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RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR 1997 HEAD START
EXPANSION GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for Federal Assistance
for the 1997 Head Start Expansion Grant from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and
through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of
Human Services, Family Educational Network of Weld County, to the Department of Health and
Human Services, commencing July 1, 1997, and ending June 30, 1998, with further terms and
conditions being as stated in said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Application for Federal Assistance for the 1997 Head Start
Expansion Grant from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services,
Family Educational Network of Weld County, to the Department of Health and Human Services
be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair 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 4th day of June, A.D., 1997.
y Clerk to the Board
Deputy Cler #'o the Board
Baxter, Chair
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOWEL
D D C,lJUNTY, COLTDO
George
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Lance L. Harbert. Pro-Tem
Dale K. Hall
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Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
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APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
OMB AODTdval No 0348-0OB3
2 DATE SUBMITTED
ADDI¢all Census.
I. TY'fl OF SUBMISSION:
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3 DATE RECEIVED BY STATE
I DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY
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State Apphuto, Ideother
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Federal Identtllet
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Lpar Name
Weld County Division of Human Services
Address Rowe ore. county. stale and vo codes
1551 N. 17th Avenue
P.O. Box 1805
Greeley, Co 80632
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Family Educational Network of Weld County
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Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director
(970) 353-3800
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L TYPE OF APPLICATION:
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A Increase Award 8 Decrease Award
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t. NAME OP FEDERAL AGENCY:
DHHS
la, CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMES*,
ASSISTANCE NUMBER
TITLE.
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It AREAS AFFECTED Al PROJECT (Cities. cpmne,. slain .lc.)
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It. DESCrUTWE TITLE OF APPUCSS DS PROJECT:
PY97 Head Start
Expansion Grant
❑. PROPOSED PROJECT Id . CONORESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF.
Start Dale
Endtng Oats a Acol am
12/31/97
b Promo
IS. ESTIMATED FUNDINO-
a Federal
272,252
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a Aootu ant
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27,225
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C State
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d Local
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E Other
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Ia. IS APPLICADON SUSJECT TO REVIEW ST STAR DECUTIVE ORDER 123)7 PROCESS?
XXII YES THIS PREAPPLICAitpwAPPLCA RON WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE
STATE E%ECUTNE ORDER '2372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON
DATE
b NO O PROGRAM LS NOT COVERED BY E O. 12372
0 OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW
i Program Incon4
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D TOTAL
1
299,477
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PART III - BUDGET INFORMATION
SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY
Grant Program
Function
or Activity
(a)
! I Estimated Unobligated Funds
New or Revised Budge
Federal
Catalog No., Federal Non -Federal
(b) (c) (d)
Federal
(e)
Non -Federal
(f)
Total
1 (9)
1. EXPANSION
193.600 $ $
$272,252
$27,2251
$299,477
$01
J
$0
$0
5. TOTALS
I$ $
$272,252
$27,2251
$299,4771
SECTION R - RI innET fATFnnP me
- Grant Program, Function or Activity
Total
6. Object Class Categories
!(1) EXP
(2)
(3)
(4)
1 (5)
a. Personnel
$126,670
$126,670
b. Fringe Benefits
$25,422
$25,422
c. Travel I
$0
$0
d. Equipment
$0
e. Supplies
$0
$01
,f. Contractual
$43,140
$43,140
Lg. Construction
I
$0
h. Other
$77,020
$77,020
i.
$01
j.
I
$0
k. TOTALS
I
$272,252
$0
$01
$0 i
$272,2521
7. Program Income
1$
$
$
Is
1$
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SECTION C - NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES
(a) Grant Program
(b) Applicant (c) State (d) Other Sour; (e) TOTALS
8. EXPANSION
$27,255 I $27,255
9.
$0
10.
' $01
11.
i 12. TOTALS (sum of lines 8 thru 1 $27,255': $0 $01 $27,255
SECTION D - FORCASTED CASH NEEDS
Total for fir
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter I 4th Quarter
13. Federal $272,252
$136,1261 $40,838 $40,838
$54,450
14. NonFederal $27,255
$13,628! $6,814 $3,407' $1,703
$149,754 $47,652 $44,2451 $56,154
15. TOTAL (sum of lin $299,507
SECTION E - BUDGET ESTIMATES OF FEDERAL FUNDS NEEDED FOR BALA
(a) Grant Program
FUTURE FUNDING PERIODS (Years)
(b) First ' (c) Second (d) Third (e) Fourth
'16. EXPANSION
X17.
$272,252, $285,865 $300,1581 $315,166
$0. $01 $0
18.
I $0 $0 1 $0
19.
Ill Tl1TA1 [� I_..__ _J• c___ wn wm
$0 $01 $0
- ___ ____ _ _ _
1 V II'LV IJUI11 VI IIIIGJ IV -
300,1581 $315,166
SECTION F - OTHER BUDGET INFORMATION
(Attach additional Sheets if Necessary)
21. Direct Charges $299,507
23. Remarks
22. Indirect Charges
$0
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HEAD START LINE -ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
II
ii II
I
it
II
A
Total Cash
ACYF and Non-
Federal
B
Non -Federal
In -Kind
C
Percent
Admini-
strative
D
Number of
Persons
FT PT
I. PERSONNEL
(Object class category 6.a)
A. Administrative
II. Executive Director
100
I'2. Fiscal Manager
100
3. Head Start Director
$4,677
100
1
4. Accountant
100
5. Office Manager
$2,881
100
1
6. Office Techician
100
17. Center Director
A. Fiscal Specialists
100
B. Personnel Tech.
100
I C. PBX Operator
I'
I
100..
D •
I.
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HEAD START LINE -ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
A B
Total Cash Non -Federal
ACYF and Non- In -Kind
Federal
C
Percent
Admini-
strative
D
Number of
Persons
FT PT
B. COORDINATION
1. Education Coordinator
$2,611
1
2. Director/Education
Coordinator
3. Health Coordinator
$1,0471
1
4. Social Services
Coordinator
$2,881 I
1
5. Parent Involvement
Coordinator
$2,672
1
6. Social Services/Parent
Involvement Coordinator
7. Disabilities Coordinator
(Hcp. Spec)
$2,542
1
8. Health/Disabilities
Coordinator
9. Nutrition Coordinator
A. Site Manager
$4,448
5
1
0
B. Service Coordinators
$21,611II
1
0
IC.
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HEAD START LINE -ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
F
.
A
Total Cash
ACYF and Non-'
Federal
B
Non -Federal
In -Kind
C
Percent
Admini-
strative
D
Number of
Persons
FT PT
C. Education
1. Teacher
'
—Teacher
$43,222
2
0
Assist.
F.
0
0
13. Home Vistor
4. Classroom Technical Asst.
$1,998
�
l
:5. Other Education Staff
(Educational aide)
$7,218
I
D. Health
�I1. Health Aide
'2. Other Health Staff
$7,218
1
E. Nutrition
11. Cook
2. Nutritionist
I3. Other Nutrition Staff
(Lunch Aides)
F. Social Services
i1. Social Service Aide
$7,218
2. Other Social Service Staff
i
G. Parent Involvement
1. Parent Involvement Aide
$7,217
2. Other Parent involvement
Staff
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HEAD START LINE -ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
A B C
Total Cash Non -Federal Percent
ACYF and Non- In -Kind Admini-
Federal I strative
D
Number of
Persons
FT PT
H. Maintenance
1. Custodian
2. Other Maintenance Staff
1. Transportation
1. Bus Driver
2. Bus Aide
3. Other Transportation
Staff
J. Dual Roles
1. Family Worker
2. Teacher Aide/
Bus Aide
3. Other Disabilities Staff
Disabilities aide
$7,218 I
A. Recruiters
B. Lunch aide/Custodian
C.
D.
TOTAL PERSONNEL
$126,670
$0 11 6.10% 12
5,
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HEAD START LINE -ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE #
90CM0136
A
Total Cash
ACYF and Non-
Federal
B C
Non -Federal Percent
In -Kind Admini-
strative
2. FRINGE BENEFITS
(object class category 6.b)
1. Social Security
$9,690
2. State Disability
$646
3. Unemployment
4. Worker's Compensation
$3,685
5. Health/Dental/Life Insurance
$5,067,'
7. Other Fringe
TOTAL FRINGE
3. OCCUPANCY
(object class category 6.h)
$25,422
6
1. Rent 6f
2. Depreciation/Use Allow
3. Utilities
4. Telephone
5. Building Insurance
6. Child Liability Insurance
7. Maintenance/Repair'
8. Renovation*
9. Janitorial Service 6f
TOTAL OCCUPANCY $0
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HEAD START LINE -ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE 90CM0136
A
Total Cash
ACYF and Non-
Federal
B
Non -Federal
In -Kind
I
C
Percent
Admini-
strative
4. CHILD TRAVEL
f1. Contract/Rental
2. Vehicle Maintenance/Repair
li 3. Vehicle Insurance
4. Vehicle Operating Expenses $44,040
5. Field Trips
I
6. Disabilities Travel
7. Other Child Travel
TOTAL CHILD TRAVEL $44,040
$0
0
h5. STAFF TRAVEL
1. Out -of -Town (6.c)
I 50
2. Local (6.h) $400
TOTAL STAFF TRAVEL $400
$0
6. NUTRITION AND FOOD (object class category 6.h)
1. Children's Food
2. Adult's Food
3. Other Nutrition
TOTAL NUTRITION & FOOD 0
$
$0
0
7. FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT (object class category 6.d)
1. Vehicle Purchase
'2.
