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Home My WebLink About991087.tiff • RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM 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 Migrant Head Start Program 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, to the Department of Health and Human Services, Migrant Branch, commencing July 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2001, 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 Migrant Head Start Program 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, to the Department of Health and Human Services, Migrant Branch, 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 17th day of May, A.D., 1999.. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 44./ LD COUNTY, COLO ADO ATTEST: ) . a . Hall, air Weld County Clerk to t Brim \ / ' ce ,r ' arbafa J. Kirkmeyer Pro-Tem BY: t- G /L/ Deputy Clerk to the , .- `& / : r �—� Georg E. xter APP S TO FORM: 2, U.C.t> M. J. eile my mrome9 'l �Q.G(tc Glenn Vaad 991087 (Y . HR0070 ° MEMORANDUM TO: Weld County Board of County Commissioners O FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, � jet • Department of Human Services WWW COLORADO DATE: May 17, 1999 SUBJECT: Migrant Head Start Expansion Presented before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners is a proposal to the Department of Human Services, Head Start Bureau to expand the Migrant Head Start Program by sixty-two (62)children. The expansion request is for $629,347. For further information please contact Tere Keller-Amaya at extension 3342. 991087 APPLICATION FOR OMB Approval No. 0348-0043 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2. DATE SUBMITTED Applicant Identifier 90CM01.36 1.TYPE OF SUBMISSION: . 3.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE State Application Identifier Application . Preapplication 9 0 C M 013 6 O Construction ' O Construction 4. DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier lon•Construction • ❑Non-Construction 9 0 C M 013 6 5.APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Nam f p i d Linunty., fturl.d_n S p r v i r p S ( Organizational Unit: F am i l V E du c a t i n n AY e° w 4'k of Address(give ciry,•county,state,and zip code!: Name and telephone number of person to be contacted on matters involving this '_'5R1. 1g t 8iith Avenue application (give area Walter J . Speckman Greeley CO 80632 ( 970 ) 353-3800 6. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IEIN): 7.TYPE OF APPLICANT: !enter appropriate letter in box! 8 , 4 � 6 ,0 0 , 0 8 1 3 A.State H.Independent School Dist. B.County I. State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning 8. TYPE OF APPLICATION: C.Municipal J. Private University D.Township K. Indian Tribe O New [3 Continuation 0 Revision E.interstate L.Individual 1 F.Intermunicipal M. Profit Organization If Revision, enter appropriate tenurial in box(es1 'r�i ❑ G.Special District N. Other (Specify) A. Increase Award B. Decrease Award C. Increase Duration 9,NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: 0. Decrease Duration Other!specify!: DHHS/ACF/ACYF/Migrant Branch 10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: Migrant Head Start Project q 3 ' 6 0 0 Expansion TITLE: Migrant NPad start 12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT(Cities, Counties,Stares,erc.): Colorado ( State-wide ) 13. PROPOSED PROJECT 1 14.CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: Start Date Ending Date • a.Applicant - b.Project 7/ 1/00 6/3-9/0.1 • 15. ESTIMATED FUNDING: 16. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER a. Federal 12372 PROCESS? 4 .00 *** 62C1 . 14.7 a. YES. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE b. Applicant TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR 157 , 337 •00 REVIEW ON: c. State 00 DATE d. Local $ .00 ,. b. NO. O PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O. 12372 a. Other $ ,00 O OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR REVIEW f. Program Income $ 17. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? O Yes If'Yes,'attach art explanation. O XNo g, TOTAL ' .00 736 ,684 18. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. a.Typed_Name of Authorized Representative b. Title a hone ar bale K. Hall , Board of Coutny Commissioners �.Y i8? t '-4000 d. Sign ur f AUtI i tatty/ e. Date Signed O6//7/99 1 i Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 424?REV 4921 Authorized for Local Reproduction Prescnbed by OMB Circular A•102 i N Q r-- b Ql 1. O ^ o co ,,D . 1- o (Ni co M co I— cr (., co O ... M M l0 m 4 V lD r- t` a .. .. ^ C- a I` cm I,D O cr .--I LiD .. Ln CO O', I-- r-. .. Q in r1 ,-t Q N yA in. N N An. y 7F O I V r N 3 m c r '-I CS co CO N— m N. `n "2 co co co ≥ 9 i-) M 0"), 0 0 L.0I lDI .--1 .--I LL 2 O. LU 4 N N N 4? 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Q Q I— m U a CL in C • • M 04 O ui b n OMB Approval No. 0348-0040 ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0043), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance Act of 1973, as amended(29 U.S.C. §794),which prohibits and the institutional, managerial and financial capability discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended(42 U.S.C. §6101- of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management 6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e) and completion of the project described in this the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L. 92- application. 255), as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and of United States, and if appropriate, the State, through Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of any authorized representative, access to and the right to 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to examine all records,books, papers, or documents related nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; to the award; and will establish a proper accounting (g)§§ 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 system in accordance with generally accepted (42 U.S.C.290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating to accounting standards or agency directives. confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h) 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from Tide VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to non-discrimination in the using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other conflict of interest, or personal gain. nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the (i)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the which may apply to the application. awarding agency. 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act 7. Will comply,or has already complied,with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and of 1970 (42 U.S.C. H 47284763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646) one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes 6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to regardless of Federal participation in purchases. nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)Tide VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L.88-352) 8. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color Act(5 U.S.C. §§ 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the or national origin; (b) Tide IX of the Education political activities of employees whose principal employment Amendments, and1685-1686),of 1972, as amended chro (20 U.S.C. §§ 1n on1- activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 1683, and which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Previous Edition Usable Standard Form 424B(Rev. 4/92) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 Authorized for Local Reproduction I. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the 12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a - 7), the 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1271 et seq.) related to protecting Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §§276c and 18 U.S.C. components or potential components of the national §§874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety wild and scenic rivers system. Standards Act(40 U.S.C. §§327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction 13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance subagreements. with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance (identification and protection of historic properties), and purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.). requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood 14. Will comply with P.L.93-348 regarding the protection of insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and human subjects involved in research, development, and acquisition is $10,000 or more. related activities supported by this award of assistance. 11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be 15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) environmental quality control measures under the pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91- blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification activities supported by this award of assistance. of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) 16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4801 et seq.) which with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or with the approved State management program developed rehabilitation of residence structures. under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (0 conformity of Federal 17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and actions to State (Clear Air)Implementation Plans under compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Section 176(c)of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended Act of 1984 or OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of (42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of Institutions of Higher Learning and other Non-profit underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Institutions. Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93- 523);and(h)protection of endangered species under the 18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L.93- Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies 205). governing this program. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE Chair .----1.