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RE: APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FROM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES HEAD START BUREAU AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN 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 Comprehensive Child and Family
Development Program Grant Application for Federal Assistance from the Department
of Health and Human Services Head Start Bureau, commencing in October of 1993,
and ending in September of 1994, with the 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 Comprehensive Child and Family Development Program
Grant Application for Federal Assistance from the Department of Health and Human
Services Head Start Bureau be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is,
authorized to sign said application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 19th day of August, A.D. , 1992.
ATTEST: Mtel? BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD C UNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board
i
Geo Ken dy, Chairman
Deputy Clerk to the Board Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
C. W. Kirb
County Attorney Gord . a y
W. H. Webster
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APPLICATION FOR 2 DATE SUBMITTED Applicant I ter
FEDERAL. ASSISTANCE
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4 DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier
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S. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Legal Name Organizational unit
Weld County Board of Commissioners Weld County Division of Human Resources
Address(give city county. state. Ina zip cocci Name and talesman,numoer of the Damon to De conlaCtad on matters Inyotvmg
this aopl.catidn Iona area CODet
P.O. Box 1805 Walter S. Speckman, Executive Director
Greeley, Colorado 80632 (303) 353-0600
Weld County, Colorado
a. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MINI, 7. TYPE OF APPLICANT:lenbar aooroprat.MIN in bast U
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A Increase Award B. Decrease Award C Increase Duration
D Decease Qua Other SSDSCtty): I. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
Dept. HHS/ACF/ACYF/Head Start Bureau
le. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC II. DESCRIPTIVE TIRE OF APPLICANTS PROJECT:
ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 9 3 I. 6 0 0
Comprehensive Child Development Grant
TIME Comprehensive Child Development Program
It. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT(otter. Count's. vats. @tC.)
Weld County
t3. PROPOSED PROJECT. I IA CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF
Start Date Ending Date a Applicant b Prowl
Oct. '93 Sept. '94 4 4
IS.ESTIMATED FUNDING: I IE.IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
a YES TH6 PREAPPLICATIOWAPPUCATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE
a Flldara S 1,454,000 00 STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON
D Ap ticant E 00
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c State $ 00 y�O,T
b NO Q PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY EC). 12372
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OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW
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I Program Income S 00 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON AMY FEDERAL DIST?
UYes It 'Yes.'attach an eaolanatlon a No
g TOTAL 1 1,819,294 00
I I. TO THE BEST OF My KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF.ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT.THE DOCUMENT HAS SEEN DULY
AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED
a Typed Name of Aulnonzea Representative b Title c Tehran
number356 4000
George Kennedy, Chairman of Weld County Board of Commissioners (303)
d Signature of Authorized Hepeaen1allre _ e Oaf*Slaw
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BREAKDOWN OF COST CATEGORIES
&LINE ITEMS
TOTAL
SALARY AND FRINGE SALARY FRINGE SAL+FRINGE
.25 FTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,DIV.OF HUMAN RESOURCES $16049.73 $3,370.44
1 FTE DIRECTOR OF CHILD&FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM $31,953.24 $8,710.18
.2 FTE DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES $6,793.42 $1,426.62
.2 FTE DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EDUCATIONAL.NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY $6,789.84 $1,425.87
8 FTE CHILD&FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CASE MANAGERS $122,899.68 $25,808.93
1 FTE CHILD&FAMILY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TECH.III $16,393.92 $3,442.72
.2 FTE FISCAL OFFICER,DIV.OF HUMAN RESOURCES $8,793.42 $1,428.82
1 FTE ACCOUNTANT,DIV.OF HUMAN RESOURCES $21,757.20 $4,589.01
1 FTE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CASE MANAGER $17,856.68 $3,707.90
.2 FTE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES VOCATIONAUEDUCATIONAL COORDINATO $4,482.32 $937.09
.25 FTE NUTRITIONIST $5,350.50 $1,123.81
.15 FTE HEAD START EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR $3,301.13 $693.24
.15 FTE HEAD START HEALTH COORDINATOR $3,301.13 $893.24
.15 FTE HEAD START FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR $3,141.40 $859.89
.10 FTE HEAD START SPECIAL NEEDS TECH. $1,743.48 $366.13
1 FTE SOCIAL SERVICES LIASON $21,576.00 $4,530.96
TOTAL SAL&FRINGE $259,983.07 $00,892,25 $359,855.32:.
TRAVEL.
5 STAFF TO DC 2 TIMES/YR
AIR $3,000.00
HOTEL $4,200.00
PERDIEM $2,450.00
TOTAL OUT OF STATE TRAVEL x,850.00
EQUIPMENT __....._...
COMPUTER/PRINTER 27575 $2,079.00
MODEM $200.00
OFFICE EQUIP $4,800.00
SPECIAL NEEDS EQUIPMENT
(CHAIRS,TOILET ATTACH.,ETC.) $5,000.00
TOTAL EQUIPMENT $12,070.00
SUPPLIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES $12,000.00
FOOD SUPPLIES $1,300.00
CLASSROOM/ED SUPPLIES $4,500.00
SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPLIES $1,500.00
EMERGENCY NEEDS(FORMULA.DIAPERS, $5,000.00
VOUCHERS FOR HOUSING,GAS,ETC.)
CARSEATS $3,600.00
DIAL R KIT $45000
TOTAL SUPPLIES $18,35000
CONTRACTUAL
QUALIFIERS HEALTH SERVICES;
(NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID)
PHYSICALS&SCREENINGS 520,640.00
&ASSESSMENTS $7,680.00
IMMUNIZATIONS $2,970.00
SPECIAL NEEDS;10%
INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR INFANTS W/
DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY $52,500.00
TOTAL QUAL.CX. 3 ZO!.00
BREAKDOWN OF COST CATEGORIES
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CONTRACTUALOC.N
QUALIFYING MOTHER
OTHER PARENT PRENATAL CARE $148,500.00
LAMAZE CLASSES $7,875.00
FOLLOW UP HEALTH CARE $3,900.00
HEALTH CARE FOR OTHER PARENT $2,160.00
PARENTING ED. $37,500.00
MENTAL HEALTH CARE $70,800.00
SUBSTANCE ABUSE IDENT.&TX $5,000.00
LIC.CHILD CARE $120,960.00
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION $21.000.00
BASIC EDUCATION/GED $29,480.00
TOTAL PARENT CX. $453,235.00
OTHER SIBLINGS
HEALTH SERVICES;
PHYSICALS/SCREENINGS $4,320.00
IMMUNIZATION 5300.00
DENTAL SCREENING&TX. $12,000.00
SPECIAL NEEDS;10%
DEV.SCREENING&ASSESSMENT&TX. $54,250.00
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEV.PRG. $128,780.00
INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WI
AT RISK DEV.DELAY $17,500.00
OT/PT $5,604.28
TOTAL SIBLING OK. $222,254.28
OTHER
UTILITIES $24,000.00
PHONE $13,300.00
REPAIR&MAINT. $3,000.00
AUDIT $2,500.00
COMPUTER SERV. $1.200.00
POSTAGE $500.00
PRINTING $2,500.00
PUBLICATIONS $1,500.00
ADVERTISING $0,00000
STAFF TRG. $7,000.00
TRANSPORTATION S125,000.00
ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD/INDIRECT $118,288.40
TOTAL OTHER $304780.40
GRAND TOTAL stAsspotoo
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BUDGET NARRATIVE
SALARY AND FRINGE---
This category includes the salaries based on the percentage of time noted. The
fringe is based on an overall 21% against salary and includes FICA, retirement,
worker's comp. , and disability, health, life, dental and vision insurance match.