Office
!!3. Classroom/Outdoor
4. Kitchen
15.
Equip/Maintenance/Repair'
6. Other Furniture/Equipment
TOTAL FURNITURE & EQUIP $0
$0
0
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HEAD START LINE -ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
A B
Total Cash Non -Federal
ACYF and Non- In -Kind
Federal
C
Percent
Admini-
strative
I8. SUPPLIES (object class category 6.e)
1. Office/Copying/Postage
2. Cleaning
3. Classroom/Home base
4. Medical/Dental
5. Kitchen
6. Disabilities Supplies PA23DS
I
7. Other Supplies
TOTAL SUPPLIES
$0 $0
9. OTHER CHILD SERVICES
(object calls category 6.h)
1. Education Consultant
2. Substitutes
3. Volunteers(Education)
4. Med./Dental/Screening/Care
5. Mental Health Assess./Care
6. Nutrition Consultant
7. Speech Therapy
8. Disabilities Services
9. Other Services
$43,140
TOTAL OTHER CHILD SERV.
$43,140 $0
0
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HEAD START LINE -ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
II
I A
Total Cash
ACYF and Non-
Federal
B
Non -Federal
In -Kind
C
Percent
Admini-
strative
10. OTHER PARENT SERVICES
!l
1. Parent Activities (6.h)
' Parent Travel
2. Out -of -Town (6.c)
r3. Local (6.h)
4. Other Parent Services
ITOT OTHER PARENT SERV. $0 I
$0
0
11. OTHER (object class category 6.h)
1. Audit
22 Legal (6.h)
13. Theft Bond
4. General Liability Insurance
15. Payroll/Accounting
It6. Subscriptions/Memberships
7. Printing/Advertising
8. T&TACDA
9.Other T&TA
10. Other Training
11. Disabilities Training
12. Other Disabilities
13. Storage
14. Other DP
15. Administrative Overhead $32,180
100
16. County Central Service CostI
17.
TOTAL OTHER I $32,180
$0
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HEAD START LINE -ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE 90CM0136
I
A
Total Cash
ACYF and Non-!
Federal
B
Non -Federal
In Kind
C
Percent
Administrative
!13. TOTALS
ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES $272,252
$0
TOTAL BUDGET (CS A+B) $299,477
$0
14%
TOTAL ACYF BUDGET
(A + B + C below)
A. Program Expansion funds
B. Start up funds
Cash
TOTAL NON-FEDERAL BUDGET
In -Kind
$27,225.
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HS EXPANSION BREAKDOWN OF SALARY/FRINGE
FTE POSITION
TOTAL
TOTAL SALARY AMOUNT EXP EXP
FRINGE & FRINGE ATTRIBUTABLE FRINGE SALARY
HRLY RT TO1997 HS EXP
1.00 HEAD START DIRECTOR TERE $20.44 $7,970.12 $50,485.31 $5,553.38 $876.71 $4,676.67
1.00 SITE MANAGER JANET $19.44 $7,661.43 $48,096.62 $5,290.63 $842.76 $4,447.87
1.00 EDUC. COORDINATOR MELISSA $11.41 $5,182.63 $28,915.42 $3,180.70 $570.09 $2,610.61
1.00 HEALTH COORDINATOR DIXIE $12.59 $5,546.88 $31,734.08 $1,269.36 $221.88 $1,047.49
1.00 SOCIAL SERV. COORDINATOR LETICIA $12.59 $5,546.88 $31,734.08 $3,490.75 $610.16 $2,880.59
1.00 PARENT INVOLV. COORD. MARC $11.68 $5,265.97 $29,560.37 $3,251.64 $579.26 $2,672.38
1.00 OFFICE MGR LUNA $12.59 $5,546.88 $31,734.08 $3,490.75 $610.16 $2,880.59
1.00 DISABILITIES COORD. NEW P $11.11 $5,090.02 $28,198.81 $3,101.87 $559.90 $2,541.97
1.00 CLASSROOM TECHNICAL ASS NANCY $8.70 $4,346.07 $22,442.07 $2,468.63 $478.07 $1,990.56
1.00 SERVICE COORDINATOR - TBH $10.39 $4,872.08 $26,483.28 $26,483.28 $4,872.08 $21,611.20
2.00 TEACHER - $10.39 $8,083.72 $51,306.11 $51,306.11 $8,083.72 $43,222.39
0.00 TEACHER ASST - $6.94 $1,660.44 $1,660.44 $1,660.44 $1,660.44 $0.00
0.50 HEALTH AIDE TBH $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
0.50 PI AIDE TBH $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
0.50 ED AIDE TBH $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
0.50 FSS AIDE TBH $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
0.50 DIS AIDE TBH $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
14.50 GRAND TOTAL $72,229.64 $423,895.17 $152,092.04 $25,421.73 $126,670.31
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BUDGET NARRATIVE
PROGRAM ACCOUNT 23
Personnel:
Pays for staff gross salaries. See Attachment I for salary breakdown according to position and site.
Fringe Benefits:
Pays for fringe benefits for regular employees at the following rates:
. FICA
. Medicare
. Disability
. Life Insurance
. Retirement
. Workman's Compensation
. Health and Dental
.0620 x salary
.0145 x salary
.0051 x salary
.00037 x salary
.06 x salary
.0057 x salary for admin/office positions
.0059 x salary for teacher -type positions
.0747 x salary for aides in classroom
$1,660.44 /staff/year
(Retirement, disability, life, and health insurance are only available to full-time employees.)
See Attachment I for fringe total for each position.
Child Travel:
Vehicle Operating Expenses - The Weld County Department of Transportation will be providing our
transportation for all of our sites in the Weld County Area. Transportation is treated as an Internal Service Pool
and serves all of the Division of Human Services (DHS) transportation needs. Charges for this service are
based on the number of miles and the number of hours the transportation department spends on each of the
areas/programs it serves. In the past these costs were broken down and charged in separate line items for
personnel costs and operating costs. Now, all of the areas/programs will receive a direct one line item cost,
based on the above criteria, that will include a combined total of all the costs incurred. We have budgeted for
this service based on approximate cost of $734/child/ full year.
Staff Travel
Local - These funds are used for coordinators mileage reimbursement for travel to and from the centers to
monitor progress. Mileage is reimbursed at $.27 per mile.
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Other Child Services:
Contracted cost to day care providers based on $719/child year to provide services.
Other:
Administrative Overhead / Direct Allocated Costs - This is a change associated with the new financial
system we are using. This cost is the administrative cost that the program incurs through the DHS. Like the
transportation costs, these costs are compiled in an Internal Service Pool and are charged to the programs based
on the number of hours that the administrative staff spends on each of the programs it serves. The budgeted
amount is based on an approximate 5% coverage.
Salaries & Fringe
.05 Executive Director - for overseeing and planning of the DHS programs.
.05 Fiscal Officer - for budget preparation and grant tracking.
.05 Accountant - for cost allocation and reporting.
.05 Fiscal Specialist - for the purchasing function and contract maintenance.
.05 Fiscal Specialist - for account payables.
.05 Personnel Mgr. - for personnel function and payroll.
.05 PBX Operator - for PBX operation.
Supplies
Building Charges (Utilities, repair & maintenance etc.)
Data Processing & Communications
Travel
Misc.
Total
$ 4,921
$ 2,568
$ 1,459
$ 1,339
$ 1,185
$ 1,842
$ 1,124
$ 2,507
$ 11,704
$ 1,034
$ 447
$ 2,050
$ 32,180
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC), PO Box 1805, Greeley, Colorado 80632,
provides a comprehensive early childhood education program which focuses on early childhood
development and provides support to families within Weld County, Colorado (Region VIII) supported by
the Head Start framework. FENWC currently serves 477 children through it's Head Start Program, and
is requesting to expand enrollment by 60 children, for $272,525.00, in Weld County Colorado (see
Attachment I, map). FENWC works with various agencies to identify the needs of families, and
determine eligibility according to funding sources. Programs are individualized so that they are
responsive to the needs of each child and family. The following services are available to families and
children through FENWC.
We are applying for expansion under priority one. This proposal coordinates services with early child
hood providers in the Weld County Community to provide full-day/full-year services to families
receiving TANF and in work -related programs, and eligible families who are working and in need of the
extended services. Funding for the children and families will be provided through a combination of
Head Start dollars, and state child care dollars paid directly to the child care provider.