-31dielf2,0-' APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED Weld County Board oft Commissioners 05/17/99 Human Services Department, Family Educational Network of Weld County Standard Form 4248(Rev.4/92)back Certification Regarding Lobbying Certification for Contracts , Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any 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 , grant, loan or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence and officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, and officer or employee of Congress , or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying, " in accordance with its instructions . (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was place when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352 , title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10, 000 and not more than $100, 000 for each such failure. Weld County Board of Commissioners Human Services Department Or anization e iL/j Chair CL/__1 Z_/__99 Authorized Signatu e Title Date Dale K. Hall NOTE: If Disclosure Forms are required, please contact: Administration for Children and Families Administration for Children, Youth, and Families/HSB P. O. Box 1182, Washington, D.C. 20013 ATTN: Lynda Perez Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters—Primary Covered Transactions Instructions for Certification 1 . By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary participant is providing the certification set out below. 2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction. 3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. 4. The prospective primary participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 5. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 6. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment . under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction. 7. The prospective primary participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tie- covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs. 9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default. ************ Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters--Primary Covered Transactions (1) The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal 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 governmental entity (Federal, State or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or default. (2) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transactions Instructions for Certification 1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. 3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or had become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, have the meaning set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, [[Page 33043]] should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without . modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the list of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs. 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification regi 'red by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a. participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility an Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transactions (1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. (2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988: 45 CFR Part 76, Subpart, F. Sections 76.630(c) and (d)(2) and 76.645(a)(1) and (b) provide that a Federal agency may designate a central receipt point for STATE-WIDE AND STATE AGENCY-WIDE certifications, and for notification of criminal drug convictions. For the Department of Health and Human Services, the central pint is: Division of Grants Management and Oversight, Office of Management and Acquisition, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 517-D, 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201. Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Instructions for Certification) 1. By signing andlor submitting this application or grant agreement,the grantee is providing the certification set out below. 2. The certification set out below is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements ci the Drug-Free Workplace Act,the agency, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 3. For grantees other than individuals, Alternate I applies. 4. For grantees who are individuals,Alternate II applies. 5. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 6. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (ot parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a masa transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert hails or radio studies), 7. if the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant,the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (sea paragraph five). 8. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular,to the following definitions from these rules: Controlled substance means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 912) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); Conviction means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both. by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; Criminal drug statute means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use. or possession of any controlled substance, Employee means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: () All direct charge employees; (i) All indirect charge employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant: and. (iii) Temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll.This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, • even if used to meet a matching requirement: consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subreciprents or subcontractors in covered workplaces). Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Alternate I. (Grantees Other Than Individuals) The grantee certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against emr'oyees for violation of such prohliition; (b) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -- (1)The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace: (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will — (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; (e) Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices, Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under paragraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -- (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f). (B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check O if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. Alternate II. (Grantees Who Are Individuals) • (a) The grantee certifies that, as a condition of the grant, he or she will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity with the grant; (b) If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, he or she will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the conviction, to every grant officer or other designee, unless the Federal agency designates a central point for the receipt of such notices. When notice is made to such a central point, it shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant. [55 FR 21690, 21702, May 25, 1990] Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke Public Law 103-227, Part C - Environmental Tobacco Smoke, also known as the Pro-Children Act of 1994 (Act), requires that smoking not be permitted in any portion of any indoor facility owned or leased or contracted for by any entity and used routinely or regularly for the provision of health, day care, education, or library services to children under the age of 18, if the services are funded by Federal programs either directly or through State or local governments, by Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. The law does not apply to children's services provided in private residences, facilities funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, and portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment. Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1000 per day and /or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. By signing and submitting this application the applicant/grantee certifies that will comply with the requirements of the Act. The applicant/grantee further agrees that it will require the language of this certification be included in any subawards which contain provisions for children's services and that all subgrantees shall certify accordingly. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY BUDGET NARRATIVE MIGRANT HEAD START EXPANSION Program Year 2000 Personnel: $363,260 Pays for staff gross salaries for eight months. Fringe Benefits: $30,695.00 Pays for fringe benefits for regular employees at the following rates: • FICA .0620 x salary • Medicare .0145 x salary • Disability .0051 x salary • Life Insurance .00029 x 3 x salary • Retirement .06 x salary • Worker's Compensation .0068 x Teacher's salaries .0916 x Aides' salaries .0049 x Admin. Staff salaries • Health & Dental $1,855/staff/year (Retirement, disability, and life insurance are only available to full-time employees.) Staff Travel: $1,175.00 Pays for staff to attend Regional, National Conferences and other out-of state conferences, related to job performance. Supplies: $30,000.00 Pays for consumable classroom supplies to include teaching materials, construction paper, paint, etc., also pays for replacement costs associated with wear and tear of books, manipulatives, etc., and cleaning supplies. We provide Medical/Dental supplies that include first aide kits, toothbrushed and other necessary medical equipment. We also provide kitchen supplies that include plated, thermometers. We also pay for any special equipment necessary to adapt to children with disabilities within this line item, i.e.,: special spoons, chairs, etc. We also include the costs of consumable office supplies in this line item. The budget amount for this proposal was based on historical costs incurred by the FENWC Programs. Contractual: $42,160.00 The contractual line item pays for contractual expenses,for direct services for children and families, with local physicians, health clinics, North Range Behavioral Health Center (mental health), dentists, and nutrition contracts. These costs include (but are not limited to): screenings, medical exams/treatment by a doctor, dental exams/treatment with a dentist. Mental Assessments and care for children and families, plus training for and consultation with staff. Services for the additional children will be added onto our current contracts. Again, the costs were based upon historical costs incurred by the program. Other: $64,240.00 Covers the following costs: Child Liability Insurance -Our insurance is with Fritts Insurance Company, at$3.80 per child. 