$2,156.86 pr mth/$12.44 (Depending on Degree) REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado,prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related,competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. BA or AA in Early Childhood Development or a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate - verification required. 2. One (1)year verifiable experience with preschool age children. 3. Must be fluent in the English language—read and write. 4. Bilingual (English/Spanish)preferred but not required. 5. Must participate in pre-service and in-service training. 6. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. REQUIREMENT CON'T 7. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty days of employment. Must have current immunization record. 8. Must be able to work with and relate to low-income and minority people. 9. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. 10. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation as you will be required to travel to county site. 11. Must work YEAR ROUND and travel to County site. 12. Must possess a First Aide/CPR Certificate or obtain one within thirty days of employment. 13. Must present three (3) letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. 14. Must pass Pre-Employment Physical. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Knowledgeable in implementing Head Start Goals and Performance Standards,NAEYC's Developmentally Appropriate Practices,Colorado Department of Human Services Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers, FENWC's Policies and Procedures. 2. Continue professional growth by staying knowledgeable of early childhood practices and maintain professional credentials. 3. Be able to identify and individualize a developmental program for each child to meet developmental and cultural needs, and document on weekly lesson plans, IEP's, and share information with support staff during staffing, and as needed. 4. Be involved with each FENWC Component in providing services to children and families. 5. Complete home visits,parent teacher conferences,parent meetings. Team work with support staff, and submit documentation. 6. Provide parents with information, training on child development and developmentally appropriate practices through parent contacts such as but not limited to home visits, letters, meetings, telephone calls. Responsible for parent involvement activities as outlined in the Performance Standards. 7. Supervise and train classroom teacher aides and volunteers to ensure appropriate practices, policies and procedures, and performance standards as followed through. 8. Be able to document performance and submit evaluations of teacher aides as required. 9. Develop training plans with aide and your own training plan and follow through on the training plans and training attended. 10. Complete accurate documentation, lesson plans, IEP's, information on each child's classroom file,referrals,meal counts,attendance,and other required paperwork,and submit as required. 11. Attend training, meetings, in-service, parent nights as required. 12. Responsible for ensuring developmentally appropriate practices are implemented at all times for children indoors and outdoors, and children are SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. 13. Have knowledge of Child Abuse Policy. No Corporal Punishment, total isolation, inappropriate forms of communication (verbal/non-verbal) or any form of child abuse or neglect will be permitted within the childcare center. 14. Will obtain parent substitute when absent. Teacher Aide will know the responsibilities when teacher is absent. 15. Bus monitoring as needed. WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Community Service Worker/Recruiter Supervisor: Family& Community Partnership Specialist Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: -0- Working Hours/Days: Monday through Friday- 40 hours per week - MUST BE FLEXIBLE Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave (after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after a successful completion of initial six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation maybe taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth month and twelfth month,the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $1,653.66 per month/$9.54 per hour REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. 2. One (1) year of experience working with low-income people in a Human Services related field or equivalent experience. 3. Knowledge of Community Resources. 4. Knowledge of case management principles and have the ability to manage a diverse caseload. 5. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation, as you will be required to travel throughout areas served by Program. 1. 5/05 REQUIREMENTS (CON'T) 6. Bilingual (English/Spanish) REQUIRED. 7. Must pass FBI/CBI background check,as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 8. Must be able to work with and relate to low-income and minority people. 9. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty days of employment or be terminated. Must have current immunization record. 10. Must be able to work FLEXIBLE HOURS AND DAYS. 11. Must possess a First Aide or CPR Certificate or obtain one within thirty days of employment. 12. Must present three letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. 13. Must have experience in computer and data entry. 14. Must have a good knowledge of geographical areas of Weld County including rural and urban areas. 15. Must have good phone etiquette. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Performs entry-level public contact work. 2. Responsible for the recruitment,determination, and placement of eligible children for centers assigned. 3. Follow-up on the service coordination (case management) for needy families with assistance from the Center Director. 4. Establish and maintain good working relationships with center staff and agencies who work with program families. 