The model proposed is a coordinated model, whereby; FENWC will provide a teacher in the classroom
to provide developmentally appropriate curriculum services. The child care program will provide the
teacher assistant and "wrap -in" child care services. FENWC will directly provide the full spectrum of
comprehensive services to the children and families as mandated in the revised Head Start Performance
Standards. Joint training and planning will occur throughout the program year, in efforts to truly
integrate the Head Start model in the child care arena. Each child care center will also provide parent
representatives to the FENWC Head Start Parent Policy Council.
Following is a brief discussion of the services to be provided to eligible participants:
Education Services. Individual Development Plans are implemented to stimulate social,
emotional, motor and intellectual learning experiences, self-reliance, self-esteem and self-
confidence are encouraged, thus a solid ground work is established for future educational
success.
Medical/Dental Services. The Health Component works in collaboration with various agencies
and private providers to provide a broad range of medical, dental and mental health activities.
Health and nutrition isprovided to parents to promote sound physical development.
Disabilities/Mental Health Services Children with disabilities are identified, and services are
provided for them. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed for children identified with
disabilities, and services are provided in conjunction with the Local Education Agencies
(LEA's). Mental Health services are provided for families in a coordinated agreement with
Weld Mental Health.
Family Services. Family Services works directly with various social agencies to obtain needed
assistance for families, and provide them with social services, educational and employment
training, to enable them to improve the quality and condition of their lives.
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Parent Involvement. Parent Involvement works with parents to promote self-sufficiency, create
a healthy home environment, assist parents support their children through their educational
careers and support program staff to view the parents as the child's primary educator.
FENWC considers parents an integral part of the total staff Parent participation is encouraged
in the decision -making process of their children's education, as well as decisions concerning the
over-all operation of the program. We support parents in their role, and jointly develop goals for
their children.
Funding for FENWC programs comes primarily from Federal Grants, Administered by the Department
of Health and Human Services/Administration of Children and Families/Head Start Bureau. FENWC
has operated Head Start Programs for twenty-one years. Other funding sources come from the State of
Colorado, passed through local school districts. FENWC is also receiving funding through the Weld
County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation Program, to enhance family support for
families and children. Children may qualify through the following funding sources; The Head Start and
Migrant Head Start Programs. Colorado Pre-school Program, School District' Special Needs Funds, and
families paying for services. FENWC currently has twelve Head Start sites located throughout Weld
County, and ten Migrant Head Start centers located throughout Northern Colorado, and on the Western
Slope.
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L OBJECTIVE AND NEED FOR ASSISTANCE
The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC) is committed to providing low-income
children and families with a developmentally appropriate comprehensive program to promote self-
esteem, social competence and help children reach educational success. For children to develop high
self-esteem and be successful in school it is important that our program work with the parents so that
they understand the important role they have as their children's primary educators. The Family
Educational Network works with parents so they may gain the confidence to work with their children at
home, feel comfortable in a school setting to support their children, enable them to further their own
educational and skill levels, assist them in finding employment, and provide or refer out any support
services needed. Therefore, it may be stated that the primary objectives of the Family Educational
Network are to provide the following services to Head Start children to foster a higher degree of social
competence: 1) Parent Policy Council, 2) Health Services, 3) Nutritional Services, 4) Social Services,
and 5) Parent Related Services.
The Family Educational Network also encourages active parent involvement in the following manners:
1) Parent Policy Council, 2) in the classroom as paid volunteers, or observers, 3) volunteers in the
component areas, 4) working with children at home, and 5) taking the lead as the primary educator of the
child.
The Family Educational Network of Weld County currently provides Head Start services to families in
Weld County with sites in the following areas:
Greeley - There are seven sites in Greeley, providing services to children living in Greeley,
Evans, Nunn, Ault, Pierce, Eaton, Windsor, Severence, Gill, and Kersey. Six of the sites are
located on elementary school campuses and the seventh is located in a Section VIII Housing
Complex.
Milliken - Provides services to the towns of Johnstown and Milliken. This site is located on the
Milliken Elementary School campus.
Frederick - Serves the towns and rural areas of Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, Erie, Mead, and
parts of Platteville.
Gilcrest - Enrolls children from the towns and rural areas of Gilcrest. School District RE -I, is
providing preschool classrooms in the elementary school, at no cost to the program.
Platteville - Expands services for School District RE -1, for families living in Platteville and the
surrounding areas. School District RE -1 provides a classroom at no cost to the program.
Hudson - Provides services to children in the towns and rural areas of Hudson, Keenesburg,
Prospect Valley and Roggen. These classrooms are also located on elementary school campuses.
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COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT (Attachment III
Summary
The most current statistics reflect the income levels and profiles from 1993. The economy has changed
from a predominately agricultural economy to a more diversified economy, including an increase in the
service and manufacturing industries. Service Industries personal income has increased from 9% in 1969
to 25% in 1993 and manufacturing personal income has increased from 12% in 1969 to 27% in 1993.
Meanwhile, agricultural personal income has decreased from 22% in 1969 to 8% in 1993.
Weld County has an estimated labor force of over 200,000 people, due to its proximity to other front
range communities. The break down of the work force is as follows; within a 20 mile radius - 64,063,
within a 40 mile radius - 261,263.
The major employers in Greeley are: Con Agra Companies, North Colorado Medical Center, Weld
County School District 6, North Colorado Medical Center, Aims Community College, University of
Northern Colorado, Hewlett Packard, Weld County, State of Colorado, City of Greeley, State Farm
Insurance, EFTC Contract Manufacturing, McLane Western, U.S. Government and Wal-Mart Super
Center. The average yearly wage in Weld County is $29,706 per year, while the average cost of living
for a family of four is $28,236.00. The unemployment rate in Weld County is 4.1% and in Greeley
4.1%. Underemployment is more of an issue in Weld County than unemployment.
There are 28 incorporated towns in Weld County, which are statutory towns, governed by elected
councils and mayors. Greeley, the principle town in Weld County is located in the central part of the
county and contains approximately 45% of the county's population. The population density per square
mile has increased from 4 people in 1900, to 31 people in 1980, and is projected to increase to over 57 by
2010. Approximately 25% of the population resides in an 800 square mile area in the southwestern part
of the county. The population density for this area is approximately 149 people per square mile.
According to 1990 census figures the last decades growth rate was 6.8%, since then it has been estimated
that Weld County's population has increased an average of 2-3% annually. This current increase will
add up to an increase estimated at approximately 15.3% by the end of the decade.. With the development
projected along Interstate 25 and with the new Denver International Airport in 1995, this anticipated
growth rate is likely.
The 1980 census showed that among all 63 counties in Colorado. Weld County ranks 9th in total
population and population density. The county is classified as an urban county by the Demographic
Section Colorado Division of Local Government.
Social issues in Weld County which effect the population include: a high teenage pregnancy rate, a high
percentage of mothers receiving AFDC (currently TANF), illiteracy, high single mom birth rate, late
prenatal care, a high incidence of abuse and family violence, underemployment, increased of gang
activity, a high drop -out rate and affordable health/dental care. Welfare Reform initiatives will
commence July 1, 1997, in accordance with Federal Law, therefore; increasing the need for full-day/full-
year child care services, by approximately 15%, in Weld County.
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Aid for Dependent Children (AFDC/TANF) Caseload October 1996
Weld County:
Greeley 3,891
LaSalle, Gilcrest, Platteville 225
Milliken, Johnstown 220
Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn 216
Windsor, Severance 180
Kersey, Galeton, Orchard 85
Briggsdale, Grover, Roggen 46
Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg 526
Dacono, Frederick, Firestone 200
Erie, Longmont 80
TOTAL ... 5,669
In the Community Assessment please refer to pages 14, 15, 19, and 20, for further evidence of the need
to expand Head Start services.
The Family Educational Network of Weld County proposes to expand comprehensive Head Start
Program services in Weld County. Our targeted expansion number is 60, three and four year old eligible
children, no fewer than six children with disabilities will be enrolled and no more than six children will
be in the 10% over -income category, for a total ACF funded enrollment of 537 children. The additional
sixty children will be served in existing community early childhood centers and will receive the benefits
of a full-day/full-year program, in a single setting. This will also provide more choices for families.
There are approximately 700, three and four year old children receiving child care services in twenty-one
Weld County child care centers. Forty-five percent of these children are receiving child care assistance
through state and county funds.
There are a total of 21 child care centers in Weld County, 16 of these centers are located in Greeley. The
services offered by these centers in addition to child care are, early childhood education services - private
pay and school district funded, summer camp/enrichment programs, technology/computer labs, physical
education activities (swimming, gymnastics and dance), music, and before and after school care. Our
proposed strategy will enhance the child care center programming by offering additional staff training
and support (these centers have limited funds for training) therefore; increasing the quality of services to
children and increasing the scope of services offered to families, providing a more inclusive environment
and support for children identified with having disabilities, and sharing equipment and supplies at the
centers. According to a survey (February 1997) conducted by the Colorado Child Care Association, the
Weld County child care facilities are "over-buil", therefore; allowing more than ample space for the
proposed expansion, and the anticipated need for expansion due to Welfare Reform.