3.80 x 70=$266.00 Child Travel - Vehicle Operating Expenses -the Weld County Department of Transportation will be providing transportation for the children. Charges for this service are based on the number of miles and the time we are transporting a child. We include transportation to appointments for children with disabilities enrolled in the Head Start program. These costs include; driver time, maintenance and repair, and gas. The cost was figured based upon historical information of the average cost per child for transportation is$755/year x 70 =$52,840.00. Field Trips - (Monthly) Includes a trip to the Denver and such local attractions as the Pumpkin Farm, libraries, etc. $3.00 x 70 x 9 months=$1,890.00. Local Staff Mileage - Staff mileage is paid at$.27 per mile for staff to travel to the sites for monitoring and training purposes. We reimburse staff for recruitment of eligible Head Start participants, home visits, in-state, training, meetings, etc. Approximately 500 miles per staff member- 3,000 x $.27 =810.00. Nutrition and Food - Pays for meal costs not covered by funds received through the Child Adult Care Food Program for USDA reimbursement for meals, and for the costs of adult meals for teachers, teacher aides, and volunteers who are participate in mealtime activities. $13,924.00 Parent Activities - Covers the cost for Parent Meetings and Parent Trainings that include travel reimbursements and child care costs. $10.00 x 70 =$700.00. PA 20 Training and Technical Assistance-This category pays for staff training, primarily focused on higher education and certification. $2,800 ($350.00 x 8). START-UP FUNDS BUDGET NARRATIVE Supplies: $24,000.00 Pays for four classrooms to be set up with supplies which include, but are not limited to:tables, chairs, cribs, water tables, shelves, dramatic play equipment, manipulatives, gross motor equipment (tri-cycles), cubbies, books music supplies and instruments, and other materials necessary for classroom set-up. These costs again are based upon historical costs. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS/NON-FEDERAL MATCH Volunteer Hours: $91,861.00 Donated Services: $40,000.00 Weld County Donated Indirect Costs: $25,476.00 TOTAL: $157,337.00 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY MIGRANT HEAD START EXPANSION PROPOSAL Project Summary/Abstract The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC), 1551 North 17 Avenue/P.O. 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). FENWC's programs are supported by the Head Start framework. FENWC currently serves 477 Head Start eligible children (September through mid-June),250 Migrant Head Start children (June through September),and 88 State funded eligible children. We are asking to increase our enrollment by sixty-two children, targeting monolingual Spanish-speaking seasonal farmworker children ages 0-4, and rural children for an additional $629,347.00, to our on- going Migrant Head Start budget. Start-up costs will consist of $24,000.00 for classroom supplies and small equipment. FENWC will provide $157,337.00, in matching contributions. The United States Department of Agriculture, Child Adult Food Care Program will provide reimbursement of approximately $25,000.00 for food and nutrition services. An increase of forty (62) children will occur at a combination of centers in Greeley, Olathe and Grand Junction. We are proposing to add 32 infants and toddlers (4 classrooms) and 30 preschool age children (2 classrooms) FENWC works with numerous agencies to identify the needs of families, and determine eligibility according to funding sources. We individualize programs so that they are responsive to the needs of each child and family. The following services are available to families and children through FENWC. Education Services. Individual Development Plans (IDP's) 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 education is provided to the parents to promote sound physical and mental child development. Disabilities Services/Mental Health Services. Children with disabilities are identified and services are provided for them. Once a child is identified as being in need of disabilities services, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed using a multi-disciplinary team approach, which includes parental input. Once the IEP is developed, appropriate services, resources and supports are provided to meet the needs of the child and family in conjunction with the Local Education Agency. Family/Community Partnerships. Family/Community Partnerships works directly with various social agencies to obtain needed assistance for families; to provide them with social services, educational and employment training,and to enable them to improve the quality and condition of their lives. A Family Partnership Agreement (FPA) is completed with each family so that they may receive the support, resources, and services necessary to assist them reach the goals they have established for themselves and their families. 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 to 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. The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC) is committed to providing at- risk children and families with a developmentally appropriate,comprehensive program that will promote self-esteem, foster social-competence, develop independence, and enable children and families to experience future successes. Funding for FENWC comes primarily from Federal Grants, Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration of Children and Families/Head Start Bureau. Other funding sources come from the State of Colorado, Colorado Preschool Program, passed through local school districts. Children may qualify for services 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 sites located throughout Weld County. The Department of Human Services (DHS), the umbrella agnecy for FENWC, is a comprehensive,integrated human service agency under the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. The Department of Human Services has served the Weld County Community as a Community Action Agency since 1978. It is the designated agency under the Community Services Block Grant. The Department of Human Services has under its umbrella: The Family Educational of Weld County (Head Start, Migrant Head Start Programs, and State Funded Early Childhood Education Programs), Employment Services of Weld County, and the Area Agency on Aging. See Appendices. 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. The Family Educational Network of Weld County 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, help them in finding employment, and to provide or refer out for any support services needed. Therefore, it may be stated that 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)Medical/Dental/Mental Health Services, 2) Nutritional Services, 3) Social Services, and 4) Parent Related Services. The Family Educational Network of Weld County also encourages active pareni. 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 their child. The Family Educational Network of Weld County currently provides Migrant Head Start services to families in Northern Colorado with sites in the following locations: 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. Frederick- Serves the towns and rural areas of Firestone, Frederick, Dacono, Erie, Mead, and parts of Platteville. Fort Morgan- Which served the towns of Fort Morgan, Brush and Wiggins. Grand Junction - Provides services to children in Mesa County. Olathe - Serves the counties of Montrose and Delta. COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT (see attached Community Assessment for statistical! data) The recent Community Assessments and Planning Teams Reports have reinforced the assumption that despite good interagency collaboration and networking, Colorado still does not meet the needs of farmworker families identified with risking factors. FENWC, is in involved in many planning and coordinated activities in the community. These activities include: Conducting a Community Youth Health Care Needs Assessment in conjunction with the Children's Clinic and the North Colorado Medical Center, and attending many coalitions/committees at the local level including: the Immunization Coalition, Weld County Health Coalition, Early Childhood Advisory Councils for three school districts, Weld County Capacity Building Grant Advisory Committee, Weld Information and Referrals Services - Child Care Resource and Referral Agency„ Northern Colorado Migrant Coalition, Local Interagency Coordinating Council/Child Find, Aims Community College Early Childhood Advisory Council and other local state boards and councils. These groups work at analyzing gaps and needed services in the community to develop plans by which they can create services and resources to better meet the demands of the community. FENWC has agreements with local child care facilities in Greeley to provide wrap-in services for children in need of extended care. The current Community Assessment/Parent Survey indicated that thirty-one percent (31%) of FENWC children need extended care. Of that 31%, 50% are cared for by family and neighbors 26% by family day care homes, while 14% are cared for in large day care facilities. FENWC assists families receive child care subsidies from the local Departments of Social Services, provides child transportation to child care locations and communicates with day care providers regarding child issues to ensure a continuum of care. There are many child care options for the residents of Weld County. There are currently thirty (30) licensed large day care centers in the county and 390 licensed family day care homes caring for 2336 children. There is a need for day care for an estimated 4000 children, (50% or more are school age). Ninety percent of the day care settings accept reimbursement from the Child Care Assistance Programs administered by the Weld County Department of Social Services. Information provided by the Child Care Resource and Referral Network indicate that day care centers are operating at seventy percent (70%) capacity, and day care homes are operating at eighty percent(80%) capacity. Because of these determinations we will continue in our current double-session model and coordinate day care services within the community. We evaluate our model annually to ensure we truly meet the needs of the family and the community. Each preschool classroom (15 children) will have one teacher and one teacher aide for an adult child ratio of 1:8. Each Infant and Toddler classroom (8 children) will have 2 teachers, and one teacher aide for an adult:child ratio of 1 :3The Island Grove Center will have one teacher and two teacher aides in order to maintain the same adult:child ratio. Every classroom per FENWC policy has at a minimum of one hired adult who speaks Spanish. There is also a Service Coordinator (Center Director) at each center. In efforts to retain qualified staff, we have a progressive Professional Development Plan (see appendices) and encourage internal promotion and growth. The salaries and benefit packages of FENWC are also very competitive in order to retain staff and again encourage professional growth. Following is a summary of the most current (November 1998) Wage Comparability Study: POSITION FENWC WELD COUNTY ECE FENWC WELD COUNTY ENTRY PROGRAMS TOP ECE LEVEL AVERAGE ENTRY SALARY PROGRAMS SALARY LEVEL SALARY AVERAGE TOP SALARY Center Director/Service $10.39 $9.31 $11.75 $9.95 Coordinator Teacher $9.27 $6.89 $10.48 $9.30 Teacher $6.94 $5.30 $7.84 $6.37 Assistant A full benefit package is paid to FENWC Employees which includes:Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Paid Sick and Vacation Time, and Flexible Spending Accounts. The vast majority of ECE Programs have limited benefi[ packages. New staff will be hired by May 1 , 2000 and training will commence at such time, so