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HomeMy WebLinkAbout991268.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD FOR CORE SERVICES FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FIRST STEPS OF WELD COUNTY, INC. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Notification of Financial Assistance Award for Core Services Funds between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, and First Steps of Weld County, Inc., commencing June 1, 1999, and ending May 31, 2000, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said award, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said award, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Notification of Financial Assistance Award for Core Services Funds between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, and First Steps of Weld County, Inc., be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said award. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 2nd day of June, A.D., 1999, nunc pro tunc June 1, 1999. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS D OUNTYDO ATTEST: 4J4S & #4 Weld County Clerk to th-Y'o- f 1861 r Y '..z XCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE) arbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Deputy Clerk to the Boar , • ` •\—i EXCUSED D TE OF SIGNING _ (AYE) George E. xter R E S TO FORM: l . J. eile// my A orney O _41, lenn Vaad 991268 c C-. SS 550026 0:1?\11 .47:5-11 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES PO BOX A GREELEY, CO 80632 Administration and Public Assistance (970)352-1551 Child Support(970)352-6933 O Protective and Youth Services (970)352-1923 COLORADO MEMORANDUM TO: Dale K. Hall, Chair Date: May 24, 1999 Board of County Commissioners // FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, and Social Service RE: Core Services Notification of Financial Assista ce Award between the Weld County Department of Social Services and First Steps of Weld County, Inc. Enclosed for Board approval is a Core Services Notification of Financial Assistance Award (NOFAA)between the Weld County Department of Social Services and First Steps of Weld County, Inc. The purpose of the NOFAA is to conclude our Request for Proposal Process for vendors under the Core Services Funds. The Families, Youth, and Children(FYC) Commission has recommended approval of the NOFAA. 1. The term of the NOFAA is from June 1, 1999 through May 31, 2000. 2. The source of funds is Core Services, Family Issues Cash Fund. Social Services agrees to pay First Steps of Weld County a unit cost as outlined in this Memorandum. 3. First Steps of Weld County will provide a Life Skills Program entitled, "Teen Pregnancy Program", as follows: A. Description: The program will provide "Parents as Teachers"program services for pregnant teens (ages ten to seventeen), for three hours per week for approximately 26 weeks. C. Cost Per Unit of Service: $50.10 an hour(outside of Greeley); 549.04 an hour(inside Greeley). If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510. 991268 Weld County Department of Social Services Notification of Financial Assistance Award for Families,Youth and Children Commission(Core) Funds Type of Action Contract AwardNo. X Initial Award FY99-PAC-7000 Revision (RFP-FYC-99005) Contract Award Period Name and Address of Contractor Beginning 06/01/1999 and First Steps of Weld County, Inc. Ending 05/31/2000 Life Skills-Teen Pregnancy Program 1024 9th Avenue, Suite 3 Greeley, CO 80631 Computation of Awards Description Unit of Service The issuance of the Notification of Financial Assistance Award is based upon your Request for Proposal(RFP). The Provide services for Pregnant Teens(10-17) and their REP specifies the scope of services and conditions of award. families and High Risk Mothers with babies(0-3),will Except where it is in conflict with this NOFAA in which case be served with the Parents As Teachers program. Eight the NOFAA governs,the RFP upon which this award is based families per year,four families monthly capacity,three is an integral part of the action. hours per week of face to face contact for approximately 26 weeks. apnditions Cost Per Unit of Service 1) Reimbursement for the Unit of Services will be based on an hourly rate per child or per family. Hourly Rate Per Unit of Service 2) The hourly rate will be paid for only direct face to face Hourly Rated Per Unit of Service contact with the child and/or family, as evidenced by client- Based on Approved Plan signed verification form, and as specified in the unit of cost Outside Greeley $ 50.10 computation. Inside Greeley $ 49.07 3) Unit of service costs cannot exceed the hourly and yearly cost per child and/or family. Enclosures 4) Payment will only be remitted on cases open with, and • referrals made by the Weld County Department of Social Enc re : Services. Signed RFP:Exhibit A 5) Requests for payment must be an original submitted to the Supplemental Narrative to RFP: Exhibit B Weld County Department of Social Services by the end of the 25th calendar day following the end of the month of Recommendation(s) service. The provider must submit requests for payment on Conditions of Approval forms approved by Weld County Department of Social Services. Approvals: Program Official: f By By D Dale K. Hall,Chair Judy .. riego, irector Board of Weld County Comm. sioners Weld unty Department of Social Services Date: oz,/"..O/19 Date: 5/a9/961 a /. T INVITATION TO BID RFP-FYC 99005 DATE: February 26, 1999 BID NO: RFP-FYC-99005 RETURN BID TO: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services 915 10th Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 SUMMARY Request for Proposal (RFP-FYC-99005) for: Family Preservation Program--Life Skills Pr.gram Family Issues Cash Fund or Family Preservation Program Funds Deadline: March 23, 1999, Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. The Families, Youth and Children Commission, an advisory commission to the Weld County Department of Social Services, announces