HomeMy WebLinkAbout931314.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH CHILD ADVOCACY
RESOURCE AND EDUCATION, INC. 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 Child Protection Agreement for
Services between Child Advocacy Resource and Education, Inc. and the Weld County
Department of Social Services, commencing January 1, 1994, and ending December
31, 1994, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement,
and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said
agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Child Protection
Agreement for Services between Child Advocacy Resource and Education, Inc. and
the Weld County Department of Social Services be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is,
authorized to sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 29th day of December, A.D. , 1993.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Weld County Clerk to the Board EXCUSED
Constance L. Harbert, Chairman
BY: EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE)
Deputy Clerk to the Board W. H. Webster, Pro-'pem fL
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Attorhey Dale K. Hall
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CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHILD ADVOCACY RESOURCE AND EDUCATION, INC.
( ) Purchase of Psychological Evaluation Agreement
( ) Purchase of Psychiatric Consultation Agreement
( ) Purchase of Medical Consultation Agreement
( X ) Purchase of Community, Parent, and Family Education Agreement
Was this Agreement competitively procured?
( ) Yes Date Procured I 1
( X ) No (Attach Waiver of Competitive Procurement for Child Protection
Agreements Form)
This Agreement, made and entered into the 29 th day of DECEMBER, 1993,
by and between the Board of County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County
Department of Social Services, hereinafter referred to as "Social Services," and
Child Advocacy Resources and Education, Inc. , hereinafter referred to as the
"Contractor."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been
accomplished from and with appropriate agencies; and
WHEREAS, the County of Weld, pursuant to the Weld County Home Rule
Charter, has provided Social Services fund resources for community education to
Weld County residents as identified by Social Services; and
WHEREAS, Social Services desires to enter into an agreement with the
Contractor to assist Social Services in providing community education on child
abuse and neglect, parent education, and children's family education classes; and
WHEREAS, Social Services wishes to have education on abuse and neglect to
the community to reduce and eliminate future child abuse.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto
covenant and agree as follows:
1. Term
This Agreement shall become effective on January 1, 1994, upon proper
execution of this Agreement and shall expire December 31, 1994. The
Contractor agrees that time is essence in their performance of its
obligations under this Agreement, and that completion of the Project shall
occur no later than the termination date of December 31, 1994.
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2. Scope of Services
Services shall be provided by the Contractor to any person(s) eligible for
community educational services in compliance with Exhibit A "Scope of
Services," a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference.
3. Payment Schedule
a. Payment shall be made on the basis of Exhibit B, "Payment Schedule,"
a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference.
The Agreement Budget shall establish the maximum reimbursement which
will be paid from county funds during the duration of this
agreement.
b. The Contractor shall submit an itemized monthly billing to Social
Services for all costs incurred pursuant to Exhibit A of this
Agreement in accordance with criteria established by Social
Services. The Contractor shall submit all itemized monthly billings
to the Social Services no later than the fifteenth (15) day of the
month following the month the cost was incurred. Billings must be
signed by the Contractor.
Failure to submit monthly billings in accordance with the terms of
this agreement shall result in the Contractor's forfeiture of all
rights to be reimbursed for such expenses.
c. Payments to the Contractor shall be made monthly by Social Services
upon receipt of such itemized billings as required under Exhibits A
and B.
d. Reimbursement of costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement is
expressly contingent upon the availability of Weld County funds to
Social Services.
e. Social Services shall not be billed for, and reimbursement shall not
be made for, time involved in activities outside of those defined in
Exhibit A. Work performed prior to the execution of this Contract
shall not be reimbursed or considered part of this Agreement.
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3. Financial Management
At all times from the effective date of this Contract until completion of
this Contract, the Contractor shall comply with the administrative
requirements, cost principles and other requirements set forth in the
Financial Management Manual adopted by the State of Colorado. The
required annual audit of all funds expended under General Assistance must
conform to the Single Audit Act of 1984 and OMB Circular A-128.
