HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260732 Resolution
Approve Application for Juvenile Diversion Program Funds and Authorize
19th Judicial District Attorney's Office to Submit
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 Juvenile Diversion
Program Funds from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the 19th Judicial District Attorney's
Office, to the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, 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 Juvenile Diversion Program Funds from the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, on behalf of the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, to the Colorado
Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, be, and hereby is, approved.
Be it further resolved by the Board that Kirsta Britton, 19th Judicial District Attorney's
Office, be, and hereby is, authorized to submit said application.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 1st day of April, A.D., 2026:
[Insert Resolution Attestation Block Post Meeting]
2026-0732
DA0029
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS-AROUND REVIEW
PASS-AROUND TITLE: Juvenile Diversion Allocation funding submission
DEPARTMENT: District Attorney DATE: 3/18/26
PERSON REQUESTING: Kirsta Britton
Brief description of the problem/issue:
The Division of Criminal Justice allocates funds to each judicial district annually to fund Juvenile
Diversion programs. DCJ will fund the 19th Judicial District $168,300 for fiscal year 2026-2027. The
substance of the program is unchanged from previous years. This is not a competitive grant but a
statutorily required allocation to complete the work. We need authorization to submit the application to
the Division of Criminal Justice for funding.
What options exist for the Board?
Approve the application to go to a full board meeting for authorization to submit to the state by the April
3, 2026 due date.
Consequences: The work funded by this project is required by statute.
Impacts: The funding supports two staff to complete the required work.
Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): The funding allocation if not
submitted would cost the county $168,300.
Recommendation: Approve the application to be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners.
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7/1/2026 to 6/30/2.027 Amount Available$168.300.00
Budget Total: $168,300
Application
SAM Expiration Date: July 2, 2026
County
Please click the"Edit"button in the top right corner of the page to edit your Application.
When you have finished your Application,click the"Submit"button on the bottom right corner.
Table Of Contents
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• Allocations
• Organization Information&Project Officials
• Project Information
• Program Description
• Collaborative Efforts
• Evidence-Based Programs and Practices
• Incentives
• Services and Screening Tools
• Equitable Opportunities for Minority Youth
• Past Performance
• Project Evaluation
• Goals and Objectives
• Budget and Budget Narrative
• Funding Sources by Percentage
• Application/Grant Documents
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• System Generated Emails
• Additional Documents
Application Instructions
Juvenile Diversion funds are allocated by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice pursuant to C.R.S. 19-2.5-402 based on a formula that
consists of a percentage for juvenile-age population, poverty rate,and juvenile population per square mile.
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FY 26-27 Juvenile Diversion-Application Instructions
Allocations
Maximum Amount Available:
$168,300.00
Organization Information & Project Officials
List the Project Officials that will be responsible for this project below. Each Project Official must be separate individuals. No one person
may fill more than one role.See DCJ Project Official and Signature Authority guidance for more information.
If project officials are not already listed in the drop down options,utilize the Add New Users Instructions Job Aid(Word).
If awarded,the Signature Authority address will be merged into the Grant Agreement. If the information is blank or incorrect, please
update the details using one of the following Job Aids:Word or PDF.
Signature Authority Address:
1905 0 St
Greeley
Colorado
80631
Organization:
19th Judicial District Attorney-Diversion
Organization Type: County
Judicial District: 19
Project Director:
Kirsta Britton
Signature Authority:
Scott James
Financial Officer:
Chris D'Ovidio
Primary Contact:
Kirsta Britton
Optional Additional Contact:
Project Information
Please Specify the year of funding for this project(e.g.,"Juvenile Diversion, FY-26-27")(max 80 characters)
Project Title:
Juvenile Diversion
The project start date is July 1,2026 and the project end date is June 30,2027.
Start Date:
7/1/2026
End Date:
6/30/2027
Project summary:
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The Weld County Juvenile Diversion program aims to divert first time offenders from the traditional justice system.Validated
screening tools assist in creating plans using Risk Need Responsivity principles to meet juveniles needs.The program works to
increase accountability,address community safety needs,and repair harm to victims.Describe your project summary here
Program Description
Project Plan
In the Project Plan section,explain the following:
• Program philosophy including treatment and supervision approaches.
