HomeMy WebLinkAbout20041423.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE REVISION TO CORE SERVICES AND CHAFEE FOSTER CARE
INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with a Revision to Core Services and Chafee
Foster Care Independence Program Plan 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 Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Welfare Services,
commencing July 1, 2004, and ending June 30, 2005, with further terms and conditions being as
stated in said revision, and
WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said revision, 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 Revision to Core Services and
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Plan 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 Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Child Welfare
Services be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said revision.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 19th day of May, A.D., 2004.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert D. Masden, Chair Date: May 5, 2004
Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services tp -Or
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RE: Revision to Core Services and Chafee Fos r C ;1 iare Independence
Program Plan for FY2003-2004
Enclosed for Board approval is a revision to the Core Services and Chafee Foster Care
Independence Program Plan for FY2003-2004. The revised plan was discussed and reviewed at
the Board's Work Session of May 3, 2004.
The major revisions to the Plan are as follows:
1. Expanding its list of providers to be paid under Core Services. These provider
expenses are currently being charged to the Child Welfare funding block. The revision
allows the Department to charge these existing expenditures to the Core Services Block.
2. Expanding the County Design Component under Core Services. This expansion
would allow the inclusion in this year's county design component of two new programs
and associated FTE approved by the Board under the three-year Core Services Plan.
These direct service workers would be assigned to the Utilization Review of Residential
Treatment Center and Foster Care Home Development for the Most Difficult
Children and Youth.
There will be no changes to the current budget for Core Services Programs.
If you have any questions,please telephone me at extension 6510.
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2004-1423
REQUEST FOR STATE APPROVAL OF 2003-2004 PLAN(REVISION 4/26/04)
0 If this box is checked please complete all portions of the plan related to Chafee Foster Care Independence
Program(CFCIP),otherwise all statements throughout this document will be considered not applicable.
This Core Services Plan is hereby submitted for Weld [Indicate
county name(s) and lead county if this is a multi-county plan],for the period June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2004. The
Plan includes the following:
0 Completed"Statement of Assurances";
(, Completed Statement of the eight (8) required Core services to be provided or
purchased and a list of county optional services, County Designed Program Services, to
be provided or purchased;
A Completed program description of each proposed"County Designed Service";
0 Completed"Information on Fees"form;
0 Completed"Reunification Issues"form;
0 Completed"Direct Service Delivery"form;
4 Completed"Purchase of Service Delivery"form;
$ Completed"Projected Outcomes"form;
4) Completed"Overhead Cost'form;
4) Completed"Final Budget Page"form;
0 Completed"State Board Summary";and,
Q Completed"100%Funding Summary"form.
This CFCIP plan is hereby submitted for Weld[Indicate county name(s)and lead county if this is a multi-county plan],for
the period July 1,2004 through June 30,2005. The Plan includes the following:
0 Completed"Request for State Approval"form
4 Completed"State of Assurances"form
4 Completed"Chafee Foster Care Independence Program"format
0 Completed"Direct Service Delivery"and/or"Purchased Service Delivery"form
Q Completed"Youth Direct"form
0 Completed"Final Budget page"
This Core Services and Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Plan has been developed in accordance with State
Department of Human Services rules and is hereby submitted to the Colorado Department of Human Services,Division of
Child Welfare Services for approval. If the enclosed proposed Core Services and/or Chafee Foster Care Independence
Program Plan is approved, the plan will be administered in conformity with its provisions and the provisions of State
Department rules.
The person who will act as primary contact person for the Core Services Plan is, David Aldridge and can be reached at
telephone number 970.352.1551.ext.6290. The primary contact person for CFCIP is Mark Lindquist and can be reached
at telephone number 970.352.1551,ext.6245.
If two or more counties propose this plan, the required signatures below are to be completed by each county, as
appropriat Please a h an dditional signature page as needed.