4. Payment Method
Unless otherwise provided in the Scope of Services and Payment Schedule:
a. the Contractor shall provide proper monthly invoices and
verification of services performed for costs incurred in the
performance of the agreement.
b. Social Services may withhold any payment if the Contractor has
failed to comply with the Financial Management Requirements, program
objectives, contractual terms, or reporting requirements.
5. Assurances
The Contractor shall abide by all assurances as set forth in the attached
Exhibit C, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
6. Compliance with Applicable Laws
At all times during the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall
strictly adhere to all applicable federal and state laws, orders, and all
applicable standards, regulations, interpretations or guidelines issued
pursuant thereto. This includes the protection of the confidentiality of
all applicant/recipient records, papers, documents, tapes and any other
materials that have been or may hereafter be established which relate to
this Contract. The Contractor acknowledges that the following laws are
included:
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000d-1
et. seq. and its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 80 et. seq. ;
and
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section
794, and its implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 84; and
- the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. Sections 6101 et. seq.
and its implementation regulation, 45 C.F.R. Part 91; and
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and
- the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and
- the Equal Pay Act of 1963; and
- the Education Amendments of 1972; and
- Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, P.L. 99-603;
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and all regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting discrimination
because of race, color, national origin, and, sex, religion and handicap,
including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS related
conditions, covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended, cited above. Included if 45 C.F.R. Part 74 Appendix G 9,
which requires that affirmative steps be taken to assure that small and
minority businesses are utilized, when possible, as sources of supplies,
equipment, construction and services. This assurance is given in
consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all federal
and/or state financial assistance.
Any person who feels that s/he has been discriminated against has the
right to file a complaint either with the Colorado Department of Social
Services or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office
for Civil Rights.
7. Certifications
Contractor certifies that, at the time of entering into this Contract, it
has currently in effect all necessary licenses, approvals, insurance, etc.
required to properly provide the services and/or supplies covered by this
contract.
8. Monitoring and Evaluation
The Contractor and Social Services agree that monitoring and evaluation of
the performance of this Agreement shall be conducted by the Contractor and
Social Services. The results of the monitoring and evaluation shall be
provided to the Board of Weld County Commissioners.
The Contractor shall permit Social Services, and any other duly authorized
agent or governmental agency, to monitor all activities conducted by the
contractor pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. As the monitoring
agency may in its sole discretion deem necessary or appropriate, such
program data, special analyses, on-site checking, formal audit
examinations, or any other reasonable procedures. All such monitoring
shall be performed in a manner that will not unduly interfere with
agreement work.
9. Modification of Agreement
All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both
parties.
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10. Remedies
The Director of Social Services or designee may exercise the following
remedial actions should s/he find the Contractor substantially failed to
satisfy the scope of work found in this Agreement. Substantial failure to
satisfy the scope of work shall be defined to mean incorrect or improper
activities or inaction by the Contractor. These remedial actions are as
follows:
a. Withhold payment to the Contractor until the necessary services or
corrections in performance are satisfactorily completed;
b. Deny payment or recover reimbursement for those services or
deliverables which have not been performed and which due to
circumstances caused by the Contractor cannot be performed or if
performed would be of no value to the Social Services. Denial of
the amount of payment shall be reasonably related to the amount of
work or deliverables lost to Social Services;
c. Incorrect payment to the Contractor due to omission, error, fraud,
and/or defalcation shall be recovered from Contractor by deduction
from subsequent payments under this Agreement or other agreements
between Social Services and the Contractor, or by social Services as
a debt due to Social Services or otherwise as provided by law.
11. Representatives
For the purpose of this Agreement, the individuals identified below are
hereby designated representatives of the respective parties. Either party
may from time to time designate in writing a new or substitute
representative(s) :
For Social Services: For the Contractor:
Dan Fowler, S.S. Admin. VI Susan Tenneson, Managing Director
Name Title Name Title
12. Notice
All notices required to be given by the parties hereunder shall be given
by certified or registered mail to the individuals at the addresses set
forth below. Either party may from time to time designate in writing a
substitute person(s) or address to whom such notices shall be sent:
To: Social Services To:
Judy A. Griego, Director Susan Tenneson, Managing Director
P.O. Box A 814 9th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631
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13. Litigation
The Contractor shall promptly notify Social Services in the event that
the Contractor learns of any actual litigation in which it is a party
defendant in a case which involves services provided under this Agreement.