TRAVEL---
This category includes the required travel expenses for five staff to attend
training twice a year in Washington D.C. . Costs are estimates based on average
historical costs.
EQUIPMENT---
The computer, printer and modem were again expenses required per the Federal
register. Costs were estimated by the Weld County MIS Department based on
current pricing.
Office equipment will include desks, chairs and file cabinets for the new staff
hired for this program.
Special needs equipment will consist of items for the special need children we
serve. This is estimated to be 10% of the target group. The items will include
special chairs, toilet attachments, special educational and therapy devices, etc.
SUPPLIES---
Office supplies will include all basic supplies used by the staff listed in the
salary and fringe category.
Food supplies will be used by the nutritionist for food demonstrations.
Classroom supplies are items used by the staff conducting classes within our
agency for the targeted clients.
Special need supplies entail items for the developmentally disabled children,
i.e. , special dinnerware, small equipment items, etc.
Emergency supplies would be supplies the targeted families are in dire need for
on an emergency basis only. This would be items like formula, diapers, gas, rent
or utility vouchers.
The carseats would be purchased to lend to families who have transportation but
cannot afford carseats.
The Dial R Kit is necessary for developmental screening and assessment.
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CONTRACTUAL---Qualifiers
Physicals, screenings and assessments---Out of 300 qualifying infants it is
estimated 172 will need the four physicals for the first year at a contracted
rate with local clinics and doctors at $30 each. The other 128 will need two
physicals at the same rate.
Immunizations---There are an estimated 99 qualifying infants that will not be
covered by Medicaid or insurance for preventative health care. The cost for
their immunizations will be picked up by this grant and contracted through the
Weld County Health Department.
Intervention services for infants with developmental delay---This will include
contracted services by local agencies to assist on an individual basis with these
particular qualifying infants. It is estimated that this will include
approximately 30 infants (10%) at a cost of approximately $1,750 each.
CONTRACTUAL---Qualifying mother/Other parent
Prenatal care---Approximately 99 mothers will not have prenatal care covered by
Medicaid or insurance. The cost is estimated at $1500 each and will be
contracted through local clinics and doctors.
LaMaze classes---It is estimated 75% of the mothers, 225, will attend LaMaze
contracted through Aims Community College at a cost of $35 each.
Follow up Health care--The 99 uninsured mothers will receive follow up post natal
physical at an estimated cost of $40 each contracted with local clinics and
doctors.
Health care for other parent---The estimated 54 spouses will receive physicals
at a cost of $40 each, also contracted through local physicians and clinics.
Mental Health Care---This service will be contracted through Weld Mental Health
clinic for all family members that have been assessed and found to need this type
of assistance.
Substance abuse identification and treatment---This service will be contracted
from Island Grove Treatment Center and will include group sessions or individual
aid.
Licensed Child Care---To participate in this program it is estimated 96
participants will need assistance with childcare for at least 2 days/week for 35
weeks at a contracted rate with local daycare facilities of $18/day.
Vocational education---Out of the total adult client group, it is estimated
approximately 20 clients, who would not be eligible for JTPA or JOBS, could
benefit from vocational education. The costs are estimated at current Aims
Community College rates of $250/qtr for three quarters plus $100 for books per
quarter.
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Basic Education/GED---This will be contracted with the Weld County Family
Educational Center and Aims Community College to provide assessment, testing and
computer lab enhanced GED classes to get approximately 44 clients, not eligible
for JTPA or JOBS, to enhance their basic education and attain a GED. The cost
is estimated at $670/client for testing, assessment, classes, lab fees, books,
supplies and the GED test.
CONTRACTUAL---Other siblings
Physicals, screenings and assessments---Approximately 108 other uninsured
siblings will receive this contracted service at the same $40 rate.
Immunizations---These are also contracted through Weld County Health Department
for the approximately 60 infant/toddlers that are uninsured.
Dental screening and treatment---Contracted through local clinics and dentists
at a rate of $40/client, this will allow the estimated 315 siblings to receive
this service.
Developmental screening and assessment---It is estimated 10% or 31 clients in
this group will need service in this area. This will include speech language
therapy which will be contracted through UNC Speech/Language Department or
developmental therapy contracted through Centennial Developmental Services.
It is estimated the cost for this service will be $1,750/client.
Early Childhood Developmental Program---This will supplement current
comprehensive preschool programs of Weld County. If the slot does not exist in
the current programs, these funds will add slots for children who are in need.
This should allow 47 children to enter these comprehensive preschool education
programs at a contracted cost of $2,740 per child per year.
Intervention Services for children with at risk developmental delay---This
service will be contracted at the cost of approximately $1,750 per child per year
for and estimated 10 children who have behavioral or emotional problems.
Occupational/Physical Therapy---This will be a contracted service through local
clinics and professionals to provide aid to the developmentally disabled clients
in this group.
OTHER---
Staff Training---These funds will allow staff to receive intense training to
better deal with the needs of the client. The costs are estimated at 7 staff at
$1,000 per person/year.
Transportation---This service will be contracted through Weld County
Transportation Department and will transport rural clients or clients that do not
have their own car or access to the City Bus to all program related activities.
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OTHER CONT.---
All other costs in this category are estimated based on historical costs of other
Federal programs.
The total Administrative costs spread throughout the categories, are equal to 15%
or less of the entire funding.
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ASSURANCE OF REASONABLE COST
The total number of individuals to be served the first year is estimated at 975.
This sum includes mothers, qualifying infants, spouses, and other family members.
Total Federal funds requested for this time frame is $1,454,000. This divides
out to an annual individual client cost of $1,491.28. For only $1,491.28 over
a full year, each client will receive intense, comprehensive case management,
health, nutritional, educational and support services.
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Appendix VI
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workolace Requirements
Grantees Other Than Individuals
By signing end/or submitting this application or grant agreement,the grantee is providing the certification
set out below.
