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RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEAD START EARLY
CHILDHOOD EXPANSION GRANT TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES 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 Financial Assistance
for the Head Start Early Childhood 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, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with
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 Financial Assistance for the Head Start Early
Childhood 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, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 9th day of June, A.D., 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
0 WELD OUNTY, COL DO
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qt. ., eorge . Baxter, Chair
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BY: fi i���I_ r�L 9.-_ / ��
'. '►y 10.� Dale K. Hall /
APPROVED'AS • FORM: I i,4 _ 4. eATILITA
Z Barba'? J. Kirkmeyer
County ttorney t fL,,,,t,��
c W. H. Webster
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Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 74 / Thursday, April 17, 1997 / Notices 18979
ppendix A - ACF Uniform Discretionary Grant Application Form
:APPLICATION FOR BEEe Anoxia No.03Ease43
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P. E.APPLICANT NFORMATON
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1551 N. 17th Ave. , P.O. Box 1805 r.R.n (gin are ralal Walt Speckman, Exec. Dir.
Greeley, Co 80632 (970) 353-3800
S.EMPLOYER CERTIFICATION NUMBER IENI: 7.TYPE Of APPLICANT:Sneer opp/.PrSte brown Mr/ ® -
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10.CATALOG OP FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMRR: II.DESCRIPTIVE TnE OF APPLICANTS PROJECT:
9 3 16 1010j PY98 Head Start
TITLE Age 0-2 Early Childhood Expansion
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT/[inns,Cerrr.Ste..mei:
Northern Colorado
1 J. PROPOSED PROJECT 114.CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OP:
Stan One Ending Date a.Applicant ,P.P S act
IS.FSTIMA TED FUNDING • IS. IS APPLICATION SUE/ER TO REVIEW BY STATE EJEQ/TVI ORM
a. Feral $ 966 070 .00 12372 PROCESS?
b. APpisann Xh' TES.THIS FEAPPLIGTIOWAPFLIGTON WAS MADE AV•1EAME
$ 122,400 .co TO THE STAR DRDLTIVE Ohm Inn PROCESS FOR
REVIEW ON:
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1 ,088,470 .00
IS. TO TIE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND SDLF. ALL DATA N THIS APPLICATION/PRAPPUCARIN AM TRUE AND CORRECT. THE DOCUMENT HAS
BEEN DULY AUTNORQED EY THE GOVERNNO SODY OF TIE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WHA COLDLY WEIN TIE A1TAO® ASSURANCES F 71E
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PART III - BUDGET INFORMATION
SECTION A- BUDGET SUMMARY
Grant Program Estimated Unobligated Funds New or Revised Budge
Function Federal
'
or Activity Catalog No. Federal Non-Federal Federal I Non-Federal Total
i
(a) (b) (c) (d) I (e) I (f) (9)
1. EXPANSION 93.600 $ $ $825,0701 $104,549 $929,619
2. START UP $141,0001 $17,851 , $158,851
$0
5. TOTALS $0
'$ $ $966,070: $122,400 $1,088,470
SECTION B - BUDGET CATEGORIES
- Grant Program, Function or Activity Total
6. Object Class Categories (1) EXP (2) STARTUP'(3) (4) (5)
a. Personnel $316,455
b. Fringe Benefits $58,328 $316,455
c. Travel $4,800 $58,328
d. Equipment $4,800
$10,000, ! $10,000
e. Supplies $2,400 $100,000:
f. Contractual $348,145 $31,000', $102,400
1
$379,145
g. Construction i
$0
h. Other $94,942
$94,942
i.
j_ $0
$0
k. TOTALS $825,070 $141,000 $01 $0, $966,070
7. Program Income $ $ $ I$ $
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SECTION C - NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES
(a) Grant Program (b) Applicant i (c) State (d) Other Sour' (e) TOTALS
8. EXPANSION $104,5491 $104,549
9. START UP $17,851 I $17,851
10. $0
11.
12. TOTALS (sum of lines 8 thru 1 $122,400 $0 $01 $122,400
SECTION D - FORCASTED CASH NEEDS
Total for fir 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
13. Federal 1 $966,070 $483,035 $144,911 $144,911 $193,214
14. NonFederal $122,400 $61,2001, $30,600 $15,3001 $7,650
15. TOTAL (sum of lin $1,088,470 $544,235 ; $175,511 $160,211 j $200,864
SECTION E - BUDGET ESTIMATES OF FEDERAL FUNDS NEEDED FOR BALA
FUTURE FUNDING PERIODS (Years)
(a) Grant Program . (b) First 1 (c) Second (d) Third (e) Fourth
16. EXPANSION I $825,070 1 $866,324 $909,6401 $955,122
17. $0 $01 $0
18. , $0 $0 $0
19. 1 $0 $0 $0
20. TOTALS (sum of lines 16-19) $825,070 j $866,324 $909,640 j $955,122
SECTION F - OTHER BUDGET INFORMATION
(Attach additional Sheets if Necessary)
21. Direct Charges $1,088,470 122. Indirect Charges $0
23. Remarks
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HEAD START LINE-ITEM BUDGET GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
A B C D
Total Cash Non-Federal Percent Number of
ACYF and Non- In-Kind Admini- Persons
Federal strative FT PT
I. PERSONNEL
11 (Object class category 6.a)
A. Administrative
1. Executive Director 100
2. Fiscal Manager I 100
3. Head Start Director $1,701 100 1
4. Accountant 100
I:
15. Office Manager $1,047 100 1
'6. Office Techician $18,096 100
7. Center Director
A. Fiscal Specialists 100
B. Personnel Tech. I
100
C. PBX Operator 100
D.
E.
971.09,1
HEAD START LINE-ITEM BUDGET GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
ii
ii
B C D
Total Cash Non-Federal Percent Number of
iACYF and Non-! In-Kind Admini- Persons
Federal strative FT PT
i
JB. COORDINATION
III. Education Coordinator $949 ; 1
I2. Director/Education
Coordinator
j3. Health Coordinator $1,04711 1
j4. Social Services $1 047 1
Coordinator j F
i
5. Parent Involvement $972
Coordinator j 1
','6. Social Services/Parent
Involvement Coordinator
I
j7. Disabilities Coordinator $924 ', 1
jj (Hcp. Spec)
8. Health/Disabilities
Coordinator
9. Nutrition Coordinator
A. Site Manager $1,617 51 1 0
B. Service Coordinators $21,611 r
1 0
C.
971.09,1
HEAD START LINE-ITEM BUDGET GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
A B C D
Total Cash Non-Federal Percent Number Of
ACYF and Non-j In-Kind Admini- Persons
Federal strative I FT PT
'C. Education
1. Teacher
$172,890 ' 8 0!
2. Teacher Assist.
$57,7411 4 0
3. Home Vistor
4. Classroom Technical Asst.
$7241 I I 1
5. Other Education Staff I �
(Educational aide) $7,218 II
11
D. Health
1. Health Aide F $7,218
1
2. Other Health Staff
IE. Nutrition
1. Cook
2. Nutritionist
3. Other Nutrition Staff
(Lunch Aides)
F. Social Services
1. Social Service Aide $7,218
1
2. Other Social Service Staff
G. Parent Involvement
1. Parent Involvement Aide $7,217
2. Other Parent involvement
Staff
HEAD START LINE-ITEM BUDGET GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
A B C D
Total Cash Non-Federal Percent Number of
ACYF and Non In-Kind Admini- Persons
Federal strative FT PT
1 H. Maintenance
1. Custodian
2. Other Maintenance Staff
I. Transportation
'!1. Bus Driver
2. Bus Aide
3. Other Transportation
Staff
J. Dual Roles
1•. Family Worker
2. Teacher Aide/
Bus Aide
3. Other Disabilities Staff
Disabilities aide $7 218 1
A. Recruiters
1B Lunch aide/Custodian
C.
D.
TOTAL PERSONNEL $316,455 $0 6.61%'
21
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HEAD START LINE-ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
A B C
Total Cash Non-Federal Percent
ACYF and Non- In-Kind Admini-
Federal strative
12. FRINGE BENEFITS
(object class category 6.b)
1. Social Security $24,209
2. State Disability $1,614
3. Unemployment
4. Worker's Compensation $5,252
5. Health/Dental/Life Insurance S11,222
6. Retirement $16,031
7. Other Fringe
TOTAL FRINGE $58,328 8.40%
3. OCCUPANCY
(object class category 6.h)
1. Rent 6f $12,000
2. Depreciation/Use Allow
3. Utilities $2,400
4. Telephone
$1,200
5. Building Insurance
6. Child Liability Insurance $122
7. Maintenance/Repair* $2,400
8. Renovation*
9. Janitorial Service 6f $7,200
TOTAL OCCUPANCY :! $25,322 $0
971.094
HEAD START LINE-ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE 90CM0136
A B C
Total Cash 1 Non-Federal Percent
ACYF and Non- In-Kind Admini-
Federal strative
i4. CHILD TRAVEL
'1. Contract/Rental 1
2. Vehicle Maintenance/Repair
13. Vehicle Insurance
4. Vehicle Operating Expenses $22,400 I
5. Field Trips I
6. Disabilities Travel
7. Other Child Travel
TOTAL CHILD TRAVEL $22,400 I $0 0 :i
5. STAFF TRAVEL
1. Out-of-Town (6.c) $4,800 ,'
2. Local (6.h) $1,2001 11
TOTAL STAFF TRAVEL $6,000 I $0 I
6. NUTRITION AND FOOD (object class category 6.h)
1. Children's Food
2. Adult's Food $5,000
3. Other Nutrition
:
TOTAL NUTRITION & FOOD $5,000 $0
0
7. FU
RNITURE & EQUIPMENT (object class category 6.d)
