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RE: APPROVE NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD FOR THE
TEAMWORK, INNOVATION, GROWTH, HOPE AND TRAINING PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -YOUTH EMANCIPATION AND SERVICES, INC.
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 Notification of Financial Assistance
Award for the Teamwork, Innovation, Growth, Hope and Training Program, 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 Youth Emancipation and Services,
Inc., commencing October 1, 2004, and ending May 31, 2005, with further terms and conditions
being as stated in said award, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said award, 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 Notification of Financial Assistance Award for the Teamwork,
Innovation, Growth, Hope and Training Program, 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 Youth Emancipation and Services be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said award.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 11th day of October, A.D., 2004, nunc pro tunc October 1, 2004.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
W D COUNTY, COLORADO
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Website:www.co.weld.co.us
Administration and Public Assistance(970)352-1551
Child Support(970)352-6933
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert D. Masden, Chair Date: October 4, 2004
Board of County Commissioners
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services�,,Ar,1 I i Ot
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RE: Notification of Financial Assistance Awards for the Teamwork,
Innovation, Growth, Hope, and Training (TIGHT) Program with Youth
Emancipation Services
Enclosed for Board approval is a Notification of Financial Assistance Awards (NOFAA) for the
Teamwork, Innovation, Growth, Hope, and Training (TIGHT) Program with Youth Emancipation
Services. The NOFAA is based upon the provider's Request for Proposal, which has been
reviewed and approved by the Families, Youth and Children(FYC) Commission. The NOFAA
was reviewed at the Board's Work Session of October 4,2004.
The major provisions of the NOFAA are as follows:
I. The term period is from October 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005.
2. The Department agrees to reimburse Youth Emancipation Services at a rate of$40.00 per
hour for evidence-based family therapy in conjunction with the Youth Conservation or
Restorative Justice component implemented with Employment Services of the Weld
County Division of Human Services.
If you have any questions,please contact me at extension 6510.
2004-3001
Weld County Department of Social Services
Notification of Financial Assistance Award
for Families,Youth and Children Commission (Core) Funds
Type of Action Contract Award No.
X Initial Award FY04-05-CORE-0043
Revision (FYC-RFQ B019-04 006-00)
Contract Award Period Name and Address of Contractor
Beginning 10/01/2004 and Youth Emancipation& Services, Inc.
Ending 05/31/2005 T.I.G.H.T. Program
3400 16 Street,Bldg. 6, Suite MM
Greeley, CO 80634
Computation of Awards Description
Unit of Service The issuance of the Notification of Financial
Evidenced-based family therapy in conjunction Assistance Award is based upon your Request for
with a supervised Youth Conservation Corps Quotation(RFQ). The RFQ specifies the scope of
experience for youth ages 14-17 years of age. services and conditions of award. Except where it
Services include assessment, case management, is in conflict with this NOFAA in which case the
in-home family therapy,communication with NOFAA governs, the RFQ upon which this award
Youth Corps Supervisors and with the is based is an integral part of the action.
Department of Social Services caseworkers and Special conditions
supervisor. Services to six families at a time for 1) Reimbursement for the Unit of Services will be
a six-month period. Bilingual and South Weld based on a monthly rate per child or per family.
County services. 2) The monthly rate will be paid for only direct face-
to-face contact with the child and/or family or as
Cost Per Unit of Service specified in the unit of cost computation.
Hourly Rate Per $40.00 3) Unit of service costs cannot exceed the hourly and
Billable Activities: yearly cost per child and/or family.
• Direct Client Contact-80% 4) Payments will only be remitted on cases open
• Telephone Contact for the purpose of crisis with, and referrals made by the Weld County
intervention-15% Department of Social Services.
• Case Consultation with the Department of Social 5) Requests for payment must be an original
Services-5% submitted to the Weld County Department of
Social Services by the end of the 25th calendar day
Unit of Service Based on Approved Plan following the end of the month of service.The
provider must submit requests for payment on
Enclosures: forms approved by Weld County Department of
X Signed RFQ: Exhibit A Social Services.