Thiscertification is required by regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988,4S CFR Part 76,Subpart
F.The regulations,published in the May 25:1990 Federal Register,require certification by genets that theywill maintain
a drug-free workplace.The certification set out belowis a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed
when the Department of Health and Human Services(NHS)determines to award the grant. If it is later determined that
the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification,or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace
Act,HHS,in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government,may taken action authorized under the
Drug-Free Workplace Act. False certification or violation of the certification shall be grounds for suspension of payments,
suspension or termination of grants,or govemmentwide suspension or debarment.
Workplaces under gents,for genteel other than individuals,need not be identified on the certification. If known,they
maybe identified in the grant application.If the grantee.does not identifythe workplaces at the time of application,or upon
award,if'hails no application,the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s)on file in its office and make the
information available for Federal inspection..Failure to identify allknownworkplaces constitutes aviolation of the grantee's
drug-free workplace requirements.
• Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings(or parts of buildings)or other sites where work
under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used(e.g.,all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State
highway department while in operation,State employees in each local unemployment office,performers in concert halls or
radio studios.)
If the workplace identified to HHS changes during the performance of the grant,the grantee shall inform the agency of
the change(s),if it previously identified the workplaces in question(see above).
Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common-rule and Drug-Free Workplace
common rule apply to this certification. Grantees'attention is called,in particular,to the following definitions from these
rules:
- 'Controlled substance'means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21
USC 812)and as further defined by regulation(21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15). •
'Conviction'means a finding of guilt(including a plea of nolo contendere)or imposition of sentence,or both,by any
judicial body charged with the responsibility to.determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes;
'Criminal drug statute' means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution,
dispensing,use,or possession of any controlled substance;
'Employee'means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant,including:(i)
All-direct charge'employees;(ii)all'indirect charge'employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the
performance of the grant;and,(iii)temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of
work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of
the grantee(e.g..volunteers,even if used to meet a matching requirement;consultants or independent contractors not on
the grantee's payroll;or employees of subrecipientaor subcontractors in covered workplaces).
The grantee certifies that h will or will continue to provide a drug-tree workplace by:
(a)Pubhshsne a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution,dispensing,possession o:
use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b)Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
(1)The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;(2)The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;(3)An)
available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs;and,(4)The penalties that may be imposed
upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
(c)Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the
statement required by paragraph(a);
(d)Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph(a)that,as a condition of employment under the
grant,the empoyee will:
(1)Abide by the terms of the statement;and(2)Notify the employer in writing of his-or her conviction for a violation
of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than'five calendar days after such conviction; •le)Notifying the agency-in writing,within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph(d)(2)from an.
employee or otherwise receiving actual notice-ofsuch conviction. Employers of convicted employees-must-provide notice,
includingoosition title,toevery grant officer or other designee on whosegrani activity the convicted employee was working.
unless the Federal agency has designated a central point.for the-receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the
identification number(s)of each affected grant;
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(1)Taking one of the foam*eatiaes,within 30 calendar days of retching notice under subparagraph(d)(2),with
respect to any empbyeewbo a so tomimed
0)Taking appropriate personnel action against such as employee,up to and incising termination,consistent with the
requirements
abuse or
er,(2)Regaling stub employee to participate satisfactorily
in a 4 dnmab other rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by•Federal,State,at local health,law
eafnein Spar
(V Makinga good faith effort to continue to maintain•drag-freeworkplaenhongh implementation of paragraphs(a),
(b),(c).(C.CO and(q.
�t grantee may Insert In the apace provided below/M site(s)forth peraormence of werlsdone in
Eonnetxlort with the specific gram(use attachments,it naedad):
Place ofMixmaace(Street address,City,Comity,State,ZIP Carl 1551 N. 17th Ave. ,
Greeley.. Weld County, Colorado 80631
fleck_if there are wontptaces on file that are not ide aiffedher.
Sections 76.630(c)and(d)(2)and 76.635(a)(1)and(b)provide that a Federal agency may designate a central receipt
point for STATE-WIDE AID STATE AGENCY-WIDE ecniceatirwv,and for notifiueioe of criminal drug convictions.
For the Department of Health and Human Services,the central receipt paint it Division of Grants Management and I
Oversight, Office of Management and Acquisition, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 517-D, 200
Independence Avenue.S.W,W asl4rgton,D.C.20201.
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DONATED SPACE--
Market value of office space, meeting room space, computer lab space, and
common space attributable to this program. Weld County Finance Corp. will
not charge rent on said space. Market value of office space is$10.50/sq.ft.
arrived at by independent appraisal of office space in Weld County.
4,298 sq. ft. attributed to program @$10.50/sq. ft.= $45,129.00
DISCOUNTED VALUE OF SOMOES-•--
The following contracted services are negotiated at a discounted rate.
The difference between actual cost and contracted cost will be considered
inkind.
Physicals---$45 difference * 1205 physicals= $54,225.00
Dental---$30 difference * 315 screenings= $9,450.00
Mental Health---$1,400 difference * 103 clients= $144,200.00
Immunizations---$10 difference * 159= $1,590.00
DONATED SERVICES---
Doctors and dentists donate treatment not charged for.
Medical lx---$200/client * 79 clients= $15,800.00
Dental tx.---$300 * 79 clients= $23,700.00
Indirect services provided to this program by Weld County or Weld County
personnel that is not charged to this program.
Market value of services= $55,000.00
VOLUNTEER TIME---
UNC students and interns volunteer time to program working with the UNC
Speech/Language Dept.
Estimated 1,600 hours @$7.00/hr= $11,200.00
DONATED EQUIPMENT---
Equipment donations to program by private individuals or companies.
Estimated market value of Equipment= $5,000.00
TOTALNON-FEDERAL.RESOURCES $365,294.00
NON-FEDERAL RESOURCE ASSURANCES
Weld County Division of Human Resources is a human service agency funded almost
entirely of Federal/State grant and contract dollars. Approximately, $2,000,000
of these funds we receive annually, require non-federal match ranging from 10%
to 100%.
Each year, our agency's matching requirements are tested by independent audit to
meet compliance standards under the Single Audit Act. Each year, our
documentation has met total compliance. The matching requirements have also been
tested by State, Regional, and Federal monitors and have met compliance.
Our agency is quite versed in required documentation and reporting of many
various types of non federal match.
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27644 Federal Register / Vol. 57, No.'119 / Friday. June 19, 1992 / Notices
Appendix VU—Certification Regarding loan or cooperative agreement,the If any funds have been paid or will be paid
Lobbying undersigned shall complete and submit to any person for influencing or attempting to
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providing for the United States
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the undersigned to any person for influencing centrects under shall complete and submit Standard Form-
er attempting to influence an officer or - grants.loans,and .Lists"Disclosure Form to Report ^8 Lobb N' in
employee of any agency.a Member of cooperative agreements)and that all accordance with its instructions.