1. Vehicle Purchase I '!
2. Office 1
3. Classroom/Outdoor $10,000I
4. Kitchen
'5. Equip/Maintenance/Repair"
6. Other Furniture/Equipment
I
TOTAL FU
RNITURE & EQUIP $10,000 $0 0 I
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HEAD START LINE-ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
A B C
Total Cash Non-Federal Percent
ACYF and Non-, In-Kind Admini-
Federal strative
8. SUPPLIES (object class category 6.e)
LT. Office/Copying/Postage $6501
'2. Cleaning $500
3. Classroom/Home base $100,000 ,
4. Medical/Dental $500 '
5. Kitchen $500
16. Disabilities Supplies PA23DS $2501
17. Other Supplies
TOTAL SUPPLIES $102,4001 $0
9. OTHER CHILD SERVICES
(object calls category 6.h)
1. Education Consultant
r2. Substitutes
I3. Volunteers(Education) 1
,4. Med./Dental/Screening/Care 1 $1,500
15. Mental Health Assess./Care j
6. Nutrition Consultant
7. Speech Therapy
8. Disabilities Services I
19. Other Services $372,745 1
;TOTAL OTHER CHILD SERV. $374,245 $0 011
971.19,1
HEAD START LINE-ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE # 90CM0136
A
Total Cash Non-Federal Percent
ACYF and Non- In-Kind Admini-
Federal strative
10. OTHER PARENT SERVICES
1. Parent Activities (6.h) $750
Parent Travel
2. Out-of-Town (6.c)
3. Local (6.h)
4. Other Parent Services $1,250 1
TOT OTHER PARENT SERV. $2,000 $0 0
11. OTHER (object class category 6.h)
1. Audit
2. Legal (6.h)
3. Theft Bond
4. General Liability Insurance
5. Payroll/Accounting
6. Subscriptions/Memberships $100
7. Printing/Advertising $200 .
8. T & TACDA $10,000
9. Other T & TA $5,000 '.
10. Other Training
11. Disabilities Training
12. Other Disabilities
13. Storage
14. Other DP
15. Administrative Overhead $28,620 1001
16. County Central Service Cost
17.
TOTAL OTHER $43,920 I SO 65.16%
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HEAD START LINE-ITEM BUDGET
GRANTEE/DELEGATE 90CM0136
A B C
Total Cash Non-Federal Percent
ACYF and Non- In-Kind Administrative
Federal
13. TOTALS
ALL BUDGET CATEGORIES $966,069 $0 5%
TOTAL BUDGET (Cols A+B) $966,069 $0 5%
TOTAL ACYF BUDGET
(A + B + Cbelow)
A. Program Expansion funds $825,069
B. Start up funds $141,000
Illi
,TOTAL NON-FEDERAL BUDGET Cash
In-Kind $122,400
971.091
BUDGET NARRATIVE
PROGRAM ACCOUNT 23
Personnel:
Pays for staff gross salaries. See Attachment I for salary breakdown according to position and site.
Fringe Benefits:
Pays for fringe benefits for regular employees at the following rates:
. FICA .0620 x salary
. Medicare .0145 x salary
. Disability .0051 x salary
. Life Insurance .00037 x salary
. Retirement .06 x salary
. Workman's Compensation .0057 x salary for admin/office positions
.0059 x salary for teacher-type positions
.0747 x salary for aides in classroom
. Health and Dental $1,660.44/staff/year
(Retirement, disability, life, and health insurance are only available to full-time employees.)
See Attachment I for fringe total for each position.
Occupancy:
Rent- Estimate of cost to rent facilities---estimated at$1000/month.
Utilities-this cost was figured on an average cost per month of$200. It includes cost for water,electricity,
and trash.
Telephone-this cost was calculated on the average of$100/month.
Child Liability Insurance-Based on$3.80/child.
Maintenance/Repair-Cost is approximately$200/month.
Janitorial Service-The budgeted amount is based on historical cost of approximately$600/site/month.
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Child Travel:
Vehicle Operating Expenses - The Weld County Department of Transportation will be providing our
transportation for all of our sites in the Weld County Area.Transportation is treated as an Internal Service Pool
and serves all of the Division of Human Services (DHS)transportation needs. Charges for this service are
based on the number of miles and the number of hours the transportation department spends on each of the
areas/programs it serves. In the past these costs were broken down and charged in separate line items for
personnel costs and operating costs.Now, all of the areas/programs will receive a direct one line item cost,
based on the above criteria,that will include a combined total of all the costs incurred. We have budgeted for
this service based on approximate cost of 5700/child;full year.
Staff Travel
Local - These funds are used for coordinators mileage reimbursement for travel to and from the centers to
monitor progress. Mileage is reimbursed at 5.27 per mile.
Out-of-Town - funds to allow two staff to attend two National meetings for Head Start.
Nutrition and Food;
Adult food - Pays for the costs of adult meals for teachers, ta's, and volunteers who are supervising the
mealtimes for the children in the family style setting.. These costs are contracted out and are not reimbursable
by USDA. This cost is estimated at 55,000.
Furniture& Equipment;
Classroom & Outdoor-This is a start-up, one-time cost for playground equipment.
Supplies;
Office/Copying/Postage-This covers the cost of office supplies, copying and postage used at the sites.
Cleaning-Covers the cost of cleaning supplies used at the sites.
Classroom/Homebase-This is a start-up,one-time cost of setting up the classrooms with all small equipment,
fumiture and supplies needed. It is estimated at 520,000 x 4 classrooms+ I for Home based needs.
Medical/Dental-These funds are used to cover the cost of drugs,baccines,first aid kits or any minor medical
supply needed in the program.
Kitchen-Pays for the costs of kitchen supplies, including paper products and utensils,used to serve snacks
and meals and food projects.
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Other Child Services:
Medical/Dental/Screening-Head Start is payor of last resort for medical services. Line covers primarily cost
of screening.
Other Services - Cost of contracted home based services. See Attachment for estimated cost breakdown.
Includes start-up costs.
Other:
Subscriptions/Memberships-It includes subscriptions to publications used at the centers.
Printing/Advertising-Funds used to advertise for staff and clients for the program.
CDA and Other TA training-Training costs to get all new staff up to requirements of program as well as
the needed continuing training.
Administrative Overhead / Direct Allocated Costs - This is a change associated with the new financial
system we are using. This cost is the administrative cost that the program incurs through the DHS.Like the
transportation costs,these costs are compiled in an Internal Service Pool and are charged to the programs based
on the number of hours that the administrative staff spends on each of the programs it serves. The budgeted
amount is based on an approximate 5%coverage.
Salaries& Fringe
.05 Executive Director- for overseeing and planning of the DHS programs. $ 4,921
.05 Fiscal Officer- for budget preparation and grant tracking. $ 2,568
.05 Accountant- for cost allocation and reporting. $ 1,459
.05 Fiscal Specialist- for the purchasing function and contract maintenance. $ 1,339
.05 Fiscal Specialist- for account payables. $ 1,185
.05 Personnel Mgr. - for personnel function and payroll. $ 1,842
.05 PBX Operator-for PBX operation. $ 1,124
Supplies $ 727
Building Charges(Utilities,repair&maintenance etc.) $ 11,704
Data Processing&Communications $ 1,034
Travel $ 447
Misc. $ 270
Total $28,620
971.994
HS EXPANSION BREAKDOWN OF SALARY/FRINGE TOTAL
TOTAL SALARY AMOUNT EXP EXP
FRINGE & FRINGE ATTRIBUTABLE FRINGE SALARY
FTE POSITION HRLY RT TO 1997 HS EXP
1.00 HEAD START DIRECTOR $20.44 $7,970.12 $50,485.31 $2,019.41 $318.80 $1,700.61
1.00 SITE MANAGER $19.44 $7,661.43 $48,096.62 $1,923.86 $306.46 $1,617.41
1.00 EDUC. COORDINATOR $11.41 $5,182.63 $28,915.42 $1,156.62 $207.31 $949.31
1.00 HEALTH COORDINATOR $12.59 $5,546.88 $31,734.08 $1,269.36 $221.88 $1,047.49
1.00 SOCIAL SERV. COORDINATOR $12.59 $5,546.88 $31,734.08 $1,269.36 $221.88 $1,047.49
1.00 PARENT INVOLV. COORD. $11.68 $5,265.97 $29,560.37 $1,182.41 $210.64 $971.78
1.00 OFFICE MGR $12.59 $5,546.88 $31,734.08 $1,269.36 $221.88 $1,047.49
1.00 OFFICE TECH $8.70 $4,346.07 $22,442.07 $22,442.07 $4,346.07 $18,096.00
1.00 DISABILITIES COORD. $11.11 $5,090.02 $28,198.81 $1,127.95 $203.60 $924.35
1.00 CLASSROOM TECHNICAL ASST $8.70 $4,346.07 $22,442.07 $897.68 $173.84 $723.84
1.00 SERVICE COORDINATOR- $10.39 $4,872.08 $26,483.28 $26,483.28 $4,872.08 $21,611.20
8.00 TEACHER- $10.39 $27,353.56 $200,243.13 $200,243.13 $27,353.56 $172,889.57
4.00 TEACHER ASST- $6.94 $14,213.87 $71,954.66 $71,954.66 $14,213.87 $57,740.79
0.50 HEALTH AIDE $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
0.50 PI AIDE $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
0.50 ED AIDE $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
0.50 FSSAIDE $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
0.50 DIS AIDE $6.94 $1,091.30 $8,308.90 $8,308.90 $1,091.30 $7,217.60
25.50 GRAND TOTAL $108,398.97 $665,568.47 $374,783.66 $58,328.36 $316,455.30
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-Early Headstart Grant - 199y-1998
Categories Requested $ In kind Total
Administration .4 FTE 8320 8320 16640
Service Coordinator
Supervisor 1 .0 FTE
33280 0 33280
PAT Partners/Service
Coordinators
Salaries 9 FTE 187200 18720 205920
Clerical .5 FTE 8060 0 8060
Benefits 57000 4400 61400
Mileage 6000 2000 8000
Community Based Start up - 20000
Playgroups- Start up Ongoing - 6000
(Equipment- Materials) 12900 38900
Equipment - 2 Lap Top
Computers
5000 2500 7500
Operating Oasts(Rent
Utilities, Phone)
2515 10060 12575
Evaluation &
Therapeutic Services
15600 56000 71600
Parent Activities 5270 4000 9270
Start Up- 11000
Ongoing - 7500
Training/travel/CDA 3500 22000
Totals 372745 122400 495145
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WAIVER REQUEST OF 20%NON-FEDERAL MATCH
PY 98
As allowed under the Head Start Act, Weld County Division of Human Services (WCDHS) is
requesting a waiver of the non-federal matching requirement of 20% for this PY98 Early
Childhood grant. Based on our analysis. WCDHS anticipates reaching 11.2%,versus the
required level of 20%. WCDHS is requesting this waiver because of difficulties in meeting the
required level. The primary reasons for this are the following:
There has been a decrease in the availability of funding at the local level. The major impacts to
the Weld County 1998 budget are the Tabor amendment which imposes a reduction in the mill
levy, plus property tax, spending and revenue limits not exceeding the inflation and growth in
new net construction. Another major local impact to the County budget is the critical
construction and operation of the new County jail. These factors limit the availability of cash
match resources to County run programs. Weld County has supplied a great deal of support to
this program but some items are not considered match by technicalities in the regs. For example,
Weld County provides a large amount of space to the Family Education staff in the Human
Services building without charging rent/lease costs to the program even though the County has a
lease/purchase agreement on the building. Because of a regulation technicality, according to
federal monitors, a donated value of a lease/purchase agreement is not an allowable match even
though the value of a pure lease would be ok. The same holds true for the several modulars that
Weld County purchased for the Family Educational programs. If they had been leased vs.
purchased, the cost of the lease could have been charged or donated to the program. This support
adds up to tens of thousands of dollars annually. Weld County does also give the Family
Educational programs a break on the annual central services cost allocated. For 1998, the
County has reduced the cost by allowing the programs to stay at the central service cost from
1997, donating these costs to in-kind match for the Basic Head Start/Migrant Head Start grants.