• Referring party(e.g., District Attorney's Office, law enforcement)and the stage in the system from which youth are being diverted
(e.g., pre-file,post-file,etc.).
• The process for screening,assessment and referral to treatment based on youth needs, noting whether it is performed in-house
or referred out.
• Acceptance criteria for referrals and any acceptance restrictions,such as age or type of crime.
• Specify services to be provided
o Describe the specific approach or service model(s)that will be implemented,including how the agency ensures cultural,
developmental and gender appropriateness.
o Describe intervention methods and dosage.
o What Restorative Justice practices,if any,that the agency utilizes.
o How graduated sanctions will be applied if a youth continues to offend while in the program.
• Criteria utilized for the successful and unsuccessful termination/discharge from the program.
Project Plan:
The Weld County District Attorney's Office Juvenile Diversion Program has been providing Diversion to first time juvenile offenders
since 2005.Allocated funding will support a portion of staff salary and costs associated with the Diversion Program.
The program seeks to match first time offenders with the appropriate level of services upon their first contact with law enforcement.
The program philosophy is that providing the proper services as soon as possible will best address a juveniles needs and therefore,
be a preventative measure in eliminating future law violations.Through understanding the juvenile and the communities'needs, not
all juveniles are appropriate for the low level of supervision that Diversion provides;therefore,the program does not accept all
juveniles referred to the program.Diversion sanctions strive to repair the harm done to the juveniles'community,including their
school, neighborhood,trust with parents or guardians,and the victim. Diversion participants receive case management and
appropriate referrals to community-based programs.The Model Programs Guide recommends basic case management and
restorative justice principles for this population.
The Weld County District Attorney's Office Diversion program accepts both pre-file and post-file juvenile cases though most cases are
diverted prior to charges being filed with the court. Pursuant to CRS§19-2.5-402,all cases presented to the DA's Office for
prosecution are reviewed by Diversion staff for eligibility.Cases determined eligible complete a Diversion intake,case management,
and referrals to community-based agencies.After successful termination,the case goes into a No File status in the CDAC database
Action Viewer.Cases that are filed at intake and are later determined to be Diversion eligible can still be referred by any party to the
case.These cases are dismissed after successful completion of the Diversion program.The number of cases handled post-file and
dismissed for Diversion are increasing significantly as players in the courtroom are better versed in Diversion.With the expansion of
CYDC completing the ARNA for juveniles they work with,juveniles further in the system with a low ARNA score are re-screened for
Diversion.This has also increased the number of cases diverted post-filing.
All first-time offenders aged 10-17 will be considered for diversion services.Violent,drug related,or sex offenses are not eligible.
Juveniles with active gang affiliation are not eligible for Diversion.
At Diversion intake,juveniles complete intake paperwork,the MAYSI II,and an intake interview.The AUDIT(Alcohol Use Disorder
Identification Test)and CUDIT(Cannabis Use Identification Test)are used to gain more information on use patterns,when indicated.
The intake paperwork and interview are designed to determine suitability for service options,the level of case management needed,
and what referrals might be appropriate.The MAYSI II affirms the need for treatment,and which type of treatment,will be included in
the Diversion contract and referrals.Substance and mental health treatment are referred to outside agents who complete a further
assessment.
The Arizona Risk/Needs Assessment(ARNA)Instrument has been utilized in the 19th since 2016, predating the requirement of a
screening tool in SB19-108.This longstanding use eased the expanded implementation of the tool.Weld County Diversion has a
robust partnership with CYDC to administer the ARNA. CYDC finds value in the ARNA for their own case planning as well and this
collaboration with screening juveniles for the most appropriate level of service has been mutually beneficial.
Standardized screenings are used to evaluate the juvenile and their family systems.An agreement is made based on these results.
Appropriate referrals are made to a wide network of community-based services which can include evidence-based programs such as
Multi-Systemic therapy and educational programming. Staff have a good understanding of the services to which they refer in order to
ensure cultural,developmental,and gender appropriateness and sensitivity to Diversion participants needs.
