HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051964.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - LIFENET
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with a Child Protection Agreement for Services
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, and LifeNet,
commencing June 1,2005,and ending December 31,2005,with further terms and conditions being
as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Child Protection Agreement for
Services between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, and LifeNet be,
and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 11th day of July, A.D., 2005, nunc pro tunc June 1, 2005.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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COLORADO MEMORANDUM
TO: William II. Jerke, Chair Date: July 5, 2005
Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services,) pJj
RE: Child Protection Agreement for Services Between the Weld
County Department of Social Services and I,ifeNet
Enclosed for Board approval is a Child Protection Agreement for Services between the Weld
County Department of Social Services(Depai tutent) and LifeNet. This Agreement is part of the
Interstate Compact process between the State of Wyoming and Weld County on behalf of a youth
placed with relatives in Wyoming.
The major provisions of the Agreement are:
1. The term of the Agreement is June 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.
2. Wyoming has requested home-based therapy services through LifeNet be provided to a
youth currently in the custody of the Department and placed with relatives in Wyoming.
3. The Department will provide reimbursement of$75 per day to LifeNet for a maximum
reimbursement level of$2,240 per month.
4. The source of funding is Core Services funding.
If you have any questions,please telephone me at extension 6510.
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CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
AND LIFENET
This Agreement,made and entered into the day of June 2005,by and between the Board of Weld
County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Social Services, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Social
Services,hereinafter referred to as"Social Services,"and LifeNet hereinafter referred to as the"Contractor".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS,required approval,clearance, and coordination have been accomplished from and with
appropriate agencies;and
WHEREAS,the Colorado Department of Human Services has provided Core Services funding to Social
Services for Home-Based Services; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall become effective on June 1, 2005,upon proper execution of this Agreement and shall
expire December 31,2005,unless sooner terminated as provided herein.
2. Scope of Services
Services shall be provided by the Contractor to any person(s)eligible for child protection services in
compliance with Exhibit A"Scope of Services,"a copy of which is attached by reference.
3. Payment
a. Payment shall be made on the basis of Exhibit B,"Payment Schedule,"of which are attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
"Payment Schedule"shall establish the maximum reimbursement,which will be paid from Core
Service funds Home-Based services during the duration of this Agreement.
b. Contractor shall submit an itemized monthly bill to Social Services for all costs incurred and
services provided pursuant to Exhibit A of this Agreement in accordance with criteria established
by Social Services. Contractor shall submit all itemized monthly billings to Social Services no
later than the twenty-fifth(25)day of the month following the month the service was completed.
c. Payments of costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the availability
of Core Service funds to Social Services.
d. Social Services shall not be billed for,and reimbursement shall not be made for time involved in
activities outside of those defined in Exhibit A. Work performed prior to the execution of this
Contract shall not be reimbursed or considered part of this Agreement.
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4. Financial Management
At all times from the effective date of this Contract until completion of this Contract,Contractor shall
comply with the administrative requirements, cost principles and other requirements set forth in the
Financial Management Manual adopted by the State of Colorado. The required annual audit of all funds
expended under Core Services funding must conform to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and OMB Circular A-
133.
5. Payment Method
Unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Services and Payment Schedule:
a. Contractor shall provide proper monthly invoices and itemization of services performed for costs
incurred in the performance of the agreement.
b. Social Services may withhold any payment if Contractor has failed to comply with the Financial
Management Requirements,program objectives,contractual terms, or reporting requirements. In
the event of a forfeiture of reimbursements,Contractor may appeal such circumstance to the
Director of Social Services. The decision of the Director of Social Services shall be final.
6. Assurances
Contractor shall abide by all assurances as set forth in the attached Exhibit C,which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
7. Compliance with Applicable Laws
At all times during the performance of this contract,Contractor shall strictly adhere to all applicable federal
and state laws,orders, and all applicable standards,regulations,interpretations or guidelines issued pursuant
thereto. This includes the protection of the confidentiality of all applicant/recipient records,papers,
documents,tapes and any other materials that have been or may hereafter be established which relate to the
Contract. The Contractor acknowledges that the following laws are included:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d-1 et. seq.and its implementing
regulation,45 C.F.R.Part 80 et.seq.;and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,29 U.S.C. Section 794,and
- its implementing regulations,45 C.F.R.Part 84;and
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et. seq.and
its implementation regulations,45 C.F.R.Part 91;and
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;and
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967;and
the Equal Pay Act of 1963;and
- the Education Amendments of 1972;and
- Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,P.L.99-603;
42 C.F.R.Part 2
and all regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting discrimination because of race,color,
National origin, and sex,religion and handicap,including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome(AIDS)
or AIDS related conditions, covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, cited
above. If necessary,Contractor and Social Services will resist in judicial proceedings any efforts to obtain
access to client records except as permitted by 42 CFR Part 2.