So, while the County does supply a great deal of resources to the Family Educational programs,
most of it cannot be reported as match. (Criteria 1 and 3).
Also, the major increases in funding cause an immediate need to come up with several hundred
excess amounts of match. In WCDHS basic grants, we have the need to request waivers for
match, so adding another major program makes it even more difficult to access match
possibilities. The match provided in this grant comes from the contracted side on the home-
based part of the grant. The match we have, is used already for our Head Start/Migrant Head
Start basic grants.
The above is presented as support for WCDHS's need to request a temporary waiver of the non-
federal matching requirement of 20% for fiscal year 97-98.
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The steady influx of funds into Head Start, combined with a decrease in many local budgets, has
made obtaining the required level of non-federal in-kind very difficult. WCDHS takes the
requirement of obtaining the non-federal match very seriously. We will continue to seek in-kind
should a temporary waiver be granted.
Thank you for your serious consideration of this request and your continued support.
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Imtructiom for the SF 424A Lines 1-4.Columns(c)Through(g) Column(a)-Enter the program titles
Public reporting burden for this collection For new applications,leave Columns(c) identical to Column(a).Section A.A
of information is estimated to average 180 and(d)blank.For each line entry in Columns breakdown by function or activity is not
minutes per response,including time for (a)and(b),enter in Columns(e),(f),and(g) necessary
reviewing instructions,searching existing the appropriate amounts of funds needed to Column(b)-Enter the contribution to be
data sources,gathering and maintaining the support the project for the feat funding made by the applicant
data needed,and completing and reviewing period(usually a year). Column(c)-Enter the amount of the
the collection of information.Send For continuing grant program applications, State's cash and in-kind contribution if the
comments regarding the burden estimate or submit these forms before the,end of each applicant is not a State or State agency.
any other aspect of this collection of funding period as required by the grantor Applicants which are a State or State
information,including suggestions for agency.Enter in Columns(c)and(d)the agencies should leave this column blank.
reducing this burden,to the Office of estimated amounts of funds which will Column(d)-Enter the amount of cash and
Management and Budget,Paperwork remain unobligated at the end of the grant in-kind contributions to be made from all
Reduction Project(0348-0043),Washington, funding period only if the Federal grantor other sources.
DC 20503. agency instructions provide for this. Column(e)--Enter totals in Columns(b),
Otherwise,leave these columns blank.Enter (c),and(d).
Please Do Not Return Your Completed Feint Columns(e)and(f)the amounts of funds Line 12-Enter the total for each of
to the Office of Management end Budget,• needed for the upcoming period.The Columns(b)-(e).The amount in Column(e)
Send It to the Address Provided by the amount(s)in Column should be the sum should be equal to the amount on Line 5,
Sponsoring Agency of amounts in Columns(e)and(f). Column(f),Section A.
General Instructions For supplemental grants and changes to Section D.Forecasted Cosh Needs
This form is designed so that application existing grants,do not use Columns(c)and Line 13-Enter the amount of cash needed
gran (d).Enter in Column(e)the amount of the
can be made for funds from one or more tby quarter from the grantor agency during the
programs.In preparing the budget,adhere to increase or decrease of Federal funds and first
any existing Federal grantor agency enter in Column(f)the amount of the year.
increase or decrease of non-Federal funds.In Line 14-Enter the amount of cash from all
guidelines which prescribe how and whether Column enter the new total budgeted other sources needed by quarter during the
budgeted amounts should be separatelyfirst year.
shown for different functions or activities amount(Federal and non-Federal)which Line 15-Enter the totals of amounts on
within the program.For some programs, includes the total previous authorized
d eted amounts plus or minus,as Lines 13 and 14.
budgeted
grantor agencies may require budgets to be g
separately shown by function or activity.For appropriate,the amounts shown in Columns Section E.Budget Estimates of Federal Funds
other programs,grantor agencies may require (e)and(t).The amount(s)in Column(g) Needed for Balance of the Project
a breakdown by function or activity.Sections should not equal the sum of amounts in Lines 16-19-Enter in Column(a)the same
A.B,C,and D should include budget Columns(e)and(f).
g Line 5-Show the total for all columns grant program titles shown in Column(a),
estimates for the whole project except when Section A.A breakdown by function or
applying for assistance which requires used. activity is not necessary.For new
Federal authorization in annual or other Section B.Budget Categories applications and continuation grant
funding period increments.In the latter case, In the column headings 1applications,enter in the proper columns
Sections A.B,C,and D should provide theng ( )through(4), amounts of Federal funds which will be
budget for the first budget period(usually a enter the titles of the same programs, needed to complete the program or project
year)and Section E should present the need functions,and activities shown on Lines 1- over the succeedingfundingperiods(usually
for Federal assistance in the subsequent 4,Column(a),Section A.When additional in years).This section need not be completed
budgetperiods.All applications should - sheets are preparedforSection A,provide
d6 PP for revisions(amendments,changes,or
contain a breakdown by the object class similar column headings on each sheet.For supplements)to funds for the current year of
categories shown in Lines a-k of Section B. each program,function or activity,fill in the
total requirements for funds(both Federal existing grants.
Section A.Budget SummaryLines I-4, If more than four lines are needed to list
8 and non-Federal)- h w tt object class Lines Se t the program titles,submit additional
Columns(a)and(b) Lines 6a-i-Show the totals of Lines 6a to schedules as necessary.
For applications pertaining to a single 6h in each column.
Federalgrant programtiShow the amount of indirect cost Line 20-Enter the total for each of the
(Federal Domestic Line 6' Columns(b)-(e).When additional schedules
Assistance Catalog number)and not requiring Line 6k-Enter the total of amounts on are prepared for this Section,annotate
a functional or activity breakdown,enter on Lines 6i and 6j.For all applications for new accordingly and show the overall totals on
Line 1 under Column(a)the catalog program grants and continuation grants the total this line.
• title and the catalog number in Column(b). amount in column(5),Line 6k,should be the
For applications pertaining to a single same as the total amount shown in Section Section F.Other Budget Information
program requiring budget amounts by A,Column(g),Line 5.For supplemental Line 21-Use this space to explain
multiple function or activities,enter the grants and changes to grants,the total amounts for individual direct object-class
name of each activity or function on each amount of the increase or decrease as shown cost categories that may appear to be out of
line in Column(a),and enter the catalog in Columns(1)-(4),Line 6k,should be the the ordinary or to explain the details as
number in Column(b).For applications same as the sum of the amounts in Section required by the Federal grantor agency.
pertaining to multiple programs where none A,Columns(e)and(f)on Line 5. Line 22-Enter the type of indirect rate
of the programs require t breakdown by Line 7-Enter the estimated amount of (provisional,predetermined,final or fixed)
function or activity,enter the catalog income,if any,expected to be generated from that will be in effect during the funding
program title on each line in Column(a)and this project.Do not add or subtract this period,the estimated amount of the base to
the respective catalog number of each line in amount from the total project amount.Show which the rate is applied,and the total _
Column(b). under the program narrative statement the indirect expense.
For applications pertaining to multiple nature and source of income.The estimated Line 23-Provide any other explanations or
programs where one or more programs amount of program income may be comments deemed necessary.
require a breakdown by function or activity, considered by the federal grantor agencyin
prepare a separate sheet for each program determining the total amount of the grat Assurances--Non-Construction Program
requiring the breakdown.Additional sheets Section C.Non-Federal Sources Public reporting burden for this collection
should be used when one form does not, of information is estimated to average 15
provide adequate space for all breakdown of Lines 5-11-Enter amounts of non-Federal minutes per response,including time for
data required.However,when more than one resources that will be used on the grant.If reviewing instructions,searching existing
sheet is used,the first page should provide in-kind contributions are included,provide a data sources,gathering and maintaining the
the summary totals by programs. brief explanation on a separate sheet. data needed,and completing and reviewing
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the collection of information.Send Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as 12.Will comply with the Wild and Scenic
comments regarding the burden estimate or amended,relating to nondiscrimination on Rivers Act of 1968(16 U.S.C.§§1271 et seq.)
any other aspect of this collection of the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;(g) related to protecting components or potential
information,including suggestions for §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service components of the national wild and scenic
reducing this burden,to the Office of Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.290 dd-3 and 290 ee- riven system.
Management and Budget.Paperwork 3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of 13.Will assist the awarding agency in
Reduction Project(0348-0043),Washington. alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h) assuring compliance with Section 106 of the
DC 20503. Title VIE of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,as
U.S.tlt§3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to amended(16 U.S.C.470),EO 11593
Please Do Not Return Your Completed Form non-discrimination in the sale,rental or
(identification protection of al and
c
to the Office of Management and Budget, financing of housing;(i)any other properties),and the Archaeological and
Send It to the Address Provided by the nondiscrinimation provisions in the specific Historic Preservation Act of 1974(16 U.S.C.