Supplemental Narrative to RFQ: Exhibit B 6) The Contractor will notify the Department of any
Recommendation(s) changes in staff at the time of the change.
Conditions of Approval
Appr {�vats: Program Official:
By r' C \\hglid By q
Robert D. Masden, Chair Ju go, Dir ;tor
Board of Weld County Commissioners W County Department of Social Services
Date: OCT 1 1 2004 Date: Vet • i ) 00 y
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EXHIBIT A
Off-System Bid Number B019-04(RFQ-FYC 006-00) Attached A
TEAMWORK,INNOVATION, GROWTH,HOPE, AND TRAINING (T.I.G.H.T.) PROGRAM; AN
EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY THERAPY AND YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (BID) PROPOSAL AND REQUEST FOR CONTINUATION OF
AWARD
UNDER FPP CORE SERVICES FUNDING
COLORADO FAMILY PRESERVATION ACT
2004-2005 BID PROPOSAL APPLICATION
PROGRAM FUNDS YEAR 2004-2005
OFF SYSTEM BID B019-04 RFQ 006-00
NAME OF AGENCY: /'urm imAm //?4Tl94' t//C€Si
ADDRESS: GRD /G ?i art u�r E 3 -�� teecz'f_ .QUA
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CONTACT PERSON: 1�ES 1 ,f/te21M/ TITLE:K'64 bitte --
DESCRIPTION OF FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM CATEGORY: The Family Based Services model
provides at risk youth and their families with wrap around,highly intensive, in-home and community services that
would benefit the family and the community, and would prevent out-of-home placement or incarceration.
12-Month approximate Project Dates: _ 12-month contract with actual time lines of:
Start October 1, 2004 Start ..
End Mar 31, 2005 End --_
TITLE OF PROJECT: #0/45,41.-- W letrin.W etoDtAICG- i545,6) sif T/'a#'!'Y
$AMOUNT REQUESTED: _ .. fl, Ter. ez by a nitivrtis .-. . -. _.
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N e and Signature of Person Preparing Document Date
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Name and Signature Chief Administrative Officer Applicant Agency Date
MANDATORY PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
For both new proposals and renewal proposals,please initial to indicate that the following required sections are
included in this Proposal for Qualification. For renewal bids,please indicate which of the required sections have
not changed from Program Fund Year 2003-2004 to Program Fund Year 2004-2005.
Indicate No Chan from FY 2003-2004 to 2004-2005
Project Description , 4 Program Capacity per Month
Target/Eligibility Populations (// Certificate of Insurance
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Types of services Provided ( MK AteW 5 1
Measurable Outcomes
Service Objectives
Workload Standards
Staff Qualifications
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
OFF SYSTEM BID B019-04 (RFQ-006-00)
DATE:September 10,2004 RFQ NO: 006-00
RETURN BID TO: Pat Persichino,Director or General Services
915 10th Street,P.O.Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632
SUMMARY
Request for Qualification (006-00) for: Colorado Family Preservation Act—The T.I.G.H.T.
Program, an Evidence-Based Family Therapy and Youth
Conservation Corps Program-Emergency Assistance
Program
Deadline: September 10, 2004,Friday, 10:00 am.
The Families,Youth and Children Commission, an advisory commission to the Weld County Department of
Social Services, announces that applications will he accepted for approved vendors pursuant to the Board of
Weld County Commissioners' authority under the Colorado Family Preservation Act(C.R.S. 26-5.5-101)and
Emergency Assistance for Families with Children at Imminent Risk of Out-of-Home Placement Act(C.R.S.