5. Receives training and participates in providing a variety of community services,including direct contact, through outreach, the public, in person, and on the telephone to provide services or recruit assistance from related supportive services for families. 6. Assist to initiate appropriate documentation for files. 7. Conduct data entry of intake forms into the computer program (CPlus). 8. Be knowledgeable of community resources and refer families to these services as warranted. 9. Work with the assigned center in placement of children into the classrooms. 10. File both alphabetically and numerically. 11. Compile reports and type tables, drafts, etc., as required. 12. Maintain and update applications. 13. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops as required and shares learned information. 14. Responsible for meeting all goals as assigned. 15. Performs related work as required by immediate supervisor. 16. Assist with child screenings. 17. Maintains confidentiality and professional ethics at all times. 18. Assist in coordination with transportation in setting up initial program transportation for children. 19. Keep supervisor advised of any unusual situations or problems and the action taken. 20. Complies with HHS/ACYF Performance Standards and Colorado Department of Human Services Rules and Regulations. 21. Assist with the Parent Policy Council and Center Committee Meetings. 22. Bus Monitoring as needed/required. 2. 5/05 WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES POSITION INFORMATION SHEET Title: Teacher Assistant Supervisor: Teacher Department: Weld County Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network Position Supervises: -0- Working Hours/Days: Hours will vary depending on time of year(Year-Round Position) Fringe Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sick Leave (after 30 days), Vacation Leave (after successful completion of initial six month review period), Retirement Package, Workmen's Compensation, and Social Security Benefits Review Period: Twelve month review period. No vacation maybe taken during the first six months of review period. At the end of the sixth and twelfth month, the supervisor will conduct a formal performance evaluation and recommendations for continued employment will be made to the Executive Director. Salary: $1,538.40 per month/$8.88 per hour REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED HIRING PROCEDURE The Executive Director of the Weld County Division of Human Services receives the recommendations of the Interviewing Committee and hires individuals based upon those recommendations and the reference checks. The Executive Director is the only staff member within the Division of Human Services with the authority to hire or fire. All individuals must be registered for employment with the Employment Services of Weld County located at 1551 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado,prior to being considered for any position with the Weld County Division of Human Services. Please check with the Employment Services Receptionist or appropriate Technician at 353-3800 or at the above location. All appointments to positions within the Weld County Division of Human Services will be made on the basis of merit and fitness as determined by job-related, competitive selection procedures that are equally applied to all qualified applicants. The Division of Human Services' staff is protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are prohibited from using their official authority for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the results of an election or nomination for office. REQUIREMENTS 1. High School Diploma or GED - verification required. 2. Must be Assistant Group Leader Qualified according to the Colorado Department of Human Services Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers. 3. One (1) year verifiable experience with preschool age children(1000 verifiable hours). (1) REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 4. Bilingual (English/Spanish)preferred but not required. 5. Must participate in pre-service and in-service training. 6. Must pass FBI/CBI background check, as well as Department of Social Services Central Registry check. 7. Must have a physical examination and pass criteria as set forth in the Head Start Rules and Regulations within thirty days of employment or be terminated. Must have current immunization record. 8. Must be able to work with and relate to low-income and minority people. 9. Must be familiar with and abide by the State Law on Child Abuse. 10. Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License and Auto Insurance. Must provide own transportation, as you will be required to travel to county site. 11. Must work YEAR ROUND and travel to County site. 12. Must possess a First Aide/CPR Certificate or obtain one within thirty days of employment. 13. Must present three (3) letters verifying character and suitability to work with children. 14. Must pass physical fitness test/medical evaluation. JOB DUTIES (Include but are not limited to the following): 1. Greet each child upon arrival/departure. 2. Daily planning and execution of all classroom and outdoor activities. 3. Involved with children by providing developmentally appropriate engagement of activities both indoors and outdoors. 4. Provide for well being, health, and safety of each child enrolled in the Center. 5. Supervise children at all times including bathrooms,playground, bus stop. At no time shall a child be unsupervised. 6. Provide appropriate meal service and nutrition and health activities. 7. Clean and disinfect classroom and its contents, and keep playground, halls, bathrooms free of debris, and safe and healthful for children. 8. Assist in the classroom with materials, set up and preparation. Keep classroom and materials neat and orderly at all times. 9. Assist in parent conferences, home visits,parent meetings, parent nights, and submits documentation. 