Many aspects of the program follow the 8 Principles for Effective Interventions when appropriate,specifically when addressing the
Target Interventions.Services are provided to this low-risk level cohort for approximately three months.All participants receive case
management, in varying degrees according to participant needs.The current goal will be to divert 125 juveniles from traditional
prosecution per year.Steps that Diversion program staff take to aide a juvenile case through the Diversion program include
administering risk screening tools, reviewing cases for acceptance,administration of mental health and substance abuse screens,
creation of a Diversion contract with a clear understanding that contract items must be completed, maintaining records in required
databases,case management,screening and submitting referrals for treatment or education needs, supervision and monitoring for
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compliance,and collecting and reporting data. Half of Diversion staff are Spanish speaking and Language Line is also utilized for
other languages when necessary.
In 2013,Weld County was named as a pilot project site in HB 13-1254.This pilot project evaluated 4 sites statewide as they used
Restorative Justice Conferencing as a component of Diversion.The DA's Office Diversion program partnered with a local non-profit
program to offer RJ conferences to Diversion participants. Unfortunately,this non-profit program has since closed. Fortunately,the
CMP has prioritized Restorative Justice.After much research,it was determined that CMP would focus resources on RJ In schools.
This has been a great addition to local schools and ideally would prevent juveniles from needing to be referred to the justice system.
Justice involved youth don't have a Restorative Justice conference option currently. However,partnership with the school Restorative
Practices&Prevention Coordinator has been valuable when ongoing concerns occur within the school.This liaison connects program
staff directly with the necessary people in the school to address concerns or facilitates RJ conferencing in the school when
appropriate.
The structure of the Weld County Diversion program was built intentionally so that Diversion is the least restrictive level of supervision
for a juvenile who has committed a criminal offense. Diversion follows the trends of the local probation department and educates
prosecutors offering pleas to ensure that Diversion remains the least restrictive option. If a juvenile were to be non-compliant with
their agreement,a meeting will be held where additional sanctions will be assigned. Frequently parents have been consulted first and
parents and the case manager work to help the juvenile come up with their own graduated sanctions. If a new law violation has been
committed or if despite efforts the juvenile is still non-compliant,the case will be filed with the court and traditional prosecution
ensues.As a matter of graduated sanctions,the juvenile is required to proceed through the court process and face the consequences
of their initial criminal behavior and the issue of non-compliance with the diversion program.
Successful completion of agreements are verified by the juvenile providing proof that the conditions have been complied with during
the expected time frames with no new law violations resulting in a delinquency filing. Upon verification of successful completion,the
case receives"no file"status in the Colorado District Attorneys'Council database Action,noting completion of the Diversion Program
as an explanation for why charges are not filed.Cases that do not successfully complete sanctions or where a new law violation
occurs are filed with the Court and are prosecuted accordingly. If Diversion juveniles were to go through the traditional judicial
process requiring the time of judges,court personnel,and probation officers,the cost to serve those juveniles would be significantly
higher.
Implementing Agency
The Implementing agency is the agency that is responsible for the actual implementation of the project and may be the same as the
applicant agency,a component of it,or another agency entirely. (max 150 characters)
Enter N/A below if you do not have an Implementing Agency
Implementing Agency(if doing business as another agency):
Weld County District Attorney's Office
Collaborative Efforts
Agencies are reminded to use, enhance,or expand upon already existing planning groups,such as Juvenile Services Planning
Committees, Collaborative Management,teams,family preservation boards,community review boards,community prevention boards,
community assessment/evaluation teams, managed care planning groups, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Boards or other similar, broad-
based groups.
Describe existing or planned collaborative efforts and additional agencies/organizations included in planning and implementation of
program. Be sure to address each of the four components below in your response.
• Identify additional agencies,organizations and planning groups that have been or will be included in planning and
implementation.
• Describe the process for how decisions are made about which youth are referred to the program from either law
enforcement or the District Attorney's Office.
• Describe existing programs,services and personnel currently available to provide services.
• Describe how your program uses,enhances, or expands upon already existing planning groups.
Collaborative Efforts:
In Weld County,the Diversion program is primarily based on a pre-file system.All cases that come to the office,allegedly
committed by a juvenile with 2 or few prior cases are forwarded from the intake secretary to the Diversion staff for review.
An initial determination regarding eligibility for the Diversion program is made by the Diversion team.Simultaneously,the
prosecutors determine probable cause and whether the case would go through traditional prosecution absent Diversion.