that applications will be accepted for approved vendors pursuant to the Board of Weld County Commissioners' authority under the Statewide Family Preservation Program (C.R.S. 26-5.5- 101) and Emergency Assistance for Families with Children at Imminent Risk of Out-of-Home Placement (C.R.S. 26-5.3-101). The Families, Youth and Children Commission wishes to approve services targeted to run from June 1, 1999, through May 31, 2000, at specific rates for different types of service, the county will authorize approved vendors and rates for services only. The Life Skills Program must provide services that focus on teaching life skills which are designed to improve household management competency, parental competency, family conflict management and effectively accessing community resources. This program announcement consists of five parts, as follows: PART A...Administrative Information PART D...Bidder Response Format PART B...Background, Overview and Goals PART E...Bid Evaluation Process PART C...Statement of Work Delivery Date S bZ tkuA . (After receipt of order) BID MUST BE SIGNED IN INK • Nl(r7ate t U < TYPED OR PRINTED SIGNATURE VENDOR First Steps of Weld County (Name) Handwritten Signature By Authorized Officer or Agent of Vender 1024 9th Avenue, Suite 3 ADDRESS TITLE _ __ Greeley, CO 80631 • DATE ( 970) 353-1192 PHONE # The above bid is subject to Terms and Conditions as attached hereto and incorporated II:5 ' l3 'ey I I,Y: :3.) tAA 1 RFP-FYC-99007 Attached A SEXUAL ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM BID PROPOSAL AND REQUEST FOR CONTINUATION OF AWARD UNDER FPP CORE SERVICES FUNDING FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM 1999/2000 BID PROPOSAL APPLICATION PROGRAM FUNDS YEAR 1999-2000 BID ifRFP-FYC-99007 First Steps of Weld County NAME OF AGENCY: 1024 9th Avenue, Suite 3 ADDRESS: —_ PHONE ( 9701 353-4192 CONTACT PERSON: Noelle Hause TITLE: Executive Director DESCRIPTION OF FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM CATEGORY: The Sexual Abuse Treatment Program must r vi e f r intervention thr n r m modali er a ti iz on 12-Month approximate Project Dates: _ I2-month contract with actual time lines of: Start JuneA 1999 Start End May 31,2000 End Teen Pregnancy/Parents as Teachers TTTLE OF PROJECT: AMOUNT REQUESTED: $30 , 783 . 76 Noelle Hause ' �e�CFtCc March 18 , 1999 Name and Signature of Person Preparing Document Date Noelle Hause -YYE �A--C� March 18 , 1999 Name and Signature Chief Administrative Officer Applicant Agency Date MANDATORY PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS For both new bids and renewal bids,please initial to indicate that the following required sections are included in this Proposal for Bid- For renewal bids,please indicate which of the required sections have not changed from Program Fund Year 1998-1999 to Program Fund year 1999-2000. In Beata No Change from FY 199$-1999 Project Description tz,(it it d St r Target/Eligibility Populations Types of services Provided ---- "' l u' Measurable Outcomes Service Objectives -; ILO • Workload Standards Staff Qualifications I Unit of Service Rate Computation t? 1J J Program Capacity per Month _ ''L i/-2 (}. Certificate of Insurance Page 29 of 35 RFP-FYC-99005 Attached A C Date of Meeting(s) �_ � 7q with Social Services Division Supervisor: Comments by SSD Supervisor: '� g4 ' a a M. J . r N"' ),o r-_(..-‘ Cam, A v k 7 4,--) -2 . -,—<._ I c, , c -�;d ,r ,� f ," -c .hc. f- -f'r'--z �,y �C '`f' �!--t � ti.? - ]it-�;.�c- �l �-'';� c..-._ - �c�.yr_?-�..�j �,-.. _,ice:. �ly_,�,Zivt—r_ _L, C>�4. ck- �-.. . 11 Vii_ 1 C a IcC, Iscii ry oSi 1\ -c, — -- Name and Signature of SSD Supervisor Date • S Tett Oa% .71,Thip \\ c:jnsi N)ST 'PC'LI"t _2 WELL EARY cPVF • • March 9, 1999 Ms. Elaine Furister Department of Social Services P.O. Box A Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Elaine, As an approved vendor during FY 1997-1998, First Steps is requesting renewal of our contract since our bid remains substantially the same. FY 1999-2000 RFP-PAC-97005 RENEWAL BID A. Bid Questions 1. Will your project description remain the same? Explain. Yes, our project description will remain the same. First Steps will continue to furnish case management services and home visitation throughout the pregnancy and parenting continuum. We will continue to serve pregnant teenager, ages 10-1 and/or babies, ages 0-3 years of age who are in danger of out-of-home placement. (See explanation on page 1 of the • bid package.) 2. Will your target/eligibility population remain the same? Explain. Our target/eligibility population will remain the same (pg. 2). 3. Will the type of service remain the same? Explain. Yes, the type of service will remain the same (pg. 3-5). First Steps will provide: • Assessment • Care planning • Services Coordination and Referral • Follow-up & monitoring • Empowerment & Advocacy • Education Teaching, modeling, demonstrating as an interactive process, training in household management, teaching childrearing, appropriate discipline and parenting skills, teaching how to establish community linkages and demonstrating nurturing/ esteem role-modeling arc included in the service package _ •r,,r-irv . 7I . ,a )10 7c7.. :. I 'i-, 4. Will the measurable outcomes change? Explain. Our measurable outcomes will not change (pg. 6). 5. Will the service objectives change? Explain. The service objectives are addressed on page 7. 6. Will the workload standards change? Explain. The workload standards will remain the same (pg. 8). 7. Will staff qualifications change? Explain. No, the staff qualifications will not change. A Few of the personnel have changed (pg_ 9). 8. Will the unit of Service Rate Computation change? Explain. The unit of Service Rate Computation will change and increase by approximately 4%. This is due to the raise in salaries that was granted by the Board of Directors for 1999, as well as the raise in rent for the office space First Steps occupies. 