The proposed model contains the following elements:
1) Head Start will provide a teacher at the centers, the centers will provide the teacher assistant
and child care services.
2) Head Start eligible children will participate in all of the child care center activities mentioned
above.
3) Joint training, FENWC will provide reimbursement for substitutes for child care staff
attending training.
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4) The centers will have parent representation on the Parent Policy Council.
5) The center will be monitored monthly by FENWC staff to ensure quality and provide support
in identified areas of need.
6) Comprehensive services will be provided to the families via FENWC staff in coordination
with child care center staff to be in compliance with the full range of Head Start mandates.
7) Transportation will be provided by FENWC.
8) Material and supplies will be shared.
9) Groups of fifteen children (one classroom) will placed at a center.
10) Coordinated funding with state child care dollars.
11) Children will receive services at one location rather than being transported from one program
to the next.
12) Joint planning, so that the Head Start curriculum will be continued in the child care portion
of the day.
The expected program benefits are:
I) To improve the child's health and physical abilities, including taking appropriate steps to
correct present physical and mental problems and to enhance every child's access to an adequate
diet. To improve the family's attitude toward future health care and physical abilities.
2) To encourage self-confidence, spontaneity, curiosity, and self-discipline which will assist in
the development of the child's social and emotional health.
3) To enhance the child's mental processes and skills with particular attention to conceptual and
communications skills.
4) To establish patterns and expectations of success for the child, which will create a climate of
confidence for present and future learning efforts and overall development.
5) To increase the child's and the family's ability to relate to each other and to others.
6) To enhance the sense of dignity and self-worth within the child and his family.
7) To offer choices to families and children.
8) To enhance and improve the quality of care provided to Weld County families and children.
9) To create a strong early care and education system throughout Weld County.
10) To assist working parents and TANF recipients in educational/work-related activities with
child care needs and early childhood educational opportunities, as well as support the families in
their efforts to be self-sufficient.
The program option being proposed is: (approved by the Parent Policy Council May 29, 1997,
attachment III)
P.A. 22- full year - full day Head Start
In order to achieve these goals FENWC participates in a strong network that has been developed within
the community of Weld County to offer maximal support and services to children and families. As well
as offering support to the families of FENWC we have developed a system which provides support
services to staff in the areas of training, personal development and needed direct services. Staff support
services will include, CDA Training, support from school districts regarding special needs issues, Mental
Health Services, opportunities to enroll in college level courses, and enhanced technical support from
component specialists. We intend to provide these opportunities to child care staff participating in the
proposed coordinated agreement.
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Networking endeavors of FENWC include establishing working relationships with the Weld County
School Districts. We have developed a "neighborhood school" concept, ten of twelve sites are located on
elementary school campuses or within the elementary school facility. Transitional activities are
occurring at all sites. FENWC staff have the opportunity to share in the in -services and training of the
school districts, parents have early exposure to the school system and; therefore, are enabled to assist
their child toward a successful educational experience. Children are successfully transitioned into the
public school system, as service delivery is enhanced by the public school, and special needs children
continue receiving services without interruption. Transition activities include: A Transition Assessment,
Parent Trainings, Staff Training, Consultation in the areas of Team Building between the Public School
System and FENWC, as well as identifying strategies to work with the Districts to incorporate the
High/Scope Framework (DAP) into the Kindergarten classrooms. The early child care systems will
participate in these activities, supported by Head Start.
The Family Educational Network of Weld County is subcontracted by three school districts; Weld
County School District RE -1 serving the communities of LaSalle, Gilcrest and Platteville, Weld County
School District RE -3J, serving the areas of Hudson and Keenesburg and Weld County School District
RE -5J in Milliken/Johnstown to deliver educational services for the Colorado Preschool Program. Our
classrooms also include children with disabilities. The aforementioned services will also be coordinated
with the early child hood community, and support given to the centers to increase their ability to
coordinate services with local school districts.
The staff of FENWC is involved in many community organizations and boards which provide direct and
support services for families and children. By this involvement our program is apprised of the needs of
families and the community, and is able to assist families with many of their needs. Employment and
literacy are a great need of Head Start families. Our relationship with the Weld County Department of
Human Services, Employment Services allows service coordinators to effectively assist families with
their employment and literacy needs. A computer learning lab located in conjunction with Employment
Services allows our families easier access to a literacy program, these services will also be offered to
parents receiving services at the child care centers.
The Family Educational Network of Weld has a many faceted means of assessing the needs of families
and their children to ensure that an individualized program is adopted. To assess the needs of each
family in its entirety, a Family Needs Assessment is done with each family, by a trained Service
Coordinator, in conjunction with a representative from the child care center. The Family Needs
Assessment is used to determine how FENWC may best support the family. Once the assessment is
complete a plan is written for the family, to include; family/parent goals and objectives, employment
needs, educational needs. The goal of the program is to assist families in achieving self-sufficiency and
thus, being enabled to support their children through their educational careers. Follow-up is done on a
pre -determined basis, by the Service Coordinator and child care center to assure the family is reaching its
goals and to continue nurturing the family through their successes.
Once children are accepted into the program they are put through a screening process, before they are
classroom enrolled, which includes; the Denver -II, vision, hearing, height and weight, hematocrit and
nutrition. If the screening pinpoints any possible deficiency in a child's development the child is referred
to Child -Find, Interagency Early Childhood Clinic, which consists of a team of professional volunteers to
assess the best possible means to serve a child. The process includes FENWC staff and the child's
parents. After the process is complete, and after receiving a diagnosis from a professional and
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is written for the child and if appropriate the family. If a child
enters the program with a professional diagnosis the process is by-passed and an IEP is written
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immediately. Follow-up with and support for the family will be done with the family via home visits,
parent/teacher conferences and telephone calls. Through the aforementioned process the family and
child will receive maximum support for their unique and individual needs. FENWC coordinations with
the School Districts Special Education Programs to receive maximal support for the teaching staff and
the children. Through increased coordinated services a continuum of services for children with
disabilities will be realized. The child care centers will be an integral of this
process and receive needed training and support to work families and children with disabilities.
All of the centers will be monitored on a monthly basis. Any issues noted will be discussed with the
provider and a plan of action will be devised to include needed resources, training, etc. Please see
attached monitoring policy (attachment IV).
The Family Educational Network of Weld County has a documented successful history of managing
multiple sources of funding and operating under numerous regulatory provisions. The child care centers
that we will coordinate with also have this experience. FENWC operates under its fiscal component
under the governance of the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. The Banner System is
extremely efficient in allocating programmatic costs for multiply funded programs. The centers receive
funding from private pay clients, state funded preschool programs, state funded child care assistance
programs, and USDA food reimbursements. It will be a requirement that coordinating programs prove
that they are responsible for accurate cost -allocation practices.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION (see Attachment I, for map)
The target areas of FENWC Greeley Centers are North and East Greeley with a 75% Hispanic
population, 25% of those families are monolingual Spanish speakers. The Greeley sites also provide
services to the rural/agricultural areas which consist of Eaton, Ault. Pierce, Nunn and Galeton to the
north; Kersey and Gill to the east and Windsor and Severence to the west. School Districts served are
Weld County School Districts 6, RE -7, RE -2, RE -9, and RE -4. The northern portion of Evans is also a
targeted area, where there exists a large Section VIII housing complex. This area has a predominately
Anglo population with an approximate Hispanic population rate of 32%.
The Milliken Center serves children located in the towns of Johnstown and Milliken, Weld County
School District RE -5J. This area is predominately agricultural with some families commuting to
Greeley, Loveland and Longmont for employment. The town of Milliken has a predominant Hispanic
population, about 10% of the Hispanic population speaks Spanish as their primary language.
The Frederick Center services the towns of Dacono, Frederick, Firestone, Erie and the surrounding rural
areas, St. Vrain School District RE -1J. This area has a minority population of Hispanics at about 30%,
with 5% speaking Spanish only. This community is similar to the Johnstown/Milliken area in that is
agriculturally based with some families commuting to the Denver/Boulder areas for employment.
The Hudson Center serves children in the towns of Hudson, Kennesburg, Prospect Valley and Roggen,
Weld County School District RE -3J. The population is predominately Anglo. The economics of these
communities is agriculturally based.
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COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Family Educational Network of Weld County, 1997
Head Start
Migrant Head Start
DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC PROFILE
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Weld County 4.1%
Greeley 4.1%
Larimer County 5.4%
Boulder County 4.0%
Adams County 3.7%
Morgan County 4.0%
Logan County 3.4%
Mesa County 5.4%
Delta County 5.7%
Montrose 5.1%
Colorado
National Average
ECONOMIC/INCOME PROFILE
3.8%
5.2%
Weld County
The most current complete statistics reflect the income levels and profiles from 1993. The economy has
changed from a predominately agricultural economy to a more diversified economy, including an
increase in the service and manufacturing industries. Service Industries personal income has increased
from 9% in 1969 to 25% in 1993 and manufacturing personal income has increased from 12% in 1969 to
27% in 1993. Meanwhile, agricultural personal income has decreased from 22% in 1969 to 8% in 1993.