Congress,en officer or employee of Congress, subrecipients shall certify and disclose
or an employee of a Member of Congress in "card*** Submission o!this statement is a
connection with the awarding of any Federal Thiscertificationis a matsriai prerequisite for making or entering into this
contract.the making of any Federal grant the representation of fact upon which reliance transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31,
making of any Federal loan.the entering into was placed when this transaction was made U.S.Code.Any person who fails to file the
of any cooperative agreement,and the or entered into Submission of this .required statement shall be subject to a civil
extension.amtinuation,renewal, certification is a prerequisite for making or penalty of not leas than$10.000 and not more
amendment,or modification of any Federal entering into this transaction imposed by than$100.000 for each such failure.
contract grant.loan.or cooperative section 1352,title 31.US.Code.Any person
agreement who fails to file the required certification tare
(2)If any funds other than Federal shall be subject to a civil penalty of not leas
appropriated funds have been paid metal be •than$10,000 and notmore than$100,000 for Title George Kennedy, Chairman
paid to any person for influencing or each such toilers.
attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency,a Member of State for Loan Guarantee and Loon Organization Weld County Board of
lnaurance
ormaemployeen officer or offaMemberofeM�µ The Date Aug. lq, 1992 Commissioners
connecti ith this Federal tr as undersigned and cotes,to the best of has or atssatat0oa s+aoaw
grant her knowledge and belie(.that:
Comprehensive Child and Family Development Program
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
I. Objectives and Need for Assistance - Part II, Section C, number 1
The Division of Human Resources (HRD) is a comprehensive, integrated human
service agency under the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. The
Division of Human Resource has served the Weld County community as a
Community Action Agency since 1978. It is the designated agency under the
Community Services Block Grant.
The Division of Human Resources has under its umbrella The Family
Educational of Weld County (Head Start, Migrant Head Start Programs, and
State Funded Early Childhood Education Programs) , Employment Services of
Weld County, and the Area Agency on Agency. The organizational chart is
located as attachment 1.
The Division of Human Resources is proposing the implementation of a
Comprehensive Child and Family Development Program, BRIGHT BEGINNINGS, to
initiate early comprehensive programs and services under the whole family
concept, which encourages positive child development and family self-
sufficiency. By selecting low-income families with a pregnant mother or
a child who is less than six months, early intervention for both the
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infant and the mother will foster a healthy life situation for the infant
and increase the parenting and self-sufficiency skills of the family. The
major goal will be to foster a healthy environment and growth
opportunities to decrease the dependency of the family on social programs
and break the cycle of poverty and the problems associated with poverty.
The goals of the program are as follows:
1. Provide comprehensive programs to the family which will address the
intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs to encourage a healthy
environment for the growth and development of the infant and family.
2. Implement an immersion program which will provide case managers to be
advocates for the family and assist the family in obtaining the services
and support necessary to become self-sufficient while providing the family
unit with the skills to make healthy decisions to promote self-
sufficiency.
3. Provide the parents and other family members the opportunities to gain
the skills to encourage a healthy learning and growing environment for the
infant and all family members.
4. Implement a joint project with the Weld County Employment and Training
Programs, The Family Educational Network of Weld County and the Community
Services Development Block Grant Programs providing comprehensive services
to the family.
5. Provide employment and training programs with the parent and other
family members over the age of 14.
6. Provide Head Start Programs to eligible family members who are 4 years
of age or offer quality alternatives to families that meet the needs of
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the child and the family.
7. Provide day care programs, that are flexible and will meet the needs
of parents while they are participating in parenting, educational,
employment and training or other programs activities.
A. Statistical Data
A community needs assessment indicates the following:
There are 3,828 participants receiving Aid for Dependent Children
(AFDC) . Approximately 31% of the welfare recipients are ages 0-6.
There are 1400 families who are receiving Well Baby Care (medicaid)
for children 0-6 years of age and pregnant women, which provides
medical assistance for families below poverty. There are 9,048 food
stamp recipients. There are also approximately 750 migrant seasonal
farm worker families not receiving assistance form the Department of
Social Services who have children from ages birth through six years
old.
One-third of mothers receiving welfare are illiterate and one half of
welfare recipients require some remedial education.
Weld County has 1,284 reported pregnancies in girls 13 yrs to 19 yrs,
ranking Weld County the 5 in Colorado.
In 1982 children passed the elderly with the highest number of poor.
One in five children is poor, 80% of the children in single parent
hispanic families is poor.
Greeley has an unemployment rate of 8.1%. Weld County's unemployment
rate is 6.9% and Colorado has an unemployment rate of 6.8% compared
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with the national rate of 5.3%.
There exists a high number of low-skill/low-pay jobs in Weld County
with the majority of new entrants being women and minorities.
Within Weld County there exist many programs providing services to
families and children, however; the systems remain fragmented. This
makes it difficult for families to access and receive the full range
of services necessary for them to achieve self-sufficiency. With the
receipt of this grant we hope that the community will move toward a
"single-entry point" system, therefore; minimizing the frustration of
the families working toward self-sufficiency and maximizing their
resources.
Many of Weld County's human service providers are state, federal and
privately funded. Many of these programs have subject to financial
cutbacks and have had to reduce the services they provide or the
number of clients they serve. The receipt of this grant would allow
additional families and children receive the assistance necessary to
break out of the poverty cycle.
II. Results or Benefits Expected - Part II, Section C, number 3
An expected result of this grant is to lead the community into the
"single-entry point" concept in order to provide the most comprehensive
services to children and families. As stated earlier there exist many
services in Weld County, however; a mechanism is not in place to make
services easily accessible to families.
Families and children will receive the full range of health services to
include; prenatal care and education, nutritional services, preventative
health care and mental health. With these health services it is expected
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that the low birth weight and infant mortality rates will decrease by at
least 10% in Weld County. Children will enter school healthy and have
completed the mandated series of immunizations and will suffer from fewer
illnesses and disease, therefore; increasing their attendance rate,
allowing for future educational successes.
Through comprehensive early childhood programs children will develop the
social/emotional, cognitive and physical skills necessary to ensure that
their future educational experiences are positive. As well as providing
the aforementioned skills, the children will be set in childcare settings
and early childhood programs which will promote their language skills,
problem solving skills, and positive self-esteem. All Early childhood
programming will be developmentally appropriate according to The National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Head Start
standards. The children participating in the program are expected to
successfully graduate from high school. If all children and their
siblings participating in the program graduate from high school the high
school drop-out rate will decrease in Weld County by approximately 5%.
Research indicates that children receiving quality early childhood
programming are more likely to succeed in their adult life. It has also
been proven that for every one dollar spent on early childhood education
and intervention that four to six dollars are saved on remedial and
special education.
Families will also receive a wide variety of parent education services
which include, at a minimum; mental health, parenting classes, nutrition,
child development, behavior management, communication skills, child abuse
prevention techniques, and appropriate health care practices. There will
also be classes whereby the parent will have the opportunity for "hands
on" experiences with their children. Parents will also receive some
instruction in their home following the Head Start Home Base Program
philosophy, in order to further enhance the ability of the parent to
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successfully bond with the child and support them throughout their lives.