8. Will program capacity by month change? Explain. No, the program capacity by month will not change (pg. 9). B. Weld County Department of Social Services Evaluation Questions There are no questions in this section to be addressed. If you have questions regarding our responses to your inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me at 353-4192. Sincerely, Noelle Hause, MA Executive Director I irst Step,of AVdd( omits Ine 2 I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION First Steps of Weld County, Inc., furnishes care coordination (case management) services and home visitation throughout the pregnancy and parenting continuum. The Life Skills project serves two separate groups who meet the Family Preservation Program eligibility criteria: 1) Pregnant teenagers, ages 10-1 and/or 2) Rabies, ages 0-3 years of age When a teen becomes pregnant, the girl and her family encounter stressors that often result in controvers'_ communication barriers, and typically strain family situations that may already be tenuous The resulting situation is unique in that there are two generations that require coping skills. First Steps' care coordinators, who are either registered nurses and medical social workers, provide support services for pregnant teens and their families to alleviate the unique crises that can lead to out-of-home placement. Care coordination dovetails both medical and social work models to include • Assessment and screening for physical and psychosocial barriers to healthy births and contributors to child abuse and neglect of the teen and/or the new baby. • Enhancing the teen parent's ability to create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment that will promote healthy child development. • Prenatal, postpartum and parenting education. • Referrals to healthcare and existing county resources. • Training in Self Esteem, Self-Responsibility. Decision Making Skills and Communication Skills. Following physical and psychosocial assessment, care coordinators provide case management for the pregnant teen - and her parents that is both individualized and interactive. Families are taught skills that allow them to adopt appropriate measures to decrease barriers, increase the probability of the teen mother delivering a healthy infant and remaining in the home, and increase the success of appropriate parenting of the new baby. Through counseling. mentoring and education. care coordinators help families understand the many options and resources that are available to them, both financially, emotionally and physically. In the second focus area including children from birth to 3 years of age, parents receive all of the aforementioned services with the addition of the Parents As Teachers (PAT) program. PAT is designed to promote positive famtk functioning by giving parents realistic expectations of their parenting abilities, as well as their child's competencies. PAM emphasizes prevention of child maltreatment through a multi-dimensional focus including: • Basic child development -- increasing the knowledge of appropriate parenting skills tied to child development • Enhancing parents'ability to create a safe, stable. and nurturing home environment that promotes heultht, chrl,i development. 4 Education and skill development of child care and discipline. • Coaching parents in alternative approaches to punitive techniques of child management • Improving connections la community support and resources. • Supervised visitation of infants who are being considered for reintroducnnn Into lilt' home II. TARGET/ELIGIBILITY POPULATIONS A. Total number of clients to be served in the 12-month program. First Steps will serve eight clients during the 12 month program. Clients may be from either age group. the pregnant teens or infants and meet the program requirements jar out-of-home placement criteria as listed in page l 7 including:abandonment by or incarceration of caretakers, abuse or neglect. domestic violence. conditions that exist that cause the caretaker to be unable to care for the child, infant or young child of teen parent in placement. relinquishment or termination of parental rights, or child returning home from out-ofhome placement First Step assists the Department of Social Services with intervention strategies and advocacy to: assess and identity parent's abilities to protect children and assist them in accessing and utilizing services that address the presenting conditions. B. Total individual clients and the children's ages. Pregnant teens will be between the ages of 10 and 17. Infants will be between birth and 3 years of age. C. Total family units. First Steps will serve eight family units. The pregnant teen and her family are considered one family unit the infant and his/her parents and siblings, if present, are considered one family unit. D. Sub-total of individuals who will receive bicultural/bilingual services. First Steps is able to provide bilingual services. since two of First Steps'care coordinators are bilingual. Each or the bilingual care coordinators is available to serve one individual per year. one every six months. Therefore. Tint Steps would be able to serve four Spanish speaking individuals per year, two even'six months E. Sub-total of individuals who will receive services in South Weld County. First Steps is available to serve south county residents and the rate of service is reflected separately in the budget F. The monthly maximum program capacity. The monthly maximum program capacity is four individuals. G. The monthly average capacity. The monthly average capacity is also four individuals. H. Average stay in the program (weeks). Approximately twenty-six weeks. unless a longer time frame is requested by the case worker. I. Average hours per week in the program. Approximately 3 hours per week of face to face contact with the care coordinator III. TYPE OF SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED A vital portion of care coordination involves the establishment and growth of a relationship between the care coordinator and the client. This relationship is