The ARNA screening tool is administered in collaboration by either Diversion staff or CYDC staff.Once it's determined that
prosecutorial action will occur on a case,then a staffing with the juvenile unit,consisting of Diversion staff,juvenile
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prosecutors,victims/witness representative and the chief of the juvenile unit is held and determinations are made on which
cases will be offered Diversion. In some cases,no action is taken after this review process.Additionally, in some cases,
it's decided to prosecute a case but after the case has been filed and more information gathered, it's determined that
Diversion makes more sense for the case.At that point, Diversion is offered and if appropriate,the case is dismissed as a
result of acceptance into the program. Further,the Diversion Director reviews all detention screens to determine if those
cases could be handled in Diversion.CYDC completes the ARNA when applicable on detention screens and provides the
tool to the Diversion Director for data entry and Diversion consideration.
Case management is provided by the program but counseling or classes are not offered in-house as those programs are
already offered by community partners.
North Range Behavioral Health is frequently referred to for counseling services when appropriate.Many options,such as
the community center or food bank,are referred to as well to best meet participants needs.
The Director is on the executive committee of the CYDC Juvenile Services Planning Committee and vice chair of the CMP.
The Director is part of the Human Trafficking MDT due to the exposure to all juvenile cases presented to the office for
prosecution as a result of the screening mandate.
Evidence-Based Programs and Practices
Indicate how this project utilizes evidence-based and promising practices. See http://coebpp.org and https_//ojjdp_ojp.gov/model-
programs-guide/resources
Explain how at least one evidence-based or promising practice is incorporated into your program and the type of data that is gathered and
evaluated from it.
The program was developed based on the community needs and did not duplicate an existing Evidence-Based Program, however,
the program unintentionally replicated many aspects of the Adolescent Diversion Program from Michigan State University,a program
rated Effective by the National Institute of Justice(crimesolutions.gov),as this program also diverts youth from formal processing into
community based services.Additionally,the program frequently refers to Functional Family Therapy(effective), Multisystemic Therapy
(effective),Strengthening Families(effective),and community based mentoring(these options are available locally that combine
effective and promising components).All of these programs can be found in the OJJDP Model Programs Guide.
The program uses the data provided by the IFC evaluation to guide conversations about success. Further, because unsuccessful
completion numbers are so low,we are able to thoroughly evaluate them to determine where the barriers to success were.These are
often identified prior to engaging a family for Diversion.An interesting data measure would seek to quantify parental engagement and
how that benefits successful completion.
Incentives
Choose"Yes"or"No"from the dropdown. Incentives can be used to inspire positive behavior or reward a youth who successfully achieves
program goals/requirements.
Will this project include incentives?
No
If no,why not?
The program uses graduated sanctions but due to the limited budget,there are not funds available to provide any sort of financial
incentive.
Services and Screening Tools
Eligible Populations to be Served
Select all of the populations that are served in your diversion program(not just those who may be served with these funds).
Eligible populations to be served: (Select all that Apply):
First-time Offenders, Low risk, Medium Risk, High risk, Misdemeanor, Felony 4, Felony 5, Felony 6,Weapon Offense
Assessments/Risk Screening Tools
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List assessment(s)or risk screening tool(s)being utilized for diversion-eligible youth.Spell out the acronyms of the assessment/risk
screen whenever possible. Explain how and why each tool was selected for your program.
NOTE:Do not include The Arizona Risk Needs Assessment(ARNA).The ARNA is considered a screening tool to determine risk to
recidivate, not an assessment to establish a juvenile's dynamic risk and protective factors in order to determine intervention and
services.All programs receiving diversion funds are required to ensure that an ARNA is conducted on every youth served in the diversion
program.
List assessment(s)or risk screening tool(s)being utilized for diversion-eligible youth. Spell out the acronyms of the assessment/risk screen
whenever possible. Explain how and why each tool was selected for your program.
All youth are screened with the Arizona Risk and Needs Assessment per 19-2.5-402.The MAYSI II,AUDIT and/or CUDIT
(Alcohol/Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test),the CRAFFT,or the VIPRS(Violence Injury Protection and Risk Screen)are
used.Not all tools are used for every juvenile if not indicated.