that new staff will be prepared to accept children and families. Training is provided to all staff on a monthly basis relative to the program and issues that staff have identified as their training priorities. Staff must also adhere to FENWC's Professional Development Plan. Financial assistance and other necessary support is provided to staff so that they may be successful in their professional growth. Parents will receive remedial, vocational and basic education as well as employment training to ensure employability. We will continue to recruit non-English speaking children, due to the increasing need for non-English speaking students to be proficient in English. Currently, 90% of FENWC Migrant Head Start eligible children speak Spanish as their primary language due to the large agricultural base in the community. Also, Migrant Head Start children whose families wish to remain in the area receive priority enrollment into the Regional Head Start Programs. Per current policies of the Family Educational Network of Weld County no child is denied services based on disability. The Migrant Head Start Program will follow this policy and provide services to eligible children regardless of disability. The Family Educational Network of Weld County currently coordinates services for children with disabilities with the local education agencies and the Child Find Agency. If services are not available to children via these agencies, we will write contracts with additional therapists to ensure that appropriate services are provided to the child and family. The Family Educational Network of Weld County in partnership with Employment Services of Weld County has installed a wide-area network, which includes adult educational curricula at all of our Migrant Head Start Centers. Within this model there is computerized educational curricula (GED and ESL, along with remedial education and computer literacy), at each of our centers. Depending upon the needs identified on the Family Partnership Agreement, parents can receive remedial, vocational, and basic education as well as employment training to ensure employability. We will provide monolingual non- English speaking families with English as a Second Language classes. Upon mastery in the English language, families can proceed into remedial and vocational education to promote self-sufficiency and employability. Adults can achieve the educational level of high school graduation or GED. Many of our families will move onto vocational or higher education. With an increased literacy level, it will be possible for parents to continue their education and/or receive vocational or other training leading to gainful employment and leave the welfare and public assistance rolls. APPROACH The goals of the program are as follow: 1 . Provide comprehensive programs to newly enrolled families which address their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs which will encourage a healthy environment for the growth and development of the child and family. 2. Implement an immersion program for new families which provides Service Coordinators to be advocates for the families and assist in obtaining the services and support necessary to become self-sufficient while providing the family unit with skills they need to make healthy decisions that promote self-sufficiency. 3. Provide new parents and other family members opportunities to gain skills that encourage a healthy learning and growing environment for all family members. 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All employment and training programs will follow established federal, state and local standards. Employment services also may include a battery of employment and training assessments such as General Aptitude Test Battery(GAT-B)which provides a complete assessment of aptitudes, abilities, skills and interests. A short and long range plan will be developed to assist the family member develop strategies to reach their goals. • Family Literacy/Education and Remediation is strongly encouraged for all parents who lack a GED or the basic skills for employment. Participants lacking a high school education can be enrolled in GED/ABE classes or remediation activities. These will be provided by the FENWC Literacy in Technology Program. FENWC has implemented a Wide Area Network literacy project. This system includes computerized adult literacy programs and General Education Diploma (GED) programs, at all twelve of our sites. Families may go to one of our neighborhood centers and complete course work. Assessments and testing are coordinated with Employment Services of Weld County,Aims Community College, and the University of Northern Colorado. Families that are not comfortable with technological learning will be referred to programs such as Right to Read, Aims Community College, and other agencies providing literacy programs. • Management of Information is also incorporated into FENWC's technological system. We are utilizing the HSFIS system. This system has been installed, on our Wide Area Network and each remote location can add and access information pertinent to their families and children. This system enables our program to have minute to minute updates regarding the status of families and issues in our program. E-mail is also available at each site and has proven to improve communication within the program. • Supportive Services are available to assist families participate successfully in programs identified on the Family Partnership Agreement. These services include, but are not limited to, assistance with child care and transportation. The Department of Human Services operates a county-wide transportation system whicn will be at the disposal of all families participating in the program. • Services for Children with Disabilities and Transitional Services(for typical children, as well as children with disabilities) are coordinated with the Local Education Agencies (LEA's), including Part C. The LEA's provide direct therapeutic services to children on-site, in their classrooms. LEA's provide training and consultation to parents and staff. The LEA is engaged in regular lesson planning with our teachers to ensure that the child's individual needs are included. FENWC works with elementary schools to develop transitional plans for children entering kindergarten. • Professional Development is provided to our staff in conjunction with Aims Community College. Currently, many staff are enrolled in college level courses and receive college credits toward the completion of an Associate Degree. Aims Community College has worked with FENWC to establish a program which meets CDA standards. In a recent development, the National Office of Head Start has reviewed the criteria and course work established by Aims and determined that our program can use the ECE Certificate from Aims Community College in lieu of the CDA, as the minimum teacher requirement. Their certificate meets all of the criteria of the CDA, therefore; saving our program $350.00, for each CDA Assessment. This plan will also, help us exceed the 2003 minimum standard of having 50% of teaching staff certified with a minimum of an Associates Degree. All of the activities and services discussed are appropriate to meet the individual needs of the family to support the realization of their family goals. All of the services offered to families are available to families in Spanish as well as English. Our most current program review (February, 1999) noted as a strength our multi-cultural/lingual skills and environment. The Head Start model and philosophy will be the fundamental guiding principles to ensure comprehensive child and parent development programs are consistent with established standards. Upon acceptance of this proposal all children can be recruited and enrolled into the program by June 15, 2000. Children are accepted based on the following priorities: 1) agriculture related income (51%or more) and age eligibility(lower incomes/hardships first) and most recent move, 2) referrals from Child Protection, 3) children with disabilities, or 4) mono-lingual Spanish speaking children, and 5) children scoring low on their developmental screening, or having health concerns. An Application Approval Board meets at least one time per month to approve applications and ensure that the neediest of the needy are accepted in the program, and that all applications are complete with the required elements. The Approval Board consists (at a minimum) of the Family/Community Partnership Specialist, one Service Coordinator, at least one parent, the Health Specialist, and the Disability Services Specialist. Beyond adhering to the minimum rules and regulations that have been established by HHS/ACF/Head Start Performance Standards, FENWC also adheres to the Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Children Birth Through Age 8, established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Child Care Services, Licensing Standards (a'I of our centers are licensed); and the Colorado Department of Education's Quality Standards. Currently, eight of our twelve centers are NAEYC Accredited. The remaining four will be accredited by May, 2000. The teachers and staff employed will meet at a minimum the qualifications recognized by the Department of Health and Human Services/ACF/Head Start Bureau (see attached Position Descriptions). Teachers will have the minimum qualification of the CDA cr equivalent. Additional classroom staff will meet the minimum requirements established by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements. All classrooms will be staffed with a minimum of one person fluent in the primary language of the child and be culturally sensitive. Training needs will be identified for each employee, documented and tracked through their performance appraisal. Once the supervisor has approved the training plan it will go tc the Career Development Council for approval so that financial support may be provided to the employee. The Family Educational Network of Weld County has always promotea and supported professional growth and development of its employees. Parents will be involved at the center level as volunteers, observers, and as members of the Center Committee which elects members to the Migrant Head Start Parent Policy Council. The Center Committees are involved directly in program planning and makes recommendations to the Parent Policy Council for approval and ratification. (See appendices for Policy Council approval of this proposal). All parent meetings and training:; are scheduled to be convened at times which meet parent/family needs. The responsibilities of the Parent Policy Council will include, but not be limited to: a) assistance in the coordination and development of services where gaps exist; b) monitor fiscal and client activity; c) on-going monitoring and evaluation; d) act as a liaison to the community to represent the program on community boards, task forces, etc; e) approve program policy, hiring and firing; and f) actively participate in program planning. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC)as mentioned is engrossed in community activities relative to children and family. As well as operating Early Childhood Educational programs, FENWC has also operated programs funded by the local Department of Social Services, Family Preservation, and a training grant secured in cooperation with the local community college. The Division of Human Services (see appendices for organizational charts), because of its unique comprehensive nature, should be considered a strong candidate for the receipt of this grant. As mentioned under the umbrella agency, there exist adult and youlh employment, education and remediation programs, early childhood and family programs, and programs for the aging population. As well as, having many pieces in place to carry out the services stipulated in this grant, The Department of Human Services has the linkages within the community to accelerate participant progress. With the linkages of this organization, the Head Start Program has the ability to identify gaps, and strengthen collaborative efforts within Weld County, and to work with families in need or at risk of being in need. The Department of Human Services has developed a favorable reputation within local, state and federal circles for its ability to administer creative programs that have proven to be successful. Many programs under the auspices of The Department of Human Services are and have been considered model programs because of their effectiveness and high quality. The Department of Human Services, Family Educational Network of Weld County has operated the Head Start Program since 1974. Since its inception, it has grown from serving 85 children yearly to serving 477 Head Start eligible children in 1999, 386 eligible Migrant Head Start children (serving infants and toddlers as well as preschoolers), and 88 state funded preschool children. With all programs in place, FENWC now provides services to more than 950 children and families per year. In addition, FENWC currently has in place the structures and linkages, which when expanded and augmented by this proposal, will be able to provide quality services while minimizing start up and administrative costs. Due to the diversity of funding streams found within the Weld County Department of Human Services, there are mechanisms in place to monitor, track and allocate multiple funding streams. Included as an the appendices is our Cost Allocation Plan which discusses the agency's process of fund allocation. Having the Weld County Board of County Commissioners as our grantee also assures that funds will be spent accordingly. Weld County's policies and procedures regarding procurement and fund expenditures have many safeguards in place to assure that funds are spend appropriately. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT Family Educational Network of Weld County,1999 Head Start Migrant Head Start DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC PROFILE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Weld County 3.6% Greeley 3.9% Larimer County 3.6% Boulder County 2.8% Adams County 2.9% Morgan County 3.3% Logan County 4.4% Mesa County 3.9% Delta County 4.1% Montrose 4.7% Colorado 2.7% National Average 5.2% ECONOMIC/INCOME PROFILE Weld County The most current complete statistics reflect the income levels and profiles from 1997 The economy has. changed from a predominately agricultural economy to a more diversified economy,including an increase in the service and manufacturing industries. Weld County ranks first in oil and gas activity in the Rocky Mountain Region . Service Industries personal income has increased from 9% in 1969 to 19%in 1996 and manufacturing personal income has increased from 12% in 1969 to 20% in 1996. Meanwhile, agricultural personal income has decreased from 22% in 1969 to 14% in 1996. Per Capita Income $19,427.00 Median Family Income $33,767.00 Labor Force $80,485 Employed in Agriculture 8,336 Average Farm worker wage $7.36/hour Colorado Per Capita Income: Statewide $25,740.00 Denver Metro Area $26,942.00 Non-metro (rural) $20,565.00 Child Poverty Rate: 6,839/18.9% Families receiving TANF including "child only"cases (200+): 504 Families receiving medicaid only: 2284 1 COST OF LIVING SUMMARY The average cost of living for a family of 2.5 is $28,668.00 per year. The break out of costs is as follows: Rental Housing(3 bedroom house) $704.00 Gas &Electricity 70.00 Pa 20.00 Cable e 45.00 520.00 Food 35.00 Clothing 105.00 3 Medical/Dental 450.00 Automotive (Insurance,maintenance,gas &payments) 40.00 Recreation 1300.00 Miscellaneous TOTAL EXPENSES PER MONTH 2,389.00 The average cost of a home is $150,000.00. The average monthly cost of rental properties is $560.00 per month. The rental vacancy rate is 3.5% Jobs by Industry (1997) 1. Trade 22.7% 2. Services 21.3% 3. Manufacturing 18.9% 4. Government 16.3% 5. Agriculture 6.1% 6. Construction 5.7% 7. FIRE 4.2% 8. Transportation/ 3.3% Communication/ Public Utilities 9. Mining 1.1% Major employers (Weld County):1. ConAgra Companies 4159 employees 2. Eastman Kodak 2439 employees 1439 employees 3. State of Colorado 4. North Colorado Medical Center 1850 employees 5. Weld County School District 6 1750 employees 6. Aims Community College 1454 employees 7. University of Northern Colorado 11 00 employees 1 00 employees 8. Weld County 986 employees 9. State Farm Insurance 10. Hewlett Packard 925 employees 921 employees 11. City of Greeley 607 1 employees 12. McLane Western 575 employees 13. S Inc. 547 employees 14. US G Goovernrnment ees]o 15. Sykes International,Inc. 506 employees y 2 Major Growers: 1. Sakata Farms 2. Harold Tateyama & sons 3. Hungenburg Produce 4. Martin Produce 5. Zabka Farms 6. Griffin Holder Company Larimer County Approximately 1,000 farmworkers presently work in Larimer County. The labor needs are sporadic among the fanners 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 $24,028.00 Children in Poverty 4,819/10.4% Labor Force 133,688 employed in agriculture 1,600- average wage $7.38/hour Major Growers: 1. Piedmont Farms 2. Hungenburg Produce Boulder County Per Capita Income Median Family Income $29,821.00 Children in Poverty 4,590/9.1% Labor Force 167,202 employed in agriculture 1,098 - average wage$8.75/hour Major Growers: 1. Boulder Farms 2. Mayeda Farms 3. Tanaka Farms Adams County Per Capita Income Median Family Income $20,670.00 Children in Poverty 10,628/14.1% Labor Force 172,872 employed in agriculture 1,265 - average wage $7.38/hour 3 Maior Growers: I. Villano Brothers Farms 2. Sakata Farms 3. Palombo Farms 4. Petrocco Farms 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 18,772.00 Median Family Income 22,849.00 Children in Poverty 1,331/20.5% Labor Force 13,109 employed in agriculture 1,112 - average wage Major Growers: 1. Brush Green House 2. Imperial Onion of Colorado 3. Western Sugar Company 4. Wiggins Farmers Coop 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 $21,5T7 Children in Poverty 845/18.5% Labor Force 9,887 employed in agriculture 1,081 - average wage 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 $19,997.00 Median Family Income $27,637.00 4 Children in Poverty 4,913/20.1% Labor Force 57,800 employed in agriculture 1,230 -average wage $7.85 Major Growers: 1. Gobbo Farms 2. Pete Giles 3. Farmland Industries 4. Talbott Farms 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 $16,461.00 Median Family Income $22,197.00 Children in Poverty 1,206/24.1% Labor Force 10,380 employed in agriculture 1,026- average wage Major Growers: 1. Mike Ahlberg 2. Randy Hines 3. Dwain McCarty 4. Marvin Ryan 5. Stahl Orchard 6. Excelsior Orchards 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 Pacific. Per Capita Income $18,591.00 Median Family Income $26,804.00 Children in Poverty 1,226/18.6% Labor Force 16,800 employed in agriculture 999 -average wage Major Growers: 1. Keith & Verel Catlin 2. Ronnie Deltondo 3. Tom English 4. Herb George 5 5. Duane Homewood 6. John L Case 7. Jon Harold 8. Danny Keep 9. Albert Pfifer 10. David Williams 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. 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: POPULATION BREAKDOWN BY TOWN Ault 1,295 Kersey 1,077 2,345 La Salle 1,864 Dacono 1,230 Eaton 2,394 Lochbuie 1,705 Mead 818 Erie 1,790 Evans 7,088 Milliken 1,563 Nunn 362 Firestone 897 Fort Lupton 5,712 Pierce 1,498 Platteville 1,973 Frederick 108 Garden City 266 New Raymer 1,162 Severance 238 Gilcrest Windsor 7,029 Greeley 67,410 Grover 142 Unincorporated 37,206 Hudson 1,092 Multi-County 72 Johnstown 2,133 675 TOTAL 151,108 Keenesburg 2005 PROJECTED TOTAL 187,976 County Population: 2005 Projected Population Current Population Larimer County 217,127 269,905 Boulder County 256,737 269,905 303,331 Adams County 299,775 30,538 70 Morgan County 25,139 Logan County 18,527 24,827 6 A brief description of each core service with developed partnerships which have been formed to meet the aforementioned objectives is as follows: • Resource/Service Coordination will assist in the development of a comprehensive Family Partnership Agreement (FPA) for each family that reflects the family's individual strengths, needs, priorities and goals. There will be one Service Coordinator per 60 families (maximum). They will be assisted with the supports of the Specialist Management Team. • Education In Early Childhood Growth and Development will be provided by FENWC and other local parent and family educational agencies, such as Aims Community College, Child Advocacy Resource and Education, Family Connects (the Part C agency), Board of Cooperative Educational Services (LEA), and North Range Behavioral Health Services. The areas of education will include, but not be limited to: Infant Stimulation, Child Development, Behavior Management, Home Safety, Language Stimulation, and The Importance of Play. • Health Care and Education for families and children will be coordinated with public and private health care providers, such as; Plan de Salud del Valle Community Health Center,Sunrise Community Health Center,Weld County Health Department, North Colorado Medical Center, Monforts Children's Clinic, and local doctors and dentists. The emphasis of care will be on the importance of prevention. Services will include yearly physical examinations, immunizations for the children, dental examinations, developmental screenings, etc. • Nutritional Services for children and families will be provided for by referrals to the Food Stamp Program; Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); and The Commodity and Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). An important piece of the nutritional services will be nutrition counseling which will be integrated through home visits, parent activities, and classroom experiences. Children will receive nutritious meals in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, and the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Contracts currently exist with local school districts