Per Capita Income
Median Family Income
Labor Force
17,468.00
29,706.00
200,000 Employed in Agriculture 8,336
COST OF LIVING SUMMARY
The average cost of living for a family of four is $28,236.00 per year. The break out of costs is as
fol lows:
Rental Housing (3 bedroom house) $ 750.00
Gas & Electricity 85.00
Phone 76.00
Cable 30.00
Food 541.00
Clothing 70.00
Medical (one office visit) 48.00
Automotive (Insurance, maintenance,
gas & payments) 494.00
Recreation 32.00
Miscellaneous 227.00
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TOTAL EXPENSES PER MONTH
Employment by Industry (1990)
Agriculture
Mining
Construction
Manufacturing
Nondurable Goods 2,643
Durable Goods 1,626
Transportation 935
Communication, other
public utilities 664
Wholesale Trade 1,416
Retail Trade 5,931
Finance, insurance,
real estate 1,874
Services
Business & repair 1,257
Personal 805
Entertainment &
Recreational 497
Health 2,405
Educational 3,838
Other professional/
related 1,802
Public admin. 1,082
TOTAL 29,282
Greeley
Number Percent
790 2.7%
145 0.5%
1,572 5.4%
The major employers:
Weld County
1. ConAgra Companies
2. Eastman Kodak
3. Weld County School District 6
4. North Colorado Medical Center
5. Aims Community College
6. University of Northern Colorado
7. Hewlett Packard
8. Weld County
9. State of Colorado
10. City of Greeley
11. State Farm Insurance
12. EFTC Contract Manufacturing
13. McLane Western
14. U.S. Government
15. Wal-Mart Super Center
9.0%
5.6%
3.2%
2.3%
4.8%
20.3%
6.4%
4.3%
2.7%
1.7%
8.2%
13.1%
6.2%
3.7%
100.0%
3,062 employees
2,300 employees
1,675 employees
1,357 employees
1,167 employees
1,100 employees
1,000 employees
1,000 employees
930 employees
844 employees
719 employees
560 employees
550 employees
469 employees
450 employees
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2,353.00
Weld County
Number Percent
5,524
529
3,941
8.8%
0.8%
6.2%
4,919 7.8%
5,308 8.4%
2,723 4.3%
1,621 2.6%
2,922 4.6%
10,736 17.0%
3,326 5.3%
3,130 5.0%
1,704 2.7%
770 1.2%
3,928 6.2%
6,475 10.3%
3,316 5.3%
2,241 3.6%
63,113 100.0%
Major Growers:
1. Sakata Farms
2. Harold Tateyama & Sons
3. Hungenburg Produce
4. Martin Produce
5. Zabka Farms
6. Griffin Holder Company
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Larimer County
Approximately 1,000 migrant laborers presently work almost 3,926 acres of cropland (including sugar
beets) in Larimer County. The labor needs are sporadic among the farmers in terms of timing and level
of need. Urban development as well as devaluation of current crops is forcing more farmers to consider
the high -value vegetable market, however; labor needs are higher for this type of production. There is
an increase of industry, such as processing plants as a result of this agricultural development.
Per Capita Income
Median Family Income
Labor Force
Major Growers:
1. Piedmont Farms
2. Hungenburg Produce
Boulder County
Per Capita Income
Median Family Income
Labor Force
Major Growers:
1. Boulder Farms
2. Mayeda Farms
3. Tanaka Farms
Adams County
Per Capita Income
Median Family Income
Labor Force
Major Growers:
1. Villano Brothers Farms
2. Sakata Farms
3. Palombo Farms
4. Petrocco Farms
employed in agriculture 1,600
165,946 employed in agriculture 1,098
168,360 employed in agriculture 1,265
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Morgan County
Agriculture, livestock feeding and related agribusinesses are the basis of the economy. The primary
agriculture is alfalfa, sugar beets, corn (silage & grain), potatoes, sunflowers, hay, and wheat. The
primary ranching related businesses are cattle and sheep ranching. The Excel Meat Packing Plant is a
primary employer of the area, as well as Leprino Foods (cheese processing) and Western Sugar. There
is also a high percentage of oil and gas production.
Per Capita Income
Median Family Income
10, 928.00
22, 849.00
Labor Force 12,616
Major Growers:
1. Brush Green House
2. Imperial Onion of Colorado
3. Western Sugar Company
4. Wiggins Farmers Coop
employed in agriculture 1,112
Logan County
As in neighboring Morgan County, agriculture, livestock feeding and related agribusiness is the basis of
the economy. The primary agricultures are silage and grain corn, oats, alfalfa, sunflowers, sugar beets,
and dry beans. There is also a high percentage of ranching related business and oil and gas production.
Per Capita Income
Median Family Income
Labor Force
Major Growers:
9,205 employed in agriculture 1,081
Mesa County
A diversified economy is based on national essentials such as agriculture, energy, and recreation.
Strengthening its economy is Grand Junction's position as a regional trade center for Western Colorado
and Eastern Utah. (Mesa County Economic Development Council, Inc.) Mesa County produces
Colorado's fruit crops, including: grapes, pears, apples, peaches, and cherries, as well as oats, alfalfa,
hay, and other cash crops.
Per Capita Income
Median Family Income
11, 850.00
27, 637.00
Labor Force 50,273
Major Growers:
1. Gobbo Farms
2. Pete Giles
3. Farmland Industries
employed in agriculture 1,230
4. Talbott Farms
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Delta County
Agriculture forms the financial foundation for Delta County, growing dry beans, sweet corn and other
cash crops. Other relevant employers include school districts, city and county governments, service
agencies, and retail trade.
Per Capita Income
Median Family Income
9,586.00
22,197.00
Labor Force 9,801
Major Growers:
1. Mike Ahlberg
2. Randy Hines
3. Dwain McCarty
4. Marvin Ryan
5. Stahl Orchard
6. Excelsior Orchards
employed in agriculture 1,026
Montrose County
Montrose County's financial base is also directly linked to agriculture, the primary agricultural crops
include, dry beans, sweet corn, and other cash crops. The major employers of the area are the City and
County of Montrose, Russell Stover Candy, school districts and Louisiana Pactfic.
Per Capita Income
Median Family Income
Labor Force
Major Growers:
1. Keith & Verel Catlin
2. Ronnie Deltondo
3. Tom English
4. Herb George
5. Duane Homewood
6. John L Case
7. Jon Harold
8. Danny Keep
9. Albert Pfifer
10. David Williams
11, 092.00
26, 804.00
13,.778 employed in agriculture 999
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Aid for Dependent Children (AFDC) Caseload October 1996
Weld County:
Greeley
LaSalle, Gilcrest, Platteville
Milliken, Johnstown
Eaton, Ault, Pierce, Nunn
Windsor, Severance
Kersey, Galeton, Orchard
Briggsdale, Grover, Roggen
Fort Lupton. Hudson, Keenesburg
Dacono, Frederick, Firestone
Erie, Longmont
3,891
225
220
216
180
85
46
526
200
80
TOTAL... 5,669
Larimer County
Boulder County
Adams County
Morgan County
Logan County
Mesa County
Delta County
Montrose
1,132
937
680
1,300
186
890
WELD COUNTY POPULATION
There are 28 incorporated towns in Weld County, which are statutory towns, governed by elected
councils and mayors. Greeley, the principal town in Weld County is located in the central part of the
county and contains approximately 45% of the county's population. The population density per square
mile has increased from 4 people in 1900, to 31 people in 1980, and is projected to increase to more than
57 by 2010. Approximately 25% of the population resides in an 800 square mile area in the
southwestern part of the county. The population density for this area is approximately 149 people per
square mile. According to 1990 census figures the last decade's growth rate was 6.8%, since then it has
been estimated that Weld County's population has increased an average of 2-3% annually. This current
increase will add up to an increase estimated at approximately 15.3% by the end of the decade. With the
development projected along Interstate 25 and with the new Denver International Airport in 1995, this
anticipated growth rate is likely.
The 1980 census showed that among all 63 counties in Colorado, Weld County ranks 9th in total
population and population density. The county is classified as an urban county by the Demographic
Section of the Colorado Division of Local Government.
WELD COUNTY:
Ault
Dacono
Eaton
Erie
Evans
Firestone
Fort Lupton
Frederick
Garden City
Gilcrest
Greeley
Grover
Hudson
Johnstown
Keenesburg
POPULATION
1,233
2,334
2,150
1,421
6,580
1,460
5,438
1,142
209
1,142
64,908
141
981
1,680
638
BREAKDOWN BY TOWN
Kersey
La Salle
Lochbuie
Mead
Milliken
Nunn
Pierce
Platteville
New Raymer
Severance
Windsor
Unincorporated
Multi -County
TOTAL
6
1,058
1,884
1,221
527
1,691
344
869
1,815
103
124
5,937
36,761
33
148,014
9P71.07?,
County Population:
Larimer County
Boulder County
Adams County
Morgan County
212,351
249,623
294,083
23,729
Logan County
Mesa County
Delta County
Montrose
17,869
106,548
25,077
28,829
ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION
Weld County Larimer Boulder Adams Morgan Logan Mesa Delta Montrose
White 77% 93% 93% 86% 81% 91% 91% 91% 88%
Hispanic 21% 7% 7% 13% 18% 9% 9% 9% . 12%
Black/Other 2% * * 1% 1% * * * *
(* indicates less than I%)
PUBLIC EDUCATION
There are 13 public school districts in Weld County.