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Signature,CHA , BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE
Robert D. Masden
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REVISION
CORE SERVICES and
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE
PROGRAM PLAN
FY 2003-2004
FOR
WELD
COUNTY(IES)
Revised April 26, 2004
SERVICESTO BE PROVIDED/PURCHASED
Place an"X" to indicate which of the following Core Services Program Services will be provided/purchased in accordance
with State Department rules:
X Home Based Intervention
X Intensive Family Therapy
X Sexual Abuse Treatment Services
X Day Treatment
X Life Skills
X Special Economic Assistance
X Mental Health Services
X Substance Abuse Treatment Services
List below"County Designed Service"that will be provided/purchased in accordance with State Department rules:
X North Colorado Medical Center-PsychCare,Youth Passages,Adolescent Partial Hospitalization and Day
Program,Day Treatment Alternative
X Ackerman and Associates,P.C.,Foster Parent Consultation
X Lutheran Family Services,Foster Parent Consultation
X Lori Kochevar,LLC,Foster Parent Consultation
X Foster Care Caseworker III(Direct Service)
X RTC Utilization Caseworker III(Direct Service)
FAMILY STABILITY SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED/PURCHASED
Due to budget reallocations for state fiscal year 2003-2004, funding is not available for the Family Stability Services based
on Senate Bill 01-012. If a county would like to provide Family Stability Services as outlined in Colorado Department of
Human Services Staff Manual Volume 7, at 7.310, with Child Welfare Block, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
(TANF), or county only funds (FSS falls under the Child Welfare Block),please contact Melinda Romero at 303.866.5962
for details and plan requirements.
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CORE SERVICE
COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE
Service Name: 1. North Colorado Medical Center--PsychCare,Youth Passages,Partial Hospitalization and Day Program,
Day Treatment Alternative
2. Ackerman and Associates,P.C.,Foster Parent Consultation
3. Lutheran Family Services,Foster Parent Consultation
4. Lori Kochevar,LLC,Foster Parent Consultation
5. Foster Care Caseworker HI
6. RTC Utilization Caseworker III
Optional services approved as a part of the county's Core Services Plan are approved on an annual basis. For a County
Designed Service to be extended beyond one year, this portion of the plan must be submitted and approved annually by the
State Department.
Given that County Designed programs are not standardized across counties, it is important to provide detailed information as
outlined below. This information can be use to justify continued funding of the program with the legislature. The information
listed below is to be completed for each County Designed Service to be included in the County(ies)' Core Services Program
Plan.
1. Describe the service and components of the service,define the goals of the program.
2. Define the eligible population to be served.
3. Define the time frame of the service.
4. Define the workload standard for the program
• number of cases per worker,
• number of workers for the program,and
• worker to supervisor ratio.
5. Define the staff qualifications for the service,e.g.,minimum caseworker III or equivalent,see 7.303.17 for
guidelines.
• Define the performance indicators that will be achieved by the service,see 7.303.18.
• Identify the service provider.
• Define the rate of payment(e.g.,$250.00 per month).
North Colorado Medical Center-PsychCare-Youth Passages,Day Treatment Alternative
1. Adolescent Day Treatment Alternative is a program designed to address the multifaceted needs of adolescents experiencing
significant emotional,behavioral,educational,interpersonal,familial problems,and adolescents suffering from a wide range of
psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency.Day program is conducted in English while family sessions can be conducted in
Spanish through a Bilingual therapist.Transportation for South County families provided through Weld BOCES and RE-8.
2. 96 adolescents(10-18 years)per year,and/or(range of 5-18 years),8 monthly average capacity.
3. 40 hours per week,for 6-10 weeks.The avenge number of hours in the intensive outpatient program is 12 per week.
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4. Total number of staff is(7 full time,MD part time)available for project based on projected average daily census of 12.(per diem
therapists and team assistants will be added if census dictates).Two staff members to five children ages 5 years to 13 years
(minimum is 1 staff member to 8 children.)Two staff members to six children ages 16 years and over(minimum is one staff
member to 10 children.Staff members include two teachers,three behavioral health therapists,one behavioral health team
assistance,one behavioral health youth clinical coordinator.Seven full-time staff members dedicated solely to adolescent
services with per diem therapists and staff available as needed.MD contracted to see patients a minimum of once per week.