interactive and allows the care coordinator to teach, model, demonstrate and coach the client according to the client's goals and individual needs. Care coordination includes Assessment -- determining, in a comprehensive manner, the client's medical. psychosocial, education and financial needs. Care planning --developing an individualized care plan focusing on the services and resources required to address the individual needs of the client. Service Coordination and Referral -- establishing access to services by assisting the client as they arrange for and obtain appropriate care and services. Follow-up & Monitoring --assuring that services are accessed and delivered, assessing barriers to services and making modifications in the care plan and care coordination process. Empowerment & Advocacy --developing a supportive, nurturing relationship with the client to develop the client's self esteem and skills which empower them to problem-solve as well as access and utilize services. Education -- providing all aspects of education and training in self-esteem, self-responsibility, decision- making skills, communication, household management, childrearing and discipline. The Teen Pregnancy and PAT projects both include all of the types of service provision_ A. Teaching, modeling, demonstrating, and coaching as an interactive process with the clients B. Training in household management. C. Teaching child rearing, appropriate discipline and parenting skills. D. Teaching how to establish community linkages, advocacy and making use of services. R Demonstrating nurturing/esteem role-modeling. The teen pregnancy portion of the project includes education and support services for pregnant teens and their families. Care coordinators provide assessment of teens and their parents to screen for physical and psychosocial barriers to healthy births and contributors to child abuse and neglect of the teen and/or the new baby. Physical barriers contributing to child abuse that arc specifically evaluated during the assessment process include. • ('nmpli Cal ioas' ("pregnancy • Drug and crlcohnl onus(' • Lnnguo,ge. income and educanan borrrerv • • Nniritianul dcJiarncrrs • Lack o/revources and physical neccssriics • sUcna/c Inno.chokl mauncnance Psychosocial factors contributing to child abuse or neglect that are evaluated include: • Emotional status of the teen and her parents • Her relationship to the baby's lather • The family's support system and coping skills • • Parenting skills and expectations • Decision-making skills • Stress levels in the family Following identification of specific barriers, care coordinators follow both the pregnant teen and her parents on a regular basis to provide case management that is both individualized and interactive. Care coordinators utilize a variety of instructional methods including interactive learning modules, individualized instruction, role playing, as well as actual modeling of appropriate behaviors in concrete and tangible learning situations. Families receive skills to assist them in adopting appropriate tools to decrease barriers, increase the probability of the teens delivering healthy infant and remaining in the home, and increase the success of appropriate parenting of the new baby. Care coordinators arc nurturing mentors, healthy role models and provide instruction in: • Coping skills for unique stressors • Communication skills • Utilization of community resources • Decision-making and problem solving skills • Appropriate self-responsibility and goal setting • Parenting knowledge. skills and practice • Appropriate expectations of both teen and infant growth and development • Household management (as related to newborn care) All of the previously mentioned services are provided in the second portion of the project dealing with infants (0-_ years) in danger of out-of-home placement. In addition, the PAT curriculum is used to enable parents to cope with parenting responsibilities and learn appropriate parenting skills. The PAT program offers timely information about child development and gives parents realistic expectations of their child's abilities and their own parenting skills. During the 3 hours per week that the care coordinator spends with the family, she also provides training in household management as it applies to the care of a baby. Budgeting, cleaning, maintenance, purchasing, menu planning, and food preparation are taught as they relate to an child from birth to 3 years of age. Age appropriate childrearing and discipline instruction arc given as needed, through demonstration of nurturing behaviors as well as through oral and written instruction. First Steps has been providing information and referral to area resources since its inception, thus care coordinators are well versed in the availability of community resources open to families. Care coordinators arc also able to provide supervised visitation of infants who are being considered for reintroduction into the home Quantitatively. all services are available to all clients, whether they are in the teen presnancv portion of the projee: or the PAT portion of the project Acquisition of services is client driven, individualized and is determined during the assessment process. First Steps assessment took are labeled and are included as an attachment. In addition. First Steps utilizes many educational handouts related to all aspects of pregnancy and parenting These printed materials arc developed by the First Steps staff or are purchased from educational suppliers. Any of the above are available for viewing at the office, however they are too numerous to be included as part of the bid. As part of the teen pregnancy focus. care coordinators will also be using a set of four workbooks called "My Baby and Me." Due to their size, they are not included in the bid packet, nevertheless a brief synopsis is included in the attachments. First Steps is able to serve eight clients per year. as explained in the Target/Eligibility Populations Section. These