District Common Name # of Students # est. SPED 3 & 4 yr. olds
RE -1J St. Vrain Valley 2,840 4
RE -1 Gilcrest 1,965 11
RE -2 Eaton 1,363 6
RE -3.J Keenesburg 1,372 12
RE -4 Windsor 1,952 14
RE -5J Johnstown/Milliken 1,236 6
Dist. 6 Greeley/Evans 13,239 140
RE -7 Kersey 981 4
RE -8 Ft. Lupton 2,636 22
RE -9 Ault -Highland 861 14
RE -10J Briggsdale 103
RE -12 Grover 124 MHS- 10
Total Student Enrollment 28,672
Total Est. 3 & 4 year olds with Disabilities ... 233
There are two Public school districts in Larimer County.
R -2J Thompson Valley 13,137
R-1 Poudre Valley 21,183
R-3 Park 1,399
There are two public school districts in Boulder County
RE -1J St. Vrain Valley 16,482
RE -2 Boulder Valley 24,658
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There are seven school districts in Adams
1 Mapleton
12 Northglenn-Thornton
14 Adams
27-J Brighton
29-J Bennet
31-J Strasburg
50 Westminister
County.
4,898
23,373
6,280
4,304
1,023
475
11,441
There are four school districts in Morgan County
RE -2(J) Brush
RE -3 Fort Morgan
RE -20(J) Weldona Valley
RE -SO Wiggins
There are four school districts in Logan County.
RE -1 Valley
RE -3 Frenchman
RE -4 Buffalo
RE -5 Plateau
1,490
2,991
112
584
2, 764
185
278
145
Mesa County has three public school districts.
49-J DeBeque 165
50 Plateau Valley 565
51 Mesa County Valley 20,100
Delta County has one public school district.
50-J Delta County 4,741
Montrose County has two public school districts.
RE -1J Montrose County 5,165
RE -2 West End 570
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OVERVIEW OF COLORADO CROPS AND ACTIVITY
(Excerpts from; Colorado Agricultural statistics, 1995 preliminary - 1994 revised, Colorado Department ofAgricullure)
Approximate Land Area: 66.4 Million Acres
Approximate Cropland area: 10.9 Million Acres
Approximate Irrigated Area: 3.2 Million Acres
Number of Farms and Ranches (1995): 25,000
Land in Farms and Ranches (1995): 32.7 Million Acres
Average Size of Farm and Ranch (1995): 1,308 Acres
Colorado Farm Income
The gross farm income for Colorado's 25,300 farm in operation during 1994 totaled $4.58 billion, down 4
percent from $4.78 billion generated from the 25,500 farms in operation during 1993.
Livestock and livestock's products continued to be the leading contributors to Colorado's cash receipts with
a total value of $2.78 billion in 1994. Receipts from cattle and calves accounted for 55.4 percent of the total
cash receipts from all commodities. Receipts from crops totaled $1.25 billion in 1994, representing 31.0
percent of the total. Wheat was the state's second leading contributor to cash receipts, followed by corn.
Milk remained the fourth leading contributor to cash receipts. Hay was fifth, potatoes ranked sixth, hogs
were seventh, sheep and lambs were eighth, onions were ninth and dry beans were tenth. Cash receipts from
the top ten commodities accounted for 90 percent of the total cash receipts from all commodities in 1994.
1995 Crop Review
Wheat was the most important crop in the state in terms of value. The value increased by 75 percent over
1994. Corn for grain was the second most important crop in the state in the value of production. All hay
droppedfrom the leading crop to the state's third leading crop, was 2 percent below the 1994 level. Lower
alfalfa yields offset the small increase in acres harvested resulting in lower production. All other hay was
up 4 percent.
The value of production of all potatoes was up 40 percent from the previous year. Fall potato production
was down 8 percent. This was the lowest yield since 1983. Summer potato production was down 12 percent.
Dry production decreased 19 percent. No value has yet been determined for the 1995 crop of sugar beets,
however; the yield was down 24 percent from a year earlier. This was the lowest production since 1985.
Barley production increased 34 percent, sorghum for grain decreased 35 percent and sunflower production
increased 3 percent from 1994. Winter seedings for the 1996 crops were up 3 percent from the 1995 crop.
Continued dry condition into May of 1996 has resulted in the highest number of winter acres abandoned
since 1983.
Summer Potatoes
The summer seasonal group of potatoes are produced throughout the northeastern area of the state. The
growth of the potato industry in both the northern and eastern sections of Colorado has made this area a
major contributor in the fresh and processed potato markets. Summer potatoes are planted from mid -April
through May and are harvested from mid -July through September. Most of the fresh market potatoes are
russet varieties and the processing potatoes are the larger white potato varieties that are best utilized in
making chips. Summer potatoes are also marketed through a federal -state marketing order administered
by the CPAC, Greeley office.
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Vegetable Crops
Vegetable producers in Colorado harvested fresh market and processing crops during 1995 which had a
total value of $106.9 million, down 7 percent from 1994. Acreage was up from 1994 for all crops except
spinach, sweet corn and processing tomatoes. The $106.9 million includes only nine vegetable crops for
which acreage and production estimates are prepared.
Production of dry storage onions in 1995 was up slightly from the previous year. The harvested area
increased 2 percent while the average yield was 1 percent below the 1994 average. The quantity of onions
expected to be marketed had an estimated value of $59 million, down 12 percent. Onions represented 58
percent of the total production and 55 percent of the total value from the nine crops.
Carrot production was second in terms of value of production and total production. Production increased
45 percent from the previous year. The total value more than doubled from 1994. Carrots represented 22
percent of the total value and 16 percent of the total production.
Lettuce was the third highest value vegetable crop produced in the state during 1995. Production was up
9 percent from the previous year, attributable to a 18 percent increase in acres harvested and favorable
weather. Lettuce represented 8 percent of the total production of the nine crops.
Sweet corn accounted for 5 percent of the total value and 6 percent of the total production. Harvested
acreage was down 6 percent. Spinach accounted for just less than 5 percent of the total value and 2 percent
of the production. Spinach production was down 30 percent as the harvested area decreased by 700 acres.
Cabbage production was down 44 percent due to a sharp drop in yields. Cucumbers for pickles production
was down 14 percent from 1994.
Fruit Crops
The apple crop was 35 percent below the 1994 crop. The total value was 32 percent lower than the 1994
crop/Apples represented 48 percent of the total value from the four fruit crops.
Peach production for 1995, was down 15 percent from the previous year and marked the first time in four
years that producers had their crop reduced by spring freezes. The value of the peach production
represented 44 percent of the total value from the four fruit crops.
Pear production in 1995 dropped 31 percent from the previous year, the total value of the utilized production
was down 9 percent from the 1994 crop. This drop was only slight because producers received a much
higher per unit price than last year. Pears represented 6 percent of the total value received from the four
fruit crops.
Tart Cherry production was down 20 percent from 1994. The utilized quantity was only 9 percent lower than
the utilized amount from the 1994 crop. The per unit price was up from 1994. The total value was 6 percent
above the 1994 price. Tart Cherries represented 2 percent of the total value received from the four fruit
crops
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North Eastern Colorado
The Northeast area of Colorado includes the counties of Morgan, Logan, Washington, Sedge wick, Phillips
and Yuma. Crops requiring farm workers are sugar beets, pickles, beans, potatoes, onions and a green
house in Brush. There are two principle migration waves, the first from mid -May into late July, for the sugar
beets. The sugar beet crops' acreage is estimated to be the same as last year. However; similar to Weld
County there is an increase in automation which will decrease the need for manual labor by approximately
10%. The second migrant impact is from mid -July to September for the potato season, requiring migrant
labor through mid -August. The onion harvest is in the month of August.
It is estimated that there are approximately 2700 farm workers in the area, with 65 eligible households for
the Migrant Head Start Program. The area is experiencing a high influx of solo -males. In the past year 16
active migrant families registered with the employment services. There are a high number of undocumented
families in the area, therefore; have not registered with the employment services. The undocumented
families primarily come from Guatemala. The Department of Education, Migrant Education Program
identified 113 migrant children. The Colorado Department of Health, Migrant Health Program provided
services for 100 migrant children younger than 5 years old
A large number of the farm workers working in the area are employed by the Excel Corporation Packing
Plant and therefore, do not qualify as migrants under the Migrant Head Start definition.
The Family Educational Network of Weld County provides Migrant Head Start Services for approximately
30 children ages 6 weeks through 4 years old.