With such a variety of classes it is anticipated that parents and children
will be provided with the resources they need in order to lead healthy,
productive and independent life-styles.
Parents will receive remedial, vocational and basic education as well as
employment training to ensure their employability. The adult educational
level will be a minimum of 12, GED or equivalent grade level at the end of
the program, and will move on to vocational or higher education. With an
increased literacy level it will be possible for parents to continue their
education and/or receive vocational or other training leading to gainful
employment, and off of the welfare and public assistance rolls. Ninety
percent (90%) of the families will be employable or interested in
employment, 90%-95% will be above the poverty level and 80%-85% will not
experience severe social issues.
The Division of Human Resources and the Private Industry Council will work
with the private and public sectors to obtain employment for participants
in the program which will pay a minimum of $8.50 per hour and be adjusted
yearly per the cost of living percentage.
Families speaking only spanish will be provided with English as a Second
Language classes. Upon mastery in the english language the families will
proceed into remedial and vocational education to promote self-sufficiency
and employability retainment.
III. Approach - Part II, Section C, numbers, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18,
19, 20, 21
4. The Division of Human Resources intends to capitalize on two
successful programs and delivery systems to incorporate many of the
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concepts of this proposal. The Family Educational Network of Weld
County (FENWC) and Employment Services. Services will be coordinated
with a third successful unit within the Division of Human Resources,
the Area Agency on Aging, if elderly family members are living with
eligible participants of the project.
The Division of Human Resources, Family Educational of Weld County has
operated the Head Start Program since 1974. Since its inception it
has grown from serving 85 children yearly to serving 443 children in
1991. A State Funded Early Childhood Education Program, Special
Programs, and the Migrant Head Start program have been included in its
program design which provides more comprehensive services to eligible
youth. With all programs in place FENWC now provides services to a
total of 860 children. In addition, FENWC currently has in place the
structures and linkages, which when expanded and augmented by this
proposal, will be able to provide quality services while minimizing
start up issues.
Employment Services of Weld County has historically provided
comprehensive and coordinated services to the unemployed and
underemployed. It currently offers employment and training programs
under the Job Service, Job Training Partnership Act Program, the Jobs
Opportunities and Basic Skills Program and the Employment First Food
Stamp Program. Employment Services has in place the structure to
provide employment and training programs under this proposal.
A new unit will be incorporated under the Division of Human Resources
umbrella which will include a project director and case managers.
This unit will have primary responsibility for recruitment and
outreach, applications, selection, family needs assessments,
supportive services, weekly home visits, coordinating service
provision plans, and monitoring.
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An organizational chart is located as attachment 2.
A brief description of the core services to be provided in this
program is as follows (see III, part II, Section C, numbers 8 and 9
for a comprehensive listing of services to be provided) :
Infants, toddlers and Preschool Children
The core services for this group will include health services,
developmental screening and assessment, early childhood development
programs, early intervention service for children with or at risk of
developmental delays and nutritional services. The model for these core
services will be based on the Head Start model and philosophy. The
delivery methods and community connection are currently in place. These
services will be expanded and enhanced where necessary to serve this
group.
Health services will be provided to each child enrolled in the program to
include complete medical, dental and developmental histories and
screenings (age appropriate) . The following services will be included as
part of the health screenings medical examination, growth assessment,
vision screening, hearing screening, and dental screening. This
information will be updated and recorded as required.
A developmental screening will include a complete developmental history.
Any problem, concerns or delays in the childs developmental process will
be referred to the Community Center Board, Child Find and physicians for
assessments, diagnostics and treatment. All developmental testing and
treatment will be administered by professionals.
The Early Childhood Education programs will be consistent with the Head
Start Philosophy and Performance Standards, CFR 1304, and the NAEYC, Guide
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For Developmentally Appropriate Practices, ages 0-8. The High/Scope
curriculum will be implemented in the classrooms. All classrooms will be
child directed consistent with the Head Start and High/Scope philosophies.
The INREAL approach to language development will be used along with
High/Scope to facilitate communication and problem solving skills. All
Early Childhood Programs, including child care will promote the childs
social/emotional, cognitive and physical growth. All classrooms will be
culturally and linguistically sensitive.
Children will be provided Early Childhood Services directly by FENWC or
by a facility that meets the requirements stipulated by this grant.
Parents will receive guidance and education on how to choose an
appropriate Early Childhood facility which meets their individual needs.
If needed parents will be provided with financial assistance so that their
children may attend the programs identified as appropriate for them.
Parents and Other Family Members
The core services for parents and other family members will include
prenatal care, education in infant and child development, health care,
nutrition and parenting, mental health care, substance abuse
identification and treatment, child care , employment counseling,
vocational training, education and assistance in securing adequate income
support, nutritional assistance and housing. All services provided will
be culturally and linguistically sensitive.
A brief description of each core service is as follows:
. Prenatal Care and education will be provided by local health clinics,
the Health Department or private physicians. Transportation will be
provided to appointments if needed. Parents will attend child birth
classes which will be coordinated with North Colorado Medical Center and
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Aim Community College.
The costs will be covered on a sliding scale/reduced rate by The Division
of Human Resources only if a family is not receiving medicaid or have
private health insurance. As families are able to pay the will pay on a
sliding fee basis.
. Education In Infant and Child Development will be provided by FENWC and
other local parent and family educational agencies. The areas of
education will include, but not be limited to; Infant Stimulation, Child
Development, Behavior Management, Home Safety, Language Stimulation and
The Importance of Play.
These costs will be allocated to FENWC and by contract to area agencies as
appropriate for the provision of theses services.
. Health Care and education for families and children will be coordinated
with public and private health care providers. The emphasis of care will
be on the importance of prevention. Services will include yearly physical
examinations, immunizations for the children, dental examinations,
developmental screenings, etc.
These costs will be covered by medicaid or private family insurance. If
insurance or medicaid is not available to the family, services will be
paid for by The Division of Human Resources on a sliding fee scale basis.
When the families are able they will pay for the services accordingly.
. Nutritional Services for children and families will be provided for by
referrals to the Food Stamp Program, Food Program for Women, Infants and
Children (WIC) , and The Commodity and Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) .
A .25 FTE will be on staff provide nutritional assessments and education
for program participants.
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The cost for the .25 FTE staff person will be provided through this grant.
The costs for the food programs will be incurred by the Federal Dollars
attached to their grants.
. Mental Health Services and assessments will be provided for through
contract with community and private mental health entities. Counseling
and therapy will be available and offered to the families as deemed
appropriate by the mental health care giver and the clients case manager.
Services to be available are; individual, family and group therapy,
substance abuse care, and support groups.
The costs will be incurred within the provisions of the grant by contract
with the providing agencies. Whenever possible, the clients medicaid or
private insurance will be billed.