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Included is 45 C.F.R.Part 74 Appendix G 9,which requires that affirmative steps be taken to assure that
small and minority businesses are utilized, when possible,as sources of supplies,equipment, construction
and services. This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all
federal and/or state financial assistance.
Any person who feels that s/he has been discriminated against has the right to file a complaint either with
the Colorado Department of Human Services or with the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services,
Office for Civil Rights.
8. Certifications
Contractor certifies that,at the time of entering into this Contract, it has currently in effect all necessary
licenses,approvals, insurance, etc.required to properly provide the services and/or supplies covered by this
contract.
9. Monitoring and Evaluation
Contractor and Social Services agree that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of this Agreement
shall be conducted by Contractor and Social Services. The results of the monitoring and evaluation shall be
provided to the Board of Weld County Commissioners and Contractor.
Contractor shall permit Social Services, and any other duly authorized agent or governmental agency,to
monitor all activities conducted by Contractor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. As the monitoring
agency may in its sole discretion deem necessary or appropriate, such program data, special analyses, on-
site checking, formal audit examinations, or any other reasonable procedures. All such monitoring shall be
performed in a manner that will not unduly interfere with agreement work.
10. Modification of Agreement
All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
11. Remedies
The Director of Social Services or designee may exercise the following remedial actions should s/he find
Contractor substantially failed to satisfy the scope of work found in this Agreement. Substantial failure to
satisfy the scope of work shall be defined to mean incorrect or improper activities or inaction by Contractor.
These remedial actions are as follows:
a. Withhold payment to Contractor until the necessary services or corrections in performance are
satisfactorily completed;
b. Deny payment or recover reimbursement for those services or deliverables,which have not been
performed and which due to circumstances caused by Contractor cannot be performed or if
performed would be of no value to the Social Services. Denial of the amount of payment shall be
reasonably related to the amount of work or deliverables lost to Social Services;
c. Incorrect payment to Contractor due to omission,error,fraud,and/or defalcation shall be recovered
from Contractor by deduction from subsequent payments under this Agreement or other agreements
between Social Services and Contractor,or by Social Services as a debt due to Social Services or
otherwise as provided by law.
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12. Representatives
For the purpose of this Agreement,the individuals identified below are hereby designated representatives of
the respective parties. Either party may from time to time designate in writing a new or substitute
representative(s):
For Social Services:
Gloria Romansik Social Services Administrator
Name Title
For LIFENET:
Christy Remick Provider
Name Title
13. Notice
All notices required to be given by the parties hereunder shall be given by certified or registered mail to the
individuals at the addresses set forth below. Either party may from time to time designate in writing a
substitute person(s)or address to whom such notices shall be sent:
To: Social Services To: Christy Remick
Judy A.Griego,Director 3001 Henderson Dr. Ste.N
P.O.Box A Cheyenne,WY 82001
Greeley,CO 80632
14. Litigation
Contractor shall promptly notify Social Services in the event that Contractor learns of any actual litigation
in which it is a party defendant in a case that involves services provided under this Agreement. Contractor,
within five(5)calendar days after being served with a summons,complaint,or other pleading which has
been filed in any federal or state court or administrative agency,shall deliver copies of such document(s)to
the Social Services Director. The term"litigation"includes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, and
filings in bankruptcy,reorganization and/or foreclosure.
15. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party given thirty(30)days written notice and is
subject to the availability of funding. Contractor reserves the right to suspend services to clients if funding is
no longer available.
16. Entire Agreement
This Agreement,together with all attachments hereto,constitutes the entire understanding between the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified except as stated in
Paragraph 10 herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day,month,and year
ove written.
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WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
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County Attom Christy Remic
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Target/Eligible Population
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The following criteria that a family must meet to receive Home-Based Services:
The child(ren)are at imminent risk of placement or are returning home from placement;
A parent is willing to accept the in-home,intense support;
Less intensive services are not appropriate;
All family members and LifeNet staff must be able to remain safe at all time during the
implementation of services.