for meal service. FENWC also has on staff a nutritionist. • Mental Health Services and assessments will be provided with North Range Behavioral Health Center, via contracted services. Counseling and therapy will be available and offered to the families as deemed appropriate by the mental health care giver and the clients case manager. Services that are available, but not limited to are: individual, family, and group therapy; substance abuse care; and support groups. The Family Educational Network of Weld currently holds a contract (40 hours per week) for their Head Start and Migrant Head Start Programs. Mental health (self-esteem) issues will be integrated throughout the curriculum, and a mental health professional is regularly scheduled in the classrooms to provide support to the children, families and educational staff. • Employment services ,emplovment counseling, vocational training and education will occur through existing partnerships with Employment Services of Weld County, 106,035 128,201 Mesa County 32,139 Delta County 25,175 Montrose 29,494 37,706 ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION Weld County Larimer Boulder Adams Morgan Logan Mesa Delta Montrose, White 77% 91% 90% 75% 81% 92% 90% 90% 88% Hispanic 21% 7% 7% 19% 18% 8% 8 % 9% 1 % 11% Black/Other 2% 2% 3% 6% 1% * 2% 1% (*indicates less than 1%) PUBLIC EDUCATION There are 13 public school districts in Weld County. District Common Name #of Students #est.SPED 3 & 4 vr. olds RE-1J St. Vrain Valley 2,840 RE-1 Gilcrest 1,959 19 RE-2 Eaton 1,343 5 RE-3J Keenesburg 1,509 12 14 RE-4 Windsor 2,362 RE-53 Johnstown/Milliken 1,441 11 Dist. 6 Greeley/Evans 14,584 156 1 RE-7 Kersey 1,077 5 RE-8 Ft. Lupton 2,635 22 RE-9 Ault-Highland 889 17 RE-10J Briggsdale 139 RE-12 Grover 124 Prairie 130 Total Student Enrollment 31,032 Total Est.3 & 4 year olds with Disabilities . ..267 Total Est.0.2 year olds with Disabilities . .. 100 There are two public school districts in Larimer County. R-2J Thompson Valley 14,161 R-1 Poudre Valley 23,178 R-3 Park 1,344 There are two public school districts in Boulder County RE-1J St. Vrain Valley 18,397 RE-2 Boulder Valley 26,880 There are seven school districts in Adams County. 1 Mapleton 4,939 12 Northglenn-Thornton 27,955 14 Adams 6,102 27-J Brighton 4,980 29-J Bennet 995 31-J Strasburg 592 7 OVERVIEW OF COLORADO CROPS AND ACTIVITY (Excerpts from;Colorado Agricultural statistics, 1998 preliminary-1997 revised. Colorado Department of Agriculture) Approximate Land Area: 66.3 Million Acres Approximate Cropland area: 10.5 Million Acres Approximate Irrigated Area: 3.7 Million Acres Number of Farms (1998): 15,339 Land in Farms and Ranches (1998): 32.5 Million Acres Average Size of Farm and Ranch (1998): 1,102 Acres Colorado Farm Income The gross farm income for Colorado's 24,500 farm in operation during 1997 totaled$4.39 billion, down from $4.58 billion generated from the 25,3000 farms in operation during 1994. Livestock and livestock's products continued to be the leading contributors to Colorado's cash receipts with a total value of$3 billion in 1997. Receipts from cattle and calves accounted for 52 percent of the total cash receipts from all commodities. Receipts from crops totaled$1.38 billion in 1997, representing 31.5 percent of the total. Wheat was the state's second leading contributor to cash receipts,followed by corn. Milk remained the fourth leading contributor to cash receipts. Hay was fifth,potatoes ranked sixth, hogs were seventh, sheep and lambs were eighth, onions were ninth and dry beans were tenth. Cash receipts from the top ten commodities accounted for 90 percent of the total cash receipts from all commodities in 1997. The Top Five Agricultural Commodities for 1996: Commodity %of Total Farm Receipts %of US Total Value 1. Cattle/Calves 51.9% 63% 2. Wheat 7.9% 1.7% 3. Corn 7.0% 3.4% 4. Dairy Products 5.0% 1.0% 5. Hogs 4.5% 1.5% All Commodities 2.1% The Top Five Agricultural Exports for 1996: Commocity Rank Among States Value/Million 1. Live animals and meat 5 249.5 2. Feed grains and products 14 134.6 3. Wheat and products 15 126.8 4. Hides and skins 4 120.1 5. Vegetables and preps? 10 80.5 Overall 21 871.9 The Top Five counties in Sales County %of State's Total Receipts Million$'s 6 Weld County 28.4% 1286.6 1. Yuma County 10.6% 481.4 2. Morgan County 9.0% 405.9 3. Logan County 65% 292.7 4. Kit Carson County 3.9% 177.1 State Total 4534.2 9 COLORADO CROP PRODUCTION, 1998 CROP ACRES HARVESTED YIELD PER ACRE UNIT PRODUCTION(THOUSAND) Apples — — Lbs 65,000 Barley 82,000 115.0 flu. 9,430 Beans,Dry Edible 155,000 18.50 Cwt. 2,868 Cabbage 2,300 400 Cwt. 920 Cantaloupe 1,900 160 Cwt. 304 Carrots 4,000 400 Cwt. 1,600 Cherries, Tart — — Lbs. 1,300 Corn, Grain 1,070,000 145.0 Bu. 155,150 Corn, Silage 100,000 24.0 Tons 2,400 Cucumbers, 160 9.00 Tons 1.44 Processing Hay,Alfalfa 8100,00 4.20 Tons 3,402 Hay, Other 600,000 2.00 Tons 1,200 Lettuce 2,700 320 Cwt. 864 Oats 25,000 70.0 Bu. 1,750 Onions 16,000 380 Cwt. 6,080 Peaches — — Lbs. 20,000 Pears — Tons 3.5 Potatoes, Summer 8,200 350 Cwt. 2,870 Potatoes, Fall 75,700 335 Cwt. 25,360 Rye 3,000 28.0 Bu. 84 Sorghum, Grain 185,000 57.0 Bu. 10,545 Sorghum, Silage 11,000 13.0 Tons 143 Spinach 1,900 50.0 Cwt. 95 Sugar Beets 57,300 22.7 Tons 1,301 Sunflowers, Non-Oil 43,000 1,150 Lbs. 49,450 Sunflowers, Oil 92,000 1,350 Lbs. 124,200 Sweet Corn 6,900 160 Cwt. 1,104 Wheat, Winter - 2,550,000 39.0 Bu. 99,450 Wheat, Spring 60,000 71.0 Ru. 4,260 10 COLORADO CASH RECEIPTS, 1997 Commodity Thousand Percent of Dollars Total All Commodities 4,399,249 100.00 • Livestock Products 3,011,579 68.5 1. Meat Animals 2,632,179 58.8 L Cattle& Calves 2,286,082 52.0 2. Hogs&Pigs 201,696 4.6 3. Sheep&Lambs 144,401 3.3 2. Dairy Products 223,100 5.1 L Milk,Retail 16,400 .4 2. Milk, Wholesale 206,700 4.7 3. Poultry&Eggs 117,835 2.7 1. Eggs 51,229 1.2 2. Other Poultry 66,606 1.5 4. Other Livestock 38,465 .9 Crops 1,387,670 31.5 5. Food Grains 309,640 7.0 1. Wheat 309,459 7.0 6. Feed Crops 576,035 13.1 7. Barley 23,290 .5 8. Corn 347,415 7.9 9. Hay 187,430 4.3 10. Oats 1,418 <.05 11. Sorghum 16,482 .4 • Oil Crops 13,977 .3 • Vegetables 235,139 5.3 o Beans, Cry Edible 40,591 .9 o Potatoes 73,956 1.7 Summer Potatoes 7,814 .2 Fall Potatoes 66,142 1.5 o Cabbage 5,897 .1 o Cantaloupe 4,950 .1 o Carrots 24,500 .6 o Corn, Sweet 8,326 .2 o Cucumbers 1,094 <.05 a Lettuce 9,636 .2 o Onions 50,701 1.2 o Spinach 3,488 .1 o Other Vegetables 12,000 .3 • Fruits 13,752 .3 o Apples 5,104 .1 o Peaches 4,297 .1 o Pears 947 <.05 o Other Fruits 3,404 .1 o All Other Crops 39,127 5.4 Sugar Beets 53,890 1.2 Greenhouse/Nursery 158,377 3.6 • Floriculture 70,377 1.6 • Other Greenhouse 50,000 1.1 • Greenhouse Tomatoes 38,000 .9 Other Crops 26,860 .6 11 SUMMARY OF AREA FARM WORKER ISSUES North Eastern Colorado The Northeast area of Colorado, served by FENWC, includes the counties of Morgan, Logan. Crops requiring farm workers are sugar beets,pickles, beans,potatoes,onions and a tomato 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 has been an increase in automation which has decreased the need for manual labor by approximately 30%. The second migrant impact is from mid-July to September for the potato season,requiring farm worker 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 still experiencing a high influx of solo-males. In the past year 16 active migrant families registered with the employment services. The Department of Education,Migrant Education Program identified 113 migrant children. The Colorado Department of Health, Migrant Health Program provided services for 100 farm worker children younger than 5 years old, thirty-two of those were Migrant Head Start enrolled. 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 farm worker 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 has had 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. Many farm workers traveled to Nebraska and Kansas for work. 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 farm worker population in this area is estimated at 10,500. The Colorado Department of Education,Migrant Education Program identified 459 farm worker children. The Colorado Department of Health, Farm Worker Health Program provided services to 394 farm worker children(138 Migrant Head enrolled). As is true in North Eastern Colorado, there continues to be 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. 12 The needs for farm worker 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, cauliflower, sweet-corn, lettuce and grapes. Seventy percent(70%)of the tree 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 t9 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 fewerfamilies 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 13 A riculture Coun Pro de - 1997. County Number of Farms-Percent Agriculture Percent Crop Change from 1994 Sales Sales • Weld 1,698(-9%) $1.2 billion 16%u Larimer 510(-10%) $100.4 million 38% Boulder 276(-13%) $43.7 million 64% Adams 386(-!0%) $87.7 million 78% Morgan 529(-14%) $405.9 million 19% Logan 594(-6%) $292.7 million 17% Mesa 660(+3%) $50.4 million 40% Delta 553(-2%) $39.1 million 39% Montrose 458(-6%) $88.2 million 22% State of Colorado 15,399(-5%) $4.5 billion 29% Crops: Usual Planting and Harvesting Dates (Colorado Agricultural Statistics, verified by growers) - Crop Usual Planting Beginning of Most Active Ending of Harvest Date Harvest Harvest Dates *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, Tan April 30 July 5 July 20-July 30 August 5 *Harvested by machinery,however;migrant farm workers thin and weed these crops,and package in the warehouses. 