Sponsoring Agency statute(s)under which application for 469a-1 et seq.).
Note:Certain of these assurances may not Federal assistance is being made;and(j)the 14.Will comply with P.L.93-348
be applicable to your project or program.If requirements of any other nondiscrimination regarding the protection of human subjects
you have questions,please contact the statute(s)which may apply to the involved in research,development,and
awarding agency.Further,certain Federal application. related activities supported by this award of
awarding agencies may require applicants to 7.Will comply,or has already complied, assistance.
certify to additional assurances.If such is the with the requirements of Titles II and III of 15.Will comply with the Laboratory s ..
case,you will be notified. the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L.89-544,as
As the duly authorized representative of Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 amended,7 U.S.C.2131 et seq.)pertaining to
the applicant I certify that the applicant: (P.L.91-046)which provide for EeG and the care,handling,and treatment of warm
1.Has the legal authority to apply for equitable treatment of persons displaced or blooded animals held for research,teaching,
Federal assistance and the institutional, whose property is acquired as a result of or other activities supported by this award of
managerial and financial capability Federal or federally assisted programs.Thane assistance.
(including funds sufficient to pay the non- requirements apply to all interests in real 16.Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint
property acquired for project purposes PoisoningPrevention Act-(42 U.S.C.§§4801
Federal share of project costs)to ensure regardless of Federal participation in
proper planning,management and 8 P P et seq.)which prohibits the use of lead based
completion of the project described in this purchases. paint in construction or rehabilitation of
application. 8.Will comply,as applicable,with the residence structures.
provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 17.Will cause to beperformed the required
2.Will give the awarding agency,the
Comptroller General of United States,and if S. political
activities508 and 7324-7328)of a which limit financial and compliance audits in
the political of employees whose accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984
appropriate,the State,through any 8
authorized representative,access to and the principal employment activities are funded or OMB Circular No.A-133,Audits of
right to examine all records,books,papers. in .Wwhoill or in ly as with Federal funds. Institutions of Higher Learning and other
9.Will comply applicable,with the
or documents related to the award;and will Non-profit Institutions.
provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. 18.Will comply with all applicable
establish a proper accounting system in §§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act(40 P y PP
accordance with generally accepted U.S.C.§276c and 18 U.S.C.§874,and the requirements of all other Federal laws,
accounting standards or agency directives. executive orders,regulations, policies
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards eve this rogrq�.
3.Will establish safeguards to prohibit Act(40 U.S.C.§§327-333),regarding labor 8 P j
employees from using their positions fore standards for federally assisted construction
purpose that constitutes or presents the subagreements. attire authorized certifying official
appearance of personal or organizational 10.Will comply,if applicable,with flood
conflict of interest,or personal gain. insurance purchase requirements of Section Title
4.Will initiate and complete the work 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of
within the applicable time frame after receipt 1973 (P.L.93-234)which requires recipients Applicant organization
of approval of the awarding agency. in a special flood hazard area to participate
5.Will comply with the Intergovernmental in the program and to purchase flood Date submitted
Personnel Act of 1970(42 U.S.C.§§4728- insurance if the total cost of insurable
4763)relatingtoprescribed standards forThis onscertiimplemon is requiredrbuthe
constructione and acquisition is$10,000 or regulations implementing the Drug-Free
merit systems for programs funded under one more.
of the nineteen statutes or regulations 11.Will comply with environmental Workplace Act of 76.630(c)4 C Part 78,
specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards h y Subpart6.645O F. and
Sectionsbprovide
and( d)and.
P PP standards which may be prescribed pursuant 76.645(e)(1)and(b)provide that a Federal
for a Merit System of Personnel to the following:(a)Institution of agency may designate a central receipt point
Administration(5 C.F.R.900,Subpart F). environmental quality control measures for STATE-WIDE AND STATE AGENCY-
6.Will comply with all Federal statutes under the National Environmental Policy Act WIDE certifications,and for notification of
relating to nondiscrimination.These include of 1969(P.L.91-190)and Executive Order criminal drug convictions.For the
but are not limited to:(a)Title VI of the Civil (EO)11514;(b)notification of violating Department of Health and Human Services,
Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352)which facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c)protection the central point is:Division of Grants
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990;(d) Management and Oversight.Office of
color or national origin;(b)title IX of the evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in Management and Acquisition,Department of
Education Amendments of 1972,as amended accordance with EO 11988:(e)assurance of Health and Human Services,Room 517-D,
(20 U.S.C.§§1681-1683,and 1685-1686), project consistency with the approved State 200 Independence Avenue.SW Washington,
which prohibits discrimination on the basis management program developed under the DC 20201.
of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972(16 Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace
Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C.§794), U.S.C.§§1451 et seq.);(f)conformity of Requirements
which prohibits discrimination on the basis Federal actions to State(Clear Air)
of handicaps;(d)the Age Discrimination Act Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) (Instructions for Certification)
of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.§6101-6107), of the Clear Air Act of 1955,as amended(42 1.By signing and/or submitting this
which prohibits discrimination on the basis U.S.C.§§7401 et seq.):(g)protection of application or grant agreement,the grantee is
of age:(e)the Drug Abuse Office and underground sources of drinking water under providing the certification set out below.
Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,as 2.The certification set out below is a
amended,relating to nondiscrimination on amended(P.L.93-523);and(h)protection of material representation of fact upon which
the basis of drug abuse:(f)the endangered species under the Endangered reliance is placed when the agency awards
Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Species Act of 1973.as amended(P.L.93- the grant.If it is later determined that the
Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and 205). grantee knowingly rendered a false
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certification,or otherwise violates the Certification Regarding Drug-Free performance of work done in connection
requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Workplace Requirements with the specific grant:
Act,the agency,in addition to any other Alternate I.(Grantees Other Than Place of performance(Street address,city,
remedies available to the Federal Individuals) county,state,zip code):
Government,may take action authorized
under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. The grantee certifies that it will or will
3.For grantees other than individuals, continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
Alternate I applies. (a)Publishing a statement notifying Check 0 if there are workplaces on file that
4.For grantees who are individuals, employees that the unlawful manufacture, are not identified here.
Alternate II applies. distribution,dispensing,possession,or use of Alternate II.(Grantees Who Are Individuals)
5.Workplaces under grants,for grantees a controlled substance is prohibited in the
other than individuals,need not be identified grantee's workplace and specifying the (a)The grantee certifies that,as a condition
on the certification.If known,they maybe actions that will be taken against employees of the grant,he or she will not engage in the
Identified in the grant application.If the for violation of such prohibition; unlawful manufacture,distribution,
(b)Establishingan ongoing nee dispensing,possession,or use of a controlled
i grantee of sapplication,
t identify theplacesward,if at awarenessprogram m inform employees
substance in conductinganyactivitywith the
the time of a lication,or upon award,
t there is no application,the grantee must keep about— grant;
the identity of the workplace(s)on file in its (1)The dangers of drug abuse in the (b)If convicted of a criminal drug offense
+ office and make the information available for workplace; resulting from a violation occurring during
(2)The grantee's policyof maintainingthe conduct of any grant activity,he or she
Federal inspection.Failure to identify all workplace; a will report the conviction,in writing,within
known workplaces constitutes a violation of drug-free
(3)Anyavailable drugcounseling, 10 calendar days of the conviction,to every
the grantee's drug-free workplace grant officer or other designee,unless the
requirements, rehabilitation,a and employee assistance Federal agency designates a central point for
6.Workplace identifications must include programs: the receipt of such notices.When notice is
the actual address of buildings(orparts of (4)The penalties that may be imposed P
upon employees for dru abuse violations made to such a central point,it shall include
buildings)or other sites where work under POB
occurring in the workplace; the identification number(s)of each affected
the grant takes place.Categorical descriptions (c)Making it a requirement that each grant.
maybe used(e.g.,all vehicles of a mass employee to be engaged in the performance 155 FR 21690.21702,May 25.1990)
whiletia operation,o State employees State iparea�chnt of the grant be given a copy of the statement Certification Regarding Debarment,
while
in unemployment office, i in required by paragraph(a): Suspension,and Other Responsibility
concert halls ory radio performersstudios). (d)Notifying the employee in the statement Manes..p1.' ary Covered Transactions
re
7.If the workplace identified to the agency required by paragraph(a)that,as a condition
changes during the performance of the grant, of employment under the grant,the employee Instructions for Certification
will-
1.1.By signing and submitting this proposal,
the grantee shall inform the agency of the (1)Abide by the terms of the statement; the prospective primary participant is
change(s),if it previously identified the and
workplaces in question(see paragraph five), providing the certification set out below.
8.Definitions of terms in the (2)Notify the employer in writing of his or 2.The inability of a person to provide the
Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment her conviction for a violation of a criminal certification required below will not
drug statute occurring in the workplace no necessarily result in denial of participation in common rule and Drug-Free Workplace
later than five calendar days after such this covered transaction.The prospective
common rule apply to this certification. conviction; ci ant shall submit an explanation of
Grantees'attention is called,in particular,to (e)Notifying the agency in writing,within wh r it cannotprovide the certification set
the following definitions from these rules: ten calendar days after receiving notice under out below.The certification or explanation
Controlled substance means a controlled paragraph(d)(2)from an employee or will be considered in connection with the
substance in Schedules I through V of the otherwise receiving actual notice of such department or agency's determination
Controlled Substances Act(21 U.S.C.812) conviction.Employers of convicted whether to enter into this transaction.
and as further defined by regulation(21 CFR employees must provide notice,including However,failure of the prospective primary
1308.11 through 1308.15); position title,to every grant officer or other participant to furnish a certification or an
Conviction means a finding of guilt designee on whose grant activity the explanation shall disqualify such person
(including a plea of nolo contendere)or convicted employee was working,unless the from participation in this transaction.