2. Types of Services to be Provided
A. LifeNet Home based Services will:
• Allow children to safely live within their own family setting
• Improve family functioning
• Enhance the parents' ability to create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment
• Decrease out of home placements when safety can be acquired for all family members
• Significantly reduce the overall placement costs for Social Services
• Allow for fuller community participation and social support for each family
• Increase parenting skills
• Assist and support the family to enhance the likelihood of positive family responsibility and
self-sufficiency
• Provide significant support to the assigned caseworker, and ultimately reduce the amount of
time needed for each case
• Increase job and school attendance and performance
• Improve household living conditions
• Establish daily routines for family members
• Provide transportation assistance
• Assist family members to become self-directed
• Enhance motivation for change while decreasing family violence
• Provide,refer to, and coordinate services needed to achieve or maintain family safety,
stability,and independence and unity
• Provide emergency financial assistance through flex funds or other monetary resources
available in the community
3. Staff Services
A. Master Level Therapist
This therapist will complete or supervise the process of the initial Family Assessment. The
assessment will be used to guide the Family Service Plan that will be developed after input from
the family/team meeting, and implemented by the family with support from LifeNet Home-Based
Staff,various treatment providers,etc. The assessment cost is included in the level A rate. The
LifeNet Therapist will be available for on-going consultation for the families and LifeNet Home-
Based Staff. The therapist will also provide applicable trainings available to families being served.
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B. Case Management Services
A trained LifeNet employee(Family Services Coordinator)will provide case management support
to each family. Family Services Coordinator will:
Provide support to the identified family
Develop Family Service Plan as guided by the family/team meeting
Facilitate access to appropriate community resources necessary to implement the Family
Service Plan objectives
Be responsible for completing the necessary paperwork for LifeNet,as well as to assist
the Social Services Case Worker in completing the required paperwork
Perform crisis management,as needed, and as outlined in the Crisis Plan
Assist the family in arranging appropriate respite for each child.
Schedule various trainings
Attend school meetings as needed
Produce monthly progress reports to be submitted to Social Services,the current
therapist,school, etc.
C. 24-Hour On-Call Support
A trained,LifeNet employee will be available on call 24 hours each day, 7 days per week. During
regular working hours,the family is to contact their LifeNet Family Services Coordinator with any
questions,concerns, or crises. After hours will be covered by an on-call employee. Primarily,this
on-call employee is available for phone consultation. However, in the event that the family needs a
person to respond immediately,and it would not be appropriate for the police to be the responding
party,the on-call employee will personally respond to the family's home.
D. Respite
LifeNet will assist the family in identifying appropriate respite for the children in their home.
E. In-Home Staff Support
Each family will be provided with in-home support from a trained LifeNet employee. The level
the child is assigned will determine the maximum hours per week the family will receive. This
support may be at bedtime, after school,transporting to appointments,etc. It will be tailored to
meet the specific needs of the family.
F. Training Support
Each family served through LifeNet Home-Based Services will have indefinite access to trainings
provided by LifeNet. These trainings will be provided at the cost of LifeNet. Respite providers,
any family members, and support staff will have these trainings available to them as well.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
Social Services agrees to reimburse Contractor in consideration for the work and services performed under
Child Welfare Regular Administration or Core Services funding.
Expenses incurred by Contractor, in association with said project prior to the term of this agreement,are not
eligible Social Services expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by Social Services.
Payment pursuant to this Contract, if Core Services funds,whether in whole or in part,is subject to and
contingent upon the continuing availability of Core Services funds for the purposes hereof. In the event
that said funds,or any part thereof,become unavailable as determined by Social Services, Social Services
may immediately terminate this Contract or amend it accordingly.
2. Fees for Services
Level D-Support Staff will have only four level D families on their case load at any given time.
• 24 hr on-call family support staff $75.00 per day
• Respite
• Case management services (Maximum-$2,250.00 per
• On-going family support and education month)
• In-home staff support
• On-going safety assessments Maintenance level @
• Continued implementation of the family Service Plan $22.00 per day.
• Crisis Management
3. Submittal of Vouchers
Contractor shall prepare and submit monthly the itemized voucher and certify that the services authorized
were provided on the date indicated and the charges made were pursuant to the terms and conditions of
Exhibit A.
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EXHIBIT C
ASSURANCES
1. Contractor agrees it is an independent Contractor and that its officers and employees do not become
employees of Weld County,nor are they entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees, as
the result of the execution of this Agreement.
2. Weld County,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its officers and employees, shall not be
held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts or omissions of Contractor or its employees,
volunteers,or agents while performing duties as described in this Agreement. Contractor shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless Weld County,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,its
employees,volunteers, and agents. Contractor shall provide adequate liability and worker's compensation
insurance for all its employees,volunteers, and agents engaged in the performance of the Agreement upon
request,Contractor shall provide Social Services with the acceptable evidence that such coverage is in
effect.
3. No portion of this Contract shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their
officers or employees may possess,not shall any portion of this Agreement be deemed to have treated a
duty of care with respect to any persons not a party of this Agreement.