14 FAMILY INFORMATION- HEAD START,REGION VIII Surveyed was a total of 493 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-294 Evans-53 Ault-6 Eaton-11 Pierce-11 Kersey-2 LaSalle-1 Gilcrest-4 Platteville-4 Brighton-7 Hudson-28 Keenesburg-3 Frederick-6 Winsdor-0 Longmont-3 Dacono-14 Firestone-9 Erie-1 Loveland-0 Johnstown-8 Milliken-27 Berthoud-1 Ft. Morgan-0 Family Income: $0.00-1,999 - 73 families 2,000-2999 - 31 families 3,000-3,999 - 19 families 4,000-4,999 - 31 families 5,000-5,999 - 31 families 6,000-6,999 - 18 families 7,000-7,999 - 17 families 8,000-8,999 - 26 families 9,000- 9,999 - 22 families 10,000 - 10,999 - 22 families 11,000 -11,999 - 14 families 12,000-12,999 - 21 families 13,000 - 13,999 - 19 families 14,000-14,999 - 18 families 15,000-15,999 - 16 families Number of Adults in Household who are Employed: Zero adults employed- 64 One adult - 296 Two adults - 133 Number of Parents in the Home: One-parent homes - 188 two-parent homes - 294 Foster Parent - 7 Non-parent -4 Language Spoken by the Family: English - 251 Spanish - 222 Both eng/sp - 20 Other- 0 Ethnic Background: Hispanic - 373 White - 117 Asian - 1 Black - 1 Native American - 1 Numbers of families receiving TANF_ 64 Educational Levels of Parents: Mothers: no education - 5 1st grade - 0 2cd grade -• 1 3rd grade - 5 4th grade - 8 5th grade - 2 6th grade - 18 7th grade-16 8th grade - 9 9th grade - 35 10th grade - 37 11th grade - 56 12th grade - 129 GED - 45 13+ - 99 unknown - 28 15 Fathers: no education - 0 1st - 0 2cd grade 2 3rd grade - 6 4th grade - 3 5th grade - 1 6th grade - 23 7th grade - 7 8th grade - 18 9th grade - 19 10th grade - 23 11th grade - 20 12th grade - 89 GED - 8 13+ - 53 unknown - 21 Number of children in the home less than 6 years old: Under 1 - 11 1 year - 36 2 years - 27 3 years - 66 4 years - 369 5 years - 45 6 years - 81 Total number in the family" two - 35 three - 117 four- 146 five - 133 six-36 seven - 17 eight-3 nine-5 ten-1 Services needed by families: food-116 computer class-14 GED classes-93 clothing-50 parenting-12 legal aid-8 ESL-34 Santa cops-75 LEAP-13 dental-3 furniture-10 employment-11 housing-8 child abuse-2 mental health-9 Medicaid-21 CPR-6 day care-12 Spanish class-2 16 FAMILY INFORMATION- MIGRANT HEAD START The following information if from a total of 157 Migrant Head Start eligible families, 208 childrer from program year 1999. Current Address: Greeley-31 Gilcrest-7 LaSalle-2 Ault-9 Eaton-5 Milliken-1 Kersey-4 Pierce-1 Severance-2 Ft Collins-3 Ft Lupton-3 Brighton-6 Longmont-4 Pt Valley-1 Frederick-0 Synder-2 Brush-5 Wiggins-10 Fort Morgan-8 Homeless Greeley-2 Home base Address: TEXAS - 76 Mission -7 Eagle Pass -23 Harlingen -4 Weslaco -2 El Paso -9 Pharr-2 Los Indios -1 Edinburg, -3 LaBlanca - 3 Donna -3 Lubbock-1 La Villa -3 Dimmitt-1 Alamo -2 Rio Bravo -1 Laredo -3 Carrizo Springs -1 Plainview - 3 San Benito -1 Presidio - 1 Dallas - 1 Wichita Falls - 1 ALABAMA - 1 COLORADO - 6 MEXICO - 74 Month Left Home base: January-8 February- 9 March-11 April-17 May-22 June-36 July-27 August-5 September-0 October-0 November-8 December-8 Last Year-6 Month Expected to leave back home:_ January-0 February-1 March-0 April-1 May-1 June-0 July-0 August-0 September-21 October-60 November-38 December-9 Staying in area-26 Income of Family: $0-1999 - 37 $2001-3000 - 17 $3001-4000 -19 $4001-5000 - 18 $5001-6000 - 25 $6001-7000 - 8 $7001-8000 - 18 $8001-9000 - 6 $9001-10000 - 4 $10001-11000 - 0 $11001-12000 - 0 $over 12001 - 5 17 Number of persons in the family: 2 - 19 3 - 27 4 - 36 5 - 55 6 - 9 7- 5 8 - 3 9 - 1 10 - 0 11 - 2 12 - 0 13 - 0 Ethnic Background: Hispanic - 153 White - 0 Native American - 1 Cora Indian (Mexico) - 3 Language spoken in the family: English - 5 Spanish - 116 Both EG/SP - 33 Cora - 3 Number of Parents in the home: One - 19 Two - 138 Foster Care/Guardian - 0 Number of parents employed in the home: One - 37 Two - 150 Months parents are employed during the time period they are here: January-7 February-6 March-21 April-36 May-47 June-79 July-93 August-103 September-78 October-55 November-29 December-9 (15 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-40(2) 1 year-26(1) 2 years-32 3 years-29 4 years-25 5 years- 5 (2) 6 years-(17) ( )children not enrolled in the program by parent request or age requirement. Education Level of The Father in the home: None-29 First-0 Second-18 Third-S Fourth-2 Fifth-15 Sixth-35 Seventh-2 Eighth-1 Ninth-6 Tenth-8 Eleventh-6 Twelfth-6 GED-2 Some college-2 College-2 Education Level of The Mother in the home: None-29 First-0 Second-27 Third-6 Fourth-3 Fifth-7 Sixth-38 Seventh-7 Eighth-6 Ninth-8 Tenth-2 Eleventh-1 Twelfth-12 GED-9 Some College-0 College-2 18 Type of Service Families were identified needing and referrals given: Food-55 Computer Class-1 Mental Health-2 GED-1 Clothing-53 Employment-19 ESL-3 Adult Health-22 Medicaid-10 WIC-3 Legal Assistance-3 Immigration-2 Child Care-12 Older Siblings Education-5 Furniture-6 Social Services-4 Hospital Bills Assistance-2 Domestic Violence-2 Housing-9 Rent/Utilities- 1 19 MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS There were 2,416n live births reported in 1996, in Weld County. Weld County has reported pregnancies in girls ten through nineteen years old. 33% of births were to women with less than a high school education. 16% of births were to teen moms. 31% of births were to unmarried women. 8% of the births were at a low birth weight. 32% of women received initial prenatal care after the first trimester of pregnancy. The Infant(under 1) mortality rate is 8.7%. 77% of the parent teens graduate from high school. In 1997,there were 200 confirmed incidents of child abuse. The teen suicide rate is 13.9 per 1000. 7,392 children need child care. There are 4,924 licensed child care slots. Since July of 1998 676 clients have enrolled in Welfare to Work programs. Seventy-five percent of those clients are"hard-to-serve". There are 311 registered clients as March 15, 1999. Top 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 . Minority Needs . Paying for Medical Insurance . Paying for Medical Insurance . Paying for Doctor/Prescriptions . Paying for M.D./Prescriptions 20 . Finding Work . Difficulty in Budgeting . Difficulty in Budgeting . Finding Work Problems Identified by FENWC/Head Start Parents Housing • MedicaUDental Services (Primary care providers, affordable care) Education - both the quality of public education and adult educational opportunities. • Legal Assistance • Affordable Legal Assistance 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 for subsidized housing are lengthy.Families wait from six months up to two years before they are placed 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 howeve 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 quality 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 Counter. 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 Min(- Van services. Families without transportation have to rely on family members and friends for transportation in order to receive services. 21 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. b. Information is not consistently input into the information system,therefore;making it very difficult to collect and analyze information for planning purposes. • There is a lack of space to adequately meet the needs of both Regional and Migrant Head Start eligible children. 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. • As a result of Welfare Reform the number of Head Start eligible families has been reduced. • 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 lack of bilingual service providers. • 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. • There is local school district to provide Early Childhood Services. • It is still unclear what the new Governor's policy agenda is regarding Early Childhood and Family Services. • Low to mid-income housing is scarce. 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W x d U .a C 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 27 4.0 Y -S O W U U W o Q .2 E c0 s... m as r-. 3 o aL N } CO EL W Go (' ti U O _ T ° Q m • 3 —` _ Y 0 Y C L 0 -Co L 0 a L. m O L �' :ills 2 01 u) ,, l) o a. as (/1�] b. C W�/ O O O Dci o C 0 o U al CO v 03 n C w a b 4.0 L ` < U at a m w 0 a' a O 1° CuO s c 00000000 ---' i o o t o c e ` rse W di O m a d 4-, E U o U O it W O m Y W E SO en O m Q W o O m a W CD o m fa a as -I . '3 fn _O _W O 03 C _,(�� .' W c 0 m r�l� O Y c C d v / ¢ dialliti a c' .cU V a I -" C W m r I.W C W CO U d O W a O ,4,. J W C f W m 01 Q O m O a O n W Q L 2p W a) W L O J - W C D N CO C CO U O O N. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS: Lunch Aide entry level on-going Work toward High School Diploma/GED, and/or ESL. On-going Documented professional development a.s specified on Performance evaluations and recommended by immediate Supervisor. Teacher Assistant entry level High School Diploma/GED, 1820 hours of experience. completion of 3rd year C:DA, preschool. completion of 5th year CDA, infant/toddler. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Teacher entry level CDA, preschool and infant/toddler. completion of 5th year Director Certification. completion of 7th year A.A.S. in ECE. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Service Coordinator entry level Director Certification. completion of 3rd year CDA. Infant/Toddler & Preschool completion of 5th year A.A.S. in ECE. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Community Service Worker entry level High School Diploma/GED. completion of 3rd year Course work toward an A.A. completion of 5th year A.A. Human Development or related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Office Technician entry level High School Diploma/GED. completion of 3rd year Completion of certificate program in related field. completion of 5th year A.A in related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Parent Involvement Technician entry level A.A. in related field. on-going On-going documented professional development as specified on performance evaluations and recommended by immediate supervisor. Specialist entry level B.A. in corresponding field. on-going On-going continuing education and certifications/licensure as applicable. Director entry level B.A., M.A. preferred in corresponding field. on-going On-going continuing education. PROCESS A) The three month evaluation will include: 1) For staff with less than an Associate Degree or not currently attending a higher educational institution. a) An assessment of their educational levels/needs and personal goals. b) For staff with less than 8th grade literacy levels, a plan to reach 12th grade levels. using the DHS learning system. 2) For staff who have met the 12th grade levels or are attending a community college. a) A long-term plan should be written to ensure that employees meet the 1st.or 3rd year requirements,including;time-frames,required courses,support systems,monitoring methods. 3) For staff needing to learn English/Spanish,a plan to learn English/Spanish,including suppor: services (payment,tutors, social programs,etc.) B) The six and twelve month evaluations will include: 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties. as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) For staff who have not met the 12th grade literacy level or met English proficiency. a) A plan for continuing support must be written. b) A method and time-frame must be determined for on-going monitoring and support. 3) For staff who have met the 12th grade levels or are attending a community college. a) A long-term plan should be written to ensure that employees meet the 3rd year requirements,including;time-frames,required courses,support systems,monitoring and evaluation methods. C) Subsequent evaluations up through the 3rd year evaluation will include progress evaluations 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress, including areas of excellence and difficulties,as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) A plan for continuing support and establish a time-frame for completion,on-going monitoring and support. D) The 3rd year evaluation will reflect status (completion or failure to meet) of 3rd year requirements. 1) For staff who have met the 3rd year requirements,a plan will be written to meet the 5th year requirements or on-going staff development activities. 