The Contractor, within five (5) calendar days after being served with a
summons, complaint, or other pleading which has been filed in any federal
or state court or administrative agency, shall deliver copies of such
document(s) to the Social Services' Director. The term "litigation"
includes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, and filings in
bankruptcy, reorganization and/or foreclosure.
14. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party given thirty
(30) days written notice and is subject to the availability of funding.
15. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with all attachments hereto, constitutes the
entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified except as stated in
Paragraph 9 herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the
day, month, an year fir§,t ab e written.
ATTEST: �f lefr1,444117
Weld County BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
e uty Clerk W.H. WEBSTER, Chairmani 01/03/94
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APPROV S TO FORM:
CONTRACTOR
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WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT .rz4 --ctC-- -'
OF SOCIAL SERVICES Susan Tenneson, Managing
Director
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall perform the following program services:
a. A systematic approach to prevention/intervention in child
abuse/neglect through non-traditional means addressing; 1) non-
violent discipline; 2) skill-levels, age appropriate expectations;
3) stress management associated with parenting; 4) development of
empathetic skills. Services will include structured exercises,
lectures, discussion, role playing activities. Several different
classes will be offered at different times of day and week. The
class curriculum will be based on the Bavolek Nurturing Parent
Program. The regular 15-week classes will be evaluated by a
pre/post test developed by Dr. Bavolek. This test will evaluate
four major areas; roles in the family, appropriate expectations,
belief in corporal punishment, and empathetic ability.
There will be 12 classes offered during winter/spring semester with
a decrease in classes for the summer program and back to full load
in the fall. The Contractor's projected goals for 1993 are to offer
services to 395 people. The majority of clients are referred to the
Contractor through Social Service caseworkers.
b. Community Education through lectures and training provided to the
adult population to enhance their awareness, recognition and
prevention/intervention responsibilities regarding child abuse and
neglect. Services will include lectures, films, discussion and
projects. Specific targeted audiences will include: UNC classes,
high school classes, teacher in-service and community service
organizations. In addition C.A.R.E. will act as a neutral resource
for individuals needing information and explanation on system
protocal, specific to child abuse investigation. Individuals,
schools or community organization may access this information either
by phone or in person at the C.A.R.E. office. Print material will
be distributed to any family alleged to have abused or neglected
children.
Total contacts expected for 1994 are 20,200. The Contractor will
provide teacher-in-service. This training will consist of
instructing employees on the laws surrounding child abuse, warning
signs and symptoms, and the responsibility of that particular
profession regarding reporting.
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Exhibit A (Continued)
c. Children's Family Education Classes designed to empower children to
protect themselves in dangerous physical, sexual, emotional, and
neglectful situations and to increase self esteem. A variety of
modalities will be used including: art, discussion, puppets, games
and structured exercises that encourage participation and creativity
in a supportive and mutually respective environment. Adolescents
will learn nurturing community strategies, how to recognize self and
other's needs, ways to build their own personal power, self esteem
and self concept/respect. Groups will be run in sequence with the
parent programs. The sequence will help the entire family learn the
same concepts. Appropriate non-violent expression of feelings will
be emphasized. The Contractor's projected goals for this program
are 355 contacts in 1994.
The children's programs will include the prevention program funded
by V.A.L.E. where children in the school systems are educated on
child abuse issues, specifically "good touch-bad touch" and child
rights.
2. Confidentiality
The Contractor agrees to comply with 19-1-120 C.R.S. , which requires that
reports of child abuse and any identifying information in those reports
are strictly confidential.
3. Eligible Client Cases
Social Services shall be responsible for selecting cases to be reviewed
and staffed by the Contractor.
4. Funding and Method of Payment
The following will be used for monitoring and evaluating the success of
the purchase of services agreement for community education and awareness
of child abuse and neglect:
1. t!1-..-Monthly report submitted to Weld County Department of Social
Services.