imposition of sentence,or both,by any Federal agency has designated a central point 3.The certification in this clause is a
judicial body charged with the responsibility for the receipt of such notices.Notice shall material representation of fact upon which
to determine violations of the Federal or include the identification number(s)of each reliance was placed when the department or
State criminal drug statutes; affected grant; agency determined to enter into this
Criminal drug statute means a Federal or (f)Taking one of the following actions, transaction.If it is later determined that the
non-Federal criminal statute involving the within 30 calendar days of receiving notice prospective primary participant knowingly
manufacture,distribution.dispensing,use,or under paragraph(d)(2),with respect to any rendered an erroneous certification,in
possession of any controlled substance; employee who is so convicted— addition to other remedies available to the
Employee means the employee of a grantee (1)Taking appropriate personnel action Federal Government,the department or
directly engaged in the performance of work against such an employee,up to and agency may terminate this transaction for
under a grant,including:(i)All direct charge including termination,consistent with the cause or default.
employees;(ii)All indirect charge employees requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 4.The prospective primary participant
unless their impact or involvement is 1973,as amended;or shall provide immediate written notice to the
insignificant to the performance of the grant: (2)Requiring such employee to participate department or agency to which this proposal
and,(iii)Temporary personnel and satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or is submitted if at any time the prospective
consultants who are directly engaged in the rehabilitation program approved for such primary participant learns that its
performance of work under the grant and purposes by a Federal.State,or local health, certification was erroneous when submitted
who are in the grantee's payroll.This law enforcement,or other appropriate or has become erroneous by reason of
definition does not include workers not on agency; changed circumstances.
the payroll of the grantee(e.g.,volunteers. (g)Making a good faith effort to continue 5.The terms covered transaction,debarred,
even if used to meet a matching requirement; to maintain a drug-free workplace through' suspended,ineligible,lower tier covered
consultants or independent contractors not implementation of paragraphs(a),(b),(c),(d), transaction,participant,person,primary
on the grantee's payroll;or employees of (e)and(f7. covered transaction,principal,proposal,and
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered (B)The grantee may insert in the space voluntarily excluded,as used in this clause,
workplaces). provided below the site(s)for the have the meanings set out in the Definitions
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and Coverage sections of the rules (b)Have not within a three-year period this covered transaction,unless authorized
implementing Executive Order 12549.You preceding this proposal been convicted of or by the department or agency with which this
may contact the department or agency to had a civil judgment rendered against them transaction originated.
which this proposal is being submitted for for commission of fraud or a criminal offense 6.The prospective lower tier participant
assistance in obtaining a copy of those in connection with obtaining,attempting to further agrees by submitting this proposal
regulations. obtain,or performing a public(Federal,State that it will include this clause titled
6.The prospective primary participant or local)transaction or contract under a "Certification Regarding Debarment,
agrees by submitting this proposal that, public transaction;violation of Federal or Suspension,Ineligibility and Voluntary
should the proposed covered transaction be State antitrust statutes or commission of Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered
entered into,it shall not knowingly enter into embezzlement,theft,forgery,bribery, Transaction,"without modification,in all
any lower tier covered transaction with a falsification or destruction of records,making lower tier covered transactions and in all
person who is proposed for debarment under false statements,or receiving stolen property; solicitations for lower tier covered
48 CFR part 9,subpart 9.4,debarred, (c)Are not presently indicted for or transactions.
suspended,declared ineligible,or voluntarily otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a 7.A participant in a covered transaction
excluded from participation in this covered governmental entity(Federal,State or local) may rely upon a certification of a prospective
transaction,unless authorized by the with commission of any of the offenses participant in a lower tier covered
department or agency entering into this enumerated in paragraph(1)(b)of this transaction that it is not proposed for
transaction. certification;and debarment under 48 CFR part 9,subpart 9.4,
7.The prospective primary participant (d)Have not within a three-year period debarred,suspended,ineligible,or
further agrees by submitting this proposal preceding this application/proposal had one voluntarily excluded from covered
that it will include the clause titled or more public transactions(Federal,State or transactions,unless it knows that the
"Certification Regarding Debarment, local)terminated for cause or default. certification is erroneous.A participant may
Suspension,Ineligibility and Voluntary (2)Where the prospective primary decide the method and frequency by which
Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," participant is unable to certify to any of the it determines the eligibility of its principals.
provided by the department or agency ' statements in this certification,such Each participant may.but is not required to,.
entering into this covered transaction, prospective participant shall attach an check the List of Parties Excluded from
without modification,in all lower tier explanation to this proposal. Federal trocurement and Nonprocurement
covered transactions and in all solicitations Programs
for lower tier covered transactions. Certification Regarding Debarment, 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall
8.A participant in a covered transaction Suspension,Ineligibility and Voluntary be construed to require establishment of a
may rely upon a certification of a prospective Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered system of records in order to render in good
participant in a lower tier covered Transactions faith the certification required by this clause.
transaction that it is not proposed for (nstructions for Certification The knowledge and information of a
debarment under 48 CFR part 9.subpart 9.4, participant is not required to exceed that
debarred,suspended,ineligible,or 1.By signing and submitting this proposal, which is normally possessed by a prudent
voluntarily excluded from the covered the prospective lower tier participant is person in the ordinary course of business
transaction,unless it knows that the providing the certification set out below. dealings.
certification is erroneous.A participant may 2.The certification in this clause is a 9.Except for transactions authorized under
decide the method and frequency by which material representation of fact upon which paragraph 5 of these instructions,if a
it determines the eligibility of its principals. reliance was placed when this transaction participant in a covered transaction
Each participant may,but is not required to, was entered into.If it is later determined that
check the List of Parties Excluded from the prospective lower tier participant knowinglytra enters into a lower tier covered
o
Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement knowingly rendered an erroneous for deb
with a person who is proposed
Programs. certification,in addition to other remedies for debarment under 48 CFR part 9,subpart
or
9.Nothing contained in the foregoing shall available to the Federal Government the vol ntsuar ly excludedl debarred,froineligible,riipt o
be construed to require establishment of.a department or agency with which this voluntarilyinin from participation on in
system of records in order to render in good transaction originated may pursue available this transaction, addition ao other
faith the certification required by this clause. remedies,including suspension and/or remedies mnt,availableh to the ent oral
The knowledge and information of a debarment. Government,the department or agency with
participant is not required to exceed that 3.The prospective lower tier participant which this transaction originated may pursue
available remedies,including suspension
which is normally possessed by a prudent shall provide immediate written notice to the and/or debarment.
person in the ordinary course of business person to which this proposal is submitted if •
dealings. at any time the prospective lower tier *
` ` `
10.Except for transactions authorized participant learns that its-certification was Certification Regarding Debarment,
under paragraph 6 of these instructions,if a erroneous when submitted or had become Suspension,Ineligibility and Voluntary
participant in a covered transaction erroneous by reason of changed Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered
knowingly enters into a lower tier covered circumstances.
transaction with a person who is proposed 4.The terms covered transaction,debarred, Transactions
for debarment under 48 CFR part 9,subpart suspended,ineligible.lower tier covered (1)The prospective lower tier participant
9.4,suspended,debarred,ineligible,or transaction,participant,person,primary- certifies,by submission of this proposal,that
voluntarily excluded from participation in covered transaction,principal,proposal,and neither it nor its principals is presently
this transaction,in addition to other voluntarily excluded,as used in this clause, debarred.suspended,proposed for
remedies to the Federal Government,the have the meaning set out in the Definitions debarment,declared ineligible,or voluntarily
department or agency may terminate this and Coverage sections of rules implementing excluded from participation in this
transaction for cause or default. - Executive Order 12549.You may contact the transaction by any Federal department or
• * • • * person to which this proposal is submitted agency.
(2)Certification Regarding Debarment, for assistance in obtaining a copy of these _ participant is unable the pto certctive ify toean r tier
the
regulations.Theom P P Y
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The Family Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC), under the auspices of the Weld
County Division of Human Services (DHS)provides a comprehensive early childhood education
program which focuses on early childhood development and provides support to families within
Weld County, supported by the Head Start framework. FENWC works with various agencies to
identify the needs of families, and determine eligibility according to funding sources. Programs are
individualized so that they are responsive to the needs of each family. The following services are
available to families and children through FENWC.
Education Services. Individual Development Plans are implemented to stimulate social,
emotional, motor and intellectual learning experiences, self-reliance, self-esteem and self-
confidence are encouraged, thus a solid ground work is established for future educational
success.
Health 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. 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), or Individual Family Services Plan(IFSP) is developed using a multi-
disciplinary team approach. Once the IEP/IFSP are developed appropriate services, resource
and supports are provided to meet the needs of the child and family, in conjunction with the
Local Education Agency.
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Family Services. Family Services works directly with various social agencies to obtain
needed assistance for families, and provide them with social services, educational and
employment training,to enable them to improve the quality and condition of their lives.
Parent Involvement. Parent Involvement works with parents to promote self-sufficiency,
create a healthy home environment, assist parents support their children through their
educational careers and support program staff to view the parents as the child's primary
educator.
FENWC considers parents an integral part of the total staff. Parent participation is
encouraged in the decision-making process of their children's education, as well as decisions
concerning the over-all operation of the program. We support parents in their role, and
jointly develop goals for their children.
The Family Educational Network of Weld County is committed to providing at-risk children and
families with a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive program which 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,passed through local school districts. FENWC
is also receiving funding through the Weld County Department of Social Services, Family
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Preservation Program, to enhance family support for families and children. Children may qualify
through the following funding sources; The Head Start and Migrant Head Start Programs, Colorado
Pre-school Program, School District' Special Needs Funds, and families paying for services.
FENWC currently has twelve sites located throughout Weld County.
The Division of Human Services(DHS)is a comprehensive, integrated human service agency under
the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. The Division 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 Division 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.
The Division of Human Services Family Educational Network of Weld County, in cooperation with
the North Colorado Medical Center Foundation, Parent as Teachers Consortium, is proposing the
implementation of an Early Head Start Program, to initiate early comprehensive programs and
services under the whole family concept, which encourages positive child development and family
self-sufficiency. By selecting low-income families with a pregnant mother or a child younger than
two years of age. Early intervention for both the child and the mother will foster a healthy life
situation for the child and increase the parenting and self-sufficiency skills of the family. The major
goal will be to foster a healthy environment and growth opportunities to decrease the dependency
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of the family on social programs and break the cycle of poverty and the problems associated with
poverty.