The needs for migrant families in North Eastern Colorado are as follow:
1) A lack of affordable, adequate housing.
2) There are not adequate services for the migrant population. Plan de Salud del Valle opened a
health clinic which should have a positive impact in migrant health services.
3) There is a lack of bilingual staff in the service organizations.
4) There is high competition for field work, migrant farm workers are paid low salaries, and
working conditions are poor.
5) Child care does not meet the needs of the MSFW.
North Central Colorado
North Central Colorado consists of the following counties, Weld, Adams, Boulder, and Larimer. This area
is very rich agriculturally and the following crops only represent a portion of the produce from this area:
sugar beets, pickles, onions, potatoes, lettuce, spinach, corn, sweet grain, silage, and carrots. The total
estimated acreage is 234, 570. Of the aforementioned total, 196,000 acres for corn, sweet grain and silage
which require minimal manual labor.
Thirteen -hundred (1300) itinerant migrant farm workers are expected to come into the area for the summer
of 1997. The total farm worker population in this area is estimated at 10,500. The Colorado Department
of Education, Migrant Education Program identified 459 possibly eligible Migrant Head Start Children.
The Colorado Department of Health, Migrant Health Program provided services to 394 migrant children.
As is true in North Eastern Colorado, there is an increase of solo -males entering the area for work, and
fewer families migrating into the area. The itinerant workers begin arriving late April and leave early
October. The majority of the migrants arriving in April are males with their families joining them in June.
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The needs for migrant families in this area are:
1) Housing; only one labor camp is scheduled to serve families, the other labor camps will serve
solo -males.
2) Medical services are limited as funds are inadequate for the provision of proper staffing, health
supplies and follow-up. The local Migrant Health Clinics are inundated with migrant families and
only are able to provide minimal care. The areas of greatest concern are pre and pert -natal care,
immunizations of children, long term intervention and pesticide awareness.
3) There is high competition for work, wages are low, and working conditions generally are poor.
Western Slope
The Western Slope of Colorado is located west of the Continental Divide. The following counties will be
provided Migrant Head Start Services by FENWC, Delta, Mesa and Montrose. The primary crops in the
area consist of apples, cherries, peaches, broccoli, caulifower, sweet -corn, lettuce and grapes. Seventy
percent (70%) of the free crops are located in Delta County. The growing season runs from April through
October, with the peak season beginning the middle of June and ending mid -September. According to
grower surveys, local farm workers are involved in the planting and initial phases of crop production.
Mobile -migrants begin arriving into the area in mid -June and stay through the beginning of September. This
area is also seeing fewer families migrating into the area. The families arriving in the area tend to settle -out
and become active members of community.
It is estimated that there are approximately 1300 farm workers in the area, 95 migrant families with 150
children. The Colorado Department of Education, Migrant Education Program identified 108 eligible
migrant children. The Colorado Department of Health, Migrant Health Program served 108 eligible migrant
children.
The needs and issues for the migrant families in this area are:
. 1) High Pregnancy Rates
2) Medical/dental Care
3) Safe/Sanitary Housing
4) Spouse Abuse
5) Mental Health Services
6) Migrant Child Care
7) Transportation
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Number of farms and percentage of farm land mass
County
Number of Farms
Percentage offarm land mass
Weld
2,909
82%
Larimer
,
Boulder
Adams
Morgan
836
91%
Logan
897
91%
Mesa
1,325
20%
Delta
Montrose
812
31%
Crops: Usual planting and harvesting dates (Colorado Agricultural Statistic
Crop
Usual Planting
Date
Beginning of
Harvest
Most Active
Harvest Dates
Ending of
Harvest
*Dry Beans
May 20 - July 1
August 25
Sept. 5 - 15
October 10
*Summer
Potatoes
April 5 - May 10
July 25
Aug. 15 - Sept. 25
October 20
*Sugar Beets
April 1 - May 25
Oct. 1
Oct. 15 - Nov. 5
November 20
*Cabbage
April 5 - June 1
July 15
Aug. 1 - Sept 30
November 1
*Carrots
April 1 - July 5
August 1
Aug. 15 - Nov. 30
December 5
*Lettuce
Mar. 20 - July 10
June 10
June 15 - Sept. 15
October 1
Onions
Mar. 10 - Apr. 3
July 10
Aug. 1 - Sept 30
October 31
Spinach
April 1 - Aug. 1
June 20
July 20 - Sept. 1
September 30
Sweet Corn
April 1 - June 30
July 10
July 20 - Sept. 20
October 5
Apples
April 20 - May 10
August 5
Sept. 10 - Oct. 10
November 5
Peaches
April 5 - April 25
August 5
Aug. 15 - Sept. 5
September 20
Pears
April 20 - May 5
August 10
Aug. 15 - Sept. 10
September 20
Cherries, Tart
April 30
July 5
July 20 - July 30
August 5
arvested by machinery, however; migrant farm workers thin and weed these crops, and package in the warehouses.
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FAMILY INFORMATION - HEAD START, REGION VIII
Surveyed was a total of 660 eligible families, from 12 centers. currently enrolled the Head Start Program or
placed on the waiting list.
Number of Eligible Families Living in the Following Areas:
Greeley -338 Evans -51 Ault -6
Pierce -I1 Kersey -2 LaSalle -I3
Platteville -42 Brighton -17 Hudson -38
Frederick -6 Winsdor-1 Longmont -6
Firestone -9 Erie -2 Loveland -1
Milliken -37 Berthoud -I Ft. Morgan -1
Eaton -11
Gilcrest-17
Keenesburg-9
Dacono-14
Johnstown -38
Family Income:
$0.00-2,999 - 46 families 3,000-5999 - 132 families 6,000-8,999 - 73 families
9,000-11,999 - 72 families 12,000-15,999 - 89 families over $16,000 - 248 families
Number of Adults in Household who are Employed:
Zero adults employed - 157 One adult - 351
Two adults - 152
Number of Parents in the Home:
One -parent homes - 275 two -parent homes - 385
Language Snoken by the Family:
English - 404 Spanish - 168
Both eng/sp - 86 Chinese - 1
Ethnic Background:
Hispanic - 469 White - 184
Numbers of families receiving AFDC: 148
Educational Levels of Parents:
Mothers:
no education - 5
4th grade - 11
8th grade - 19
12th grade - 201
Fathers:
no education - 2
4th grade - 4
8th grade - 14
12th grade - 124
1st grade - 0
5th grade - 4
9th grade - 42
GED - 37
1st -0
5th grade - 6
9th grade - 19
GED - 6
Hebrew - 1
Asian - 1
2cd grade - 3
6th grade - 48
10th grade - 39
13+- 103
2cd grade - 4
6th grade - 34
10th grade - 23
13+-68
14
Black - 6
3rd grade - 7
7th grade 16
11th grade - 60
unknown - 53
3rd grade - 5
7th grade - 7
11th grade - 22
unknown - 53
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Number of children in the home less than 6 years old.
Under 1 - 59 1 year - 86 2 years - 111
4years-241 5years-212 6years-85
Total number in the family:
two - 51
six -67
ten -2
three - 140 four - 198
seven - 27 eight -7
eleven -3
Services needed by families:
food -112 computer class -49
clothing -40 parenting -49
ESL -42 Santa cops -2
dental -1 furniture -12
housing -28 child abuse -5
Medicaid -2 CPR -1
Spanish class -2
15
3 years - 132
five - 161
nine -4
GED classes -68
legal aid -9
LEAP -37
employment -13
mental health -16
day care -2
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FAMILY INFORMATION - MIGRANT HEAD START
Current Address:
Greeley -31
Eaton -5
Severance -2
Longmont -4
Brush -5
Home base Address:
Mission TX -7
Weslaco TX -2
Pharr TX -2
Donna TX -2
Dimmitt TX -I
Laredo TX -1
San Benito TX -1
Texas - 54
New Mexico - 2
Kansas - 1
Ohio - 1
California - 1
Gilcrest-7
Milliken -1
Ft Collins -3
Pt Valley -1
Wiggins -I0
LaSalle -2
Kersey -4
Ft Lupton -3
Frederick -0
Fort Morgan -8
Eagle Pass TX -14
El Paso TX -1
Los Indios TX -1
Lubbock TX -I
Alamo TX -2
Tokyo TX -3
Illinois -1
Arizona - 2
New Mexico - 2
Colorado - 15
Mexico - 79
Month Left Home base:
January -5 February- 11
May -25 June -19
September -0 October -0
Last Year -11
Month Expected to
January -0
May -I
September -11
Staying in area -19
Income of Family:
$0-1999 -14
55001-6000 - 20
$9001-10000 - 7
leave back home:
February -1
June -0
October -30
$2001-3000 - 18
$6001-7000 - 14
$10001-11000 -10
March -8
July -15
November -0
March -0
July -0
November -36
16
Ault -9
Pierce -I
Brighton -6
Synder -2
Homeless
Greeley -2
Harlingen TX -4
Brownsville TX -4
Edinburg, TX -3
La Villa TX -3
Rio Bravo TX -1
Carrizo Springs TX -I
April -11
August -1
December -0
April -I
August -0
December -7
$3001-4000 - 7
$7001-8000 -10
$11001-12000 - 4
$4001-5000 - 23
58001-9000 - 14
$over 12001 - 9
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Number ofpersons in the family:
2-10 3-24 4-26
8-3 9-1 10-0
Ethnic Background:
Hispanic - 152
5-25
11-2
6-10 7-5
12-0 13-0
White - 0 Native American - 4
Language spoken in the fami(v:
English - 5 Spanish - 93 Both EG/SP - 7
Cora - 2 Cora/Spanish -1
Number of Parents in the home:
One -32 Two -123
Number of parents employed in the home:
One -33 Two -123
Kikapoo -1
Foster Care/Guardian - I
Months parents are employed during the time period they are here:
January -8 February -13
May -43 June -80
September -65 October -46
March -19 April -30
July -88 August -83
November -19 December -9
(27 Families were first time migrants in the area and did not record the months worked, only the
current month of enrollment)
Ages of children in the home under the age of six:
under 1 year -27 (4) 1 year -31(1) 2 years -36
3 years -31 4 years -35 5 years- 4 (6) 6 years -(11)
()children not enrolled in the program by parent request or age requirement.