26-5.3-101). The Families,Youth and Children Commission wishes to approve services targeted to run from
October 1,2004,through May 31, 2005, at specific rates for different types of service, the county will
authorize approved vendors and rates for services only. The Teamwork, Innovation, Growth,Hope,and
Training(T.I.G.H.T.)Program, an Evidence-Based Family Therapy and Youth Conservation Corps Program
must provide services that focus on providing the community with a proactive approach to develop positive
alternatives for at-risk youth and families, strengthen families, and to prevent these youth from entering the
Child Welfare or Youth Correction systems. This program announcement consists of five parts, as follows:
PART A...Administrative Information PART'D...Qualifier Response Format
PART B...Background, Overview and Goals PART E...Bid Evaluation Process
PART C...Statcment of Work
Delivery Date OGT: l , ZorP fL
(Alter receipt of order) RFQ MUST BE SIGNED IN INK
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TYPED OR PRINTED SIGNATURE
VENDOR �91Gat & A /rr?OA(f0 yl"
(Name) ;eN/GeS,.Zct- II 'Den Signature By Authorized
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ADDRESS S9 /191W Sc Su 3i� TITLE e,rea.r .e-Zveg
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The above RFQ is subject to Terms and Conditions as attached hereto and incorporated.
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Family Services Proposal
Teamwork, Innovation Growth, Hope & Training Program
Off System Bid B019-04 RFQ 006-00
Proposal to Provide Evidence-Based Family Therapy
Youth Emancipation and Services Inc.
3400 16th St., Suite 3 R.
Greeley, CO 80634
970-353-5577
Contact Person: James P. Nelson, Executive Director
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Attachment A
(Applicable portions only)
Project Description
This proposal is designed to provide Weld County Department of Social Services with a
source to obtain evidence-based family therapy to individuals within the target population
in the proposed TIGHT Program.
The concept of providing evidence-based family therapy in conjunction with a supervised
Youth Conservation Corps experience, as stated in the R.F.Q. of September, 2004
coincides nicely with the values and beliefs of youth Emancipation and Services,Inc.,
and we would very much like to provide the services offered in his R.F.Q. beginning on
October 1, 2004.
We are prepared with the qualified staff of experienced therapists to assess through
observation, assessment, and family therapy designed to have a positive impact on the
family dynamics which have likely contributed to the child being in imminent risk of out-
of-home placement.
The services that we will deliver include assessment,case management,and in-home
family therapy,communication with Youth Corps Supervisors and with Department of
Social Services Caseworkers and Supervisor.
These services will be delivered with the following values in mind;
• services will be directed toward families and as a whole,
• focused on family strengths,
• will attempt to render unnecessary the out of home placement of the child,
• will be limited to 60 hours of services, and
• will be delivered in a manner that the families will appreciate and participate in,
rather than resent.
Target/Eligible Populations:
Youth Emancipation&Services, Inc. will be organized in order to deliver services to six
families at a time for a six-month period. Bilingual services are available for families
which require that services be delivered in Spanish. YES team will be able to deliver
services to 3 families in South Weld County area each six months. Average contact per
family will be more frequent in early stages,then less frequent in the later stages. The
approximate distribution of service hours to be as follows:
• Weeks 1 through 8 = 3 hours per week,total 24 hours.
• Weeks 9 through 16=2 hours per week,total 16 hours.
• Weeks l 7 through 26= 1 hour per week,total 8 hours.
(Total of 48 hours of direct contact per family.)
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We are budgeting up to six hours of staff time per ease for monthly meetings with
caseworkers during the progress of the case. We are also budgeting up to four hours of
case management time(telephone)per case.
The average age of youth served will he between 14 and 17 years of age. We will work
with any youth/family referred to us by the program supervisor.Family Therapy sessions
will be scheduled in the home after 5 p.m., according to the daily schedules of activities.
The therapy team will communicate with the TIGHT program service coordinator in the
event that there are difficulties occurring in family therapy (or in the Family milieu),
which may impact the youth's ability to participate in the daytime portion of the program.