Currently, program staff are once again reviewing the YASI to see if that tool would be more beneficial than the MAYSI II that is
currently being used. Licensing costs for these tools are such that only one can be used. If it is determined that that YASI will be
implemented,that will occur at the beginning of the 26-27 fiscal year.
Services
Identify the services that your agency provides in house for juveniles in your program.
In House Services(Select all that Apply):
Life Skills,Community Service, Restitution,Offense Specific Classes
Identify the services your agency outsources for juveniles in your program.
Outsourced Services(Select all that Apply):
Substance Use Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Education/Tutoring, Restorative Justice,Victim/Offender Mediation, Employment/
Vocational, Drug/Alcohol Classes, Offense Specific Classes, Pro-social Activities, Family Counseling
Equitable Opportunities for Minority Youth
DCJ's stated goals are to provide equitable,sustainable,and transparent juvenile diversion services throughout Colorado.All juveniles,
regardless of race or ethnicity,should be given equitable opportunities for diversion and access to equitable services/activities. Equitable
services/activities could include, but are not limited to,providing services in neighborhoods accessible by all and/or the support of
transportation to services,contracting with providers that are culturally responsive, providing services in the language the youth and/or
their family speak,etc.
Provide information about specific efforts currently in place and plans for future efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities.
The biggest impact on minority youth getting equitable access to Diversion was when processes were changed so that Diversion staff
were able to review every single case, rather than be referred cases from a third party. Deputy District Attorney's revolve through
juvenile assignments fairly quickly as they advance in their careers.As such,being beholden to frequently changing prosecutors with
their own biases referring cases meant that there did not seem to be equitable access.Once Diversion staff were able to look at
every case,in conjunction with many trainings on bias,anecdotally these numbers were able to change to reflect a more equitable
distribution of Diversion opportunities. Generally,Weld County Diversion participants have been more likely to be Hispanic females,
which is opposite of the statewide data.This has changed in recent years after the program did question the relatively lower number
of males served and has focused on boys access to Diversion in the past years.This reflects that focusing on underserved
populations can be effective in providing equitable opportunities for Diversion.
Past Performance
If this is your first year receiving diversion funding,answer N/A below.
Is this your first year receiving diversion funding?
No
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Adjustments from Previous Year
Programs are expected to make adjustments to their policies and practices based on the data collected each year and measures of
progress toward goals and objectives.This section should be completed thoroughly with specific examples of data that inform any
adjustments.
Explain how you may adjust your program this year based on last year's results.
The program had been increasing the number of youth being diverted.We are attempting to evaluate if this is the proper level of
service for these youth and if it is workable to divert this many youth. Because of the increased demands on staff for each case
diverted,the workload is impacting the ability to divert youth.A thorough evaluation of efficacy, resources, and population served as
well as service provision is routinely done to determine if changes are necessary based on increased recidivism and unsuccessful
completion rate.The District Attorney Juvenile team includes attorneys,diversion staff and victim advocates.Together we discuss
practices and adjust as needed.
Targeted Goals/Objectives
If your program has consistently met its stated goals and objectives for the past three years,you are expected to adjust your goals and
objectives this year.This is to ensure that goals remain targets that programs strive to meet, not merely minimum thresholds by which a
program should operate.NOTE:This will not affect the funding allocation. Goals and objectives should be targets that help programs
continually improve.
Describe how you will adjust your goals and objectives this fiscal year to align with program performance based on data from previous fiscal
year(s).
For fiscal year 25-26,the goal was increased to divert 125 youth from 100 youth.This should be roughly the number of youth that are
diverted during FY25-26. However, it seems as though a more important measure is the proportion of juveniles diverted.Statewide
data shows that the 19th JD has the highest number of high ARNAs and the lowest number of low ARNAs.As such,the number of
juveniles and the proportion of cases diverted will look different than other districts with different rates of high and low risk juveniles.
Based on juvenile delinquency filing numbers,the Weld County Diversion Program has consistently increased the proportion of cases
diverted, even when the number of juveniles diverted remains the same.
Project Evaluation
Describe the approach for evaluating the project in response to the stated objectives,outcomes and measurements.
In addition to the Action database and the Diversion module,the program tracks all accepted juvenile cases in a master excel
spreadsheet.When reviewing a case that was not successful in Diversion,information such as ARNA score,service referral and
engagement and responsiveness to case management are evaluated.