4. No portion of this Contract shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State
of Colorado,to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
5. If any section,subsections,paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase of this Contract is for any reason held or
decided to be unconstitutional,such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions. The
parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this Contract and each and every section,
subsection,paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections,subsections,paragraphs,sentences, clauses,or phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or
invalid.
6. No officer,member or employee of Weld County and no member of their governing bodies shall have any
pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in the approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
7. Contractor assures that they will comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1986 and that no
person shall,on the grounds of race, creed,color, sex,or national origin,be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of,or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this approved Contract.
8. Contractor assures that sufficient, auditable, and otherwise adequate records that will provide accurate,
current, separate,and complete disclosure of the status of the funds received under the Contract are
maintained for three(3)years or the completion and resolution of an audit. Such records shall be sufficient
to allow authorized local, Federal, and State auditors,and representatives to audit and monitor Contractor.
9. All such records,documents,communications,and other materials shall be the property of Social Services
and shall be maintained by Contractor,in a central location and custodian, in behalf of Social Services, for
a period of four(4)years from the date of final payment under this Contract,or for such further period as
may be necessary to resolve any matters which may be pending, or until an audit has been completed with
the following qualifications: If an audit by or on behalf of the federal and/or state government has begun
but is not completed at the end of the four(4)year period, or if audit findings have not been resolved after a
four(4)year period,the materials shall be retained until the resolution of the audit finding.
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10. Contractor assures that authorized local,federal,and state auditors and representatives shall,during
business hours,have access to inspect any copy records,and shall be allowed to monitor and review
through on-site visits, all contract activities,supported with funds under this Contract to ensure compliance
with the terms of this Agreement. Contracting parties agree that monitoring and evaluation of the
performance of the Agreement shall be conducted by appropriate funding sources. The results of the
monitoring and evaluation activities shall be provided to the appropriate and interested parties.
11. This Contract shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors,heirs,legal representatives,and
assigns. Contractor or Social Services may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the
prior written consent of both parties.
12. Contractor certifies that federal appropriated funds have not been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of
Contractor,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, 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,loan, grant,or cooperative agreement.
13. Contractor assures that it will fully comply with all other applicable federal and state laws. Contractor
understands that the source of funds to be used under this Contract is Child Welfare Regular Administration
funds.
14. Contractor assures and certifies that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended,proposed for debarment,declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from covered transaction by a federal department of agency.
b. Have not, within a three-year period of preceding this Agreement,been convicted of or had a civil
judgment 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
statements, or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity
(federal,state,or local)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 11(b)of
this certification; and
d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this Contract,had one or more public transactions
(federal, state, and local)terminated for cause or default.
15. The Appearance of Conflict of Interest applies to the relationship of a Contractor with Social Services when
the Contractor also maintains a relationship with a third party and the two relationships are in opposition.
In order to create the appearance of a conflict of interest, it is not necessary for the Contractor to gain from
knowledge of these opposing interests. It is only necessary that the Contractor know that the two
relationships are in opposition. During the term of the Contract,Contractor shall not enter any third party
relationship that gives the appearance of creating a conflict of interest. Upon learning of an existing
appearance of a conflict of interest situation, Contractor shall submit to Social Services, a full disclosure
statement setting forth the details that create the appearance of a conflict of interest. Failure to promptly
submit a disclosure statement required by this paragraph shall constitute grounds for Social Services'
termination, for cause, of its contract with Contractor.
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16. Contractor shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant records and other materials that are maintained in
accordance with this Contract. Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of Child
Protection, no information about or obtained from any applicant/recipient in possession of Contractor shall
be disclosed in a form identifiable with the applicant/recipient or a minor's parent or guardian unless in
accordance with Contractor written policies governing access to, duplication and dissemination of,all such
information. Contractor shall advise its employees, agents,and sub Contractor, if any,that they are subject
to these confidentiality requirements. Contractor shall provide its employees,agents, and sub Contractors,
if any,with a copy or written explanation of these confidentiality requirements before access to confidential
data is permitted.
17. Proprietary information for the purposes of this contract is information relating to a party's research,
development,trade secrets,business affairs, internal operations and management procedures and those of its
customers, clients or affiliates,but does not include information(1)lawfully obtained from third parties, (2)
that which is in the public domain, or(3)that which is developed independently. Neither party shall use or
disclose directly or indirectly without prior written authorization any proprietary information concerning the
other party obtained as a result of this Contract. Any proprietary information removed from the State's site
by Contractor in the course of providing services under this Contract will be accorded at least the same
precautions as are employed by Contractor for similar information in the course of its own business.
18. The Contractor certifies it will abide by Colorado Revised Statue(C.R.S.)26-6-104,requiring criminal
background record checks for all employees,contractors, and sub-contractors.
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