The North Colorado Medical Foundation operates as the fiscal agent for local community based
organizations and projects(see appendices), such as: Vision Together-WeCan,Pastoral staff at the
regional hospital, fund Seniors are Special Program, the cancer and burn units at the regional
hospital, is the primary fund raising entity for the newly developed Children's Clinic, provides
funding for the Med-aide (prescription payment assistance program) at local community health
clinics, and additional community wellness activities.
Family Connects is the coordinating agency of the Parents as Teachers Consortium. Family
Connects is responsible for at-risk identification of all potentially at-risk infants, coordinates
community based developmental health screenings throughout Weld County for children 0-5,
coordinates the multi-disciplinary diagnostic and evaluation clinics throughout the county 0-5,
facilitates Parent to Parent Networks for families of children with disabilities regardless of age,
sponsors the local state-funded learning clusters for families and professionals, Choices for Children
- identifies gaps in community based resources and supports local communities to develop and
implement activities and services for all families in the community, and coordinates and supervises
the Local Education Agencies for Part-H,IDEA for Weld County. Funding comes primarily through
federal, state and local grants, as well as private community dollars, foundation
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The Parent as Teachers Consortium is operated under the auspices of the North Colorado Medical
Center Foundation,Family Connects. The Consortium is comprised of the following agencies using
the Enhanced Parent as Teachers Curriculum: Family Connects-the Part HBaby Find- Child Find
Agency (0-5),providing services to Weld County,Weld County Board of Cooperative Educational
Services - providing educational/disabilities services to families in 9 school districts in Weld
County, Even Start - a family literacy program, Weld Greeley/Evans School District 6, Weld
Windsor School District RE-4, The University of Northern Colorado, Early Childhood and Early
Childhood Special Education Departments, and the Goals 2000 Team.
STATISTICAL DATA
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.
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The 1990 census showed that among all 63 counties in Colorado, Weld County ranks 9th in total
population and population density. The county is classified as an urban county by the Demographic
Section of the Colorado Division of Local Government.
Weld County: Population Breakdown by Town
Ault 1,233 Kersey 1,058
Dacono 2,334 La Salle 1,884
Eaton 2,150 Lochbuie 1,221
Erie 1,421 Mead 527
Evans 6,580 Milliken 1,691
Firestone 1,460 Nunn 344
Fort Lupton 5,438 Pierce 869
Frederick 1,142 Platteville 1,815
Garden City 209 New Raymer 103
Gilcrest 1,142 Severance 124
Greeley 64,908 Windsor 5,937
Grover 141 Unincorporated 36,761
Hudson 981 Multi-County 33
Johnstown 1,680
Keenesburg 638 TOTAL 148,014
Ethnic Distribution
White 77% Black/Other 2%
Hispanic 21%
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Public Education
There are 13 public school districts in Weld County.
District Common Name # of Students #est. SPED children
RE-1J St. Vrain Valley 2,840 4
RE-1 Gilcrest 1,965 11
RE-2 Eaton 1,363 6
RE-3J Keenesburg 1,372 12
RE-4 Windsor 1,952 14
RE-5J Johnstown/Milliken 1,236 6
Dist. 6 Greeley/Evans 13,239 140
RE-7 Kersey 981 4
RE-8 Ft. Lupton 2,636 22
RE-9 Ault-Highland 861 14
RE-10J Briggsdale 103
RE-12 Grover 124
Total Student Enrollment 28,672
Total Est. Children with Disabilities . . . 233
Data gathered by the Goals 2000 Advisory Team on student enrollment reflects the following: 31.2%
of student families qualify for free lunch program as compared to the State average of 14%; sixteen
percent(16%)of the students families are low income - State average is 11.5 %; fifteen point four
percent(15.4%)of the students families live below the poverty level;twenty-two point four percent
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(22.4%)of students live in single parent households;four point one percent(4.1%) of students lack
employment; five percent(5%) of teen students become pregnant; and 4.7% of students drop out.
Aid for Dependent Children (AFDC) Caseload October 1996
Greeley 3,891
LaSalle,Gilcrest, Platteville 225
Milliken, Johnstown 220
Eaton, Ault, Pierce,Nunn 216
Windsor, Severance 180
Kersey, Galeton, Orchard 85
Briggsdale, Grover, Roggen 46
Fort Lupton, Hudson, Keenesburg 526
Dacono, Frederick, Firestone 200
Erie, Longmont 80
TOTAL . . . 5,669
Approximately 31%of the welfare recipients are ages 0-6.There are 1400 families who are receiving
Well Baby Care (Medicaid) for children 0-6 years of age and pregnant women, which provides
medical assistance for families at the poverty level. There are 9,048 food stamp recipients. There
are also approximately 750 migrant seasonal farm worker families not receiving assistance from the
Department of Social Services who have children from ages birth through six years old.
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Baby Find of Weld County is an identification program of"potential"risk factors in newborns. The
1996 data tracking report found these trends in 1,814 births: 136 families were monolingual Spanish
speaking: 166 new teen mothers under the age of 18 years old; 553 parents had less than a 12 grade
education; 647 families were Medicaid eligible, 221 had no medical insurance or public assistance
for health care; 102 mothers received late or no prenatal care, 215 families had limited financial
resources, 166 families had identified bonding or social emotional needs (abuse history, domestic
violence, divorce, drug/alcohol dependence, incarceration); 15 babies tested drug positive at birth,
115 infants were referred for follow-up hearing evaluations. These statistics reflect referrals of 850
families to agencies, supports and resources within the community to provide services that may be
able to minimize or nullify the potential and identified risk factors noted at birth. The findings in
the 1995 Baby Find Report were similar to those of the aforementioned 1996 report.
Not all of the Baby Find/Child Find referrals resulted in establishing ongoing services. Some of the
barriers to providing supports were due to: lack of funding which expands and increases parent
education supports for families not eligible for programming, lack of cultural and linguistical
supports, and limited resources and services existing in individual communities.
In 1996 the Colorado Department of Education, Early Childhood Initiatives completed a
comprehensive on site evaluation called the "Community Infant Service Review. A team with
representation from around the state organized interviews with over 22 agencies and facilitated 5
family focus groups throughout Weld County. The following concerns were identified:
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• Families want more inclusive supports within their own communities.
• Inclusion is happening on a small scale, but needs to increase.
• Transportation continues to be a barrier that prevents families from accessing supports,
resources and services.
• The language bather and lack of culturally sensitive professionals have isolated many
families.
• Weld County has a history of strong interagency and business collaboration.
• More funding needs to be available to establish consultation and intervention to meet the
needs of the disabled child.
Weld County's Interagency Early Child Find Network has seen over 720 children this year (birth
to four), 230 children have been referred to specialized services and 250 were referred for on-going
monitoring of their development, Part H, IDEA, count was 204 eligible children in need of
comprehensive services. There continues to be a lack of community resources for families not
qualifying for Part H, but in need of support, learning opportunities and resource management
These recent Community Assessments and Planning Teams Reports have reinforced the assumption
that despite good interagency collaboration and networking, Weld County still does not meet the
needs of families identified with risking factors.
The intent of the Early Head Start Collaborative Project Proposal is to create services and supports
that expand,enhance and promote 75 families' abilities to nurture and promote competence in their
children, obtain the goals and priorities established by their family that accomplish self-sufficiency
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and increase families involvement in being contributing community members. There will be 32
children served in an Early Head Start Center and 43 families served using a home visiting
prevention/intervention model throughout Weld County.
Families living within Weld County and meeting the Early Head Start eligibility criteria will be able
to choose between the full-day center based services or home and community based supports and
services. Ten to fifteen percent (10% - 15%) will be families who have children identified with
special needs, and a maximum of 10%of the families may be over the income eligibility guidelines.
A large percentage will be teen parents and pregnant mothers who are enrolled in existing prenatal
case management services. Families who are drug and alcohol dependent and agricultural farm
workers will also be targeted for services,and actively participate in the planning period of the grant.
All programming will honor and support a families unique characteristics culture and language.
Our proposed collaborative method will have a seamless continuum of services, supports and
resources that maximize a families participation and success in reaching their identified goals. The
program will have two primary early childhood activities, service models:
• 1) To provide quality early childhood supports and services, for 32 children, in a full-
day/full-year Early Head Start center-based program, including at a minimum of one home
visit per family per month utilizing the Parents as Teachers Curriculum.
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• 2) To establish and maintain on-going home visits with 43 families utilizing the Parents as
Teachers Curriculum. This model will include three, one and one half hour home visits per
week, a weekly socialization/play group for the children and one parent activity per month.
Families involved in the program will develop and plan individual goals,priorities, and activities
that will move them toward family self-sufficiency. The components of the grant will provide
extensive resource/case management support to families. The resource management program will
involve all families in accessing medical, dental, immunizations, mental health services, and other
services required to assist them to meet their individually identified needs. Partnerships between
agencies within the community will be established to ensure services are available to families
without barriers or limitations.
RESULTS OR BENEFITS EXPECTED
An expected result of this grant is to lead the community into the "single-entry referral point"
concept in order to provide the most comprehensive services to children and families. As stated
earlier there exist many services in Weld County, however; a mechanism is not in place which
makes services easily accessible to families.
Families and children will receive the full range of health services to include; prenatal care and
education,nutritional services,preventive health care and mental health. Children will enter school
healthy and have completed the mandated series of immunizations and will suffer from fewer
illnesses and disease, therefore; increasing their attendance rate, allowing for future educational
successes.
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Through the two proposed comprehensive early childhood programs children will develop the
social/emotional, cognitive and physical skills necessary to ensure that their future educational
experiences are positive. As well as providing the aforementioned skills,the children will be placed
in one of the early childhood models which will promote their language skills, problem solving
skills, and positive self-esteem. All early childhood programming will be developmentally
appropriate according to The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC),
the nationally endorsed and certified Parents as Teachers Program, the and revised Head Start
Performance Standards. Children participating in the program are expected to successfully graduate
from high school and become contributing adult members of the community. Studies indicate that
children receiving quality early childhood programming are more likely to succeed in their adult life.
It has also been proven that for every one dollar spent on early childhood education and intervention
that four to six dollars are saved on remedial and special education.