As previously mentioned,a way to quantify parental engagement with services would be beneficial.
Goals and Objectives
List the Goals, Objectives,Outcome,and Measurements for your program.You are required to have at least 1 goal with an objective,
outcome,and measurement.
• Goals are broad statements written in general terms that convey a project's overall intent. Progress made relative to the goal
should be reflected in data related to specified objectives and their related outcomes and measurement.
• Objectives are activities that will be undertaken to achieve the broader goals..
• Outcomes are the change or benefit the project is expecting to produce with each objective.
• Measurement is what information will be collected to measure the change.
The dropdown menu will show up to 7 goals, but you may not select more than 3 for the Juvenile Diversion Program.
GOAL 1
Goal 1:
Reduce the number of juvenile delinquency filings/cases by successfully diverting juveniles from the traditional justice system.
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Objective 1.1
Goal 1 Objective 1:
Interview juveniles referred to Diversion,screen using the MAYSI II or YASI,deliver appropriate sanctions and referrals,and
provide case management for Diversion clients.
Goal 1 Objective 1 -Outcome:
100%of youth required to be screened for Diversion eligibility with the ARNA, 125 youth will be diverted; 100%of consenting
youth will be screened with the MAYSI II or similar tool,20%will be referred for a formalized assessment,75%of youth will
receive services to which they are referred, 80%of youth will complete their agreement,fewer than 15%of youth will reoffend
within one year of program completion.
Goal 1 Objective 1 -Measurement:
Diversion module, Excel Spreadsheet and client record,CDAC Action database,Colorado Courts Data Access database, IFC
evaluation.
Timeline:
By June 30, 2027
Budget and Budget Narrative
Overall Budget Summary
Overall Budget Summary
Funding Request
Personnel $163,725.00
Supplies and Operating $1,300.00
Travel $3,275.00
Equipment
Consultants I Contracts
Indirect Costs
Totals $168,300.00
Maximum Amount Available: $168,300.00
Difference between Maximum Amount Available and Amount Requested:
PERSONNEL
Position Title: Case Manager
Name: Maria Ledezma Flores
Total#hours per week:40
Annual Salary %Paid by Grant Total to be Paid by the Grant
Salary $66,101.00 73.44% $48,546.00
Fringe/Benefits $30,407.00 73.44% $22,331.00
Subtotal $96,508.00 $70,877.00
Additional funding for position:The County makes up the difference in the amount that the allocation doesn't cover.
Personnel Budget Narrative:The amount requested will fund the Case manager salary.Salary is based on the Counties scheduled pay
scale and is commensurate with experience. Fringe is calculated by using the following percentage of the salary: Social Security 7.65%,
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Unemployment Compensation.09%,workers compensation insurance premium.08%, retirement and savings plan payments 10.75%, life
insurance and accidental death and dismemberment.575%,health insurance premium 11.8%,short and long term disability.5375%,
vacation 4.61%, holiday 4.25%and sick time 2.30%for a total of approximately 42.6%.The case manager salary was set after reviewing
the pay rates of similar positions in the County and is also reflective of rates of pay for other Diversion counselors in the state, per the
2016 salary survey.Complete job descriptions are attached as required.
Position Title: Office Tech III
Name:Adriana Rincon
Total#hours per week:40
Annual Salary %Paid by Grant Total to be Paid by the Grant
Salary $61,203.00 66.72% $40,832.00
Fringe/Benefits $28,153.00 66.71% $18,782.00
Subtotal $89,356.00 $59,614.00
Additional funding for position:The County makes up the difference in the amount that the allocation doesn't cover.
Personnel Budget Narrative:The amount requested will fund the Office Tech III salary.Salary is based on the Counties scheduled pay
scale and is commensurate with experience. Fringe is calculated by using the following percentage of the salary: Social Security 7.65%,
Unemployment Compensation .09%,workers compensation insurance premium.08%, retirement and savings plan payments 10.75%, life
insurance and accidental death and dismemberment.575%, health insurance premium 11.8%, short and long term disability.5375%,
vacation 4.61%, holiday 4.25%and sick time 2.30%for a total of approximately 42.6%.The Office Tech salary was set after reviewing the
pay rates of similar positions in the County and is also reflective of rates of pay for other administrative support in the state,per the 2025
salary survey. Complete job descriptions are attached as required.