5. Hourly rate is$19 per hour.Provider is North Colorado Medical Center-PsychCare,Youth Passages.
Ackerman and Associates,P.C.,Foster Parent Consultation
This program provides foster care consultative services in the areas of(1)consultation and foster parent support,(2)mandated corrective
action consultation,and(3)mandated critical care consultation.By training foster care parents,the children are being maintained at a lower
level of care so the children can RETURN home and avoid imminent risk of out of home placement.
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1. This program is open to all Weld County Certified Foster Parents.
2. This program is open to all Weld County Certified Foster Parents.
3. Group consultations are accessed through the foster parent as needed.Individual consultations are through Department referral
only.The duration of service for individual consultation is determined through the Department's foster care coordinators.
4. The program has a capacity of 160 hours per month.The program anticipates 60-80 hours of service per month.Staff includes
four licensed psychologists,five professional counselors,and a licensed clinical social worker.All have specific training in
helping to assist individuals in behavioral changes.All have experience in psycho educational instruction.Providers are
individually licensed and do not require clinical supervision except for a therapist who is being supervised by a licensed
psychologist in the practice.Maximum caseload per supervisor is 60 families per year.Caseload monitoring is through tracking
of time per foster parent.
5. All staff exceeds the minimum qualifications specified.Service objectives include(1)improvement of household management
competency,improvement of parental competency,the ability of the family to access resources.Service Rate of$80 per hour for
individual consultation and$300 per group of 8-10 participants.A maximum allocation for this provider has been established at
$14,400 for group consultation and$5,600 for individual consultations.
Lutheran Family Services,Foster Parent Consultation
I. This program provides foster care consultative services in the areas of(1)consultation and foster parent support,(2)
mandated corrective action consultation,and(3)mandated critical care consultation.By training foster care parents,the
children are being maintained at a lower level of care so the children can RETURN home and avoid imminent risk of out of
home placement.
2. This program is open to all Weld County Certified Foster Parents.
3. Group consultations are accessed through the foster parent as needed.Individual consultations are through Department referral
only.The duration of service for individual consultation is determined through the Department's foster care coordinators.
4. The program expects to provide two groups per month,however,more groups can be added as requested by the
Department/foster parent referrals.The provider has the capacity to provide service to for any individual referrals referred by the
Department.Currently,the program has one staff person budgeted for this program.The maximum caseload per supervisor is 1:7.
5. Clinician's assigned to this service are qualified by one of the following:(I)a Master's degree in social work or another human
service field;and/or(2)a bachelor's degree in social work or another human service field,and at least one year's post-degree
experience in family and children's services.Service objectives include(1)improvement of household management competency,
improvement of parental competency,the ability of the family to access resources.Service Rate of$80 per hour for individual
consultation and$300 per group of 8-10 participants.A maximum allocation for this provider has been established at$14,400 for
group consultation and$5,600 for individual consultations.
Lori Kochevar,LLC,Foster Parent Consultation
I. This program provides foster care consultative services in the areas of(1)consultation and foster parent support,(2)mandated
corrective action consultation,and(3)mandated critical care consultation.By training foster care parents,the children are
being maintained at a lower level of care so the children can RETURN home and avoid imminent risk of out of home
placement.
2. This program is open to all Weld County Certified Foster Parents.
3. This program is open to all Weld County Certified Foster Parents.
4. Group consultations are accessed through the foster parent as needed.Individual consultations are through Department referral
only.The duration of service for individual consultation is determined through the Department's foster care coordinators.