Families will receive a wide variety of parent education services which include, at a minimum;
mental health, self-esteem supports, and parenting classes that emphasize; nutrition, child
development, behavior management, communication skills, child abuse prevention techniques, and
appropriate health care practices. There will also be classes whereby the parent will have the
opportunity for"hands on" experiences with their children. Parents will receive instruction in their
home following the Early Head Start Home Base Program philosophy,using the Parents as Teachers
Curriculum, enhance their parenting abilities to support their child throughout their lives. By
providing the families a variety of resources and support systems it is anticipated that parents and
their children will be provided with the tools/skills needed in order to lead healthy,productive and
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independent life-styles. Parents will also develop the skills necessary to work with their children
in order to develop their cognitive and developmental levels to their highest potentials, and facilitate
their educational successes. National longitudinal studies completed by the National Parents as
Teachers Program, St. Louis MO., found the window of opportunity for maximizing the overall
development of a chid occurs between the ages of birth to three. This was also supported in the
recent News Week edition"Your Child: Birth to Three"
Parents will receive remedial, vocational and basic education as well as employment training to
ensure their employability. Monolingual non-English speaking families will be provided with
English as a Second Language classes. Upon mastery in the English language the families will
proceed into remedial and vocational education to promote self-sufficiency and employability
retainment. The adult educational level will be a minimum high school graduation or GED, or
equivalent grade level at the end of the program, many will move on to vocational or higher
education. With an increased literacy level it will be possible for parents to continue their education
and/or receive vocational or other training leading to gainful employment, and leave the welfare and
public assistance rolls.
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APPROACH
The Division of Human Services 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 youth 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 Division of Human Services has the linkages within the
community to accelerate participant progress. With the linkages of this organization the proposed
Early Head Start Program will have the ability to identify gaps and strengthen collaborative efforts
within Weld County, to work with families in need or at risk of being in need.
The Division 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 Division of Human Resources are and have been considered
model programs because of their effectiveness and high quality.
The Division of Human Services intends to capitalize on two successful programs and delivery
systems, within the agency, to incorporate many of the concepts of this proposal. The Family
Educational Network of Weld County (FENWC)and Employment Services. Services will also be
coordinated/contracted with a third successful Weld County Agency, the North Colorado Medical
Foundation, Parents as Teachers Consortium to maximize services for the targeted population.
The Division of Human Services, Family Educational of Weld County has operated the Head Start
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Program since 1974. Since its inception it has grown from serving 85 children yearly to serving 477
Head Start eligible children in 1997, 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 issues, and
administrative costs.
Employment Services of Weld County has historically provided comprehensive and coordinated
services to the unemployed and underemployed. It currently offers employment and training
programs under the Job Service, Job Training Partnership Act Program, the Jobs Opportunities and
Basic Skills Program and the Employment First Food Stamp Program. Employment Services has
in place the structure to provide employment and training programs under this proposal.
Employment Services also has contracts with the local Department of Social Services,to implement
educational and job training services as established by Welfare Reforms mandates, and TANF
programming.
Family Connects has for the past eighteen years coordinated multiple community based interagency
activities, on behalf of young children (0-5 years), operated Child Find activities as the as the
coordinated entry point for all screening and evaluation services since 1979 (an average of 500
children are seen yearly=9,000 children). Family Connects has initiated and developed preschool
services of the grassroots 99-457 preschool programs in Weld County, is as a community service
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development agency which identifies gaps within the community and takes the lead implementing
these programs. Family Connects coordinates the Parents as Teachers Consortium which has a
strong base of community organization and program operation skills and successes relative to
children and families.
If funded, all entities that fall under the umbrella's of the Division of Human Services, North
Colorado Medical Center - Parents as Teachers Consortium, and Family Connects along with
parents, will establish weekly work sessions to identify the systematic changes and additional
activities which need to be implemented to assure services for families and children. Additional key
members of the child and family community will be invited to help address the needs of the program
and community. Work plans will be developed to include policy and procedure, time frames,
specific activities, interagency agreements, points of responsibility, program marketing and
development, identification of unforeseen barriers for implementation of the project, and identify
additional financial and community supports. Policy and plans will be approved by the Parent
Policy Council and the grantee board. Planning will also include discussion between the contracted
agencies and grantee to implement effective procedures relative to program implementation,
monitoring, evaluation, communication, and disbursement of and accountability of funds.
Per current policies of the Family Educational Network of Weld no child is denied services based
on disability. The Early Head Start Program will adhere to this policy and provide services to
children in either the Center-based model or the Home Visitor model, regardless of disability. The
Family Educational Network of Weld County currently coordinates services for children with
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disabilities with the local education agencies and the Child Find Agency. If services are not
available to children via these agencies contracts will be written with therapists to ensure that
appropriate services are provided to the child and family. This proposal is being written in
conjunction with the Family Educational Network of Weld County,Parents as Teachers Consortium
and Family Connects, the local Child Find, Part H agency. This agency has the responsibility of
overseeing the home visitor portion of the program and will assist with and coordinate services at
the center-based option, for children identified with disabilities.
The goals of the program are as follow:
1. Provide comprehensive programs to the family which will address the intellectual, social,
emotional and physical need to encourage a healthy environment for the growth and
development of the child and family.
2. Implement an immersion program which will provide case managers to be advocates for the
family and assist the family in obtaining the services and support necessary to become self-
sufficient while providing the family unit with the skills to make healthy decisions to
promote self-sufficiency.
3. Provide the parents and other family members the opportunities to gain the skills to
encourage a healthy learning and growing environment for the infant and all family
members.
4. Provides choice for services which will best meet the family's individual needs(Home based
services or center based services).
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The related objectives for both project models are as follow: (See appendices for time-frames)
1. To develop and initiate the Enhanced Parents as Teachers (PAT)program on a county wide
basis to Head Start eligible families who have children from birth to three years of age.
1.1 Identify and recruit (through advertising, employment services and referral) and train
culturally and socio-economically sensitive individuals as certified PAT home visitor
educators, and secure the corresponding Child Development Associate(CDA) in accordance
with the Head Start Performance Standards. Program parents and the community will be
involved throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Hired staff will not be discriminated
against due sex, race, disability, etc.
1.2 Disseminate availability and purpose of PAT to local agencies,churches,health clinics,
employment resource and training programs, and through neighborhood venues.
1.3 Recruit eligible families, including families with children with disabilities. Children
will be recruited by referral from the Department of Social Services (TANF Participants),
the local hospital, Child Find Agency and Part H, school districts,physicians and the local
Health Department and Health Clinics, current enrolled Head Start families, drug and
rehabilitation programs.
1.4 Enroll, establish and formalize an on-going caseload of families participating in the
PAT project, for both models.
1.5 Initiate the Individual Family Service Plan(IFSP) process for all families.
1.6 Develop and implement an IFSP to ensure that families' needs,priorities and goals are
identified and addressed. An IFSP will be written for all families, not only families who
have children with identified special needs.
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1.7 Implement and secure services for each enrolled family.
2. To establish weekly community based education playgroups for parents to participate in with
their young children.
2.1 Identify and establish additional sites within communities that are readily accessible and
welcoming to families.
2.2 Provide each individual site with the appropriate toys, equipment, materials, and
literature to assure an enriched early learning environment.
2.3 Develop a system which enables families(both home based and center based the ability
to consistently participate in the community based programs, looking at times which meet
the needs of the families, i.e.; evenings and weekends.
2.4 Ensure competent facilitation of community-based activities through on-going training
and supervision of certified PAT educators.
2.5 Expand partnerships with community agencies and resources that support children with
special needs.
3. Provide on-going family education opportunities which will equip parents with the
knowledge and skills necessary to raise children who will eventually be contributing
community members.
3.1 Develop, enhance and/or expand upon the opportunities which address a variety of
issues that impact family life (employment issues, normal development, behavior,
medical/dental,nutrition,financial, literacy,early literacy skills, advocacy/reciprocal skills).
3.2 Encourage and promote the value of family and community through functional daily
activities and routines, such as; bedtime routines, reading, family time and hygiene.
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3.3 Minimize bathers which may prevent families from attending and actively participating
in employment and educational opportunities and community activities(transportation,child
care, etc.)
4. Create and expand on lending library materials and activities (toys,videos, literature, books)
that will be available to families to promote early learning in the home environment.
4.1 Provide a variety of age appropriate materials (learning kits) which will encourage
interactive learning play between parent and child, and child and siblings.
4.2 Develop guidelines and suggestions to assist parents in using the learning kits to
maximize educational opportunities with their children.
4.3 Collaborate with existing community agencies and libraries to increase resources and
availability of developmental materials for families.
4.4 Expand the FENWC Parent Involvement van to enhance materials and increase
availability of activities for the families.
5. Provide on-going resource/service coordination to families that will increase their abilities
to access comprehensive community resources and services.
5.1 Train, supervise and support the certified PAT home visitor's and center based service
coordinators to increase their knowledge and skills in resource/service coordination and
advocacy for families.
5.2 Strengthen relationships with agencies,business,and community resources that support
and provide services to families.
5.3 Maintain a comprehensive listing of family and community services, resources and
supports within each community of Weld County.
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5.4 Increase parent awareness regarding availability of community resources, and support
them through agency/system processes.
6. Develop partnerships with local Early Childhood Education Agencies and local prenatal case
management agencies to assure smooth transitions from pregnancy, birth to infancy and on
to preschool, based on the individualized needs identified on the IFSP.
6.1 Establish funding of last resort contracts with pre-natal/health agencies to assure
services for eligible families during pregnancy, birth and through two months of age are
available.
6.2 Plan and implement a systematic approach to transition families into the on-going PAT
program.
6.3 Conduct periodic information sharing times to assure all providers have current
knowledge of service delivery systems within a variety of agencies and can support families
to meet their IFSP goals.
6.4 Provide training to parents on transitional activities and behaviors to assist their children
transition from the preschool on to the public school system, based upon the IFSP and
transitional activities and from Home Based to Center Based programs for TANF recipients
engaged in employment related activities.
6.5 Develop arrangements with the Head Start agency, to enhance transition services into
the Head Start Program. If other preschool programs are the choice of the family, coordinate
services so that the family may continue to be supported through the IFSP and transition
process through their preschool experience. These arrangements will include follow-up with
the family until entry into the public school system.