eight clients can be served either in the teen pregnancy or the PAT portion of the project. First Steps prenatal care coordination and PAT parenting education services are well-known in the county and the organization is committed to non-duplication of services. There is no other agency in the area providing the unique combination of a single point of entry into healthcare, education, support and resource referral for pregnant women and families with young children. Funding for the organization is obtained through philanthropic giving, contracts for services with individual corporations, through state Medicaid dollars and PAC resources. Individual referrals are matched with a single funding source according to predetermined criteria. PAC dollars are utilized for PAC referrals from case workers and are never used for clients from other referral sources. The organization is not large, thus this determination is never a difficult or tedious one. ti IV. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES All services will be offered to all clients. however since services are individualized, some families may not require or receive all service objectives. Teen Pregnancy Component: 80%of families involved with the teen pregnancy portion will show improvement of household management competency (as related to the newborn), parental competency and ability to work independently with area resources and services as measured by pre and post assessment instruments. Households will be assessed according to the capacity of the teen's parent to maintain sound relationships with their child and provide nutrition, hygiene, discipline, protection as related to teenage pregnancy Pregnant teens will be assessed as to their ability to maintain a home that is stable, safe and habitable, for the infant. Parents and teens will be assessed as to their ability to adequately utilize community resources, healthcare and other services that relate to teen pregnancy and newborn infants. First Steps' assessment tools and The North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS) will be used to assess families and are included for review in the attachments. Parents as Teachers Component: 80%of families involved with the PAT component will show improvement of household management competency,parental competency and ability to work independently with area resources and services as measured by pre and post assessment instruments. Households will be assessed according to their ability to maintain a home that is stable, safe and habitable, for a child from birth to 3 years of age. The capacity of the parent to maintain sound relationships with their children and provide nutrition, hygiene, discipline, protection as related to babies from birth to age 3. Parents will be assessed as to their ability to adequately utilize community resources, healthcare and other services that relate to babies from birth to age 3. First Steps' assessment tools and either the NCFAS is used to assess families, as well as the PAT evaluation tools currently used by First Steps. All are included for review in the attachments. 80%of families receiving either component of life skill services will remain intact, to the best of our knowledge. six months after discharge of the First Steps' program and will have improved competency levels and/or reduced risk. V. SERVICE OBJECTIVES First Steps assists clients in improving the household management competency, improving parental competency and improving the ability to access community resources through the utilization of • Home, office and phone visitation. • Individualized instruction, workbooks, educational handouts, and learning modules • Role modeling and mentoring. • Resource referral. empowerment. instruction and advocacy. Quantitatively, all services are offered to all clients in either portion of the program. However, services are individualized, therefore some families may not require all service objectives. Services are measured through the use of pre and post tests, as well as First Steps' physical and psychosocial assessment tools. Referrals, care plans, progress notes and risk assessments are compiled in individual charts. First Steps also utilizes a computer database to track the number of referrals given to community resources, as well as the number of services received. VI. WORKLOAD STANDARDS A. Number of hours per day, week or month -- Care Coordinators record the time spent in face-to-face contact kith clients, on paperwork requirements, travel and case management. See E. below. B. Number of individuals providing the services -- At the present time. First Steps employees four staff members who are either Registered Nurses or M.S.W.s. These three professionals provide the care coordination services. C. Maximum caseload per worker -- Since First Steps provides additional services to the families of Weld County that are above and beyond the services required by the PAC bid, each staff member will serve one to two PAC clients per six month period. Should the PAC have need for additio nal services, First Steps' will consider hiring the additional staff. D. Modality of treatment-- Care coordinators utilize home, office and phone visitation to serve clients. In addition to these weekly visits, care coordinators are available to accompany clients to individual appointments with healthcare providers and area resources. E. Total number of hours per month Each client is allowed: 13.00 hours of face-to-face contact F. Total number of individuals providing these services -- See item B. G. The maximum caseload per supervisor--Not applicable. H. Proof of Insurance -- Proof of insurance and Workman's Compensation are provided in the attachments • VII. STAFF QUALIFICATIONS All staff are either Registered Nurses with Bachelor degrees or M.S.W.'s and have college education in behavioral sciences. All staff have more than 2 years of public contact in service related fields. Two employees are certified Parents as Teachers Educators and certified Childbirth Education Instructors. There are presently four staff members available for the project, two staff members are bilingual. Nancy Culbreath, M.S.W., LC.C.E. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Personnel Administration, and Master of Social Work. Presently: Certified Parents as Teachers Educator, Certified Childbirth Education Instructor through the International Childbirth Education Association. Past Experience: Instructor in Sociology and Abnormal Psychology at Aims Community College; Child Welfare, Juvenile Corrections, Head Start, Mental Health and School Social Work. Lani Wickam, R.N., B.S.N. Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Presently: Bilingual: Certified Parents as Teachers Educator; Childbirth Education Instructor; Staff Nurse at Monfort Family Birth Center, North Colorado Medical Center. Past Experience: Counselor, Crisis Pregnancy' Center; Adult Prenatal Education. Jackie Rowe, R.N. Applied Science Degree. Presently: Works in a triage capacity with small case load at First Steps. Past Experience: Bilingual. Worked with Migrant Families for 5 years. Worked in the Country of Panama for 3 %years with indigent population. OR nurse for 10 years. Ellen Laurence, R.N. Registered Nurse. Presently: School nurse Centennial BOCES shared programs. Childbirth Education Instructor. Community Educator: Family Dynamics around Families and Children with Special Needs Past experience: High risk Labor and Delivery nurse at Boulder community hospital for 13 years. VIII. PROGRAM CAPACITIES As stated on page 2 of this bid, with the current staff available. First Steps is able to serve a maximum of four individuals per month_ If there is a greater need for First Steps' services in the PAC program. then hiring of new staff members would be considered in order to accommodate the increase in referrals. Since First Steps provides additional services to the community, the organization does not require a minimum number of clients to be able to offer the services U) PAC. It is more important to match the needs of the individual with the services offered by First Steps Should there not he any referrals generated_ then die need for this program vmould have to be reconsidered RFP-FYC-99005 Attached A VIII. COMPUTATION OF DIRECT SERVICE RATE This form is to be used to provide detailed explanation of the hourly rate your organization will charge the Core Services Program for the services offered in this Request for Proposal. This rate may only be used to bill the Weld County Department of Social Services for direct, face-to-face services provided to clients referred for these services by the Department. Requests for payment based on units of service such as telephone calls, no shows, travel time, mileage reimbursement, preparation, documentation, and other costs not involving direct face-to-face services will not be honored. Likewise, billings must be for hours of direct service to the client, regardless of the number of staff involved in providing those services. Therefore, it is imperative that this rate be sufficient to cover all costs associated with this client, regardless of the number of staff involved in providing these services. (Explanations for these Lines are Provided on the Following Page) Total Hours of Direct Service per Client /9 cc 1 Hours [A] Total Clients to be Served clients [B] - CLC --- j Ouf5l�e �,1, Total Hours of Direct Service for Year -_ �(C itp Hours [C] /5�r (Line [A] Multiplied by Line [B] Cost per Hour of Direct Services $ 41- x✓ Per Hour [D] 7/- Total Direct Service Costs $ G^ C�l`fT5" 7L� — [E] 7l (Line [C] Multiplied by Line [D] ) (� /;/ //6,,s Administration Costs Allocable to Program $ /, ( 1 c c ) _ [F] "' (/() Overhead Costs Allocable to Program $ /� `-) 1) " /�� — [O] G� IG C Total Cost, Direct and Allocated, of Program$ x lin 7"2" 76? /6 _ [H] 7 • iJ" rG' Line [E]- Plus Line [F] Plus Line (5] ) - Anticipated Profits Contributed by this Program $ [11 Total Costs and Profits to be Covered C i'> "�G � �S ( by this Program(Line [H] Plus Line [I] ) �1, 6ip (� — [J] / � )`/"� i /J Total Hours of Direct Service for Year -- (Must Equal Line [C] ) - ---- Rate per Hour of Direct, Face-to-Face Service to be Charged to Weld County Department of A�' c) /:.) I /6� Social Services $ .— ._ ---- — [ I' Day Treatment Programs Only: Direct Service House Per Client Per Month _ - — [M. Monthly Direct Service Rate $ [N] Page 34 of 35 ATTACHMENTS ASSESSMENT TOOLS WORKBOOK SUMMARY CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE PROOF OF WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION Weld County Referral and Planning Form Child's Name: _ Parent's Name: Child's DOB: Parent's DOB: - Address: City: _Zip Phone: Initial Referral To: Date: __ Care Coordinator: Family's Funding Source: Medicaid Insurance United Way YCPI CDSI YIC DSS-Family Preservation _ FSS-Creating Safe + Stable Families Part C Other 6 Point Strengths / Challenges Scale +2 Clear Strength +I Mild Strength 0 Adequate/Baseline -1 Mild Problems -2 Moderate Problem -3 Ongoing Problem ASSESSMENT OF PARENT/FAMILY Environment and Self Care -- Agency Agency * Initial Agency Pre Post Date Pre Post Date Pre Post Date Housing stability Safety in the community Habitability of housing .31a. Income/ employment a Financial management Personal hygiene • Obtains prenatal care Transportation Comments: Family & Social Support Agency Agency Initial Agency Pre Post Date Pre Post Dale Pre Post Date Educational level School performance —_ Social relationships Accesses regular services Knows + obtains emergency services Motivation for support Personal problems that may affect parenting tillysiant mentd health substance aOuse.rmritil issues) History of neglect or abuse Comments --- ASSESSMENT OF PARENTING ABILITY& FAMILY INTERACTION — Agency Agency ` liiiiia1 Agency Pre Post Date Pre Past Date Pre Puri Date Bonding with child Communication with child Age appropriate expectations of child ry _ ___ Age appropriate discipline of child _-.