5. The program has a capacity to serve 80 foster parents.Consultants would spend up to 14 hours a month providing services.With
an average of eight foster parents per group,the total number of client hours provided over one year would be 1708.Staff
includes three Family Preservation Specialists.All providers have a Master's or Doctorate in counseling.Supervisor to staff ratio
is 1:2.Maximum caseload per consultant is 2-10 families.Clients referred to this program will choose training goals and
objectives according to their perceived needs.In the case where the foster parent is sent for disciplinary action or critical care,the
consultant and the foster care coordinators will help design specific outcome measures appropriate to the situation.
6. All consultants exceed the minimum qualifications specified.Service objectives include(1)improvement of household
management competency,improvement of parental competency,the ability of the family to access resources.Service Rate of$80
per hour for individual consultation and$300 per group of 8-10 participants.A maximum allocation for this provider has been
established at$14,400 for group consultation and$5,600 for individual consultations.
Foster Care Caseworker III-1 h I E(Direct Service Delivery)
1. This FTE will do specialized recruitment,certification,and monitoring of foster care homes that will work with the most difficult
youth or children;i.e.,sex offenders,severe mental health issues,etc.
2. A new trails service detail will not be necessary because this service is direct service delivery.
3. This program services children and youth aged 0-17 who receive an intense level of treatment.These children and youths'
behaviors and needs are severe enough to require that only one such child reside in each identified home.
4. The time frame of this service is 12 months.
5. There is one FTE under this program.The number of cases per worker is 20.The ratio of workers to supervisor is 8:1.
6. The minimum qualification for this position is Caseworker III.Performance indicators are that the RTC placement numbers will be
reduced and youth and children will be able to step down from RTC placements sooner.The service will be provided through an
FTE position,direct service delivery.The rate of payment is that of 1 FTE.
RTC Utilization Caseworker 11I-1 FTE(Direct Service Delivery)
I. The RTC Utilization Caseworkers will would work with Leslie Cobb and caseworkers that have children placed in RTCs to ensure
that quality of RTC treatment plans and transition plans are in place with youth and children.
2. A new trails service detail will not be necessary because this service is direct service delivery.
3. The eligible population is any youth or child in an RTC placement.
4. The time frame of this service is 12 months.
5. The number of cases for this program is potentially any child in an RTC,but priority would be given to any cases where issues have
been identified. There will be 1 FTE under this program.The worker to supervisor ratio is 8:1 (if the intake YIC supervisor
supervises this position.)
6. The staff qualification for this service is Caseworker III.This service will shorten RTC placements and improve after care.The
service is direct delivery.The rate of payment is that of 1 FTE.
COUNTY DESIGNED SERVICE
DIRECT SERVICE DELIVERY- CORE SERVICES PROGRAM
CFMS—Function Codes 17_, 18_
Definition
7.303.1 J County Designed Services: innovative and/or otherwise unavailable service proposed by a county that meets the goals of the Core Services
Program.