2) For staff who have not met the 3rd year requirements: a) An evaluation of the employee's progress, including areas of excellence and difficulties, as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. b) If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional developmen; opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. c) Progress will be monitored monthly. d) The next evaluation will reflect status of meeting the requirements. If the requirements are complete a plan will be written to meet the 5th year requirement, If the requirements are not met, the steps in D)2) will be repeated until the requirements are met. E) Subsequent evaluations up through the 5th year evaluation will include progress evaluations 1) An evaluation of the employee's progress,including areas of excellence and difficulties, as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. 2) A plan for continuing support and establish a time-frame for completion,on-going monitoring and support. F) The 5th/7th(teachers)year evaluation will reflect status(completion or failure to meet)of 5th/7th year requirements. 1) For staff who have met the 5th/7th year requirements,a plan will be written for continuation of professional development based upon identified areas of job related needs/interests. 2) For staff who have not met the 5th/7th year requirements. a) An evaluation of the employee's progress, including areas of excellence and difficulties, as well as identifying problems/barriers in meeting the requirements. b) If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. c) Progress will be monitored monthly. d) The next evaluation will reflect status of meeting the requirements. If the requirements are complete a plan will be written for continuation of professional development based upon identified areas of job related needs/interests. If requirements are not met,the steps in,F)2),will be repeated until the requirements are met. G) All evaluations will also reflect identified areas which an employee would benefit from additional training,i.e.;supervisory skills,communication skills,time-management t. These issues will also be addressed in professional development plans. H) Step increases for the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th years will be determined by an individuals successful completion of their professional development requirements. I) Staff currently employed who do not currently meet the requirements will commence with their professional development plans September,(fall quarter) 1998,and follow the 1-3-5/7 year process. If staff do not meet the requirements on schedule or seek professional development opportunities as required, disciplinary action will occur up to and including termination. 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'O L N W y C m• aa) o w U W N O_ lL N no •E U . co r u m a \n m a) I -77- 061 SALUD Family Health Centers ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1115 Second Street Fort Lupton.CO 80621 05 05 99 303.892.6401 fax 3o3•es2ns11 Weld County Division of Health Services P.O.Box 1805 HEALTH CENTERS Greeley, Co 80632-1805 BRIGHTON 70 South 20th Avenue Dear Ms Keller-Amaya: Brighton,CO 80601 303.659.4000 fax 303.659.9306 It is our pleasure to submit this letter of support for the expansion of the Migrant HeadStart program to include seasonal famiworkers. As you know,the barriers to good health care for COMMERCE CITY migrant and seasonal farmworkers are numerous and sometimes overwhelming. In the face of 6075 Parkway Drive,Suite 160 Commerce City,Co 80022 these difficulties the Migrant HeadStart program has been a valuable resource for 303286.8900 Migrant/Community Health Centers and has done much to alleviate the health problems of fax 303.266.8260 this program. ESTES PARK 304 East Elkhorn We are committed to the continued support of the Migrant HeadStart program and strongly Estes Park,CO 80517 recommend the expansion of the program to include seasonal farmworkers. 970.586.9230 fax 970.586.0292 Sincerely, FORT LUPTON 1115 Second Street Fort Lupton,CO 80621 303.857.2771 • 303.892.0004 fax 303.892.1511 Stanley J. Bra e Executive Dir or FORT MORGAN 909 E.Railroad Avenue Fort Morgan,CO 80701 970.867.0300 • 303.530.2071 fax 970.867.7607 FREDERICK 630 Main Street Fredenck,CO 80530 303.833.2050 • 303.825.7664 fax 303.825.7664 LONGMONT 231 East 9th Avenue Longmont,CO 80501 303476.3250 • 303.444.7944 fax 303.682.9269 SALUD Family Health Centers is accredited by 0 Joint Commission on Attmaltetlnn al HUXIcam Orpanuallona ...._yew. .•• W -( •---T,: 05/11/33 WED '14:5.4 :FAX 1.-'303 782 5576 CDPHE FCHSD 1J002 uslatrat • ,:i1 1=Farrnr.wo cer Health Services of Colorado Y5' 4 • May 11,1.999 a_ bueoa■n:ud pars todoa Tere Keller- ya Director J 551 No rth 17t :Avenue Greeley,Colorado.80631 ,ii'cDear Ms; Keller-Amaya: On behalf ofFarmworker Health Services of Colorado, I am writing to register my support of Family,Educaati n Network of Weld County(FENWC),Migrant Head Start Program_ FarmweitIker.ii 4altn Services recognizes the valuable contribution FENWC has made in provi g`l*cost health services to those low income and minority populations in Northern and Wcstem.Colo4 o which do not enjoy adequate access to primary health care services. FENWC provides:a great deal. ,f much needed health care services such as well child examinations, hearing and vision screening, immunizations, and dental preventive and restorative care. The primary population are the migrant farmworker Head Start children, who because of cultural,'linguistic and financial barriers do not receive necessary health care services. ; 5'1.1: Farmworker Health Services of Colorado is making a collaborative effort with.FENWC to provide greater., cceso affordable health care services to adequately treat the needs of the migrant farrow rker Head Start population. Farmworker'Health Services encourages funding to support expansion of your important programsthat benefits many of Colorado's migrant Head Start children. c '/( @ly, r. . . stinA. �,RDH, 13 ental%DSpecial Projects Coordinator • ` a. ,;.:::1': Colorada'Departnient of Public 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South (303)892-430 Health and Environment Denver, CO 80248 FAX(303)782-5576 g1. Thursday, March 13, 1999 Ms. Teri Keller-Amaya Weld County Division of Human Services PO Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632-1805 Re: Seasonal Farm Workers Dear Ms. Keller-Amaya, I understand that Weld County is applying for additional funding to support area seasonal farm workers. As you know, Montrose County is very much involved with agriculture and has pledged our support to the area growers by establishing seasonal fame worker housing. We have invested nearly $2 million in the construction of 12 duplex units and a 72-bed dormitory in Olathe. This has allowed us to respond favorably to the agricultural needs of the community. I recently attended a statewide Roundtable with Rural Development(fom Lerly FmHA) attended by dozens of representatives from throughout Colorado committed to serving the needs of growers by providing support services for seasonal farm workers. Two new dormitories were opened in 1998 and plans continue around the state to address the needs of the seasonal farm workers. Farming remains vital to the economy of the State of Colorado. As wages continue to rise in nearly every economic sector of our communities, it becomes even more vital that a supply of seasonal farm workers from other states and beyond our borders remains available for meeting the needs of the agricultural community. But their needs, like our own, go beyond simply housing. We are supportive of your attempts to gain additional funding and look forward to working closely with you as always in this worthwhile endeavor. Sincerely yours, Tim Heavers, Executive Director Montrose County Housing Authority wit sunrise 47i Num ale 25III' IO" A COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER , INC . NNIVERSARY May 11, 1999 Tere Keller-Amaya,Director FENWICK 1551 North 17th Ave. P.O.Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Tere, Please accept this letter of support for your application to DHHS to expand comprehensive educational and health services to approximately 50 seasonal farmworker children through your Migrant Head Start program. Sunrise has worked closely with Family Education Network of Weld County over the years by providing medical and dental services for your children. We are familiar with your program and staff, and know that you provide quality, culturally-appropriate services. We also are aware of the recent increase in seasonal farmworkers in the Greeley area. Therefore,we know the proposed program is necessary and important for the education of our community's children. We look forward to working with you to serve seasonal farmworkers and their families. Sincerer�g ler" Michael Bloom Executive Director P.O. Box 1870 • 1028 5th Ave. • Greeley, CO 80632 • (970) 356-6014 • Fax (970) 353-9906 alnenY.ul/IIleC I LaSalle Of Ike 590 S,;itd Lm. lr Sli-c 204 Mum Steel Lon„uiin,:.. . .4 ;I1s01 LaSalle.CO 80545 970/284-0975 303/629-0994 Denver 97u/284-5581 FAXSIMIEMINIMINWAUDIMINI Ault-HlgnEndRE-9 CENTENNIAL,ENNIAL, Pawnee-Grover RE-I2 e ggsdalc RE-10 F RE-2 I Plane R'r RE-Ill it )U�>I I_�I9 /t]r aR8-ITT Si.Vam v Icy RE-11 'offnstoen-Milliken RE-51 _ � G'=' n n nson R-2J Park R-3 Boor!of Cnnperat lye Educational Sorvlces Joining forces to enrich educational opportunities for students FENWC Box 1805 Greeley, Co. 80632 Attn: Terry Keller ie: Headstart Expansion To whom it may concern: This is a letter of support for headstart expansion in Weld County. As the Centennial BOCES Preschool Coordinator, I work very closely with headstart. BOCES serves the smaller communities in Weld County and headstart facilities provide preschool to many of our special needs children in those small communities. The FENWC staff works very well with the children and show genuine concern in meeting all their needs. The curriculum used in the classroom meets the quality of standards required by the Colorado Dept. of Ed. for Early Childhood Education. The FENWC staff also provide bilingual teachers to work with many monolingual children. Monthly BOCES and FENWC work together to identify children in Weld County through a screening process called "Family Fair". On a weekly basis, the FENWC Disabilities Coordinator and I meet at a Weld County Child Identification meeting to discuss the needs of children. The coordinator demonstrates an sincere desire to work collaborativly with the interagency to meet the needs of all children. Rural Weld County is sparsely populated and does not have the resources of a more populated area. Headstart expansion in rural Weld County would be very beneficial to these small communities. There are also many migrant families in Weld County whom greatly benefit from the FENWC program. I completely support the FENWC headstart program of Weld County and look forward to working collaborativly with them in the future. Sincerely, Karma Smith Preschool/Child Find Coordinator Centennial BOCES 970/284-6975 Hello