� _ Provides adult supervision _. -_ Father of baby/child involved & supportive , Attends to the child's developmental needs _ Receives support/assistance from family I Comments T WELL BEING OF'BABY AND OTHER CHILDREN Agency Agency . Initial Agency Pre Post Date Pre Post Dale Pre Post. Date Well child check ups _ ----, , Hygiene - �— M _ Special needs or developmental delays „_ _ _ _ Chronic health problems — —_ Mental health Evidence of abuse — r -- Child's behavior at home 1 r Child's behavior at school/child care Relationships with siblings • • Comments - - — --- , FOOD AND NUTRITION _ — -- - Agency Agency ~ Initial Agency Pre Post Date Pre Post. Date Pre - Post Date Age appropriate diet --. Use of resoiire•es _ Knowledge of resniiices _ Comments _-.-.Y FAMILY- AGENCY PLANNLNG&TRANSITIONS Agency Nitrite: Agency Contact: --� Contacts Phone #: _ Date of Planning: --�_ �t �als / Objectives Strategies / Act ivies Outcome —Other referrals made For Date Transition to: (agency name) Transition Date: Total # of contacts: Total # hours: Total # volunteer hours: \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Agency Name: Agency Contact: - Contacts Phone #: Date of Planning: Goals / Objectives Strategies / Act ivi1s Outcome 1 Other referrals made For Dale Transition to: (agency name) Transition Date: Total # of contacts: Total # hours: Total # volunteer hours: Release of Information Permission: Parent/Guardian Consent: [ hereby authorize the exchange of information concerning my child and family tc the below listed agencies. I understand that this information will only be shared to improve the coordination of services and resources for our family. I understand that this information will remain confidential and will not be share without my consent. I understand that I have access to any information that is gathered and shared with agencies. Date: Signature of Parent/ Guardian: — Date: Signature of Witness. _..— ( Release is valid for one year alter signing.) Agencies: First Steps __ CARE North Range Behavioral Health _ Family CONNECTS DSS — Physician Name: - Others: Others: . rot Ilrvi .xrns • 2.25.t i9 Weld County Rating Guide Environment& Self Care Housing. +2 - secure housing(owns or stable lease) -3 - homeless or frequently accessing transitional housing Safety in the community: +2 - uses good judgment around places and situations - knows support resources -3 - frequently in violent, unsafe situations without knowledge of support resources Habitability of housing: +2-clean.adequate furnishings -3-extremely unclean—no furnishings—or not sufficient for if living in home Income/Employment +2-at least one parent has secure position with benefits -3-no job and no active interest or effort in obtaining a position or job training Financial Management +2—is able to pay all the bills and purchase needed living items on families income -3—has significant debt-creditors are pursuing legal - frequently has gas. water.phone turned off Personal hygiene +2—clean and appropriately dressed at all times -3—unclean,extreme smell,not dressed appropriately for weather,or in extremely dirty-torn clothes Prenatal care +2—plans prior to pregnancy about care and actively participates in prenatal appointments and care -3—has not sought any care from physicians,prenatal care agencies and is not caring for physical needs Transportation +2—has a reliable vehicle of their own and funds for eas needs -3—does not have vehicle,is not using public transportation--has no friend or family to provide rides Family&Social Support Educational: +2—High school degree&college -3—Less than a I2°i grade diploma,no GED and no interest in pursuing education or job training School Performance: +2—Actively pursuing education,job training,or self improvement courses —Expelled or removed from educational setting Social Relationships: +2—has healthy relationships with family& friends with appropriate expectations-strong network of support -demonstrates the ability to voice personal interests and needs and can be supportive of others -3-isolated,unable to interact with others.or continues in unhealthy relationships without seeking changes Accesses Services: +2 -independently seeks out resources that are needed and can access without assistance -develops action plans to improve situation and implements systematic approach to reaching goals -3-is unaware of any services in community and is dependent on others to be able to access resources Obtains emergency services: +2-identifies a crisis situation determines what emergency service to access and knows how to -3 -panics and looses ability to think clearly in any difficult situation-unable to access help Motivation for support: -seeking supports and individuals that can enhance and improve present& future circumstance -3-is not satisfied with circumstances but has no interest in making changes regardless of supports offered Personal Problems- --2-recognizes personal stress and difficult experiences and uses appropriate coping strategies -3 -lethargic,maternal depression,sad.lack of affect.still in domestic violence situation,appears fearful, disorganized, fragmented,and distracted to the level that it interfere with care taking of family. History of neglect and abuse: -this is documented cases that arc current or closed and required DSS or police involvement Parenting Ability& Family Interaction Bonding with child: +2-holds,cuddles,physical touch to comfortt good eye contact +facial expressions. warm tone of voice -nurturing,encourages positive growth. recognizes feelings of child -lacks nurturing skills,does not provide any physical comfort or touch_uses loud hostile tone of voice - fears spoiling the child. maybe unable to handle parenting stresses Communication with child. +2-positive tone of voice, uses appropriate length and content of sentences.interacti'c-listens and responds -3 -doesn't verbally interact with child,cuts off child when talking.uses loud tone,uses demeaning remarks Age appropriate expectations:+2-understands development.allows children to exhibit normal developmental behav ions.provide Attends to developmental. -appropriate structure,toys and support for child to succeed. has positive self concep'.about care gi+ rig -3-expectations exceed developmental capabilities. lacks understanding of development.tends to be controlling and demanding Age appropriate discipline'. +2-understands&utilizes alternatives to physical force_ tends to he demon am: in rude inakine. -is respectful of children and their needs_rules fur fancily not just child -3 -hitting,spanking and slapping are considered appropriate. lacks knowledge or ahi t ity to use other strategies beside corporal punishment.strong disciplinarian,rigid,controlling, unrealistic expectations Provides adult supervision. 