Indicate information for each line service worker and his/her immediate supervisor for whom Core Services funding is proposed in whole or in part. Include
only amounts that are to be charged to Core Services. Staff positions to be included are County Core Services employee positions and employee contract
positions.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Position Job Title Gross Monthly Monthly Monthly Percent Percent Percent of Percent Total Number Total
Number Monthly Fringe Travel Operate of of Salary Salary Salary Monthly of Direct
Salary Salary Funded Funded by Funded by Direct Month Service
Funded by TANF Regular Service of Cost Cost
by 100% Admin Cost
80/20 1800 (3+4+5+6)
1700
Foster Care
Caseworker
III
RTC
Utilization
Caseworker
III
TOTAL$20.000.00
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FINAL BUDGET PAGE
FY 2003-2004
CORE SERVICES&
CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM
CFMS Service Name Other Other Chafee Foster Total Funds Total Funds Total TOTAL
Function DSS Source Care 80/20 100% FSS FUNDS
Code Funds Funds Independence 100%
1700 1800
Funds
1905 CHAFEE Foster Care
Independence Program
1700 Home Based Intervention None None None $57,847.56 $34,538.04 None $92,385.60
1710 Intensive Family Therapy None None None $57,847.56 $34,538.04 None $92,385.60
1720 Lifeskills None None None $322463.84 $80,615.96 None $403,079.80
1730 Day Treatment None None None $29,309.43 $17,499.27 None $46,808.70
1740 Sex Abuse Treatment None None None $28,923.78 $17,269.02 None $46,192.80
1850 ADAD Contract None None None None $52,398.00 None $52,398.00
1845 Mental Health Contract& None None None None $97,544.00 None $97,544.00
Various Providers
1800 Special Economic Assistance None None None None $10,000.00 None $10,000.00
County Design(Purchased None None None $62,282.54 $37,185.96 None $99,468.50
Services)
County Design(Direct None None None $16,000.00 $4,000.00 None $20,000.00
Service)
TOTALS $574,674.71 $385,588.29 $960,263.00
CFMS Function Codes 17xx denotes 80/20 funded Core Service
CFMS Function Codes 18xx denotes 100%funded Core Service
CFMS Function Codes 2850 Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Purchased,Direct Services and Youth Direct
CFMS Function Codes 2810 Room&Board Reimbursement For Emancipated Youth.
CFMS Functions Codes for Family Stability Services will be determined by funding source: Child Welfare Block or County Funds. Please contact Melinda Romero at
303.866.5962 for more information.
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STATE BOARD SUMMARY
CORE SERVICES PROGRAM
FY 2003-2004 80/20 FUNDING
COUNTY(IES) Weld
Services Resource/Provider or #of Families #Children Cost per Child Cost per Year
Number of FTE Age of Child Served Per Served Per Per Month
Month Month
Home Based Various 0-17 5 13 $370.82 $57,847.56
Intervention
Intensive Family Various 0-17 12 30 $160.69 $57,847.56
Therapy
Lifeskills Various 0-17 10 25 $644.85 $322,463.00
Day Treatment Various 5-17 15 1.25 $1,953.96 $29,309.43
Sex Abuse Various 0-17 4 10 $241.03 $28,923.78
I Treatment
County Design North Colorado Medical 5-18 2.58 2.58 $1,019.86 $31,574.80
Center-PsychCare,Youth
Passages
County Design Foster Parent Consultation 0-18 132 330 $12.12 $30,707.74
County Design Direct Service Foster 0-18 $16,000.00
Parent Caseworker HI;
RTC Utilization
Caseworker HI
TOTAL 80/20 CORE $574,674.71
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100%FUNDING SUMMARY
CORE SERVICE PROGRAM
FY 2003-2004
COUNTY(IES) Weld
Services Resource/Provider or #of Families #Children Served Cost per Child Cost per Year
Number of FTE Age of Child Served Per Month Per Month per Month
ADAD Signal N/A 14 35 $124.76 $52,398.00
Mental Health North Range N/A 3.55 8.9 $913.33 $97,544.00
Behavioral Health&
Various Providers
Special Economic Various N/A 3.2 8 $104.17 $10,000.00
Assistance
CHAFEE Foster Various N/A
Care Independence
Home Based Various 0-17 5 13 $221.40 $34,538.04
Intervention
Intensive Family Various 0-17 12 30 $95.94 $34,538.04
Therapy
Lifeskills Various 0-17 10 25 $489.29 $146,786.67
Day Treatment Various 5-17 1.25 1.25 $1, 166.62 $17,499.27
Sex Abuse Various 0-17 4 10 $143.01 $17,269.02
Treatment
County Design North Colorado 5-18 2.58 2.58 $254.96 $7,893.70
Medical Center-
PsychCare,Youth
Passages,Day
Treatment Alternative
County Design Foster Parent 0-18 132 330 $4.04 $29,292.26
Consultation
County Design Direct Service(Foster 0-18 $4,000.00
Parent Caseworker DT;
RTC Utilization
Caseworker III)
TOTAL 100%CORE $385,588.29
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