10. Attend training workshops, conferences, in-service training as required. 11. Complete accurate paperwork, reports as assigned by supervisor after training. 12 Substitute for teacher in teacher's absence. Assist in obtaining parent substitute on ones own absence. 13. Maintain confidentiality of issues as outlined in policies and procedures. 14. Communicate with teacher, and support staff using a team concept approach. 15. Have knowledge of Child Abuse Policy and implement as needed. No Corporal Punishment, total isolation, inappropriate forms of communication(verbal/non-verbal) or any form of child abuse or neglect will not be permitted within the childcare center. 16. Will implement training in the classroom and with parents. Will follow through on training plan designed by supervisor. 17. Work with teacher on parent involvement activities as outlined in the Performance Standards. 18. Implement Head Start Performance Standards, FENWC Policies and Procedures. 19. Bus monitoring as needed. (2) POLICY COUNCIL APPROVAL 2006 Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Grant Application 2006 Aplicacion Solicitando un Dado Head Start Migrante/Estacional Authorization Autorizacion We have received authorization to apply for funding for FY 2006 to provide services to children and families. We may apply for the following: PA 22 Base: $2,131,758 PA 20 Training and Technical Assistance: $ 34,258 Total: $2,166,016 Hemos recibido autorizacion oficial solicitar el dado Head Start Migrante/Estacional para 2006. Podemos pedir la suma de: Base de PA22: $2,131,758 Entrenamiento de PA 20: $ 34,258 Total: $2,166,016 Grant Development/Desarrollo de la Aplicacion The grant application, including the Technical Assistance Plan is driven by and reflects the data collected from the Community Assessment, the annual Self Assessment, monthly program monitoring, child outcomes data,parent and staff satisfaction surveys and program reviews. Based on the data above we anticipate opening Olathe in mid-April, as we did this year— and keeping Olathe open through the middle of December; other program opening and closing dates will remain the same. The program will continue to serve 266 children in a center-based program design. We have applied for program expansion grant dollars to serve an additional 16 children, but at this time we have no information as to the disposition of that application. Increased efforts will continue in the areas of child literacy initiatives, father involvement, and staff credentialing. La aplicacion, incluyendo el Plan de Asistencia Tecnica, se hace de la informacion colectada de la Evaluacion de la Comunidad, el Auto-Evaluacion del Programa, evaluaciones mensuales, informacion sobre el progreso educativo de los ninos, las Encuestas de Satisifaccion Para los Padres,y los reportes de las visitas federales. Basada en la informacion, abriremos el centro de Olathe in abril, como hicimos este ano, y cerraremos in medio de diciembre. Los otros centro quedaran asi como son este ano. Continuaremos serviendo 266 ninos en los centros. Hemos pedido dinero adicional para server 16 mas ninos, pero no sabemos si nos van a dar aquel dinero. Aumentaremos nuestros esfuerzos en las areas de educacion de los ninos, participacion de los padres y la educacion universitaria de los maestros. Grant Approval/Aprobacion del Dado At this time, we are requesting the Council's approval to submit the grant application for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start funding for fiscal year 2006 in the amount of$2,166,016. Estamos pidiendo la aprobacion del Concilio solicitor el dado para el programa Head Start Migrant e Estacional para el ano 2006 en la suma de $2,166,016 Approved by the Policy Council I Aprobado por el Concilio Politico de Padres YO648a &CtQflC AO. Signature of the Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Policy Council President Firma del Presidente del Concilio Politico de Padres de M/S Head Start Fecha de Reunion/Policy Council Meeting Date ,y / D g I b Fj Minutes of the Migrant and Seasonal Policy Council Special Meeting August 22, 2005 Members Present: Yolanda Arredondo, Jose Guadalupe Mendoza, Juan Macias, Juan Rodriguez, Miguel Vasquez. Special Meeting: Meeting was called to approve the program's grant application for 2006. Jose Guadalupe moved to approve the application. Juan Macias seconded the motion. The motion carried. Meeting Adjourned. Miguel moved to adjourn. Jose Guadalupe seconded the motion. The motion carried. ADDRESS INFORMATION FORM GRANT NUMBER: 90CM0136 GRANT NAME: Weld County Division of Human Services FENWC 1. HEAD START DIRECTOR: Dr. Janet Flaugher MAILING ADDRESS: 1551 No. 17th Avenue P. O. Box 1805 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Greeley, Colorado 80632 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3340 EMAIL: iflaugher@co.weld.co.us WEBSITE: 2. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Walter S1eckman MAILING ADDRESS: 1551 No. 17 Avenue P. O. Box 1805 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Greeley, Colorado 80632 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3317 EMAIL: wspeckman(a,co.weld.co.us WEBSITE: 3. BOARD CHAIRPERSON: William H. Jerke MAILING ADDRESS: 915 10th Street CITY, STATE, ZIP: Greeley, Colorado 80631 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (970) 356-4000 ext. 4200 EMAIL: bjerke@co.weld.co.us WEBSITE: 4. POLICY COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON: Yolanda Arredondo MAILING ADDRESS: 3093 E t/4 Road CITY, STATE, ZIP: Grand Junction, Colorado 81504 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (970) 434-7797 5. FISCAL OFFICER: Dennis Bogott MAILING ADDRESS: 1551 No. 17th Avenue P. O. Box 1805 CITY, STATE, ZIP: Greeley, Colorado 80632 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3350 EMAIL: dbogott@co.weld.co.us WEBSITE: F:\HS&GRANTS\Grants WORMS\ADDRES-1.DOC Hello