Position Title: Director
Name: Kirsta Britton
Total#hours per week:40
Annual Salary %Paid by Grant Total to be Paid by the Grant
Salary $129,710.00 25.62% $33,234.00
Fringe/Benefits $59,666.00 0.0%
Subtotal $189,376.00 $33,234.00
Additional funding for position:The County makes up the difference in the amount that the allocation doesn't cover.
Personnel Budget Narrative:60%of time is spent on this project,with limited amounts of the allocation supporting this position. Salary
is based on the Counties scheduled pay scale and is representative of 20+years program experience. Fringe is calculated by using the
following percentage of the salary: Social Security 7.65%, Unemployment Compensation.09%,workers compensation insurance
premium.08%, retirement and savings plan payments 10.75%,life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment.575%,health
insurance premium 11.8%,short and long term disability.5375%,vacation 4.61%, holiday 4.25%and sick time 2.30%for a total of
approximately 42.6%.A salary survey in 2025 raised the salary to that of a general supervisor in the County pay structure.This position
does all administration,supervision,collaboration,and evaluation efforts for Diversion and is a member of the DA's Office management
team.
SUPPLIES & OPERATING
Item Name Amount Budget Narrative
supplies $800.00 This will fund basic office supplies to include business cards,copy paper,triplicate forms,
cleaning supplies,snacks for juveniles while participating in Diversion activities,and a portion
of the MAYSI licensing fee.
training and staff $500.00 Funds will be used for conference and training registrations for staff development.
development costs
TRAVEL
Item Name Amount Budget Narrative
travel $3,275.00 I,Anticipated travel costs include at least three trips to Denver and related travel
;;expenses to attend conferences, including air and ground transportation, hotel and
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meal expenses. Mileage is estimated at the Weld County reimbursement rate of
,$.72.5/mile.
EQUIPMENT
CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTS
INDIRECT COSTS
Funding Sources by Percentage
DCJ/State allocation :
34%
County/Municipality:
66%
Other State Funding :
0%
Federal:
0%
Foundation:
0%
Other:
0%
TOTAL: 100%
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• Juvenile Case Manager(J-06825),pdf;age white magnify Delete
-Agency License to Provide Substance Use Disorder Treatment
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• Director of Diversion(J-12985),pdf Page white magnify;;13elete
-Job Description(s)
Added by Kirsta Britton at 3:37 PM on March 17,2026
• DA Office Tech Ill-Diversion.pdf;Page white magnify, D elete
-Job Description(s)
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Certification Statement
• DCJ Form 16—A DCJ Form 16 is required for each anticipated consultant/contractor. Professional services should be procured
competitively.
• DCJ Audit Requirements:
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o Submit a copy of your most recent Audit or Financial Review by email to the DCJ Audit Compliance Monitor at this
address.Timeline: Submit the most recent audit or financial review, including the corresponding management letter,to DCJ
within thirty(30)days of the start of the award.
o For more information, refer to the frequently asked questions at this link and the"Administrative Guide for State Grant
Programs"on the Division of Criminal Justice website.
1. I certify that I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of the agency.
2. I certify all information contained in the application is accurate.
3. I acknowledge that any resulting contract and grant award will include significant state requirements that will have to be adhered to during
the grant period.
Certification:
Yes
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From: Kirsta Britton
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:15 PM
To: Houstan Aragon; Esther Gesick
Subject: FW:Juvenile Diversion Application Received -ACTION REQUIRED Application # 1406
Kirsta Britton
Director of Diversion
Weld County District Attorney's Office
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Subject:Juvenile Diversion Application Received -ACTION REQUIRED Application# 1406
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Dear Kirsta Britton:
Application Id: 1406
Organization: 19th Judicial District Attorney- Diversion
Title: Juvenile Diversion
We have received your plan submission for FY26-27 Juvenile Diversion funding.
DCJ Staff will reach out to you with information about the review process. If you have any questions,
please contact us at kate.ferebee@state.co.us or rebecca.ballast@state.co.us.
Thank you,
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DCJ Juvenile Diversion Team
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