2. Random sampling of educational, law enforcement, and community
groups who have had programs presented by Child Advocacy Resource
and Education, Inc. , for evaluation of service.
3. Review of evaluation materials and correspondence from outside
agencies regarding services received.
4. Ongoing consultation with supervising staff through Weld County
Protective Services concerning development and implementation of
programs.
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EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Funding and Method of Payment
Social Services agrees to reimburse to the Contractor, in consideration
for the work and services performed, a total amount not to exceed Thirty
Five Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-Five Dollars ($35,875.00) .
Expenses incurred by the Contractor, in association with said project
prior to the term of this Agreement, are not eligible Social Services
expenditures and shall not be reimbursed by Social Services.
Payment pursuant to this Contract, if Weld County funds, whether in whole
or in part, is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability
of Weld County funds for the purposed hereof. In the event that said
funds, or any part thereof, become unavailable as determined by Social
Services, Social Services may immediately terminate this Contract or amend
it accordingly.
2. Fees for Services
Social Services agrees to pay the Contractor at the rate of $2,989.58 per
month.
3. Submittal of Vouchers
The Contractor shall:
a. Itemize monthly, all information regarding services authorized and
received for service recipients according to the terms and
conditions of Exhibit A and according to the prescribed voucher form
as described in Exhibit B, Page 2 of 3 and Exhibit B, page 3 of 3.
b. Return the signed prescribed voucher form to Social Services for
payment.
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EXHIBIT C
ASSURANCES
1. The Contractor agrees it is an independent contractor and that its
officers and employees do not become employees of Weld County, nor are
they entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees, as the
result of the execution of this Agreement.
2. Weld County, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its
officers and employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or damages
caused by any negligent acts or omissions of Contractor or its employees,
volunteers, or agents while performing duties as described in this
Agreement. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Weld
County, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, its employees,
volunteers, and agents. The Contractor shall provide adequate liability
and worker's compensation insurance for all its employees, volunteers, and
agents engaged in the performance of the Agreement upon request, the
Contractor shall provide Social Services with the acceptable evidence that
such coverage is in effect.
3. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any
immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor
shall any portion of this Agreement be deemed to have treated a duty of
care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement.
4. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on
the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not
otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
5. If any section, subsections, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional,
such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions.
The parties hereto declare that they would have entered into this
Agreement and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause, and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
6. No officer, member or employee of Weld County and no member of their
governing bodies shall have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in
the approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
7. The Contractor assures that they will comply with the Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1986 and that no person shall, on the grounds of race,
creed, color, sex, or national origin, be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
under this approved Agreement.
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EXHIBIT C (Continued)
8. The Contractor assures that sufficient, auditable, and otherwise adequate
records that will provide accurate, current, separate, and complete
disclosure of the status of the funds received under the Agreement are
maintained for three (3) years or the completion and resolution of an
audit. Such records shall be sufficient to allow authorized local,
Federal, and State auditors and representatives to audit and monitor the
Contractor.
9. All such records, documents, communications, and other materials shall be
the property of Social Services and shall be maintained by the Contractor,
in a central location and custodian, in behalf of Social Services, for a
period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under this
Contract, or for such further period as may be necessary to resolve any
matters which may be pending, or until an audit has been completed with
the following qualification: If an audit by or on behalf of the federal
and/or state government has begun but is not completed at the end of the
three (3) year period, or if audit findings have not been resolved after
a three (3) year period, the materials shall be retained until the
resolution of the audit finding.
10. The Contractor assures that authorized local, federal and state auditors
and representatives shall, during business hours, have access to inspect
any copy records, and shall be allowed to monitor and review through on-
site visits, all contract activities, supported with funds under this
Agreement to ensure compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
Contracting parties agree that monitoring and evaluation of the
performance of the Agreement shall be conducted by appropriate funding
sources. The results of the monitoring and evaluation activities shall be
provided to the appropriate and interested parties.
11. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors,
heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. The Contractor of Social
Services may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without
the prior written consent of both parties.
12. The Contractor certifies that Federal appropriated funds have not been
paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Contractor, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any
Federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any
federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, loan, grant, or cooperative agreement.