Education Level
None -3
Fourth -4
Eighth -5
Twelfth -8
Education Level
None -4
Fourth -1
Eighth -5
Twelfth -11
of The Father in the home:
First -0
Fifth -1
Ninth -15
GED-0
of The Mother in the home
First -0
Fifth -0
Ninth -13
GED-7
Second -4
Sixth -23
Tenth -5
Some college -0
Second -7
Sixth -28
Tenth -7
Some College -2
17
Third -6
Seventh -3
Eleventh -8
College -0
Third -7
Seventh -3
Eleventh -11
College -0
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Food -50
GED-3
ESL -2
WIC -6
Child Care -7
Social Services -3
Parenting Skills -2
Planned Parenthood -1
Home Repair/
Weatherization-4
ere identified needing and referrals given:
Computer Class -1 Mental Health -4
Clothing -40
Adult Health -23
Legal Assistance -11
Older Siblings Education -3
Hospital Bills Assistance -1
Housing -9
Dental -S
Transportation -9
Employment -25
Medicaid -11
Immigration -1
Furniture -22
Domestic Violence -I
Rent/Utilities- 1
Voc. Rehab -3
Public Ed Transp.-4
(Most Families received referrals via referral sent home. Only 11 files completed follow up and
documentation was noted on file.)
10 children did not receive a home visit to complete the Education Home Visit by Teaching Staff
2 families did not receive a home visit to Complete the Family Needs Assessment
16 families did not receive a home visit to complete the Family Needs Assessment and the Education
home visit. (Mostly the Fort Morgan Area).
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MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS
One third of the mothers receiving AFDC are illiterate and one half of welfare recipients require some
remedial education before they can be trained or employed.
Weld County has reported pregnancies in girls ten through nineteen years old.
30% of births were to women with less than a high school education.
31% of births were to unmarried women.
7% of the births were at a low birth weight.
32% of women received initial prenatal care after the first trimester of pregnancy.
The Infant mortality rate is 6%.
77% of the parent teens graduate from high school.
In 1995, there were 1,658 child abuse reports, the largest number were of neglect and physical abuse
Ton Problems Identified in Weld County Community Leaders Survey:
• Unemployment/Underemployment
• Teen Pregnancy
• Alcohol/Drug Abuse
• Family Violence/Abuse
• Poverty
Top Problems Identified for Weld County Households:
• Paying for Medical Insurance
• Paying for Doctor/Prescriptions
• Finding Employment
• Anxiety, Stress, Depression
• Difficulty in Budgeting
Affording Legal Help
. Low-income Household Problems
. Paying for Medical Insurance
. Paying for Doctor/Prescriptions
. Finding Work
. Difficulty in Budgeting
. Minority Needs
. Paying for Medical Insurance
. Paying for M.D./Prescriptions
. Difficulty in Budgeting
. Finding Work
Problems Identified by FENWC/Head Start Parents
Housing
• Medical/Dental Services (Primary care providers, affordable care)
• Education - both the quality of public education and adult educational opportunities.
• Legal Assistance
Affordable Legal Assistance
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Problems Identified by FENWC Staff
• Gangs
Homelessness/Housing
• Teenage Pregnancy
Limited Recreational Activities
• Substance Abuse
Housing continues to be a concern in Weld County. There are limited low to moderate income housing units
in the vicinity. The waiting lists are lengthy. Families wait from six months up to two years before they are
place in affordable housing. The current vacancy rate in Weld County is 3.3%.
Community Health Clinics are available within Weld County. Sunrise Community Health Clinic in Greeley,
provides services to families in northern Weld County, The Children's Clinic focuses on providing services
to children in the community. Plan de Salud del Valle provides services to families in southern Weld County,
and the Weld County Health Department has services available to all families within Weld County. There
however, are gaps within the system. The Sunrise Clinic in Greeley has had to implement a waiting list in
Greeley because their funding level does not meet the increasing demand for low cost medical services.
Emergency services and treatment are referred to North Colorado Medical Center's Emergency Room. There
also is a need for affordable medical care, primary care providers and medical insurance for those families
who do not qualify for Medicaid.
Mental Health services in Weld County are lacking. Persons in need of services have to wait for an average
of six weeks to be seen at the Weld Mental Health Clinic, unless they are in a crisis situation. Weld Mental
Health provides services on a sliding fee scale basis to Weld County residents; however, the majority of
services are to clients in Northern Weld County, and minimal services are available in Southern Weld
County.
Transportation is also an issue in Weld County, especially in the rural areas. There is a bus system within
the City of Greeley that reaches to Evans. The Division of Human Services, Mini -Van system provides
services to families in the rural areas; however, the families must be attached to a program who has
contracted Mini -Van services. Families without transportation have to rely on family members and friends
for transportation in order to receive services.
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PROGRAM IMPACTING ISSUES
Internal Issues:
The following issues have been identified through our internal monitoring system, these concerns affect both
the Regional and Migrant Head Start Programs.
• There is not a wait list of at least 10%. Migrant Head Start has not met funded enrollment.
Case -management of families has not consistently met the needs of families.
• Multi -cultural classroom supplies and curriculum are inadequate.
• The dental component (HS) is still struggling to engage enough dentists to provide the full range of
required services for Head Start eligible children. There is a lack of dentists accepting Medicaid
patients.
• There is a need to hire a Disabilities Specialist who can ensure that services are provided for all
children (particularly MHS), and coordinate with and monitor LEA activities.
▪ Information is not consistently input into the information system, therefore; making it very difficult
to collect and analyze information for planning purposes.
State/Community Issues:
The following issues have been identified by the program via involvement on boards, coalitions, etc., and
also from tracking legislation and policy which affect children and families.
• Welfare Reform, to date Colorado does not have an approved plan.
• Immigration Legislation, our programs provide services to a significant number of families who may
not be documented, or whose are citizens and their parents are not documented or naturalized.
• There is a significant reduction of funding available to the State of Colorado, Department of Health
and Environments, Migrant Health Program. This will have a tremendous impact on our ability to
deliver the scope of health services offered to MHS families in the past.
▪ A possible change in the number of children served by the Colorado Preschool Program. There is
legislation requesting an expansion of slots from the state, and there is also discussion among
legislatures regarding the validity of the program.
• The resistance of the State Department of Education and the Local Education Agencies to provide
necessary services to children with disabilities during the summer months, particularly the migrant
population.
A 38% decrease of funds to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, Migrant Health
Program, and the directive that they not financially coordinate with Migrant Head Start and Migrant
Education.
• Due to changes in the Federal Budget, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Child
Care and Adult Food Program will only reimburse programs for a maximum of three meals, rather
then four meals. This will have a significant impact on our Migrant Head Start Budget.
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Information was collected from the following sources:
United States Bureau of the Census
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Colorado Department of Health and Environment, Migrant Health Program
Colorado Department of Education
Local Migrant Education Programs
Local Counties, Departments of Social Services
Colorado Children's - "Kids Count"
United Way - Weld County, Mesa County
Local Chambers of Commerce
Economic Development Action Program, Weld County
Weld Information and Referral Services
Olathe Housing Authority
Larimer County Farm Worker Housing Work Group
The Program Information Reports - Head Start, Migrant Head Start
Parent Survey's
Family Needs Assessments
Children Enrollment Forms
Staff Surveys
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From
Weld County Board of
County Commissioners
Walter J. Speckman U
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Date June 4, 1997
Head Start Expansion Request
Subject:
Presented before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners for approval is a request for
expanding our Head Start Program by sixty (60) children. The request includes coordinated
efforts with local child providers, per federal request, to provide for full-day/full year
programming. The total federal amount requested for expansion is $272,252.00.
If further information is needed, please contact Tere Keller-Amaya at extension 3342.
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