12 - has appropriate safety limns and structure for all children_does not leave child without appropriate age -caregit.C1, ensures home environment is free of dangerous situations -3 - Ieaces children alone frequently home it not sale fix age of child. there ,', 110 iupc-s o snore or stnictiirc Dad invoked&supports c -2 - lather he,s in the home. lather spends iuteract0 c time both in conversation.physical comforting. -demonstrates appropriate and respectful attitude towards mother and other family members. plays well - if not in home. provides for financial.emotional needs w ith high frequency of time -3 -- no contact at all from father. if contact very negative and not nurturing,demonstrates mappwpriate -expectations of mother and those in household. may tend to be violent or verbally demeaning Receives supportlassistancc. +2-parent has needs met appropriately.finds comfort,support and companionship from peers, -children are allowed to express developmental needs.takes ownership of behavior. - feels worthwhile as a person,good awareness of self -3 -tends to use children to meet self needs.children perceived as objects for adult gratification. -tends to treat child as confidant,peer,expects child to make life better by providing lo'e.assurance. -exhibits low self esteem,poor self awareness,poor social life Well Being of Baby and Other Children Well child check ups: +2 -has primary care physician and follows recommended immunizations and check tip schedule - 3 -does not have primary health provider,does not access routine care,is not current on immunizations Hygiene. +2-child is clean.dental needs cared for,dressed in clean clothes&shoes appropriate for weather -3 -child is not clean.hair is not combed or eared for,no dental care provided,clothes dirty and not -appropriate for weather Special needs: +2-if child has developmental or health needs parent has sought out supports,care,education to help -care for the unique needs. -3-parent is aware of special developmental or medical needs and does not seek any assistance or supports. -parent does not provide any special care for necessary needs Evidence of abuse: -this is documented neglect or abuse situations that have involved DSS or police involvement Child's behavior at home: +2-child demonstrates age appropriate behaviors,child knows expectations and typically responds to -parental requests. -3 -child acts out physically and verbally often without provocation, child is destructive and violent -child does not follow any established rules for household or parental requests Child's behavior at school +2 -child is considered a good,attentive student that is compliant and respectful -3-child is often disciplined by school staff,is disruptive in class.acts out,does not finish work Relationship with siblings: +2-interacts positively with siblings,resolves conflicts without extreme measures.enjoys being with sibs Food& Nutrition Age appropriate diet: +2-parents provide a variety of healthy foods,meals are routine and appropriate times for age of child -3-there is not a selection of healthy foods available,children are left to tend to their own dietary needs Use of resources. +2-parents self educate about good nutrition or participate in classes to learn about eood diets. fancily -access resources for food is finances are limited -3-parents do not provide food in household and do not access resources that would supplement food This is a generic guideline to ensure continuity between professionals rating family function and interaction. This guide is based on a rating scale of +2-clear strengths through-3 as an ongoing problem. The other rating levels in between +2 and-3 arc between the two "MY BABY AND ME" WORKBOOK SUMMARY GOING HOME: BASIC DECISION-MAKING: I) What Does a Child Cost? I) Looking Ahead 2) Basic Needs 2) Dreams 3) Parent/Daughter Situations 3) My Lifeline 4) My Day and My Needs 4) Decision Basics 5) Finances 5) Values & Goal Setting 6) Planning A Budget 6) Is Parenting for Me Now? (Adoption-related) 7) Alternatives & Decisions (How they affect the morn and baby) ti First Steps or Weld County. Inc I ccn Prayrmey/Parents as'I umbers =0"d 7101 3/9/90 r,l .. ( ,r����TT. THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON TAt tERt1E tiktE CANPO ASI HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, FXTFND OR 225 E. 16TH AVE. SUITE 1060 TER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. DENVER CO 80203 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE CO MANY COLORADO COMPENSAI"ON INSURANCE A INSURED FIRST STEPS OF WELD COUNTY COMPANY 10249TH AVENUE STUITE#3 a .--- ---- _. GREELEY CO 80631 COMPANY COMPANY (�(k�t{i�g(.}pp�1Ar)t� ,�'kMp ».7I --(a,--,� v!'1M'd'.bl'^F� a.:.'.,Pb J.1i,L:'r�41u �r' %�4,1JY1uii THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INUILA 1 kU.NU I VVI I HS IANOING ANY REQUIREMENT,TERM OR G0NDMON or ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITI I RCOPC CT TO W-ITCH THIC CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE AFFORDED S Y THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS. EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES,LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. 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