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EXHIBIT C (Continued)
13. The Contractor assures that it will fully comply with the Children's Code
regulations promulgated, and all other applicable federal and state laws,
rules and regulations. The Contractor understands that the source of
funds to be used under this Agreement is: Social Services Funds.
14. The Contractor assures and certifies that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered
transactions by a federal department of agency.
b. Have not, within a three-year period of preceding this Agreement,
been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal,
state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction;
violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction
of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly
charged by a government entity (federal, state, or local) with
commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 11(b) of
this certification; and
d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, had
one or more public transactions (federal, state, and local)
terminated for cause or default.
15. The Appearance of Conflict of Interest applies to the relationship of a
contractor with Social Services when the Contractor also maintains a
relationship with a third party and the two relationships are in
opposition. In order to create the appearance of a conflict of interest,
it is not necessary for the contractor to gain from knowledge of these
opposing interests. It is only necessary that the contractor know that
the two relationships are in opposition.
During the term of the Contract the Contractor shall not enter any third
party relationship that gives the appearance of creating a conflict of
interest. Upon learning of an existing appearance of a conflict of
interest situation, the Contractor shall submit to Social Services, a full
disclosure statement setting forth the details that create the appearance
of a conflict of interest. Failure to promptly submit a disclosure
statement required by this paragraph shall constitute grounds for Social
Services' termination, for cause, of its contract with the Contractor.
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EXHIBIT C (Continued)
16. Contractor shall protect the confidentiality of all applicant records and
other materials that are maintained in accordance with this Contract.
Except for purposes directly connected the administration of the Child
Protection, no information about or obtained from any applicant/recipient
in possession of Contractor shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with
the applicant/recipient or a minor's parent or guardian. Contractor shall
have written policies governing access to, duplication and dissemination
of, all such information. Contractor shall advise its employees, agents
and subcontractors, if any, that they are subject to these confidentiality
requirements. Contractor shall provide its employees, agents, and
subcontractors, if any, with a copy or written explanation of these
confidentiality requirements before access to confidential data is
permitted.
17. Proprietary information for the purposes of this contract is information
relating to a party's research, development, trade secrets, business
affairs, internal operations and management procedures and those of its
customers, clients or affiliates, but does not include information (1)
lawfully obtained from third parties, (2) that which is in the public
domain, or (3) that which is developed independently.
Neither party shall use or disclose directly or indirectly without prior
written authorization any proprietary information concerning the other
party obtained as a result of this Contract. Any proprietary information
removed from the State's site by the Contractor in the course of providing
services under this Contract will be accorded at least the same
precautions as are employed by the Contractor for similar information in
the course of its own business.
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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GREELEY,COLORADO 80632
Administration and Public Assistance(303)352-1551
lungMEMORANDUM Child Support(303)352-6933
Protective and Youth Services(303)352-1923
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FAX(303)353-5215
COLORADO
TO: Constance Harbert, Chairman, Board of County Commissiones-1
FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Servicesai
SUBJECT: Agreement Between Child Advocacy Resource and u a d
Weld County Department of Social Services
DATE: December 22, 1993
Enclosed for Board approval is an Agreement between the Child Advocacy
Resource and Education, Inc. (CARE) and the Weld County Department of Social
Services.
1. The term of the Agreement is January 1, 1994 through December 31, 1994.
2. The total amount allocated for services is $35,875 and will be funded
through our Regular Administrative account.
3. CARE will provide services as follows:
1) Conduct twelve prevention/intervention classes (15 week duration)
for 365 parents to address non-violent discipline, appropriate
expectation of children, stress management, and empathetic
skills.
2) Provide 20,200 contacts for community education to enhance
awareness , recognition, and prevention/intervention
responsibilities regarding child abuse and neglect.
3) Provide teacher inservice regarding their responsibilities under
the law.
4) Conduct children's family education classes, through 355
contacts, designed to empower children to protect themselves in
dangerous physical, sexual, emotional, and neglectful situations
and to increase self-esteem.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6200.
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