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6.6 Increase communication with the local educational agencies to accept preschool
children into the local public school system.
7. Provide comprehensive screening and evaluations of children birth through school entrance
which include developmental, medical, hearing and vision components, and appropriate
intervention supports that meet the needs of the child and family.
7.1 Expand and refine the existing county-wide child find system.
7.2 Assure that there is a primary resource/service coordinator to assist families in
navigating systems and agencies.
7.3 Provide the necessary supports including transportation and child care to ensure families
will attend all scheduled appointments, evaluations, and follow-up their child may need.
7.4 Provide specialized consultation and direct therapeutic intervention services to children
requiring services as indicated on the IFSP. (The IFSP will be developed using the multi-
disciplinary team approach.)
8. Provide and support the health needs of the child and family, including prenatal, well baby
care, diagnosis, treatment, immunizations, nutrition and preventive health care.
8.1 Identify health care resources within the community and develop a health care resource
list.
8.2 Include health care needs on the families IFSP.
8.3 Establish medical homes for families and for the family.
8.4 Ensure follow-up services for the family, and provide assistance for any issues which
may inhibit them from following through with treatment, i.e.,transportation, and child care.
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9. Build a sense of community through immersion of staff and families into community based
activities,that will create a string relationship between the Early Head Start Project and the
community.
9.1 Identify community based agencies,businesses, services and natural support that exist
in the area, using a"mapping" approach.
9.1 Identify shared goals, services, and visions.
9.2 Develop potential partnerships and plans that will support and strengthen community
involvement and strengthen existing partnerships.
9.3 Integrate key staff and parents into community committees of networks that share a
vision for supporting families.
9.4 Develop local networks in areas with limited resources of family service providers,
businesses and community members to promote and support activities for families.
9.5 Facilitate strategic planning within the various networks, committees and coalitions to
develop a community vision for services relative to children and families.
A brief description of each core service to meet the aforementioned objectives is as follows:
• Resource/Service Coordination will assist in the development of a comprehensive IFSP for
each family that reflects the family's individual strengths, needs,priorities and goals. The
center based program will have one Service Coordinator per no more than 32 families and
be assisted with the supports of staff aides (health, family services, disabilities, parent
involvement and education). Service Coordination activities for the Home/Community
based serviced families will be provided by their Parents as Teachers partner, carrying the
responsibilities of no more than six families.
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• Prenatal Care and education will be provided by local health clinics, resource/service
coordinators,the Health Department, or private physicians. Transportation will be provided
to appointments if needed. Parents will attend classes identified in their IFSP to meet their
individual needs and be coordinated by their resource/service coordinator.
• Education In Infant and Child Develtpment(see appendices) will be provided by FENWC,
the Parents as Teachers Consortium and other local parent and family educational agencies,
as identified. 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. 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.
• Mental Health Services and assessments will be provided with Weld Mental Health, 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
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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, this
contract will be expanded to include the Early Head Start Program. Mental Health (self-
esteem) issues will be integrated throughout the curriculum.
• Substance Abuse Identification and Treatment will be provided in coordination with The
Island Grove Regional Treatment Center(Special Connection-prenatal specific),the School
Districts prevention programs and other identified substance abuse programs and initiatives.
All substance abuse treatment programs will operate in conjunction with mental health
providers to assure that all family issues are identified and addressed.
• Employment services .employment counseling,vocational training and education will occur
through existing programs. All employment and training programs will follow established
federal, state and local standards.
• Employment and training assessments will include, as appropriate, a General Aptitude Test
Battery (GAT-B) to provide a complete assessment of aptitudes, abilities, skills and
interests. A Vocational Preference Inventory will be used to diagnose vocational preference
and training interests. The ABLE tests will be used for a diagnostic evaluation of the
education performance level. A short and long range plan will be developed to assist the
family member develop strategies to reach their goals. There are two certified state
counselors available for test interpretation and vocational counseling.
• Employability Development Plans will be completed according to each participants needs,
employment and training activities. This is a comprehensive document that addresses the
total range of participant needs and outlines the services and activities that will be needed
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to assist the participant make the transition to work. The Employability Plan serves as an
overall management plan for each participant. The Employment services and Early Head
Start Case Managers will maintain regular contact with the participant to review programs
and resolve problems that may impede a participants program towards educational, training,
and employment goals.
• Basic Education and Remediation is strongly encouraged for all clients who lack a GED or
the basic skills for employment. Participants lacking a high school education will be
enrolled in GED/ABE classes or remediation activities. These are provided by Employment
Services - learning lab,Aims Community College staff,tutorial programs, and various other
programs within the community.
• Occuuation Skill Training provides individuals with specific occupational skills both of a
cognitive nature, as well as manual skills necessary to perform a specific job or group of
jobs.
• Work Experience is an activity designed to assist the near job ready clients enter the work
of work, develop occupational skills and good work habits, and assist the participant obtain
permanent unsubsidized employment. While learning these skills the client will receive
wages.
• Job Search Skill Training involves participants in job search skill training designed to assist
them in obtaining employment. A range of job seeking skills are taught which include
interviewing techniques, resume development, labor market information, applications,
dressing for interviews, etc.
• Motivation and Goal Setting Workshops.and Life Skills Classes are offered by Employment
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Services. Pacific Institute's Pathways to Excellence and Changing Directions for Youth
courses which provide the clients with information on beliefs,expectations, conditions, self-
talk, attitudes, self-motivation, and goal setting. Life Skill classes include sessions on how
to manage budgets, deal effectively with children, survival skills on the job, time
management skills, etc.
• Programs for youth described are typically available to in-school and out-of school youth.
For those youth in-school, programs and emphasis is placed on encouraging the youth to
remain in and be successful with school. The activities are usually part time and are
competency based.
• Supportive Services are available to assist clients participate successfully in the programs.
These services include assistance with child care and transportation. The Division of Human
Services operates a county-wide transportation system which will be at the disposal of all
families participating in the program.
All of the activities and services discussed previously will be age and developmentally appropriate
and meet the individual needs of the family to support the realization of their family goals. The
Head Start and Parents as Teachers models' and philosophies' will be the fundamental guiding
principles to ensure comprehensive child and parent development programs are consistent with
established standards.
In addition to adhering to the minimum rules and regulations as have been established by HHS/ACF/
Head Start Performance Standards, Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Children Birth
Through Age 8, established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
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(NAEYC) will be followed. The Early Childhood Programs in which children are placed will be
licensed by the Colorado Department of Social Services and meet all local, state and federal
guidelines. The Weld County Board of County Commissioners will support this project to assist
with and secure facilities which will meet the needs of the project. Currently we have been unable
to secure space for the proposed center based program; however, with and support of the
Commissioners, we can certify facilities which will be conducive for an Early Head Start Project.
The facility will contain at a minimum, 2 infant classrooms, 2 toddler classrooms, a parent
activity/training room and office space. The Family Educational Network of Weld County has
experience operating infant and toddler programs through it's Migrant Head Start Program;
therefore, we can ensure that all facilities and classrooms will be appropriate for the infant/toddler
age groups.
The teachers and home visitors employed will have minimum qualifications of the Child
Development Associate (CDA) and Parents as Teachers Certification, within the one-year time-
frame recognized by the Department of Health and Human Services/ACF/Head Start Bureau. As
well as having the minimum qualification of the CDA and PAT Certification all staff will meet the
minimum requirements of The State of Colorado Department of Social Services, licensing
requirements. All staff will be fluent in the primary language of the family and be culturally
sensitive.
The center-based program will have an adult:child ratio,of 1:3. There will be a team of 2 CDA/PAT
Certified co-teachers with one teacher assistant per classroom of 8 infants or toddlers. Their will
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also be one Service Coordinator to supervise activities with the assistance of the staff aides. The
facilities will be licensed per social service requirements.
The Home Community Based model will be one-to-one family interactions in the home. Each
Parents as Teacher Partner will work with a maximum of six families. At the community based play
groups there will be three adults per approximately five to seven families. There are already five
established sites(Fort Lupton,Windsor,Johnstown/Milliken,Greeley,and Ault)for the play groups,
as stated before,there will be a total of thirteen community-based play groups. All facilities are and
will be appropriate to meet the needs of the project.
Technical Assistance will be sought from the following sources; The Region VIII Department of
HHS/ACF/Head Start Quality Improvement Centers,Aims Community College, The University of
Northern Colorado,Cluster Trainings, local school districts, and private consultants, if needed. The
minimum content of training will include; Early Childhood Development, Family Health Practices,
Principles of Case Management,Recruitment Techniques,Networking and Collaboration, Writing
Individual Family Service Plans, Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity, etc.
Training needs will be identified for each center-based employee and documented and tracked
through their performance appraisal. Once the supervisor has approved the training plan it will go
to the Career Development Council for approval of the training so that financial support may be
provided to the employee. The Family Educational Network of Weld County has always promoted
and supported professional growth and development of it's employees.
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The Home/Community Based Parents as Partners will be required to have a minimum of thirty
training clock-hours that support job-related functions,in addition;Parents as Teachers home visitors
will attend two monthly networking sessions and trainings throughout the county. Both programs
will require that staff maintain and keep current their certificates, licensed and other job
requirements.
Parents will be involved at the center level as volunteers,observers,members of the Center/Regional
Committee which will coordinate with the Head Start Parent Policy Council. The Center
Committee's and Policy Committee will be involved directly in program planning and make
recommendations to the Parent Policy Council for approval and ratification. (See appendices for
Policy Council approval of this proposal)
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) yearly 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
f) actively participate in program planning
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Weld County has encouraged and supported community coordination. This proposal was developed
with a broad range of community in-put and involvement. The two major entities involved in
pulling together this proposal are involved in a number of community based organizations, board
and functions. Family Connects, Parents as Teachers Consortium received in-put from all of the
member previously mention in this proposal. The Family Educational Network of Weld County
(FENWC)as mentioned is engrossed in community activities relative to children and family
activities. As well as operating Early Childhood Educational programs, FENWC also operates
programs funded by the local Department of Social Services, Family Preservation, and a training
grant secured in cooperation with the local community college. Both FENWC and Family Connects
have a long standing, documented history of working with in the communities of Weld County.
Staff Background and Educational Experience (See appendices).
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