YES treatment personnel will work with the family and DSS caseworker to develop a
specific plan, which will lead to changes in maladaptive family patterns,which contribute
to the youth being at risk for out of home placement.Treatment team will develop
specific goals with the input and commitment of the youth's family,particularly parents
or other authority figures,living in-home. The youth and family will contract to achieve
specific treatment goals within specific time frames. Parents will be supported in
developing greater structure within the home, improved monitoring of the youth's
behavior,activities and whereabouts, and will develop clear expectations for behavior.
Additionally, consequences will be developed should the parent's expectations be
unfulfilled.
In-home therapists will work with parents to improve parenting skills and to connect with
appropriate community resources. Parenting skills will be developed, including values
and beliefs,milieu structure,relationship strength, parental discipline,family pro-social
recreation and community support systems involvement.
Therapists will meet at least monthly with the family's social services caseworker to
provide a progress report, as well as the discussion of challenges and achievements.
Measurable Outcomes
Assessment scores of parent's competency and ability to successfully parent will be
shared with social services caseworker and with the family at the end of the first week of
service.
YES therapists will follow up with their clients after the close of the 60 hour treatment
period on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis for six months following discharge.
Results will be shared with the social services caseworker or with me tight program
manager. We will use the follow-up data collection forms designated by the Department
social services. In the event that a family moves and leaves no forwarding information,
YES cannot be held responsible for lack of data.
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Service Objectives
The professional treatment team assigned to each family will develop,with the family's
participation,a specific plan to help change maladaptive family patterns.The plan will
include specific goals with clear statements of what is expected to change, and with
concrete time frames associated with the accomplishment of the goals. Objectives
contributing to the accomplishment of each goal will be clearly outlined so that there will
be no doubt in the family or youth's mind of what is to be done in order to achieve the
goal. All participants in the family who have an active part in goal achievement will be
consulted and buy-in will be encouraged.
YES professional treatment team will work with parents in order to improve household
structure. For example, a daily time schedule that sets aside parental expectations for
youth's whereabouts and activities will be established in order to increase household
structure. Attention will be paid to household boundaries,respect issues,and use of
common areas within the home. Interpersonal communication styles will be addressed as
needed.The parents will be encouraged to monitor their children's whereabouts 24 hours
a day, seven days a week.Parents will be assisted in developing clear rules about where
youth are to be and who they are allowed to be with,as well as consequences which will
be consistently applied should the clear rules and expectations be ignored. Therapists
will thous on helping parents to become conflict managers,problem solvers, and fair
disciplinarians.The family will be taught what constitutes abusive language and
behavior,and more effective alternatives will be taught.
Risk factors that place the youth and their siblings at risk for criminal behavior, and out-
of-home placement will be quickly identify and changes to those dynamics will form the
basis for goals.
Workload Standards
All interventions plannrd under this program will be in the form of individual family
consultation. Depending upon the individual family dynamics,there may be one family
therapist,and one translator/consultant per case(Spanish speaking only households).
Maximum caseload per worker will be six. Modality of treatment will be in-home family
therapy.The number of hours per week will vary (see TargeUEligible Populations,
above).
Total number of individuals providing services will vary depending on the number of
referrals. We could have up to three treatment team's working simultaneously,with each
team assigned to two families at any given moment,for total of six families served.
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Staff Qualifications
Following is a list of current treatment providers employed by youth emancipation in
services and their respective professional qualifications:
James Rodman,MA,LMFT
James Nelson,MA,LPC
Chris Wolf, MSW
Cori Buggeln, BA CAC 11
Ana Chiodo,Ml)(Translator,Family Milieu Consultant)
All of the above staff specializes in working with this population, and having excessive
two years professional full-time experience working with at risk youth in their families.
Our Insurance Carrier is Great American Insurance Co.
I have asked our agent at Front Range Insurance Co in Ft. Collins to fax a current
certificate to Elaine Furister.
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