. Substance Abuse Identification and Treatment will be provided in
coordination with The Island Grove Regional Treatment Center, the School
Districts prevention programs and other identified substance abuse
programs and initiatives. All substance abuse treatment programs will
operate in conjunction with mental health providers to assure that all
family issues are identified and addressed.
The costs will be incurred within the provision of the grant by contract
with the providing agencies. Whenever possible, the clients medicaid or
private insurance will be billed.
. Employment services ,employment counseling, vocational training and
education will occur, when feasible through existing programs and will be
augmented with program funds as identified.
A. Employment and training assessments will include, as appropriate, a
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General Aptitude Test Battery (GAT-B) to provide a complete
assessment of aptitudes, abilities, skills and interests. A
Vocational Preference Inventory will be used to diagnose vocational
preference and training interests. The ABLE tests will be used for a
diagnostic evaluation of the education performance level. A short and
long range plan will be developed to assist the family member develop
strategies to reach their goals. There are two certified state
counselors available for test interpretation and vocational
counseling.
B. Employability Development Plans will be completed according to each
participants needs, employment and training activities. This is a
comprehensive document that addresses the total range of participant
needs and outlines the services and activities that will be needed to
assist the participant make the transition to work. The Employability
Plan serves as an overall management plan for each participant. The
Employment and BRIGHT BEGINNINGS Case Managers will maintain regular
contact with the participant to review programs and resolve problems
that may impede a participants program towards educational, training,
and employment goals.
C. Employment Services provides the following services and activities:
. Basic Education and Remediation is strongly encouraged for all
clients who lack a GED or the basic skills for employment.
Participants lacking a high school education will be enrolled in
GED/ABE classes or remediation activities. These are provided by Aims
Community College staff, tutorial programs, various programs within
the community, and programs available through the learning lab at
Employment Services.
Occupation Skill Training provides individuals with specific
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occupational skills both of a cognitive nature, as well as manual
skills necessary to perform a specific job or group of jobs.
. On-the-Job Training (OJT) is designed to teach and/or improve
skills on the job. Employers adhere to the "hire-first" philosophy
and retain the participant after the contract ends. If the client
needs additional classroom training, in addition to the employer
training, tuition and books will be paid. If a client qualifies under
a specific employment, OJT grant, that grant will cover the expenses
for the clients participation. If a client does not qualify under OJT
grants, the BRIGHT BEGINNINGS grant will incur the cost.
. Work Experience is an activity designed to assist the near job
ready clients enter the work of work, develop occupational skills and
good work habits, and assist the participant obtain permanent
unsubsidized employment. While learning these skills the client will
receive wages.
. Job Search Skill Training involves participants in job search skill
training designed to assist them in obtaining employment. A range of
job seeking skills are taught which include interviewing techniques,
resume development, labor market information, applications, dressing
for interviews, etc.
. Motivation and Goal Setting Workshops, and Life Skills Classes are
offered by Employment Services. Pacific Institute's Pathways to
Excellence and Changing Directions for Youth courses which provide
the clients with information on beliefs, expectations, conditions,
self-talk, attitudes, self-motivation, and goal setting. Life Skill
classes include sessions on how to manage budgets, deal effectively
with children, survival skills on the job, time management skills,
etc.
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Programs for youth; the majority of programs described are
available to in-school and out-of school youth. For those youth in-
school, programs and emphasis is placed on encouraging the youth to
remain in and be successful with school. The activities are usually
part time and are competency based.
. Supportive Services are available to assist clients participate
successfully in the programs. These services include assistance with
child care and transportation. This project will support a Employment
Case Manager. In addition, this project will pay the tuition, fees
and other associated costs for those family members who are not
enrolled in one of the programs. The Job Training Partnership Act or
Jobs Opportunities and Basic Skills Program will pay for the costs
associated with jointly enrolled clients.
5. The activities and services discussed previously will be age and
developmentally appropriate. The Head Start model and philosophy will
be followed so the children and parent development programs are
consistent with established standards. In addition to adhering to the
minimum rules and regulations as have been established by HHS/ACF/Head
Start, Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Children Birth
Through Age 8, established by the National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC) will be followed. The Early
Childhood Programs in which children are placed will be licensed by
the Colorado Department of Social Services and meet all local, state
and federal guidelines. The employment and training programs will
follow established federal, state and local standards.
6. Specific program models to assure intellectual, social emotional and
physical development of children served in the Early Childhood
Programs will be, the High/Scope Model and the INREAL model for
language development. The Education Coordinator employed by FENWC has
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an MA in Early Childhood Education and is certified as both a
High/Scope and INREAL trainer, as well as having updated extensive
training relevant to Early Childhood Education (see attached resume) .
She will provide training to all education staff, as well as to
parents so that they may support their child's educational growth in
the home. The philosophy of The Division of Human Resources regarding
Early Childhood Education is consistent with the Head Start
philosophy. The Early Childhood Programs provide comprehensive
programming to assist the family toward self-sufficiency.
The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC) has adopted the
"Neighborhood School" concept. Classrooms are located on elementary
school campuses which ensures the highest degree of collaboration
between the school districts and the early childhood program. This
also ensures a successful transition for the child and parents from
the FENWC program into the Public School System. The FENWC
"Neighborhood School" concept is recognized as a state model. The
classrooms consist of fifteen children and a teacher and teacher aide.
The classrooms are also heterogenous in that children from various
funding sources are integrated into the same classroom (Head Start,
State Funded Preschool Project and Special Needs Funds, as well, as
clients paying for the services) .
The teachers employed have a minimum qualification of the Child
Development Associate (CDA) , recognized by the Department of Health
and Human Services/ACF/Head Start Bureau. As well as having the
minimum qualification of the CDA all staff will meet the minimum
requirements of The State of Colorado Department of Social Services,
licensing requirements. The facilities will also be licensed per
social service requirements.
7. Provisions for infant, toddler and preschool child care services will
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be coordinated by the case manager assigned to the family. Existing
resources will be utilized from existing funding sources; the JOBS
Program, Title XX, Title IV-A, etc. Parents will be educated on how
to choose appropriate child care facilities and early childhood
programs. The families will also be given a listing of participating
private, public and family day care settings. Parents will have the
choice of which program best suites their needs and situation.
Existing child care resources are listed in the following section.
8. If core services are not directly available by The Division of Human
Resources, Employment Services or The Family Educational Network of
Weld they will be contracted with and provided at existing agencies
within the community.
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS case manager will make referrals to the appropriate
agencies determined upon the Family and Individual Needs Assessments.
The Division of Human Resources has under its umbrella a complete
transportation system, which provides services to the entire area of
Weld County. The system is comprehensive in nature and not only
caters to the needs of The Division of Human Resources but to thirteen
other service agencies within Weld County; therefore strengthening the
linkages of HRD to other agencies within the county. Having a
transportation system in place will only facilitate a families ability
to access services.
The Weld County Private Industry Council will provide oversight for
the implementation of the employment and training components of the
project. The project staff who will coordinate this relationship will
be the Director of Employment Services and the Employment Case
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Manager.
The following chart illustrated how BRIGHT BEGINNINGS links with
existing agencies.
ISLAND GROVE WELD MENTAL COLORADO CDSI
VILLAGE HEALTH DIVISION Interagency
-Alcohol &drug CENTER OF REHAB Early Childhood
abuse treatment Clinic
-Rehab Services PRIVATE
LEGAL DAY-CARE
SERVICES PROVIDERS
PRIVATE FAMILY
INDUSTRY /17 DAY-CARE
COUNCIL NINN: ::,,
ROCKY
TRANSPORTATION * * HRD * * MOUNTAIN
�-� BRIW-BECIWW►WEAS SER
HEALTH DEPT. CASE MANAGEMENT SOCIAL
-First Steps EMPLOYMENT SERV. SECURITY
FENWC
NCMC AGENCY ON AGING AIMS
SUNRISE AND -Vocational Ed.
SALUD
MEDICAL CLINICS -Remedial Ed.
PRIVATE UNC
PHYSICIANS -Speech
UNITED WAYi \
-CARE RIGHT
-Success By 6 TO READ
GREELEY WIRS SOCIAL SERVICES SCHOOL
HOUSING -Resource and -EPSDT DISTRICTS
AUTHORITY Referral -AFDC
-Housing -Food Stamps
-Case Management -Medicaid
-Housing
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9. The following list shows identified agencies that currently coordinate
services with The Division of Human Resources and agencies who have
been approached in order to expand services for the provisions of this
grant. Agencies identified with a * before its name, indicate that
they currently have a contract with The Division of Human Resources.
All direct services provided by The Division of Human Resources are
marked with a ** before its name.
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PRE-NATAL SERVICES
SERVICES PROVIDED PROVIDER AGENCY
Prenatal Health Care Weld County Health Deptartment
Department of Social Services— EPSDT
*Community Health Programs
-Sunrise Community Health Clinic
-Plan de Salud del Valle Health Clinic
Private Physicians
Nutrition Services Food Program For Women, Infants and Children
"Commodity Supplemental Food Program
"Division of Human Resources
-Nutritionist(.25 FTE)
Mental Health * Weld Mental Health
* Adams County Mental Health
Island Grove Regional Treatment Center
Preventative Health Private Physicians
Care *Community Health Clinics
-Sunrise Community Health Clinic
—Plan de Salud del Valle Health Clinic
Weld County Health Department
Department of Social Services— EPSTD
Care for Children With Community Development Services, Inc.
Special Needs -Community Center Board
Community Health Clinics*
Weld County Health Department
* Family Educational Network of Weld County
Private Physicians
Social Security
North Colorado Medical Center
**University of Northern Colorado
Area School Districts
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EARLY CHILDHOOD/CHILDCARE SERVICES
Resource and Referral Weld Information and Resource Services
Payment Assistance Department of Social Services
-Title XX
-Title IV-A
**Division of Human Resources
Pre-school **Family Educational Network of Weld County
Early Childhood Education -Head Start
-Migrant Head Start
-Colorado Pre-school Project
-Special Needs Programs
Private Providers
Public Providers
Community Development Services, Inc.
Area School Districts
Infant/Toddler **Family Educational Network of Weld County
Early Childhood Education Family Day Care Homes
and Childcare Private Providers
Public Providers
Community Development Services, Inc.
Child Health Services *Community Health Clinics
Private Providers
Weld County Department of Health
North Colorado Medical Center
**Family Educational Network of Weld County
Developmental Assessments Community Development Services, Inc.
Screenings, Diagnostics, Department of Social Services
and Treatment —E.P.S.D.T.
**Family Educational Network of Weld County
Weld County Health Department
-Handicapped Childrens Program
Private Professionals
*University of Northern Colorado
Area School Districts
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PARENT EDUCATION SKILLS
Child Development **Family Educational Network of Weld County
Aims Community College
United Way
-Child Advocacy Resource and Education
North Colorado Medical Center
Paretning Education **Family Educational Network of Weld County
*Weld Mental Health
Aims Community College
United Way
-Child Advocacy Resource and Education
Centennial Development Services, Inc.
Area School Districts
Nutrition Education **Family Educational Network of Weld County
**Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Food Program for Women Infants and Children
Health Care Education Weld County Health Department
**Family Educational Network of Weld County
*Community Health Clinics
North Colorado Medical Center
Pre-natal Education North Colorado Medical Center
Aims Community College
Department of Social Services
*Community Health Clinics
Weld County Health Department
Food Program for Women Children and Infants
NUTRITION SERVICES
Food Assistance Food Program for Women, Infants and Children
*Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Weld Food Bank
Education Food Program for Women, Infants and Children
*Commodity Supplemental Food Program
**Division of Human Resources
-.25 Nutritionist
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TREATMENT
Identification Island Grove Rehab and Treatment Center
*Weld Mental Health Center
*Adams County Mental Center
North Colorado Medical Center
HOUSING
Resource and Referral Weld Information and Referral Service
-Housing Casemanagement
Financial Assistance Weld Information and Referral Service
Department of Social Services
City of Greeley
Emergency Housing Transistional House
Catholic Community Services
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ADULT TRAINING ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
Basic Education and Right To Read
Remediation "Employment Services of Weld County
*Aims Community College
BUENO—HEP
Rocky Mountain SER, Jobs For Progress, Inc.
Area School Districts
Occupational Skill Local Businesses
Training *Aims Community College
On The Job Training Local Businesses
**Employment Services of Weld County
Rocky Mountain SER, Jobs For Progress, Inc.
Work Experience Local Government or Private Non-profit Agencies
Job Search Skill Training "Employment Services of Weld County
Rocky Mountain SER, Jobs For Progress, Inc.
Assessment **Employment Services of Weld County
*Colorado State University
-Education Opportunity Center
*School Distric 6
-Dream Team
Motivational and Goal **Employment Services of Weld County
Setting Workshops
Counseling and Testing **Employment Services of Weld County
Aims Community College
*Colorado State University
-Education Opportunity Center
*Dream Team
Life Skill Classes **Employment Services of Weld County
Job Development **Employment Servicesof Weld County
Rocky Mountain SER, Jobs For Progress, Inc.
Supportive Services **Employment Services of Weld County
*Department of Social Services
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YOUTH TRAINING ACTIVITIES
Basic Education and **Employment Services of Weld County
Remediation *Area School Districts
*Aims Community College
BUENO-HEP
Rocky Mountain SER, Jobs For Progress, Inc.
Right To Read
*Colorado State University
-Education Opportunity Center
*School District 6
—Dream Team
Occupational Skill **Employment Services of Weld County
Training *Aims Community College
Local Businesses
*School Districts
*Colorado State University
—Education Opportunity Center
*School District 6
-Dream Team
On The Job Training Local Businesses
**Employment Services of Weld County
Work Experience **Employment Services of Weld County
** Local Government or Private Non-Profit Agencies
Job Search Skill Training **Employment Services of Weld County
*Area School Districts
Local Businesses
Youth Competency Programs **Employment Servcices of Weld Colorado
Pre-employment/Work *Area School Districts
Maturity, Job Specific, Local Businesses
Assessment Reading and **Employment Services of Weld County
Math Level *Area School Districts
Entry Employment **Employment Services of Weld County
Local Businesses
AGING SUPPORT SERVICES
Nutrition **Area Agency on Aging
Transportation **Employment Services of Weld County
Employment Most services are contracted with numerous
Mental Health agencies
In Home Care
Respite Care
Adult Day Care
Meals On Wheels
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10. The services currently not available or adequate consist of housing
and transportation in the rural areas to access services. BRIGHT
BEGINNINGS will have the ability to provide transportation and gas
vouchers to program participants. There will be emergency dollars
available to help families with rental payments, after all other
resources have been exhausted, once through out the grants duration.
It is expected that at the end of the project all families involved
will have the resources to secure adequate transportation and the
ability to maintain payment on rent and all bills.
11. Weld County does not have a high incidence of violent crimes, however;
Denver, located approximately 5 miles south of South Weld County has
an increasing incidence of gang activity and drug abuse. A recent
Associated Press newsline stated that the City of Denver has become a
hub for drug traffickers in the Southwest and Midwest Regions of the
country. Because of there has been an increase in the southern areas
of Weld of drug abuse and gang activity. Approximately 85% of the
work in the area of reducing violence in Weld will take place in
Southern Weld County in the form of Prevention. BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
will work with the Probation Department, Mental Health Centers, local
parishes and the school districts to adopt a violence/gang prevention
strategy.
17. Technical Assistance will be sought from the following sources; The
Region VIII Department of HHS/ACF/Head Start, Training and Technical
Assistance Network, Aims Community College, The University of Northern
Colorado, Community Developmental Services, Inc. and private
consultants, if needed. The minimum content of training will include;
Principles of Case Management, Recruitment Techniques, Networking and
Collaboration, Writing Family Plans, Cultural Awareness and
Sensitivity, etc.
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18. The Division of Human Resources will cooperate with a management
support contractor to provide training and technical assistance and
with a third party evaluation contractor hired by ACYF to evaluate the
effective of the Comprehensive Child Development Program.
The Division of Human Resources verifies that it will use a random
assignment procedure defined by ACYF for assigning recruited families
into the program, comparison and replacement groups. This will be one
on the duties attached to the Advisory Board.
The Division of Human Resources also assures that the data will be
collected on groups of individuals and geographic areas served, types
of services to be furnished, service utilization information, costs of
providing comprehensive services, types and nature of needs identified
and met, and other information that may be periodically required by
ACYF.
The Division of Human Resources will consider all information
confidential and will require all staff to sign confidentiality
statements.
19. BRIGHT BEGINNINGS will collect data on all program participants as
required in the terms of the grant. The information will be collected
by various methods; the application, family and individual needs
assessments and plans, and documentation by the case managers.
All information will be kept on a confidential program on the data
base and in client files. The key project personnel will be the only
staff to view the files. The Weld County Confidentiality Policy will
be strictly adhered to at all times.
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20. The Advisory Board will consist of 51% project clients, following Head
Start Performance Standards, CFR 1304, I-30-2, a Weld County
Commissioner, members from the Community Center Board, the Private
Industry Council, Weld Mental Health, the Health Department, the
Department of Social Services Island Grove Rehabilitation and
Treatment Center and Aims Community College.
21. The responsibilities of the Advisory Board will include:
a) assistance in the coordination and development of services where
gaps exist;
b) monitor fiscal and client activity;
c) yearly monitoring and evaluation;
d) act as a liaison to the community to represent the program on
community boards, task forces, etc.
e) select program participants, the control group and the waiting list
IV. Geographic Location- Part II, section C, number 2
Weld County, Colorado is approximately 4,004 square miles and is located
in north central Colorado. There are 28 incorporated towns in the west
central part of the county and contains approximately 45% of the County's
population. Generally, most of the remaining population resides within a
20 to 30 mile radius of Greeley; the northeastern part of the County is
sparsely populated.
A map indicating the location of Weld County and the area that will be
served under this program is located on attachment 3.
Weld County has a population of approximately 131,821. Of this total
approximately 77% is Anglo, 21% Hispanic and 2 percent as Black and Other.
The characteristics of the families to be served include:
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a) at or below the poverty rate as established by OMB;
b) single mothers, receiving AFDC who are pregnant or have a child
under the age of six months, they will typically have one to two
additional children;
c) teenage mothers either pregnant or having a child under the age of
six months, these mothers will typically be first time mothers;
d) two unemployed or underemployed parent families, not expected to
exceed 15%, who have a child under the age of six months or who are
pregnant, these families are expected to have two to three
additional children;
e) migrant seasonal farm workers with a child under six months of age
or a pregnant mother, these families are typically two parent
families falling at or below the poverty guidelines and have two to
three additional children and an extended family which includes
grandparents.
Recruitment and Selection
As the statistics indicate there is a need for comprehensive services for
children and low-income families and based on statistics from the Weld
County Department of Social Services alone, their is an adequate number of
eligible families to reach 240 families for the project, 240 families for
the control group and 120 families for the waiting list.
There will be three primary recruitment areas used, Social Services to
reach those families receiving public assistance and/or food stamps,
thirteen Weld County School Districts to reach the pregnant or parenting
teen with a child under six months of age, and the media to recruit other
low income eligible families.
All interested families will complete an application form which will
obtain all relevant information pertaining to eligibility and other
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statistical data. Income, family size and other eligibility items will be
documented in the file. Families will be selected randomly by the
Advisory Board, as stipulated in the request for proposals.
V. Staff Background and Experience - Part II, Section C, Number 12, 13, 14
12.
VI. Budget Appropriateness - Part II, section C, numbers 15 & 16
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f mEmORAnDU
To Weld County Board of Commissional a August 18, 1992
COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman
Subject: Comprehensive Child Development Program
Enclosed for Board Approval is a Grant Application for the Department of Health
and Human Services/ACYF/ACF/Head Start Bureau. The grant is asking for
$1,454,000.00, for the purposes of providing comprehensive services to 240 low
income families, with children 0-6 months of age or a pregnant mother. A match
of $365,294.00 will be added to the federal dollars received making the grant a
total of $1,819,294.00, a year for five years.
The purpose of this grant is to provide services to the entire family, over a
five year period, so that they may reach a point of self-sufficiency. The grant
covers the areas of prenatal health care, parenting skills, mental health,
substance abuse, early childhood intervention, adult remedial and vocational
educataion, employment training and placement.
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